Amendment of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 20135

In regulation 45 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 201314 (relevant education)—

a

in paragraph (1)—

i

in sub-paragraph (a) after “qualifying young person” insert “, unless the person is participating in a traineeship”;

ii

in sub-paragraph (b) before “the following” insert “except in circumstances where sub-paragraph (a) applies”;

b

after paragraph (1) insert—

1A

In paragraph (1) “traineeship” means a course which—

a

is funded (in whole or in part) by, or under arrangements made by, the—

i

Secretary of State under section 14 of the Education Act 2002, or

ii

Chief Executive of Skills Funding;

b

lasts no more than 6 months;

c

includes training to help prepare the participant for work and a work experience placement; and

d

is open to persons who on the first day of the course have reached the age of 16 but not 25.