Dfe updates New High Value Premium courses related to construction

16 to 19 high value course premium for construction for academic year 2026 to 2027

On 23 March 2025, the Chancellor announced £600 million worth of investment to train up to 60,000 more skilled construction workers.

This will deliver well paid jobs across the country in the construction sector and help build 1.5 million homes to transform communities by the end of this Parliament.

£165 million of new funding will be available to help institutions deliver more construction courses for all learners, with up to £35 million available in academic year 2026 to 2027 to support 16 to 19 funded students.

We have published details of high value course premium (HVCP) for construction, which is additional funding to encourage and support delivery of selected substantial level 2 and level 3 study programmes and T Levels in sector subject area (SSA) 5.2 – Building and construction, to support an increase in skilled construction workers.

VULNERABLE LEARNER BURSARY

From academic year 2025 to 2026, DFE changed how you access funding for the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund, for defined vulnerable groups element and DFE  have explained this in the funding rules for each scheme.

You must now submit a funding claim form to us at set points in the year.

The first claim window is now open and the deadline for your submission is 5pm on Wednesday 12 November 2025.

DfE have published guidance to help you complete your submission which includes the link to the form.