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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T150000
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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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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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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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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:20260224T100000
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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
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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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