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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/
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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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