The purpose of the AEB
The AEB is a funding stream from the Department for Education (DfE), managed by the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency), to engage adults (19+ year-olds) and provide the skills and learning they need to progress into work or equip them for an apprenticeship or other learning.

The flexibility of the AEB – units and non-qualification-based learning
The AEB enables flexible tailored programmes of learning to be made available, which may or may not require a qualification, to help eligible learners engage in learning, build confidence, and/or enhance their wellbeing. The flexibility means that the AEB can fund the delivery of units and non-regulated learning up to Level 2, as well as qualifications.

The Adult Education Budget is used to fund training opportunities for adults and enables providers to target and support the most disadvantaged learners.