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SUMMARY:Ensuring Clean ILR Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nAccurate ILR data isn’t just an admin task—it’s essential to funding\, compliance\, and audit readiness. This focused\, one-hour webinar will guide providers through the key challenges\, common errors\, and best practice approaches to achieve clean\, reliable ILR submissions—every time.\n\nLed by Matthew Smith (SON)\, this session will help teams responsible for Apprenticeship data understand how to identify and resolve errors\, interpret critical reports\, and avoid common data pitfalls that affect funding\, performance\, and audit outcomes.\n\nWhether you’re preparing for R14\, dealing with ongoing data challenges\, or simply want to strengthen your internal processes\, this session is packed with insights to help you succeed.\n\nObjectives\n\nBy attending this webinar\, delegates will:\n\nUnderstand the most common ILR data entry errors and their impact on funding and reporting\nLearn effective techniques to clear and resolve errors across multiple ILR fields\nExplore the Apprenticeship Data Match report\, including how to eliminate lingering records\nDiscover how to use ILR submission reports proactively to prevent issues before the claim deadline\n\nFacilitator\n\nMatthew Smith\, Data and Funding Manager\, Skills Office Network\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/ensuring-clean-ilr-submissions-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Data management in apprenticeship programmes: including ILR and operational effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:Do you and your organisation have confidence in collecting and analysing data to generate funding effectively\, inform operations and meet your compliance obligations?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nData management is the foundation for compliance and operational effectiveness. Apprenticeship programmes require ILR and operational data. They utilise mandatory fields but also require a host of other data points to inform current and forecast performance.\n\nThis multi-part webinar series comprises over 8 hours of professional development. Designed for leaders and operational and data management staff\, this series covers the key principles for compliance and efficient operations.\n\n \n\nSession 1 – Mon 15 Sept\, 2pm – 4pm: “Awareness”\nILR essentials\, the core fields and data needed and common errors\n\nSession 2 – Wed 24 Sept\, 2pm – 4pm: “Control”\nThe data cycle for apprenticeship funding\n\nSession 3 – Thur 25 Sept\, 2pm – 4pm: “Assurance”\nUnderstand DfE compliance approaches\, Provider Data Self Assessment Toolkit and Post 16 Monitoring Reports\n\nSession 4 – Fri 26 Sept\, 10am – 12pm: “Develop”\nImproving your data visibility\, forecasting and building confidence in performance\n\nWe will cover:\n\n 	The ILR recording expectations\, core fields and data needed across the phases of the apprenticeship journey.\n 	Common ILR errors and how to design processes to mitigate them.\n 	Controlling the integrity of our data.\n 	Data sources and key monthly processes needed to meet DfE requirements.\n 	Core reporting requirements for operational efficiency and performance evaluation.\n 	How to self-assess your data using PDSAT and Post 16 monitoring reports\n 	The Apprenticeship Accountability Framework and the necessary data to inform long-term compliance.\n\n\n\nYou will receive the following tools with the series:\n\n 	Operational reporting checklist\n 	Recognition of Prior learning calculator\n 	PDSAT management checklist\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAbout your session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Lockhart-Hawkins\, SDN’s funding and compliance expert will facilitate this series. After working in the sector for over 20 years\, David has supported hundreds of providers to establish effective compliance systems. His in-depth understanding of funding and wider apprenticeship delivery gives him a unique insight into compliance across the organisation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis series is for anyone involved in the management of provider data\, focusing on data management leadership but would also be useful for team members in data operations.\n\nNote: This programme is a 25/26 update to our previously delivered series on ILR and Data management in apprenticeships.\n\n\n\n\n\n“David’s knowledge and expertise is unparalleled.”\n – Event attendee \n\n\n\n\n \nBooking and payment: \n\n\n\n\n\nYou can either attend live sessions or be sent the recordings and materials if you prefer to review them in your own time. You can also mix and match for whatever works best for your schedule.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have several staff who would benefit\, let us know and we’ll send you details of the most cost-effective way of accessing the session.\n\nIf you’re a public sector body (e.g. Local Authority)\, and unable to book via card\, please email us. When you make a booking\, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (including those who request a booking via email and invoice)\n\nSDN CPD is designed for Government funded Training Providers. If you’re not a Government funded Training Provider but are still interested in attending please email events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk to discuss your attendance in more detail before booking.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/data-management-in-apprenticeship-programmes-including-ilr-and-operational-effectiveness/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Achieving Compliance in Claiming Learning Support and Applying Functional Skills Exceptions - Sponsored by Cognassist
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nMany providers miss out on Learning Support funding—not because they aren’t eligible\, but because they lack confidence in navigating the rules and evidence requirements.\n\nThis practical session will demystify the apprenticeship funding rules around Learning Support and Functional Skills exceptions\, giving you the clarity and confidence needed to support your learners effectively and claim the funding you’re entitled to.\n\nLed by compliance expert Rupert Crossland (PAL)\, this session will take you through everything from assessing learning difficulty to documenting support delivery and evidencing continued need. You’ll also get the latest on the new Functional Skills flexibility for apprentices with learning difficulties and disabilities.\n\nObjectives\n\nThis webinar will help you:\n\n-Understand how to put effective and compliant reasonable adjustments in place\n-Assess the suitability of your screening and assessment methods\n-Apply and evidence learning support in line with DfE expectations\n-Avoid common pitfalls and confidently claim Learning Support funding\n-Decide when Entry 3 Functional Skills may be appropriate under the latest guidance\n\nWith better understanding comes better access—for your learners and your organisation.\n\nFacilitator\n\nRupert Crossland\, Director of Audit and Compliance\, Professional Assessment Limited (PAL)\n\nFREE for the sector to attend\, as this webinar is kindly sponsored by Cognassist.\n\nClick here to register or to find out more information.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/achieving-compliance-in-claiming-learning-support-and-applying-functional-skills-exceptions-sponsored-by-cognassist-2/
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SUMMARY:The Power of Tiny Gains: Simple Strategies to Build Practical Literacy and Communication Skills
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nSmall changes can have a big impact.\nIn the wake of changes to Functional Skills requirements\, it’s more important than ever for providers to embed core literacy and communication skills into vocational delivery — especially for 19+ apprentices.\n\nThis practical webinar explores how to make gradual\, targeted improvements to learners’ written and spoken communication that add up over time. Using the concept of “tiny gains”\, we’ll look at how to build skills in a way that aligns with employer expectations\, inspection frameworks\, and learner goals — all without overwhelming your delivery.\n\nObjectives\n\nYou’ll learn how to:\n\nSet and track simple literacy and communication goals with learners\nEmbed relevant skills into vocational delivery (e.g. vocabulary\, SPAG\, transactional writing\, summarising)\nUse dynamic\, contextualised delivery to improve learner engagement\nEnhance learner confidence\, employability and progression\nMeet Ofsted expectations through everyday practice\, not add-ons\n“A 1% improvement every day for a year makes you 38x better by the end of it.” – James Clear\n\nFacilitator\n\nSam Woodland\, Pick ME Consulting\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/the-power-of-tiny-gains-simple-strategies-to-build-practical-literacy-and-communication-skills/
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CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Achieving Excellence: NCG's Standards for Quality and Continuous Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nJoin this insightful session exploring how NCG delivers high-quality educational outcomes through a clear\, unified approach to quality assurance\, professional standards\, and continuous improvement. \nDelegates will gain a practical understanding of how NCG’s strategic intent is operationalised across its colleges—through deep dives\, robust observation frameworks\, and consistent professional development for staff. You’ll learn how these processes drive learner progress\, build staff capability\, and align with NCG’s mission to support social mobility and economic prosperity. \nThis is a valuable opportunity for quality leaders and improvement-focused professionals to reflect on best practices and take away ideas for immediate implementation. \nObjectives \nBy attending this session\, delegates will: \nUnderstand NCG’s Strategic Intent – including its mission\, vision\, and aspiration to achieve an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ judgementLearn how standardised professional standards contribute to high-quality and consistent learner experiencesGain insight into the tools\, training and frameworks used to embed continuous improvement across a multi-college groupTake away ideas and resources to support local implementation and drive performance \nFacilitator \nRoss Radford\, NCG \nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/achieving-excellence-ncgs-standards-for-quality-and-continuous-improvement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T140000
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SUMMARY:Good Governance in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThis session launches a three-part series designed to transform how governance is viewed and practised across the skills sector. Governance isn’t just compliance—it’s a strategic lever for excellence. \nLed by Marie McQuade and Dan Baxter of Peridot Partners\, this webinar will explore how good boards contribute to better inspection outcomes\, sharper leadership accountability\, and long-term organisational resilience. \nDrawing on experience across the charity and public sectors\, attendees will reflect on how to evolve governance from passive oversight to proactive\, high-impact leadership. \nObjectives \nBy attending this session\, delegates will: \n\nUnderstand the true purpose of governance beyond ticking boxes\nExplore how governance contributes directly to inspection success and provider performance\nLearn how to build or refresh an effective board using skills audits and strategic recruitment\nDiscover how to shift from passive oversight to informed challenge and support\nBenchmark their own board’s practice using sector and cross-sector examples\nWithout strong governance\, organisations risk ineffective leadership\, poor inspection readiness\, and missed opportunities for strategic development.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/good-governance-in-practice/
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CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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