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Important updates for further education services.
EMA Northern Ireland - Learning Agreements
Both new and returning learners need to sign a new EMA Learning Agreement for each academic year. The EMA Northern Ireland scheme start date for academic year 2025/26 will be 8 September. Learning Agreements should be signed and input to the portal within 10 working days of an approved application - or 8 September whichever is later. You may have learners who'll return to study earlier and have a signed Learning Agreement in place. If so, you can confirm their attendance before 8 September.
EMA Wales - Learning Agreements
Both new and returning learners need to sign a new EMA Learning Agreement for each academic year. The EMA Wales scheme start date for academic year 2025/26 will be 8 September. Learning Agreements should be signed and input to the portal within 10 working days of an approved application - or 8 September whichever is later. You may have learners who'll return to study earlier and have a signed Learning Agreement in place. If so, you can confirm their attendance before 8 September.
WGLG FE - Learning Agreements
Both new and returning learners need to sign a new WGLG FE Learning Agreement for each academic year. The Learning Agreements should be signed and input to the portal within 10 working days of an approved application - or 8 September whichever is later. You may have learners who'll return to study earlier and have a signed Learning Agreement in place. If so, you can confirm their attendance before 8 September.