BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FE News - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FE News REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250127T111250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T111254Z UID:10001506-1746108000-1746718200@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\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\, 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\nThis series 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\nAbout your session\n\nDavid Lockhart-Hawkins\, SDN’s funding and compliance expert will facilitate this session.\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\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\n“David’s knowledge and expertise is unparalleled.”\n\n – Event attendee\n\n“I wished I had done it 18m ago when I got involved with apprenticeships.”\n\n – Head of Quality & Improvement/DSL\, Central College of Animal Studies\n\n“Very well delivered\, clear and very good subject knowledge”\n\n – Team Leader Horticulture Apprentices\, Capel Manor College\n\n \n\nBooking and payment:\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\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/apprenticeship-compliance-fundamentals-and-what-this-means-for-your-role/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FE-News.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250326T092102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T092108Z UID:10001545-1746117000-1746126000@www.fenews.co.uk SUMMARY:Open Event at West Lancashire College DESCRIPTION:At our final Open Event of the 24-25 academic year\, school leavers can find out more about our range of BTECs\, Technical and T Level courses which include: \n\n\n\nT Levels in Building Services Engineering\, Management and Business\, Digital Support Services\, Education and Child Care\, as well as Health \n\n\n\nBTECS in Art and Design\, Early Years Education\, Computer Science\, Engineering\, Health and Social Care\, Sports and Uniformed Public Services \n\n\n\nTechnicals in Beauty Therapy\, Bricklaying\, Carpentry and Joinery\, Electrical\, Hairdressing\, Motor Vehicle and Plumbing \n\n\n\nFoundation Learning including Inclusive Learning\, Aspire programme and Supported Internship \n\n\n\nYou can meet our tutors and talk to current students\, view our outstanding facilities and find out more about our great results\, free* transport\, fabulous wrap around support\, great connections with employers and universities\, as well as fully funded trips including Germany\, Spain\, Malta and Cyprus! \n\n\n\nPlus\, there will be lots of activities for you to explore and free refreshments too. \n\n\n\nWe very much look forward to welcoming you to our college soon. \n\n\n\n*Subject to eligibility and availability URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/open-event-at-west-lancashire-college/ LOCATION:West Lancashire College\, College Way\, Skelmersdale\, WN8 6LH\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Open-events-socials-2025-Webimage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="West Lancashire College":MAILTO:enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250415T090945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T172751Z UID:10001551-1746610200-1746707400@www.fenews.co.uk SUMMARY:Getting the Most from Your Observations of Teaching\, Learning and Assessment DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis online workshop will focus on how you can improve your current practice when observing teaching and assessment activities. We will initially consider how the use of observations by Ofsted to make judgements about ‘curriculum implementation’ and ‘curriculum impact’ has changed over time and how this might affect your own practice.\n\nWe will then reflect on why teaching in lessons is often judged too generously and discuss the traits of highly effective lesson observers.\n\nRichard will also provide you with a range of useful and insightful prompts for use when observing a group or one-to-one learning session and will reflect on some ‘Ofsted myths’ about teaching and learning.\nBearing in mind that observation activities should encompass the whole of the learner journey\, we will consider what makes for an outstanding progress review\, professional discussion and question and answer assessment in the workplace.\n\nFinally\, we will consider the sorts of questions you might ask learners as part of an observation\, writing up and feeding back your key judgements\, and agreeing development needs as part of an action plan.\n\nObjectives\nThis in depth interactive workshop will examine a number of key areas\, including:\n\n The ways in which the use of observations by Ofsted inspectors to make judgements about teaching and learning have changed over time.\n Why teaching in lessons is often judged too generously.\n The traits of highly effective lesson observers.\n What to look for in a great learning session.\n Prompts for making judgements about different aspects of a session.\n Ofsted myths about teaching and learning.\n The sorts of questions you might ask learners as part of an observation.\n Observing progress reviews.\n Observing professional discussions and question/answer sessions in the workplace.\n Writing up and feeding back your judgements and agreeing a development plan.\n Decisions you need to make about your observation process.\n\nFacilitator: Richard Moore\, Richard Moore Solutions\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register. URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/getting-the-most-from-your-observations-of-teaching-learning-and-assessment/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FE-News-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250331T081411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T090039Z UID:10001546-1746626400-1746631800@www.fenews.co.uk SUMMARY:AI in Adult Education Workshop DESCRIPTION:One of the highlights of the Cambridge Access Validating Agency’s Annual Conference last December was Nork Zakarian’s workshop on ‘AI in Adult Education’. Given the popularity of the session and the significance of this subject\, we are delighted to be opening this online workshop to all. The workshop will cover:\n\n Introduction to AI and a prompting framework for effective AI generation.\n A practical activity to generate content relevant to your professional practice that may include assessment design\, unit design\, enhancing accessibility for diverse needs\, personalised learning\, and lesson plans.\n Good Practice and supporting colleges to engage with AI.\n Discussion on guidance on the use of AI in assessment\, data privacy\, future of assessment\, academic integrity\, detecting AI misuse and mitigation strategies. If you would like to attend\, please register here.\n\n \n\nWho are we?\n\n The Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA) is a non-profit membership organisation who designs\, validates\, quality assures\, and awards Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas. Access to HE Diplomas provide an opportunity for adults without the relevant formal qualifications to go to university. CAVA works with six universities and more than 30 further education providers in the UK. URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/ai-in-adult-education-workshop/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Newsletter-size-images-1000-x-600-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250228T104109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T104114Z UID:10001532-1746784800-1746788400@www.fenews.co.uk SUMMARY:Metacognition: Supporting Learners to Learn How to Learn DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\n\nThis webinar is part of a series of webinars focusing on lifelong\, practical learning and progression. The sessions will ensure that delegates can make practical differences to their teaching immediately. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will help teachers\, trainers and coaches to help learners develop the skills to become lifelong learners \n\n\n\nClick the links to register your interest in the rest of this series. \n\n\n\nExperiential Learning: Turning doing into learning \n\n\n\nApproaches to Careers Education: How to get learners to take control of their futures \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\nThis webinar will help delegates to: \n\n\n\n\nDefine Metacognition: Participants will understand what metacognition is and why it is critical for effective learning.\n\n\n\nExplore the Components of Metacognition: Participants will identify and explain the three components of metacognition: planning\, monitoring\, and evaluating.\n\n\n\nApply Metacognitive Strategies in Teaching Practice: Participants will design activities that promote metacognitive awareness and strategies among learners.\n\n\n\nReflect on Personal Metacognitive Practices: Participants will assess how they use metacognition in their own teaching and develop strategies to enhance it.\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nPaul Wakeling\, Education Consultant \n\n\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/metacognition-supporting-learners-to-learn-how-to-learn/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FE-News-image-7.png ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250703T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250430T103545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T103550Z UID:10001561-1747123200-1751562000@www.fenews.co.uk SUMMARY:Level 3 award in undertaking end-point assessment DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to conduct end-point assessment in the future\, or prepare apprentices for it? End-point assessment is different and high stakes.\n\nThis Level 3 course will provide you with the building blocks to carry out end-point assessment in future and help you to get ahead of the game. If you’re preparing apprentices for end-point assessment on-programme\, the course will give you a useful insight into what apprentices will face.\n\nSDN has helped many of the first EPAOs (and their assessor teams) currently delivering end-point assessment and have a cutting-edge insight into what end-point assessment looks like in practice.\n\n \n\nHere’s what the course covers:\n\n Understand the principles and practices of end-point assessment as part of an apprenticeship standard\n\n\n The role and responsibilities of an end-point assessor\n The function of end-point assessment as part of an apprenticeship standard\n The requirements of apprenticeship standards and end-point assessments\n The difference between ongoing assessments and end-point assessments\n Grading requirements of end-point assessments and the differences between each grade\n\n\n Understand different types and methods of end-point assessment\n\n\n The different types and methods of end-point assessments that form part of apprenticeship standards\n The strengths and limitations of a range of end-point assessment types and methods\n\n\n Know how to plan end-point assessments in line with the apprenticeship standard and assessment plan\n\n\n Key factors to consider when planning end-point assessments.\n Risks that may be involved in conducting end-point assessments within own area of responsibility\n Planning how to conduct end-point assessments in line with the requirements of an apprenticeship standard and assessment plan\n Communicating planned end-point assessments to relevant stakeholders\n\n\n Be able to make end-point assessment decisions\n\n\n Assessing the vocational knowledge\, skills and behaviours of an apprentice to meet end-point assessment requirements\n Recording the end-point assessment decision\n Justifying end-point assessment and grading decisions in line with the apprenticeship requirements.\n Following procedures to maintain the confidentiality of end-point assessment information\n Following relevant policies\, procedures and legislation when conducting\, recording and reporting end-point assessments\n Providing end-point assessment feedback to stakeholders\n\n\n Understand quality assurance of the end-point assessment process\n\n\n Quality assurance and standardisation policies and procedures that apply to end-point assessments\n Procedures to follow when there are disputes concerning end-point assessments decisions\n Planning and logging professional development opportunities relevant to own role\n\n \n\nAbout your session\n\nThe course will be taught by Emily Hughes\, SDN expert in apprenticeship on-programme training and end-point assessment.\n\nOur team have been heavily involved in the development of new standards and assessment plans\, as well as supporting many EPAOs and hundreds of individuals to prepare to deliver end-point assessment.\n\nThis course is designed for those conducting\, planning to deliver\, or those preparing apprentices for end-point assessment and is applicable to all industries.\n\nThis qualification is accredited by Highfield Qualifications\, with whom SDN is an approved centre. If you successfully complete the course\, you will receive a Level 3 Award in Undertaking End-Point Assessment\n\n“I absolutely loved the course and will be recommending the course to others.”\n\n“You were so positive & friendly – this allowed the cohort to cope with the 20+ criteria on the observation. Your over-riding personality made us all feel welcome & encouraged us to face all of the challenges head-on. This positivity & can-do approach helped the cohort immensely as I think that most of us probably felt out of our depth initially. By giving the cohort\, the feeling that we ‘were all in it together’ boosted our overall confidence.”\n\n“The course has been outstanding. Very high standard of training from highly experienced and credible practitioners”\n\n“Vital course for anyone who is considering a career as an end-point assessor”\n\n – Attendees from the Level 3 course\n\n \n\nBefore you book:\n\nEntry requirements:\n\n Age 18 or over\n Proficiency in literacy and numeracy\n Proven occupational experience in your EPA sector area\n\n Documentation:\n\n Copy of your CV\n Professional statement\n Relevant certificates\n Proof of ID\n\n You’ll need:\n\n Headphones/earphones set to reduce background noise\n Microphone – you’ll need to participate in the session\n Webcam – to verify identity and allow assessor to observe activity\n\nBooking and payment:\n\nIf you’re a 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\nAny questions\, or to request an invoice\, please email: events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk\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/level-3-award-in-undertaking-end-point-assessment/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FE-News-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250417T132138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T132324Z UID:10001557-1747303200-1747306800@www.fenews.co.uk SUMMARY:Initial Assessment in Action - Uncovering Learners' Authentic Starting Points DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\n\nIn this interactive\, hands-on webinar\, Gemma will show you how to go beyond traditional testing to truly understand each learner’s unique starting point. You’ll gain practical insights into how to assess strengths\, barriers\, prior learning\, and personal circumstances\, all while ensuring alignment with the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). \n\n\n\nIn this interactive\, hands-on webinar\, Gemma will show you how to go beyond traditional testing to truly understand each learner’s unique starting point. You’ll gain practical insights into how to assess strengths\, barriers\, prior learning\, and personal circumstances\, all while ensuring alignment with the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). \n\n\n\nGemma won’t just talk theory—this session includes real-world examples and a toolkit of resources to help you apply what you’ve learned in your own provision. By the end of the webinar\, you’ll have a clear\, actionable strategy for capturing meaningful learner information that sets learners up for success and guides them through a personalised and aspirational education journey. \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\nDelegates attending this webinar will leave with: \n\n\n\n\nSupportive resources to help you design personalised learner journeys\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical tools to conduct a holistic initial assessment\n\n\n\n\n\nActionable strategies for assessing and recording starting points effectively\n\n\n\n\n\nReal-world examples to help you implement the assessment process right away\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nGemma Hart\, Head of Quality Apprenticeships\, Fuel Learning \n\n\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register. URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/initial-assessment-in-action-uncovering-learners-authentic-starting-points/ LOCATION:Online ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250415T090409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T090413Z UID:10001555-1747735200-1747740600@www.fenews.co.uk SUMMARY:Understanding the DfE Financial Handbook for Independent Training Providers DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this essential webinar that unpacks the critical financial management\, governance\, and assurance requirements every Independent Training Provider needs to know. Get clear\, practical insights into the DfE’s Financial Handbook and what it means for your organisation. \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, you will: \n\n\n\nKnow exactly when and how to apply key components of the DfE’s Financial Handbook in real-world scenarios.Learn practical strategies for implementing the handbook’s guidance in your own organisation\, with tools to assess and adapt it effectively after the session.Discover how the handbook can strengthen your corporate governance and risk management\, while helping you gain greater assurance over your funding. \n\n\n\nFacilitatorRupert Crossland\, Professional Assessment Limited URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/understanding-the-dfe-financial-handbook-for-independent-training-providers/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FE-News-image-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250110T125313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T101509Z UID:10001503-1747735200-1747756800@www.fenews.co.uk SUMMARY:FAB Futures DESCRIPTION:Join us for this unique\, inaugural\, one-day event\, sponsored by NEBOSH\, which is designed around the needs of those with responsibility for developing business strategies in the Skills and FE Sector. The FAB Futures Seminar will unpack key issues that will determine the operating environment for the FE and Skills qualifications and assessment industry in 2032. \n\n\n\nThe seminar will reach beyond the current policy horizon and explore learner trends\, markets\, technology and regulation with the assistance of distinguished speakers and panellists from academia\, business\, think-tanks and the industry through a blend of keynote speeches\, expert panel analysis and round table discussions. Speakers and Panellists will include PA Consulting\, Cambridge Assessment\, DfE\, Institute for Fiscal Studies\, Ofqual\, and more. \n\n\n\nThe seminar has been designed to meet the needs of industry leaders and strategic planners\, as well as future leaders and aspirational individuals looking to grow within the sector. It will also be of interest to the wider FE and Skills sector. It will be an opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues and those thinking about the future\, whilst acquiring understanding and insights that will support business planning and strategic thinking. URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/fab-futures/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency\, 2 Bridge St\, Birmingham\, B1 2JZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Conferences,Networking & Mentoring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Fab-futures.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation of Awarding Bodies":MAILTO:enquiries@awarding.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250422T120623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T120628Z UID:10001556-1747742400-1747746000@www.fenews.co.uk SUMMARY:Discover Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA) DESCRIPTION:Want to simplify assessment\, ease admin pressures\, and strengthen your Access to HE offer under the updated grading scheme? \nJoin us for Discover CAVA – an online open event especially for Access to HE providers who don’t currently work with us but are curious to learn more. We will show how we work in partnership with providers to put Access to HE at the heart of everything we do. \nAt CAVA\, Access to HE isn’t one strand of what we do – it’s our entire focus. \nThat means your teams and students benefit from:-Streamlined quality assurance that’s flexible and proportionate-Lower admin burden – with no drop in standards-Targeted support and tailored CPD offers-Student outcomes that consistently exceed the national average-Clear\, upfront pricing with no surprises \nRegister now \nThis is an informal session – no pressure\, no commitment – just a chance to meet the team\, ask questions\, and find out how we could support your staff and learners. \n  \nWho are we? \nCambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA) is a non-profit membership organisation who designs\, validates\, quality assures\, and awards Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas. Access to HE Diplomas provide an opportunity for adults without the relevant formal qualifications to go to university. CAVA works with six universities and more than 30 further education providers in the UK. URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/discover-cambridge-access-validating-agency-cava/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Discover-CAVA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250410T134749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T134945Z UID:10001554-1747908000-1747911600@www.fenews.co.uk SUMMARY:Get Britain Working: Navigating New Tender Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\n\nThe Get Britain Working suite of initiatives is part of the new Government’s back to work drive that is designed to tackle long-term sickness\, support young people who are ‘not in education\, employment\, or training’ (NEET)\, and help people to develop their careers. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will look at the potential programmes of delivery and the procurement processes\, as well as exploring lessons learnt from past initiatives and the devolution agenda\, which will help providers secure future contracts. \n\n\n\nObjectivesThis webinar will help delegates to: \n\n\n\n\nHave a clear understanding of the future tender opportunities derived from the Get Britain working suite of initiatives\n\n\n\nUnderstand how and when opportunities will come to market\n\n\n\nPlan for potential opportunities over the next 3-6 months\n\n\n\n\n FacilitatorSteve O’Hare\, Director\, SCLO Consulting limited \n\n\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register. URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/get-britain-working-navigating-new-tender-opportunities/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FE-News-image-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250509T131940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T132157Z UID:10001570-1748512800-1748516400@www.fenews.co.uk SUMMARY:The Future of the Growth and Skills Levy DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore\, through panel discussion\, what we currently know about the direction of travel for the Growth and Skills Levy. The panel\, chaired by Simon Ashworth\, AELP Director of Policy and Deputy Chief Executive\, will consider thoughts and views from three AELP board members on what might happen\, as a result of the impending spending review decisions\, to provide members with more clarity on any likely consequences. \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\nThis webinar will discuss: \n\n\n\n– The future of apprenticeship funding– What is the opportunity with foundation apprenticeships and is the government seizing it?– The latest developments on level 7 apprenticeship defunding\, and its likely impact– What will shorter duration apprenticeships mean\, and why is it being introduced? \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nSimon Ashworth\, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Policy\, AELP \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers \n\n\n\nNicki Hay MBE\, Director of Apprenticeship Strategy and Policy\, BPP Education Group\, Ian Bamford\, Chief Quality and Curriculum Officer\, Paragon Skills and Sue Pittock OBE\, CEO\, Remit Training \n\n\n\nFees \n\n\n\nAELP Member: FREENon-member: £100.00 + VAT. \n\n\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register. URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/the-future-of-the-growth-and-skills-levy/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FE-News-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250530T213000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071324 CREATED:20250520T113313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T113317Z UID:10001577-1748527200-1748640600@www.fenews.co.uk SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:iSpring Days 2025 — a free online conference for learning professionals \n\n\n\nMost companies say they’re investing in learning\, but how many can actually prove its business impact? \n\n\n\nAt iSpring Days 2025\, we’re closing that gap. Join James Gilchrist\, Holly Owens\, Tom McDowall\, Susi Miller\, and 10+ more industry leaders on May 29th–30th to learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nSpeak the language of C-level\, tie learning to business outcomes\, and demonstrate training value beyond activity metrics.\n\n\n\nBreak down silos between teams to reduce turnover\, build stronger talent pipelines\, and make better use of learning budgets.\n\n\n\nShift from top-down training to peer-driven growth\, scale mentorship\, and bring AI into learning — even on tight budgets.\n\n\n\n\nAs a special bonus\, all attendees will get a chance to win a travel package to one of Europe’s premier in-person eLearning conferences! URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/506624/ CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="iSpring":MAILTO:sales@ispring.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR