Changes to training providers – what are the options?

We have received feedback from partnerships that, where providers work together through the interview and admissions process, they may want to move applicants across providers to fill vacancies. This could include moving applicants between providers, for example a move between the accrediting provider and School Direct place or vice versa - if the applicant and new provider agrees. In order to do this, once this change has been agreed, the onus would be on the applicant to withdraw their choices to move from Apply 1 to Apply 2.  

If you’re keen to explore this option with other providers in your partnership, please ensure:

• no pressure is placed on an applicant, as they might still be waiting to hear from other choices they have made in Apply 1
• the new place offered is guaranteed, regardless of whether it is a conditional or unconditional offer, and you are clear what subject/route the applicant needs to use to add their choice
• the decision is applicant driven; only the applicant can place their application in Apply 2 by withdrawing from Apply 1

If an applicant decides to make a change within seven days of submitting their application in Apply 1, then they have the opportunity to change their choices without using Apply 2. After the first seven days, the applicant must withdraw a choice and use Apply 2 to submit their new choice.