Breaks in learning
You can suspend learning while the resident takes an agreed and organised break from learning, where it is known that the intention of the resident is to return. This allows the resident to continue later with the same eligibility that applied when they first started their learning. Typical examples include for economic reasons, long term sickness, maternity leave or religious trips.
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You must record the date a learner starts a break in learning and the date they restart their learning in the ILR
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You must have evidence that the learner agrees to return and continue with the same learning aim; otherwise, you must report the learner as withdrawn. When the learner returns to learning, you must re-plan and extend the remaining delivery as required.
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Breaks in learning must not be used to ‘suspend’ learning where contact is lost, or the attendance or academic performance of the resident is poor.
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You must not use a break in learning for short-term absences, such as holidays or short-term illness.
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The WMCA will not fund a resident during a break in learning.