will fund the apprentice to study towards up to an approved level 2 qualification in English and / or maths, if their employer agrees for?

No. The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Online – MBA Top-Up Route (120 Credits) is an RQF Level 7 qualification, equivalent to master’s degree level. It is not a Level 2 qualification. The UK government’s apprenticeship funding rules for English and maths apply to apprentices starting before 1 August 2020 who have not achieved Level 2 in these subjects. This funding does not apply to Level 7 strategic management programmes. Learners on this OTHM-accredited, Ofqual-regulated course (603/2181/7) are expected to meet entry requirements, typically including prior management experience or a Level 6 qualification. There is no provision for funding basic literacy or numeracy skills within this specific postgraduate-level strategic leadership diploma.