the national planning and funding system npfs a guide framework circular version 1 january_06 in january of each year ahead start cycle bilingual document will be issued to partners stakeholder bodies that provides information guidance on implementation npf including details key milestones opportunities for their involvement conform prescribed format externally published documents force at time publication typically should include relevant under following headings i title add post 16 provision ii audience determined but may local education authorities further institutions private work based learning providers schools with community formerly ace higher funded by elwa estyn fforwm training federation cymru association welsh government secondary heads wales directors chief executive ocn hefcw sector skills development agency councils consortia