Pay Policy Statement 2026-27
Higher and degree apprenticeships (Level 4 and above)
Rate for first year of apprenticeship:
- £12.71 per hour wef 1 April 2026, irrespective of age
From second year of apprenticeship, salary progression will be determined by the Council's established pay and grading method.
Schools will be advised that the apprenticeship rates at paragraphs 32 and 33 are the Council's position and they will be asked to apply these rates to school apprentices.