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SUMMARY:Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
DESCRIPTION:This Level 4 teaching qualification is designed to develop delegates practical teaching\nskills helping them to become effective teachers in a range of Post-16 contexts.\nWe anticipate that delegates will already be working in post-16 education as a teacher/\ntrainer/ assessor or coach. Delegates may have a strong vocational background and may\nhave moved into teaching as a secondary career.\n\nThrough participation in this important strand of the Solvendis Teaching Excellence\nprogramme you will complete a range of modules to help you develop and craft your\nteaching and training skills.\n\nDelivery will be led by Craig Busby (Director of Teaching and Learning) with all workshops\nbeing conducted online via Teams or Zoom.\n\nThe core content will include an extensive programme of workshops which focus on\ngiving participants the skills and knowledge needed to drive improvements in teaching\nand learning practice across an organisation.\n\nThere will be 9 Workshops (all 10.00—4.00) which will be held on Wednesdays. The topics to be covered and workshop dates are:\n\nWorkshop 1 – 17/09/2025 Introduction to learning\nWorkshop 2 – 24/09/2025 Planning to meet individual learner needs\nWorkshop 3 – 08/10/2025 Delivering education and training (Pt 1)\nWorkshop 4 – 15/10/2025 Delivering education and training (Pt 2)\nWorkshop 5 – 22/10/2025 Progress checking and showcasing\nWorkshop 6 – 05/11/2025 Assessment in learning\nWorkshop 7 – 12/11/2025 Learning resources\nWorkshop 8 – 03/12/2025 Inclusive practice (Pt 1)\nWorkshop 9 – 10/12/2025 Inclusive practice (Pt 2)\n\nIn addition to workshop attendance\, delegates will undertake a short pre-course activity\,\nindependent research\, complete assignments and be observed on at least 3 occasions\n\n 
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/level-4-certificate-in-education-and-training/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T123000
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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:20251209T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
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SUMMARY:Curriculum for the New Apprenticeship Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Plan your curriculum so apprentices are ready for assessment and the workplace.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChanges to how assessment is carried out will have a direct knock-on effect on how you design and deliver your curriculum. This practical workshop will help you map\, sequence and refine your programme so it sets apprentices up to succeed – without adding unnecessary workload.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this two hour workshop\, Chris Cherry will take you through: \n\n\n\n\n\n 	Building assessment into your curriculum from the outset.\n 	Designing learning activities and content that develop the right competencies.\n 	Linking sequencing and delivery to on-programme assessment points.\n 	Using digital tools to save time and improve planning.\n 	Stripping out “filler” and focusing on what works.\n\nYou will receive a CPD attendance certificate after the session\, 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\nThe session will be facilitated by Chris Cherry an SDN 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\n 	Curriculum leads and planners.\n 	Trainers and assessors involved in programme design.\n 	Quality managers overseeing curriculum changes.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/curriculum-for-the-new-apprenticeship-landscape/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
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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:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
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SUMMARY:Preparing for an Apprenticeship Audit
DESCRIPTION:The responsibility for identifying irregularities in the claims process\, in part rests with the DfEs Provider Risk and Assurance Team who have been instrumental in recovering millions of pounds from providers through the extrapolated clawback process. \nIn addition\, the DfE undertake desktop Financial Audits on your monthly returns with a view to identifying errors\, inconsistencies and potential overclaims. \nAt this important seminar we will talk through the audit requirements of the apprenticeship model\, giving you tips and advice to ensure that your paperwork is robust and that you are prepared for the audit review. \nThe seminar will cover: \n\nThe DfE Audit Process and what you can expect\nThe Sample Testing Process\, error reporting and the potential consequences of\ngetting it wrong\nThe key documentation you will need to have available and the importance of\nensuring its compliance with the funding guidance and audit requirements\nThe importance of using PDSATs and key Funding Monitoring Reports;\n\n 
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/designated-safeguarding-lead-training-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,CPD Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20251202T125335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T125345Z
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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:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20230606T103618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T112701Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding 2025/26 Apprenticeship Funding Rules
DESCRIPTION:The apprenticeship funding rules and requirements are updated annually and impact on the paperwork and processes which providers need to adopt.  \nAt this easy-to-follow seminar\, which is suitable for beginners as much as it is for seasoned apprenticeship professionals\, we will look the funding rules\, regulations and guidance impacting on apprenticeships. \nThe seminar format encourages delegate participation and aims to ensure that attendees get reliable guidance and advice. \nAs part of the day’s agenda we will: \n\nEnsure that your organisation has the knowledge to fully comply with the funding rules and requirements for 2025/26.\nImprove your understanding of the expectations around initial assessment\, programme planning\, prior learning\, negotiated price expectations\, the adjustment of programme content and duration\, the evidence pack requirements and apprenticeship audit expectations.\nDiscuss funding bands\, the timing of payments\, co-investment\, incentives\, learning support\, care learners and English and maths.\n\nLed by an experienced member of the Solvendis  Audit\, Data and Compliance team the seminar will be of particular relevance to independent training providers\, employer providers\, universities and colleges.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/understanding-apprenticeship-funding-rules-2023-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,CPD Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20231114T093231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T130810Z
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SUMMARY:Compliant Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience
DESCRIPTION:The apprenticeship funding rules continue to focus on Recognising Prior Learning and Experience\, underlining the importance of identifying learners starting points. \nOur audit review work continues to identify a recurring weakness with many providers failing to fully implement the DfE funding rule requirements around negotiated price calculations and the recognition of prior learning and experience. \nAt this focused workshop\, we will: \n\nreview DfE apprenticeship funding rules and expectations for RPLE;\nConsider and identify\, in a simplified form\, eligible and ineligible costs and how to record them;\nconsider the initial assessment process and the impact prior learning and experience has on the cost\, content and duration of an apprenticeship programme;\nTalk through the strategies which a provider can employ to successfully implement the RPLE funding requirements.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/recognition-of-prior-learning-and-the-negotiated-price-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20250521T094349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T094356Z
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SUMMARY:Skills Northwest - The National Apprenticeship & Education Event
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\n\nThe National Careers Event (Skills Show Northwest) in Liverpool is the perfect event for school and college students from year 10+ as well as young adults to find out more about apprenticeships at all levels as well as the educational pathways available to them.\nTaking place at  Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool this event welcomes visitors and exhibitors from across the Northwest Region including Liverpool\, Merseyside\, Lancashire\, Cumbria\, Blackburn\, Preston\, Halton\, Wrexham\, Warrington\, Chester and Blackpool. \nBe there. Be inspired!\nOur events bring together thousands of Students aged 15+ from schools\, sixth forms & colleges\, parents\, guardians & individuals together with Top UK Employers\, Universities\, Colleges & Training Providers. Our events provide those all-important face-to-face conversations in a fun and interactive setting. \nTeachers and Careers Leaders of age 15+ Students\n\nYour students will meet businesses face to face; discover apprenticeships & how to  access apprenticeship programmes as well as other career routes into work.\nYour students will get up to date careers advice and guidance on a wide range of future career paths.\nYour students will get the opportunity to engage with universities\, colleges\, top UK employers & training providers.\nYour students will be able to access information on future study options.\nYour students can discover career opportunities and work experience placements.\n\nAged 15+\nAre you leaving school\, sixth form or college?\nWhat are your options?\n\nWhich University?\nDo you need apprenticeship advice? Learn more about intermediate to degree level!\nWhat’s a T-Level?\nHow does an apprenticeship work with a training provider?\nWhat can the regional colleges offer you?\n\nParents and Guardians of a child\, or children\, aged 15+\nAre they leaving school\, sixth form or college?\nDo you need to find out more about what comes next?\nThere’s a lot to discover – all visitors attend our regional events for FREE and get the opportunity to engage with both national and regional businesses to find out more about all career options and pathways available to them. Talks by businesses\, interactive engagement like competitions\, virtual reality and have a go sessions to get involved with! \nGeneral Visitors\nAre you looking for a new job or training opportunity?\nWith over 40+ regional and national businesses at each event – find amazing job opportunities!\nExhibiting at our events\nIf you’re an employer or provider and would like to discuss showcasing your opportunities\, then why not exhibit at one or more of our events? \nContact the Events Team exhibit@nationalapprenticeshipevents.co.uk or 0800 023 5407
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/skills-northwest-the-national-apprenticeship-education-event/
LOCATION:Aintree Racecourse\, Ormskirk Rd\, Liverpool L9 5AS\, L9 5AS
CATEGORIES:National Apprenticeship Events,National Apprenticeship Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Apprenticeship Events and Conferences Ltd":MAILTO:info@nationalapprenticeshipevents.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
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:20260203T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20250521T094540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T094544Z
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SUMMARY:Skills Northeast – The National Apprenticeship & Education Event – Newcastle Civic Centre
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe National Careers Event (Skills Northeast) in Newcastle\, is the perfect event for school and college students from year 10+ as well as young adults to find out more about apprenticeships at all levels as well as the educational pathways available to them.\nTaking place at The Civic Centre in Newcastle this event welcomes visitors and exhibitors from the Northeast Region including Newcastle\, Gateshead\, North & South Tyneside\, Sunderland\, Northumberland\, Durham\, Cleveland and Middlesborough. \nBe there. Be inspired!\nOur events bring together thousands of Students aged 15+ from schools\, sixth forms & colleges\, parents\, guardians & individuals together with Top UK Employers\, Universities\, Colleges & Training Providers. Our events provide those all-important face-to-face conversations in a fun and interactive setting. \nTeachers and Careers Leaders of age 15+ Students\n\nYour students will meet businesses face to face; discover apprenticeships & how to  access apprenticeship programmes as well as other career routes into work.\nYour students will get up to date careers advice and guidance on a wide range of future career paths.\nYour students will get the opportunity to engage with universities\, colleges\, top UK employers & training providers.\nYour students will be able to access information on future study options.\nYour students can discover career opportunities and work experience placements.\n\nAged 15+\nAre you leaving school\, sixth form or college?\nWhat are your options?\n\nWhich University?\nDo you need apprenticeship advice? Learn more about intermediate to degree level!\nWhat’s a T-Level?\nHow does an apprenticeship work with a training provider?\nWhat can the regional colleges offer you?\n\nParents and Guardians of a child\, or children\, aged 15+\nAre they leaving school\, sixth form or college?\nDo you need to find out more about what comes next?\nThere’s a lot to discover – all visitors attend our regional events for FREE and get the opportunity to engage with both national and regional businesses to find out more about all career options and pathways available to them. Talks by businesses\, interactive engagement like competitions\, virtual reality and have a go sessions to get involved with! \nGeneral Visitors\nAre you looking for a new job or training opportunity?\nWith over 40+ regional and national businesses at each event – find amazing job opportunities!\nExhibiting at our events\nIf you’re an employer or provider and would like to discuss showcasing your opportunities\, then why not exhibit at one or more of our events? \nContact the Events Team exhibit@nationalapprenticeshipevents.co.uk or 0800 023 5407
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/skills-northeast-the-national-apprenticeship-education-event-newcastle-civic-centre/
CATEGORIES:National Apprenticeship Events,National Apprenticeship Shows
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Apprenticeship Events and Conferences Ltd":MAILTO:info@nationalapprenticeshipevents.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20251223T111546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T111549Z
UID:10001654-1770384600-1770386400@www.fenews.co.uk
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:20260210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20250506T090601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T085312Z
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SUMMARY:Skills Cymru / Wales - The National Apprenticeship & Education Event
DESCRIPTION:About the event \n\n\n\nThe National Careers Event (Skills Show Wales) in Cardiff\, is the perfect event for school and college students from year 10+ as well as young adults to find out more about apprenticeships at all levels as well as the educational pathways available to them.\n\n\n\nTaking place at Cardiff City Stadium (Cardiff City FC) in Cardiff this event welcomes visitors and exhibitors from the Wales Region including all of Wales\, Bangor\, Cardiff\, Newport\, St Asaph\, St Davids\, Swansea\, and Wrexham. \n\n\n\nBe there. Be inspired!\n\n\n\nOur events bring together thousands of Students aged 15+ from schools\, sixth forms & colleges\, parents\, guardians & individuals together with Top UK Employers\, Universities\, Colleges & Training Providers. Our events provide those all-important face-to-face conversations in a fun and interactive setting. \n\n\n\nTeachers and Careers Leaders of age 15+ Students \n\n\n\n\nYour students will meet businesses face to face; discover apprenticeships & how to  access apprenticeship programmes as well as other career routes into work.\n\n\n\nYour students will get up to date careers advice and guidance on a wide range of future career paths.\n\n\n\nYour students will get the opportunity to engage with universities\, colleges\, top UK employers & training providers.\n\n\n\nYour students will be able to access information on future study options.\n\n\n\nYour students can discover career opportunities and work experience placements.\n\n\n\n\nAged 15+\n\n\n\nAre you leaving school\, sixth form or college?\n\n\n\nWhat are your options?\n\n\n\n\nWhich University?\n\n\n\nDo you need apprenticeship advice? Learn more about intermediate to degree level!\n\n\n\nWhat’s a T-Level?\n\n\n\nHow does an apprenticeship work with a training provider?\n\n\n\nWhat can the regional colleges offer you?\n\n\n\n\nParents and Guardians of a child\, or children\, aged 15+\n\n\n\nAre they leaving school\, sixth form or college?\n\n\n\nDo you need to find out more about what comes next?\n\n\n\nThere’s a lot to discover – all visitors attend our regional events for FREE and get the opportunity to engage with both national and regional businesses to find out more about all career options and pathways available to them. Talks by businesses\, interactive engagement like competitions\, virtual reality and have a go sessions to get involved with! \n\n\n\nGeneral Visitors\n\n\n\nAre you looking for a new job or training opportunity?\n\n\n\nWith over 40+ regional and national businesses at each event – find amazing job opportunities!\n\n\n\nExhibiting at our events\n\n\n\nIf you’re an employer or provider and would like to discuss showcasing your opportunities\, then why not exhibit at one or more of our events? \n\n\n\nContact the Events Team exhibit@nationalapprenticeshipevents.co.uk or 0800 023 5407
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/skills-cymru-wales-the-national-apprenticeship-education-event/
LOCATION:Cardiff City Stadium\, Leckwith Rd\, Cardiff\, CF11 8AZ
CATEGORIES:National Apprenticeship Events,National Apprenticeship Shows,Networking & Mentoring
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Apprenticeship Events and Conferences Ltd":MAILTO:info@nationalapprenticeshipevents.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20231114T092324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T115548Z
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SUMMARY:Governance – Establishing an Effective Board
DESCRIPTION:Ineffective governance has been one of the most commonly occurring Ofsted criticisms of providers deemed to be ‘Inadequate’ or who ‘Require Improvement’. \nAt this important workshop delegates will consider: \n\nthe different models of governance that exist in Post-16 education\nthe traits of an effective board\nterms of reference\, agenda and the importance of good minute writing\nthe importance of independent scrutiny challenge and support\nhow you ensure that your Board has the right skills/knowledge mix\n\nThe seminar is for apprenticeship and other education and skills providers who are looking to establish (or re-establish) an effective governing board.  As part of the resource pack\, delegates will be given a draft terms of reference\, a skills matrix tool and a minuting template. \nThe focus of the seminar will be on the governance of training providers delivering apprenticeship and other DfE funded activity.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/governance-establishing-an-effective-board/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20260216T093215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T093218Z
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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:20260403T230927
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:20260403T230927
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:20260223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20220523T150159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T110533Z
UID:10000698-1771840800-1773144000@www.fenews.co.uk
SUMMARY:Level 3 Award in Education and Training (Fast Track)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to be able to offer an effective response to the need to develop the teaching and training skills of staff working in Post-16 education. \nThe programme will focus on those aspects of training so essential in ensuring sound learning. Participants will benefit from a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders in the education and training sector. They will develop their teaching and training skills through a clear understanding of inclusive teaching and learning\, and be able to plan\, deliver and evaluate learning which meets the needs of all learners. \nParticipants attend for 4 workshop days\, which include a microteach\, and assignment completion. Assessment will be via portfolio\, assignment and observation. \nDates of attendance are 23 & 24 February and 9 & 10 March 2026 (all days 10.00 – 4.00). \nDelegate fee £455 (plus vat) plus £62 awarding body registration fee – maximum delegate number 12.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/effective-governance-of-an-apprenticeship-provider-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses,CPD Courses
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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:20260403T230927
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:20260224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20231114T092247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T113705Z
UID:10001228-1771927200-1771936200@www.fenews.co.uk
SUMMARY:Governance – Effective Board Reporting
DESCRIPTION:Ineffective governance has been one of the most commonly occurring Ofsted criticisms of providers deemed to be ‘Inadequate’ or who ‘Require Improvement’. \nAt this important workshop we will look at Board reporting and how to ensure its effectiveness\, including: \n\nthe Solvendis ‘What\, When and Why Guide to Board Reporting’ for an apprenticeship provider\nthe importance of KPIs in the Board reporting process\nstriking the balance between too much and too little detail\nthe importance of reporting trends and not merely numbers to the Board\nthe use of slide decks as a means of sharing key performance updates\n\nFor providers looking to establish (or re-establish) a new Board\, it is suggested that delegates attend our workshop on ‘Establishing an Effective Board’ before attending this workshop.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/governance-effective-board-reporting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses
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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:20260403T230927
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:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20230807T110625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T112950Z
UID:10001146-1771941600-1771948800@www.fenews.co.uk
SUMMARY:Effective Apprenticeship Progress Reviews
DESCRIPTION:The essential requirements for an apprenticeship\, at any level\, include the need for high quality Progress Reviews. Not only are they a contractual requirement\, but Progress Reviews also support the effective measurement of progress through the curriculum. \nThis event will help providers\, especially those responsible for curriculum quality/quality of education to understand what is required and why. \nClear links between the importance of measuring apprentices progress and the\nrequirements of Ofsted and the DfE are explored and explained\, helping you to focus on delivering high quality education. \nKey Outcomes Of The Day \nAt this important workshop delegates will explore and discuss: \n\nWhat is ‘Progress’?\nWhat is the purpose of a Progress Review?\nWhat does an effective Progress Review look like?\nWhat to consider when evaluating the effectiveness of Progress Reviews\nHow the the inspection framework and Quality of Education link to effective Progress Reviews\nUnderstanding the link between apprentices starting points and recognising progress.\nUsing Progress Reviews to support apprentices progress\, using effective target setting
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/effective-apprenticeship-progress-reviews-26-september/
LOCATION:Online
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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:20260403T230927
CREATED:20260209T164708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T150015Z
UID:10001638-1772028000-1773144000@www.fenews.co.uk
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:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20230807T110619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T110314Z
UID:10001145-1772100000-1772553600@www.fenews.co.uk
SUMMARY:Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
DESCRIPTION:This Level 3 accredited qualification is designed to develop delegates practical assessing skills helping them to become effective assessors in a range of Post-16 contexts both in the workplace and in the classroom. \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 will have moved into teaching/ assessing as a secondary career. \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. \nDelivery will be led by an experienced member of the Solvendis Teacher Training Team with all workshops being conducted online via Teams or Zoom. \nWorkshop Dates and Times: 26 Feb & 3 March 2026 (10.00 – 4.00 online). \nDelegate fee £455 (plus vat) plus £78 awarding body registration fee – maximum 12 delegates.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/effective-apprenticeship-progress-reviews-1-september-2/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
CREATED:20230523T071513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T111309Z
UID:10001078-1772704800-1772726400@www.fenews.co.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T230927
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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SUMMARY:Designing EDI 2.0: a practical guide for today's employers
DESCRIPTION:Keen to  in-bed equality\, diversity and inclusion in company policies?  \n\n\n\nJoin a free online workshop being hosted by City of Wolverhampton College\, on Tuesday\, 10 March.  \n\n\n\nThe interactive session is aimed at employers who have limited knowledge of equality\, diversity or inclusion\, are uncertain how inclusion fits into their business priorities\, and want a practical\, commercially-focussed approach that will align with their business goals and workforce needs.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop will help employers identify their current level of knowledge\, understand what EDI 2.0 means in the business landscape\, learn how to embed inclusion in everyday operations and decision making\, and build a simple and effective 90-day plan.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will also gain an understanding of what modern\, business-aligned inclusion looks like\, explore why inclusion continues to matter in a world shaped by AI\, automation and skills shortages\, and how they can build the capability needed to attract\, retain and grow talent.   \n\n\n\nThe session runs from 12pm to 2pm and will be delivered by Sally Spicer\, co-founder of Talent Included\, an organisation which helps organisations to design and deliver high-performing and equitable workforce solutions.  \n\n\n\nBook a place on the workshop at www.wolvcoll.ac.uk/events/ 
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/designing-edi-2-0-a-practical-guide-for-todays-employers/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Understanding 2025/26 Apprenticeship Funding Rules
DESCRIPTION:The apprenticeship funding rules and requirements are updated annually and impact on the paperwork and processes which providers need to adopt.  \nAt this easy-to-follow seminar\, which is suitable for beginners as much as it is for seasoned apprenticeship professionals\, we will look the funding rules\, regulations and guidance impacting on apprenticeships. \nThe seminar format encourages delegate participation and aims to ensure that attendees get reliable guidance and advice. \nAs part of the day’s agenda we will: \n\nEnsure that your organisation has the knowledge to fully comply with the funding rules and requirements for 2025/26.\nImprove your understanding of the expectations around initial assessment\, programme planning\, prior learning\, negotiated price expectations\, the adjustment of programme content and duration\, the evidence pack requirements and apprenticeship audit expectations.\nDiscuss funding bands\, the timing of payments\, co-investment\, incentives\, learning support\, care learners and English and maths.\n\nLed by an experienced member of the Solvendis  Audit\, Data and Compliance team the seminar will be of particular relevance to independent training providers\, employer providers\, universities and colleges.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/understanding-apprenticeship-funding-rules-2023-24-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses
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SUMMARY:Level 4 Award in 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 has an option for a top-up for ‘Lead Quality Assurance’ roles. We 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 two modules to help you develop and craft your assessment skills. These modules require 2 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\nTotal attendance time is 2 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 are as follows:\n\n 	12 & 19 March 2026 (10.00 – 4.00 online)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/level-4-award-in-the-iqa-of-assessment-processes-and-practice-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CPD Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solvendis":MAILTO:neil@solvendis.co.uk
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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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