The information below is aimed at employers and apprentices for whom the University of Northampton is their apprenticeship provider.

Useful information and FAQs

• What is the University of Northampton’s UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN)?

Our UKPRN is 10007138

• What is the Apprenticeship Service? 

The Apprenticeship Service is where employers register their organisation and set up an apprenticeship service account to access and manage funds to pay for apprenticeship training.  It is also where employers manage all their apprentice details.

• How do I contact the Apprenticeship Service Support Team?

You can contact the Apprenticeship Service Support Team on 08000 150 600. Choose option 1 and then option 2. They will be able to help you if you have any questions.

• How do I register with the Apprenticeship Service as an employer?

To register and set up your account, please visit the Apprenticeship Service.

Once you have registered, you will need to:

1. Add the PAYE scheme (for levy paying organisations) or Accounts Office Reference number (AORN for non-levy paying organisations) that the apprentices will be paid through.
2. Add the employer organisations that will contract with the University of Northampton, the training provider.
3. Add cohorts and apprentices to your account. You can give the University of Northampton permission to do this part for you if you prefer. All information added will still be sent to you for final approval.

• How do I create a new cohort on the Apprenticeship Service?

When you have registered on the Apprenticeship Service, you will then need to create a cohort to add the details of your apprentice(s) on each course. Please go to the Login on the Apprenticeship Service and follow the instructions.

Please Note:  When you get to the section entitled, ‘Add an apprentice’, you will be asked to ‘Add training provider details’ and will need a UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) for the training organisation.  Our UKPRN is 10007138 (The University of Northampton).

You will also be asked if you would like to add apprentice information yourself or would like us (the training provider) to add this information. We collect this information from apprentices at registration and are very happy to do this part on your behalf.  This allows us to handle the administration whilst you retain control of the information and will approve and authorise all details and payments.

Once complete, you will be prompted to send a message to us. Please include the apprentice names and course in the message. Once we have entered all the apprentice details, we will send the information back to you for checking and approval.

• What is the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)?

The ESFA is accountable for funding education and skills for children, young people and adults.

• Where can I find information about Apprenticeship Funding?

Click on the links for information about  Apprenticeship Funding and the Apprenticeship Standards: Funding Bands.  HM Government also has funding information which you may find useful.

Contact us

If you have any questions or would like to find out more about any of our apprenticeships, please email apprenticeships@northampton.ac.uk

If you have any questions or need any further information regarding Apprentice Student Data, including data returns and using the Apprenticeship Service, please contact us at ILR@northampton.ac.uk.