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SUMMARY:Contextualised Careers Advice and Guidance: Meeting Inspection\, Matrix Standard and Gatsby Requirements Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nEnsuring learners are equipped for the future isn’t just good practice – it’s a statutory requirement and a critical component of quality and inspection frameworks in the FE and Skills sector.\n\nThis practical and insightful half-day online workshop will help you and your organisation to meet the required Ofsted Inspection\, matrix standards and Gatsby Benchmarks.\n\nYou’ll gain some strategies\, tools\, and resources to embed high-quality careers guidance throughout the learner journey\, including onboarding and curriculum delivery\, with specific focus on supporting all learners\, including those with SEND\, ALN\, and EHCPs.\n\nObjectives\n\nWhy attend?\n\nUnderstand the latest statutory and Ofsted inspection framework toolkit requirements for CEIAG\nExplore practical ways to embed careers education into curriculum delivery\, aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks and the matrix Standard\nEvaluate proven CEIAG strategies\, tools\, and resources for FE and HE settings\nHear directly from the provider voice on effective practice\nDevelop a tailored CEIAG action plan to strengthen your Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)\n\nFacilitator\nMaureen Deary\, FE and Skills and Independent Schools Inspector\, Strategic Adviser in Quality\n\nGuest speakers\nIan Smith\, FES Consultant\, Inspector\, Formed Ofsted Senior HMI\, Roger Chapman\, Head of Service\, The Matrix Standard\, Tom Shirt\, Project Manager\, The Gatsby Foundation\, and Sue Gomer\, LLP Partner\, Quality Director\, DSL\, Logistica Training and Consultancy Ltd\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/contextualised-careers-advice-and-guidance-meeting-inspection-matrix-standard-and-gatsby-requirements-part-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Engaging the Disengaged: Free Webinar for FE & Skills Leaders – Sponsored by Gateway Qualifications
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nAlmost 1 million young people in the UK are now classed as NEET – not in education\, employment\, or training.\n\nFor those of us working in the FE and Skills sector\, the question is clear: what can we do to change that?\n\nJoin our free webinar to explore practical\, proven approaches that Independent Training Providers (ITPs) and employers can take to re-engage young people and give them the skills\, confidence\, and opportunities they deserve.\n\nObjectives\n\nYou’ll learn:\n\nThe changing profile of NEETs – and what this means for your work\nHow ITPs are successfully re-engaging hard-to-reach learners\nFunding routes and partnership models that make initiatives sustainable\nPractical tips you can apply straight away to make a difference\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register your FREE spot.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/engaging-the-disengaged-free-webinar-for-fe-skills-leaders-sponsored-by-gateway-qualifications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship compliance for your role
DESCRIPTION:Everyone involved in apprenticeship delivery should understand the fundamentals of apprenticeship compliance.\n\nWhether you’re involved in training\, curriculum design\, quality assurance\, employer engagement or administration – understanding what ESFA compliance means for your role is crucial in helping the organisation to draw down the right funding and mitigate risks.\n\nDesigned around the latest version of the funding rules and updated in-year\, this three-part series is designed to introduce all apprenticeship staff to the core apprenticeship rules and where their role fits in the compliance journey.\n\nPart 1 will look at the typical apprentice journey\, the core rules that matter and common solutions seen\, including the importance of the little details and core parts of the evidence pack.\n\nPart 2 will look at common errors and build an understanding of risk awareness as part of a transparent compliance culture.\n\nPart 3 will open the floor to core questions and discussions of best practice.\n\nYou will receive a CPD attendance certificate after the series\, as evidence of your personal development.\n\nThis series\, led by David Lockhart-Hawkins\, will help you to:\n\n 	Understand the core compliance rules for Apprenticeships\n 	Understand how they fit into the typical apprentice journey\n 	Know how funding works and what this means for your role\n 	Keep an eye out for common errors\n 	How to mitigate funding risks\n\nParticipants will also receive a useful workbook that highlights the key areas of the learning journey.\n\nThis series takes place on Monday 6 October (2-3.30pm)\, Wednesday 8 October (2-3.30pm) and Thursday 9 October (2-3.30pm).\n\nIf there are any dates/times where you aren’t available\, register anyway and we’ll send you the recording and slides.\n\nBooking Information\n\nTo enable your organisation to make the most of the training we have set the following price structure:\n\nSingle ticket: £195 + VAT\n\nGroup ticket: £395 + VAT\n\nDo you have a team who would all benefit from attending? This ticket allows for 10 registrations\, we want all your team to benefit.\n\nPlease get in touch if you would like to discuss a price for a larger group.\n\nWho is this webinar series for?\n\nPerfect for new starts across all departments as well as those requiring a refresher\, this is designed for all staff involved in administrating or delivering apprenticeships so they can develop a healthy understanding of compliance and how it relates to their job role.\n\nFacilitators and speakers\n\nDavid Lockhart-Hawkins\, SDN’s funding and compliance expert will facilitate this session.\n\nAfter 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\nSDN’s CPD is drawn from its work with over 1\,000 apprenticeship providers and thousands of staff – giving you a unique insights into practices that can drive the quality of your provision. Our sessions are also intensely practical – equipping you with the knowledge and resources to act and make improvements in your role and organisation.\n\nPayment\n\nTo keep costs down\, payment for the webinar series must be made online via credit card (book below). If you are a Local Authority\, and unable to book via card\, please email us on: events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk.\n\nTerms and Conditions\n\nThe Terms and Conditions (including our refund policy) for SDN events and webinars can be found here. When you make a booking\, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (including those who request a booking via email and invoice)\n\nAny questions\, please email the SDN events team: events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/apprenticeship-compliance-for-your-role/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars,CPD Courses
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SUMMARY:New legal duty of preventing Sexual Violence and Sexual Harrassment in workplace
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nFrom August 2024\, new legal duties require employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace—not just respond to it. Are you and your team prepared?\n\nThis essential\, introductory-level webinar will provide staff across post-16 education and training with a clear understanding of the Worker Protection Act\, what constitutes workplace harassment\, and how to respond appropriately and lawfully.\n\nLed by Carly Spicer\, Safeguarding Consultant from ECP Safeguarding\, this session offers a supportive space to explore practical strategies\, statutory expectations\, and everyday actions to protect learners\, colleagues\, and your organisation.\n\nObjectives\n\nBy attending this webinar\, delegates will:\n\n– Understand Harassment vs. Bullying – Learn the legal definitions and why the distinction matters under the Worker Protection Act\n– Recognise Problematic Behaviours – Identify the signs\, behaviours and prevalence of sexual harassment\, including current statistics and trends\n– Assess the Impact – Explore the emotional\, psychological and operational consequences of harassment in learning and working environments\n– Develop Response Strategies – Gain tools for bystander intervention\, respectful communication\, and navigating complex areas like consent and freedom of speech\n– Implement Safe Reporting – Understand how to establish effective\, compliant reporting channels\, including whistleblowing support and how to manage disclosures\n\nClick here to register or to find out more information.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/new-legal-duty-of-preventing-sexual-violence-and-sexual-harrassment-in-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T123000
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SUMMARY:Mastering Project Management Skills for Apprentices
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nIn today’s dynamic professional landscape\, project management isn’t just a skill—it’s a critical foundation for apprenticeship success and effective End-Point Assessment (EPA).\n\nThis practical\, hands-on webinar is designed for anyone supporting apprentices through projects\, helping them build confidence\, accountability\, and the capability to deliver results. Whether you’re guiding learners or developing curriculum\, you’ll gain valuable insight\, proven strategies\, and ready-to-use tools to embed robust project management practices within your programmes.\n\nLearn how strong project management can drive both EPA success and long-term organisational value.\n\nObjectives\n\nThis focused workshop will help you:\n\n– Understand the role of project management in apprenticeships\, EPA\, and personal development\n– Apply the project lifecycle in real apprenticeship contexts\n– Implement practical tools to plan\, monitor\, and complete projects\n– Support learners in building accountability\, time management\, and resilience\n– Overcome common project challenges and enable high-quality outcomes\n– Foster collaboration and stakeholder engagement\n– Take away actionable plans for integrating PM into your apprenticeship programmes\n\nFacilitator\nChristine Edwards QTLS\, Creating Excellence\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/mastering-project-management-skills-for-apprentices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T100000
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SUMMARY:Empowering Learners with Digital Skills for Life and Work
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nDigital capability is no longer optional—it’s a core life skill\, as vital as maths and English. Whether it’s managing everyday online tasks or thriving in a fast-changing workplace\, learners need the confidence and skills to succeed in a digital world.\n\nThis interactive webinar will:\n\nDemystify the digital skills landscape—exploring why digital capability is now central to employability\, inclusion and lifelong learning.\nClarify EDS and DFSQs—understanding how they connect\, and what this means for your delivery.\nProvide practical strategies—showing how to embed digital skills seamlessly across programmes\, from adult education to apprenticeships.\nConnect digital to sustainability and progression—highlighting how building capability supports Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and learner futures.\nYou’ll leave with clear\, actionable ideas to strengthen your organisation’s digital skills offer—and to better equip your learners to live\, work and progress with confidence.\n\nObjectives\n\nBy the end of this session\, delegates will:\n\nNavigate the policy landscape with confidence—understanding the role of Essential Digital Skills (EDS) and Digital Functional Skills (DFSQs) in today’s learning and employability agenda.\nSpot opportunities to embed digital learning across existing programmes\, apprenticeships and adult provision.\nApply practical strategies to build both staff and learner confidence in using and developing digital skills.\nMake clear connections between digital capability\, employability\, inclusion and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).\nTake away tools and prompts to review and enhance their organisation’s current digital skills strategy.\n\nFacilitator\n\nChristine Edwards\, QTLS\, Creating Excellence\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/empowering-learners-with-digital-skills-for-life-and-work/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Apprenticeship Off the Job training in 2025/26
DESCRIPTION:Are your organisation’s models for planning and delivery compliant with the new 25/26 apprenticeship funding rules\, and are you adopting best practice models for change?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom August 1st 2025 there will be significant changes to the compliance rules and operational implementation requirements for off the job training (OTJT). The publishing of new minimum hours per Apprenticeship standard and flexibilities of duration affect compliance in a significant way and could be a risk to funding if you do not manage change effectively.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll help you to understand: \n\n\n\n\n\n 	The new published minimums for OTJT\n 	The transition timeframe\n 	Rules on planning and distributing off the job hours\n 	How to apply recognition of prior learning to content and price\n 	Monitoring ‘Active learning’ in 25-26\n 	How to use the new rules to open up new opportunities for business\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAbout your session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe webinar will be facilitated by SDN Strategic Associate\, David Lockhart-Hawkins. After working in the sector for over 20 years\, David has experience of working with hundreds of high performing apprenticeship organisations over the last twenty years\, including some of the UK’s largest\, highest quality\, specialist and new providers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis series is for anyone involved in planning or monitoring the design and implementation of off the job hours so could include quality\, compliance and finance from practitioners to leaders.\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\n\nYou can either attend live session or be sent the recording 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\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/understanding-apprenticeship-off-the-job-training-in-2025-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T140000
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SUMMARY:Embedding Safeguarding and Prevent into the Curriculum for 2025
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nJoin us for a highly practical and forward-thinking webinar designed for leaders and decision-makers across the provider sector.\n\nTogether\, we’ll explore how to embed inclusion at every level of governance and leadership\, ensuring it becomes a driving force behind strategy and day-to-day operations.\n\nDrawing on the Ofsted framework\, best practice from providers\, and the expertise of governance board members and leaders\, this session will equip you with tangible tools and approaches to:\n\nLead with social conscience.\nBuild inclusive\, equitable cultures.\nDrive genuine impact for learners and staff alike.\nBy the end\, you’ll walk away with a clear strategic roadmap to strengthen your organisation’s inclusive practices and demonstrate leadership with impact.\n\nObjectives\n\nAttendees will:\n\nUnderstand the critical role of governance and leadership in embedding inclusive practices across the organisation.\nLearn how to cultivate a socially conscious\, inclusive culture that benefits both learners and staff.\nGain clarity on the Ofsted inspection requirements for inclusive practice and what they mean in practical terms.\nExplore how to personalise the learner journey – from onboarding to progression – to ensure every learner has the chance to succeed.\nTake away real-world examples of setting personal Inclusion\, Equity & Diversity (IED) objectives for leaders.\n\nFacilitator\n\nMaureen Deary\, FES Consultant\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/embedding-safeguarding-and-prevent-into-the-curriculum-for-2025-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T123000
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SUMMARY:Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nIt is a statutory obligation for those with a lead or designated professional role for safeguarding to meet a ‘robust two yearly training’ requirement. Having completed safeguarding awareness training\, this webinar equips professionals to perform their senior safeguarding function.\n\nAELP are delighted to be working with Education Child Protection (ECP) to offer this course\, which holds 6 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credits. When certificated\, delegates can use the ECP centre number to record the activity as CPD.\n\nPlease note: Delegates will be required to attend both sessions fully in order to receive the CPD credits. If you don’t attend both sessions and participate you will not be eligible for a certificate. Please note that attendance is monitored by the software.\n\nObjectives\n\nThis in-depth webinar will cover:\n\nUnderstanding of the Safeguarding Framework\, including legislation and statutory guidance;\nEffective implementation of Duty of Care within the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead;\nExploration of effective and robust record keeping;\nUnderstanding the referral process and effective information sharing\, and mental capacity;\nResponding effectively to whistleblowing concerns;\nUnderstanding of thresholds and risk analysis within the context of safeguarding;\nManagement of safeguarding across challenging topics including Domestic Abuse\, ‘so-called’ Honour Based Abuse\, Exploitation including Radicalisation\, Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment (child on child abuse)\, Mental Health and Trauma Informed Practice.\nFor more information on course content and outcomes please watch this video:\n\n\n\nFacilitator\n\nCarly Spicer\, Education Consultant\, ECP Safeguarding\n\nPlease note\, you must attend BOTH days to receive your CPD certification.\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/designated-safeguarding-lead-training-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T110000
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SUMMARY:Trustee Recruitment – Building a better Board
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nA great board doesn’t just happen. It’s built—through trustees who are motivated\, diverse\, and driven by purpose. But finding the right people (and keeping them engaged) can be a real challenge.\n\nJoin us for this practical webinar and discover how to:\n\nReach beyond your usual networks to attract fresh talent\nWrite role descriptions that inspire people to step forward\nRun an open\, inclusive process that brings in the right mix of skills and perspectives\nWelcome and support new trustees so they feel confident\, engaged\, and effective\nYou’ll leave with clear steps\, fresh ideas\, and the confidence to build a stronger\, more dynamic board—one that reflects your community and drives your organisation forward. Don’t just fill seats around the table. Build a board that makes a difference.\n\nObjectives\n\nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:\n\nIdentify gaps in your board’s skills\, perspectives\, and experience.\nApply effective strategies to recruit beyond your usual networks.\nCreate inclusive role descriptions and transparent processes that inspire candidates.\nBuild supportive onboarding and development practices for new trustees.\nFoster a culture of engagement that keeps trustees motivated long-term.\nEnhance your organisation’s governance capacity through a resilient\, diverse board.\n\nFacilitators\n\nSarah Atkins Boal\, Head of FE Appointments\, Peridot Partners and Dan Baxter\, Principal Consultant\, Peridot Partners\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/trustee-recruitment-building-a-better-board/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T100000
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SUMMARY:The Digital Educator: Teaching with Confidence in a Connected World
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nTeaching is no longer confined to four walls—and neither are the opportunities to connect\, inspire\, and empower learners. In a digital-first world\, educators need more than just awareness of technology; they need the confidence to use it seamlessly and creatively.\n\nThis webinar offers a practical roadmap for teachers/trainers who want to simplify their workload\, spark engagement\, and reach every learner through technology—without the need for expensive platforms or steep learning curves.\n\nYou’ll be introduced to a powerful toolkit of free\, easy-to-use applications that can transform your teaching practice. From Canva for creating eye-catching visuals\, to Trello for keeping projects on track\, and Loom for delivering clear explanations. You’ll discover how these tools can save time and boost impact. You’ll also explore interactive platforms such as Padlet\, Mentimeter\, and Kahoot! to make learning more collaborative\, participatory\, and fun.\n\nAlongside the tools\, you’ll gain strategies for blending online and in-person teaching\, building flexible learning journeys\, and ensuring no student is left behind. Practical examples will show how small changes can make a big difference—whether you’re enhancing lesson delivery\, encouraging collaboration\, or breaking down barriers to inclusion.\n\nObjectives\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will:\n\nDiscover a practical toolkit of free digital technologies that save time and reduce stress.\nGain strategies to foster student engagement and motivation in both online and blended settings.\nLearn how to create flexible\, inclusive learning journeys that work for all learners.\nLeave with the confidence to embed digital approaches into everyday teaching.\n\nFacilitator\nRichard Parker\, Senior Product Manager\, Firebrand Training\, End Point Assessor for IT & Digital Standards\, Keynote Speaker\n\nClick here to register or to find out more information.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/the-digital-educator-teaching-with-confidence-in-a-connected-world/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Claiming apprenticeship learning support funding (LSF) with confidence - 2025/26
DESCRIPTION:Apprenticeship providers often lack confidence in claiming Learning Support Funding (LSF) but with quality infrastructure and evidence templates\, providers should be able to generate the additional revenue they are entitled to.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat’s why we’re hosting this two-part webinar series\, which has been updated for the 25/26 funding rules and is designed to take you on a journey to understand the rules\, the necessary processes of screening and assessment\, best practices for planning and reviewing support\, using our experience of delivering outstanding quality to demonstrate solutions that make a real difference to the apprentice and provider experience as well meeting the funding rules.\n\nYou will receive a CPD attendance certificate after the series\, as evidence of your personal development.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrating a thorough understanding of the rules and giving best practice guidance on how to support a claim\, we’ll take you through:\n\n\n\n\n\n 	The 25/26 Apprenticeship Funding Rules for claiming learning support funding and the key changes from 2024/25\n 	What is learning support\n 	The foundations of learning support infrastructure\n 	Screening for learning difficulties and disabilities\n 	Needs Assessment\n 	Support Planning\n 	Support Review\n 	SEND flexibilities\n 	Using the Earnings Adjustment Statement\n 	Effective evidence templates\n 	Compliance management\n\nHosted across two 2hr sessions:\n\nPart 1: Understanding the learning support and functional skills flexibility funding rules and relevant legislation\nPart 2: Implementing best practice and an effective learning support management structure\n\nAttendees will receive a learning support controls checklist as well as a Support Review Template. \n\nOur package options also include document templates for meeting 2025/26 funding rules and additional consultancy on a one to one basis. The suite of document templates is worth £725.\n\n\n\n\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.\n\nAfter 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\n\nThe session has been designed for those involved in apprenticeship compliance and learner support e.g. Operation Managers\, Learning Support Managers\, trainers and administration managers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“David’s knowledge and expertise is unparalleled.”\n – Event attendee \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking and payment: \n\n\n\n\n\nYou can either attend the session live or be sent the recordings and materials\, if you prefer to review them in your own time.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have three or more staff who would benefit\, or would like your wider teams/staff to have access\, 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/claiming-apprenticeship-learning-support-funding-lsf-with-confidence-2025-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T120251Z
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SUMMARY:ALT Digital Accessibility Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Association for Learning Technology are excited to announce an upcoming interactive workshop that will delve into two critical lenses of reflection from the Digital Accessibility Maturity Model\, developed by AbilityNet and McNaught Consultancy. This workshop is designed specifically for HE and FE institutions looking to enhance their digital accessibility strategies and practices. \n\n\n\nJoin us online on Tuesday\, 25 November from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be facilitated by Amy Low from AbilityNet\, Julian Tenney from the University of Nottingham and Ben Watson from UCL. Julian will bring his experience of using the maturity model to develop and mature practices at Nottingham and Ben will provide insights on the robust procurement guidance developed by himself and George Rhodes from University of Westminster who is also Ben’s business partner at AllAble. \n\n\n\nDuring the workshop\, we will focus on the Strategy and Structure lens\, where we will explore evidence points that support the development and implementation of effective digital accessibility strategies that align with your institution’s goals and objectives. We will also discuss the importance of having a well-defined and resourced structure to support these strategies and ensure their successful execution. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, we will examine the Governance and Accessibility Toolkit lens. This session will review initiatives and evidence points that signal robust governance frameworks are in place and practical tools being provided to manage and monitor your institution’s digital accessibility efforts including implementing a robust procurement policy. By leveraging these resources\, you can ensure compliance with accessibility standards and create an inclusive digital environment for all users. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be highly interactive\, with opportunities for participants to engage in discussions\, share experiences\, and collaborate on best practices. Whether you are just starting your digital accessibility journey or looking to refine your existing approaches\, this workshop will offer valuable insights and actionable takeaways.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/alt-digital-accessibility-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
CREATED:20251013T105335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T105341Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar series – Embedding Effective Assessment in Apprenticeships
DESCRIPTION:Get ahead of the changes – build assessment practice that works for learners\, employers and your team.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe way assessment is used in apprenticeships is shifting. With more focus on on-programme and pre-Gateway assessment\, providers need to make sure their approach is fit for purpose. This session will help you build assessment into the apprenticeship journey from the very start – making it meaningful\, manageable and linked to real workplace performance.\n\nWe’ll cover:\n\n 	Practical ways to design and apply assessment methods that work across different standards.\n 	How to build assessment into delivery – from day one through to Gateway.\n 	Making assessments reflect the behaviours\, skills and knowledge needed in the job.\n 	Involving employers so they can play an active role.\n 	Simple tools and templates to plan\, record and review assessments.\n\nYou will receive a CPD attendance certificate after the series\, as evidence of your personal development.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries breakdown: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Planning Effective Assessment\nWednesday 26 November (2-3.30pm)\n\n2. Assessment Design & Methods\nTuesday 2 November (2-4pm)\n\nAbout your session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe session will be facilitated by Chris Cherry an SDN Mesma Group specialist in apprenticeship on-programme training and end-point assessment. Chris has supported hundreds of apprenticeship organisations to develop their curriculum against the new standards and has lots of insights to share.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n 	Managers\, trainers\, assessors and quality leads who want to improve assessment practice.\n 	Anyone involved in curriculum design or progress reviews.\n 	Employer engagement staff looking to play a role in assessment.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/webinar-series-embedding-effective-assessment-in-apprenticeships/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
CREATED:20251114T084512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T084517Z
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SUMMARY:AmplifyFE Community Space: How Can We Increase Engagement in Maths with Interactive Technologies?
DESCRIPTION:Many maths learners find it difficult to connect with abstract course content\, and as a result\, not only do they struggle to learn the material\, but they can also become demotivated\, anxious\, and disengaged. Fortunately\, learning technologies for maths make lessons much more “touchable”\, visual\, and relevant\, offering an effective means of engaging and motivating students\, deepening their understanding of fundamental concepts\, and reinforcing learning through practice. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we’ll explore some of the ways interactive maths technology can be used effectively in the classroom\, from illuminating visualisations to interactive\, learner-led activities that naturally foster investigation\, collaboration\, and discussion. Demonstrations will be done using Maple Learn\, the online maths tool from Maplesoft\, with examples taken from the A-Level and GCSE content collections\, which conform to the AQA and Pearson exam specifications. These collections make it easy for educators to deliver engaging\, interactive maths experiences to their learners through the use of customisable content created to meet the specific needs of their class. \n\n\n\nWebinar leader: Karishma Punwani
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/amplifyfe-community-space-how-can-we-increase-engagement-in-maths-with-interactive-technologies/
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars,CPD Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="AmplifyFE":MAILTO:amplifyfe@alt.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
CREATED:20251013T102326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T102331Z
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SUMMARY:Compliance essential series: Understanding apprenticeship financial management – Funding\, forecasting\, costs and budgeting
DESCRIPTION:Apprenticeship financial management is complex.\n\nDo you and your organisation know whether your provision is modelled effectively and profitably? Do you meet the compliance obligations for pricing and costs?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting your apprenticeship pricing right is essential for DfE compliance but perhaps more importantly for operating a financially sound apprenticeship programme. This three part webinar series is designed for role holders working in finance or operations to understand the funding methodology in apprenticeships\, the compliance obligations and benefits of effective implementation.\n\nFor example:\nHow do you measure whether a new apprenticeship standard is financially viable for you to deliver?\nAre you clear on what the apprenticeship actually costs you to deliver and where a profit margin can be made?\nCan you forecast revenue effectively and identify profitability?\nAre you clear on what are eligible and ineligible costs and that you aren’t overclaiming or underclaiming funding?\nAre you reporting your training price breakdown correctly to the employer?\nHow do you recognise the apprentice’s prior learning and reflect this in your costings?\nAre you applying the correct training price for your own employees (which must be at cost price)?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1 – The funding model in England and funded components\nSession 2 – Apprenticeship costs and pricing\nSession 3 – Necessary infrastructure and variables\n\n\n\n\nIn the webinar series\, we’ll help you to understand:.\n\n\n\n\n\n 	The apprenticeship funding model in England\n 	Understand price components of training and assessment\n 	Eligible and ineligible costs\, how to identify these at a budget level and implement an effective offer to an employer cost models and options\n 	The importance of effective contracts with employers\n 	The role of employer co-investment and models of collection to ensure compliance\n 	Additional funding components: additional payments and learning support\n 	The impact of prior learning on cost models\n 	Employer-provider variables\n\nYou will receive an ‘Apprenticeship costs and budgeting tool’\, ‘Revenue forecasting tool’ and a ‘Recognition of Prior learning calculator’ as well as a CPD attendance certificate as evidence of your personal development.\n\n\n\n\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 development of apprenticeship budgeting and financial operations. This could\, for example\, include finance staff\, compliance staff\, employer-facing staff\, business development teams\, commercial leads\, senior managers / decision-makers.\n\nNote: This programme is a 25/26 update to our previously delivered series on understanding apprenticeship costings.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/compliance-essential-series-understanding-apprenticeship-financial-management-funding-forecasting-costs-and-budgeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
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SUMMARY:Professionally Speaking 2026: Exploring learner behaviour and the power of physical activity
DESCRIPTION:Across all settings\, behaviour remains a topic that consistently tests educators’ resilience and creativity. Low-level disruption\, emotional regulation\, disengagement\, and the growing pressures on learner wellbeing have all been widely reported. \n\n\n\nIn Professionally Speaking 2026\, we will be joined by Professor Kelly Mackintosh of Swansea University who will explore this pressing challenge and the potential role physical activity can play in supporting positive behaviour and wellbeing. \n\n\n\nProfessor Mackintosh\, an expert in physical activity for health\, will: \n\n\n\n\nexplore the evidence linking physical activity to improved behaviour and emotional regulation\n\n\n\nshare practical examples of how registrants can embed movement into the day\n\n\n\noffer new ideas to create calmer\, more inclusive\, and engaging learning environments\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the keynote presentation\, attendees will also have the opportunity to share their own experiences\, and put questions directly to Professor Mackintosh in a live Q&A. \n\n\n\nWhether you work directly with learners and young people\, or in a supporting or policy role\, this session will provide valuable perspectives on how physical activity can contribute to positive behaviour and wellbeing across all education settings. \n\n\n\nIt promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking discussion that blends research insight with practical\, real-world relevance. So don’t miss out\, secure your free ticket now. \n\n\n\nMore about the speaker\n\n\n\nProfessor Kelly Mackintosh is an expert in children’s physical activity for health\, with a particular focus on how schools can help young people build active\, healthy habits for life. \n\n\n\nBased at Swansea University\, her research explores how physical activity can influence behaviour\, well-being\, and learning\, and how simple\, evidence-based changes within education settings can make a lasting difference. \n\n\n\nProfessor Mackintosh has led and contributed to a range of innovative projects\, including the Children’s Health\, Activity\, and Nutrition: Get Educated! (CHANGE!) Project\, which aimed to improve primary school children’s well-being through better physical activity and eating behaviours. Her work has also explored creative approaches to engaging learners\, from after-school interventions that combine active video games with multi-skills training\, to high-intensity\, military-ethos programmes designed to boost motivation and confidence. \n\n\n\nWorking collaboratively across disciplines\, she has partnered with computer scientists\, engineers\, and healthcare professionals to develop new ways of encouraging movement\, including social goal-sharing technologies in a project entitled ‘Mission Possible’ and physical activity-based interventions supporting young people with long-term health conditions such as cystic fibrosis and asthma. \n\n\n\nProfessor Mackintosh has won several awards and is recognised internationally for her contributions to physical activity research\, evidenced as a top 1% researcher in her area. \n\n\n\nHer ongoing research continues to highlight the crucial role of physical activity not just in improving health\, but in supporting behaviour\, focus\, and overall well-being among children and young people.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/professionally-speaking-2026-exploring-learner-behaviour-and-the-power-of-physical-activity/
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Education Workforce Council":MAILTO:media@ewc.wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
CREATED:20251223T111100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T111236Z
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SUMMARY:AmplifyFE workshop: Smarter Careers Guidance - Connecting Learners\, Education and Employers Through Immersive Technology
DESCRIPTION:Careers guidance is most effective when learners can clearly see how education\, training and employment connect — yet too often these experiences sit in silos. \n\n\n\nThis webinar explores how immersive technology is enabling a smarter\, more connected approach to careers guidance. We’ll look at how digital environments can bring students\, education and training providers\, and employers together in one shared space that supports ongoing exploration\, not just one-off encounters. \n\n\n\nThe session will include: \n\n\n\n\nA practical tour of CareersVerse as a working example of immersive careers guidance\n\n\n\nReal-world insight from organisations that have created their own careers hubs\n\n\n\nReflections on the impact this approach is having on learner engagement\, confidence and informed choices\n\n\n\n\nDesigned for careers leaders\, educators and employer partners looking to strengthen careers provision through collaboration and innovation. \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nJulien Sample\, Harlow College \n\n\n\nDr Majid Al-Kader\,  mXreality 
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/amplifyfe-workshop-smarter-careers-guidance-connecting-learners-education-and-employers-through-immersive-technology/
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="AmplifyFE":MAILTO:amplifyfe@alt.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
CREATED:20251223T111546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T111549Z
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SUMMARY:AmplifyFE webinar: Unlocking Creativity in Lesson Design with AI Tools
DESCRIPTION:Explore how free AI platforms like Microsoft Copilot\, Google Gemini\, and NotebookLM can empower educators to design more creative and dynamic lesson resources. This session will introduce practical ways to integrate these tools into your teaching workflow\, helping you save time and spark innovation in the classroom.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/amplifyfe-webinar-unlocking-creativity-in-lesson-design-with-ai-tools/
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="AmplifyFE":MAILTO:amplifyfe@alt.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
CREATED:20260216T093215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T093218Z
UID:10001665-1771322400-1771327800@www.fenews.co.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Motivation – Unlocking Performance Through Motivational Mapping
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the secrets behind what truly drives people to perform at their best. This interactive webinar (part 1 of the Creating a Culture Where Staff Thrive Series) invites you to explore your own motivational drivers and assess how well they’re being met—an essential step in boosting your energy\, engagement\, and effectiveness at work.\n\nDesigned for leaders and managers at any level\, the session offers powerful insights into how motivation influences engagement\, performance\, and wellbeing across teams and organisations.\nDrawing on the principles of Motivational Mapping\, you’ll discover the diverse motivators that shape behaviour and success\, and how these differ from person to person. Through guided reflection\, group discussion\, and practical exercises\, you will:\n•	Understand what sparks motivation for you and your team\n•	Explore how motivation links to productivity\, culture\, and retention\n•	Identify signs of low motivation—and what to do about it\n•	Learn how to interpret motivational profiles and spot potential motivational conflicts\n•	Use motivational insights to enhance leadership style\, communication\, and team alignment\n\nBy the end of the session\, you’ll be equipped with practical tools to cultivate more energised\, purpose-driven teams where people feel valued\, inspired\, and able to thrive. Whether you’re looking to elevate your own performance or unlock the potential of those you lead\, this webinar will give you the clarity and confidence to create a workplace where motivation fuels excellence and sustainable organisational growth.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/understanding-motivation-unlocking-performance-through-motivational-mapping/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
CREATED:20220815T224011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T122538Z
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SUMMARY:Effective use of PDSAT and Monitoring Reports
DESCRIPTION:The DfE provide a suite of tools and reports to allow providers to conduct regular assurance and data checks to ensure they meet the funding rules and rectify anomalies in the ILR data \nAt this seminar\, we will look in detail at the new Provider Data Self-Assessment Toolkit (PDSAT) Online Toolkit\, Funding Information System (FIS) and key submission reports \nThe seminar will explain how the Provider Market Oversight Assurance (PMOA) team utilises PDSAT reports\, along with how providers should use them in preparing for a PMOA assurance review \nThe seminar will provide reliable guidance and advice in the planning and usage of the PDSAT\, FIS\, FRM and submission reports in your ongoing internal assurance reviews \nThe seminar format encourages delegate participation and aims to ensure that attendees get reliable guidance and advice in the planning and usage of the PDSAT\, FIS\, FRM and submission reports in your ongoing internal assurance reviews. \nAs part of the day’s agenda we will: \n\nensure that your organisation has the knowledge to ensure full understanding of the PDSAT\, FIS\, FRM and submission reports for the academic year.\nimprove your understanding of the expectations around the tools and reports available to ensure appropriate control mechanisms are in place to provide assurance on your ILR data.\nidentify key submission reports and how to use them effectively\, including the suite of FRM reports and any recent changes.\nProvide guidance on the correction of data errors.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/effective-use-of-pdsat-and-monitoring-reports-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
CREATED:20230523T070335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T125553Z
UID:10001074-1771581600-1771588800@www.fenews.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fraud Awareness Training (For Staff in Education)
DESCRIPTION:The Governments’ Counter Fraud Strategy and DfE Provider Financial Handbook require providers to ensure that there is a level of fraud awareness across the organisation.  In this engaging workshop\, with content written specifically for Post-16 training providers\, we will: \n\nConsider the guidance which providers are being required to follow\nDiscuss the impact on roles right across the organisation\nShare examples of wrong-doing/ irregularity which have occurred in our sector and what we can learn from them\nConsider some of the practical steps we can take to increase our level of protection\nDiscuss how we can embed fraud awareness into apprentice/ learner engagement thus strengthening learner personal development\n\n 
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/developing-confidence-when-planning-and-delivering-british-values-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
CREATED:20220727T002705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T113144Z
UID:10000776-1771927200-1771934400@www.fenews.co.uk
SUMMARY:Safer Recruitment in Apprenticeship and Post-16 Settings
DESCRIPTION:Effective Safeguarding arrangements must embrace the importance of a Safer Recruitment Strategy/Policy and the need to ensure the implementation of that policy when recruiting. \nThe purpose of the Safer Recruitment Policy is to ensure that applicants who are at risk of abusing children and vulnerable adults are identified and rejected at the application stage. \nAt this important workshop we will focus on: \n\nthe development of an appropriate Safer Recruitment Policy for Apprenticeship and Post-16 providers\nthe role and responsibilities of the Board\, Senior Staff and the DSL for establishing compliant procedures\nthe establishment of an effective selection and induction process\nOfsted’s expectations of providers and how providers should be responding\nDisclosure and Barring Service requirements and the relevance of a Single Central Register
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/safer-recruitment-in-apprenticeship-and-post-16-settings/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
CREATED:20220930T081424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T105953Z
UID:10000850-1771927200-1771938000@www.fenews.co.uk
SUMMARY:Preparing for an Ofsted Inspection (new framework)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will have new content which focuses on the revised expectations of Providers arising out of the implementation of Ofsted’s  new inspection framework. \nNew style inspections will commence at the beginning of November\, incorporating report cards and a revised grading structure. \nThe guidance given in the seminar will be inciteful and will reflect both inspector training and early inspection involvement.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/preparing-for-an-ofsted-inspection-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship compliance fundamentals and what this means for your role
DESCRIPTION:Everyone involved in apprenticeship delivery should understand the fundamentals of apprenticeship compliance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re involved in training\, curriculum design\, quality assurance\, employer engagement or administration – understanding what ESFA compliance means for your role is crucial in helping the organisation to draw down the right funding and mitigate risks. \nDesigned around the latest version of the funding rules\, this three-part series is designed to introduce all apprenticeship staff to the core apprenticeship rules and where their role fits in the compliance journey. \nPart 1 will look at the typical apprentice journey\, the core rules that matter and common solutions seen\, including the importance of the little details and core parts of the evidence pack. \nPart 2 will look at common errors and build an understanding of risk awareness as part of a transparent compliance culture. \nPart 3 will open the floor to core questions and discussions of best practice. \nYou will receive an attendance certificate after the series\, as evidence of your personal development. \n\n\nThis series will help you to: \n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the core compliance rules for Apprenticeships\nUnderstand how they fit into the typical apprentice journey\nKnow how funding works and what this means for your role\nKeep an eye out for common errors\nHow to mitigate funding risks\n\n\n\nAbout your session \n\n\nDavid Lockhart-Hawkins\, SDN’s funding and compliance specialist will facilitate this session.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter working in the sector for over 25 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. \nSDN’s CPD is drawn from its work with over 1\,000 apprenticeship providers and thousands of staff – giving you a unique insights into practices that can drive the quality of your provision. Our sessions are also intensely practical – equipping you with the knowledge and resources to act and make improvements in your role and organisation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerfect for new starts across all departments as well as those requiring a refresher\, this is designed for all staff involved in administrating or delivering apprenticeships so they can develop a healthy understanding of compliance and how it relates to their job role.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/apprenticeship-compliance-fundamentals-and-what-this-means-for-your-role-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
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SUMMARY:Higher Level Learning in Safeguarding and Prevent (4.0)
DESCRIPTION:The Solvendis Higher Level Learning programme in Safeguarding & Prevent will be of interest and of practical use to Designated Safeguarding Leads and to staff who have a particular responsibility for ensuring the safeguarding and well-being of their learners. \nAttendance at this high-level workshop will further develop the knowledge and skills of those staff in the FE and Skills sector with significant safeguarding responsibilities. The Solvendis programme will focus on those issues most likely to affect learners in the post-compulsory education sector. \nFollowing participation in this programme\, delegates will: \n  \n\nbe confident in what effective internal reporting should look like and the importance of the interface with governance\nunderstand\, and thus help to overcome\, factors which may inhibit the disclosure of abuse\nunderstand the relevance and applicability of key documents to adults in training and skills settings\nbe confident in conducting risk assessment on those who are not required to hold DBS checks\nreflect on themes from case reviews and consider how this learning can inform their organisation’s procedures\nconsider a range of safeguarding-related learning resources for use with learners\, staff and those responsible for governance\nunderstand the importance of the role of DSL in relation to improving adult learner outcomes\n\nThe session will invite consideration of a range of safeguarding related responses drawn from the wide inspection and governance experience of the Solvendis team and examples of good practice arising from these responses. As a result\, delegates will be confident in constructing a clear action plan to ensure an excellent safeguarding culture in their organisation.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/higher-level-learning-in-safeguarding-and-prevent-4-0/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
CREATED:20250103T084130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T181509Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Management and the Apprenticeship Accountability Framework
DESCRIPTION:Understanding performance\, risk and accountability following the 2026 updates. \n\n\n\n\nAll apprenticeship providers are monitored\, measured and held accountable through their performance against the indicators within the Apprenticeship Accountability Framework. These measures play a critical role in how provider performance is viewed by the Department for Education and directly influence accountability\, funding confidence and an organisation’s ability to continue to deliver apprenticeships in the future. \nFor governors\, leaders and senior managers\, understanding how these indicators are constructed\, what data sits behind them\, and how they are used is essential. The framework is not simply a compliance tool\, it is a core mechanism for assessing organisational health\, identifying risk\, and supporting effective strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability. \nFollowing the introduction of updated accountability indicators from January 2026\, providers now need to revisit how they interpret performance data\, monitor minimum thresholds\, and use this information to inform governance oversight and strategic planning. While the accountability measures set out the minimum expectations providers must meet\, strong organisations will go further\, using the framework to understand emerging risks\, protect revenue\, and improve delivery efficiency. \nThis two-hour deep-dive session will support participants to develop a confident\, practical understanding of the updated Apprenticeship Accountability Framework and how it can be used effectively at both the leadership and governance level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the session\, we’ll look at: \n\n\n\n\nWhat the 2026 accountability metrics are and how they are used\nHow to interpret and contextualise accountability data effectively\nApproaches to benchmarking performance using national data\nHow to forecast risk and monitor improvement at the leadership and board level\nHow to plan\, prioritise and implement proportionate improvement actions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your session \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Lockhart-Hawkins\, SDN’s compliance specialist produced this session. \nDavid has experience of working with hundreds of high performing apprenticeship organisations over the last twenty years\, including some of the UK’s largest\, highest quality\, specialist and new providers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is suitable for Governors\, leaders\, managers and senior delivery staff involved in apprenticeship provision. \n\n\n\n\n\n“David’s knowledge and expertise is unparalleled.” \n – Event attendee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“I wished I had done it 18m ago when I got involved with apprenticeships.” \n – Head of Quality & Improvement/DSL\, Central College of Animal Studies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Very well delivered\, clear and very good subject knowledge” \n – Team Leader Horticulture Apprentices\, Capel Manor College \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking and payment: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe recommend attending our workshops live\, but you can also be sent the recordings and materials if you prefer to review them in your own time.\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\n\n\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\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/strategic-planning-and-the-apprenticeship-accountability-framework/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
CREATED:20250728T142226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T111039Z
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SUMMARY:Level 4 Certificate in Leading the IQA of Assessment Processes and Practice
DESCRIPTION:This Level 4 accredited qualification is designed to develop delegates practical quality assurance skills helping them to become effective quality assurance practitioners in a range of Post-16 contexts both in the workplace and in the classroom.  This course covers both ‘Internal Quality Assurance’ and ‘Lead Quality Assurance’ roles.\n\nWe anticipate that delegates will already be working in post-16 education as a teacher/ trainer/assessor or coach. Delegates may have a strong vocational background and some will have moved into teaching/ assessing as a secondary career.\n\nThrough participation in this important strand of the Solvendis Teaching Excellence programme you will complete three modules to help you develop and craft your assessment skills.  These modules require 3 days of taught sessions and then for delegates to gather evidence from their own professional practice before returning to a 1:1 portfolio review.\n\nDelivery is made up of 3 mandatory modules as follows:\n\n 	Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of\nAssessment\n 	Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment\n 	Plan\, allocate and Monitor Work in Own Area of Responsibility\n\nTotal attendance time is 3 days of delivery and then a separate 1:1 session once all evidence has been gathered and submitted.\nAll delegates must have access to a suitably qualified mentor who can offer advice\, support and guidance during the practical application and portfolio creation.\n\nDates and Times of attendance:\n\n 	12\, 19 & 26 March 2026 (all days 10.00 – 4.00)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/level-4-certificate-in-leading-the-iqa-of-assessment-processes-and-practice-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars,CPD Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143002
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T120102Z
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SUMMARY:Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
DESCRIPTION:A provider’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) plays a critical role in its approach to safeguarding its learners\, training its staff\, providing support and guidance and taking responsibility for referral decisions – as well as dealing with Ofsted!  Although legislation focuses on the protection of children and vulnerable adults\, providers have a responsibility to protect all learners. \nThis course will provide information about what the role involves and is designed for staff new to the role and for those wanting to update their knowledge.  It includes direct delivery and a range of scenario-based activities to consider. \nKey outcomes of the day: \n\nUnderstand the implications of Keeping Children Safe in Education and revised Ofsted expectations\nKnow the likely roles of the Designated Safeguarding Lead\nBe able to recognise and respond to disclosures sensitively and efficiently\nKnow how and when to share information with other organisations\nImplementing safer recruitment strategies including the use of DBS checks\nKnow how to deal with allegations that involve staff\nKnow the key policies\, statute and inspection guidance that underpin the Prevent duty\nMaking referrals under the Prevent Duty\n\nThe programme will be delivered by a member of the Solvendis Quality Improvement and Inspection Team and serving inspector. \nAll delegates will receive a Solvendis certificate of attendance which documents the training content.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/designated-safeguarding-lead-training-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T130000
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SUMMARY:Ofsted Inspection Nominee Training (new framework)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will have new content which focuses on the revised expectations of Nominee’s arising out of the implementation of Ofsted’s new inspection framework.  \nThe nominee will continue to be at the centre of inspection and will a key person for their organisation. \nThis event will prepare potential nominees in the FE and Skills sector to carry out their role effectively before\, during and after an Ofsted inspection. \nAs a result of the workshop\, delegates will be better able to prepare themselves\, their leaders\, managers\, staff\, learners and employees for inspection\, and show their provision in the best light.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/ofsted-inspection-nominee-training-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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