The ESFA has announced that as part of the its COVID-19 response, it will now not require the organisations with the following allocations to complete a year-end claim forecast due in June 2020 – ESFA AEB – adult skills and community learning – grant-funded, ESFA AEB – 19 to 24 traineeships (procured), advanced learner loans bursary (ALLB) – grant-funded, ESFA AEB – adult skills learner support – paid-on-profile (AEB procured), and 16 to 19 education. The policy and approach for the final claim is currently under review and further updates will follow. If you have any questions, they advise contacting the Service Desk.