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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T120000
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Federation of Awarding Bodies":MAILTO:enquiries@awarding.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T100000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T110000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T093000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T163000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Lancashire College":MAILTO:enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T140000
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship compliance fundamentals and what this means for your role
DESCRIPTION:Everyone involved in apprenticeship delivery should understand the fundamentals of apprenticeship compliance.\n\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
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T110000
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR - FIN DISCOVERY SESSION - WITH OFSTED INSPECTION DATA AND TOP TIPS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal session hosted by Kerry Boffey\, our founder and former Ofsted Inspector. Kerry will share some updates on inspections with some top tips. This is also an opportunity to find about the Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (FIN) and how your organisation could benefit and answer any questions you may have. Kerry will also provide attendees with an insight into the guidance and knowledge members have access to. We look forward to meeting you. \n\n\n\nIf you require any support with booking please contact info@fin-online.org.uk \n\n\n\nEvents – Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (fin-online.org.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/free-webinar-fin-discovery-session-with-ofsted-inspection-data-and-top-tips/
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110039
CREATED:20250314T092038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T092042Z
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SUMMARY:Using AI (Artificial Intelligence) - FIN Working Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our FIN Working Group to discuss using AI to support and enhance learner progress review.Could AI be the answer to improving the recording of progress reviews? This group will collaborate to discuss the current use and future potential of embracing artificial intelligence into our practice to improve efficiency and practice. With so many progress reviews carried out online\, could the current the challenges of effectively capturing and summarising conversations in reviews and the potential of AI transcription be a game changer? \n\n\n\nThe session will be led by Kerry Boffey who has been working with a number of providers to try out some of the popular AI tools. If you are interested in sharing your experiences of AI or want to find out more\, this working group is a great opportunity to get involved. \n\n\n\nIf you require any support with booking please contact info@fin-online.org.uk \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvents – Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (fin-online.org.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/using-ai-artificial-intelligence-fin-working-group/
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110039
CREATED:20250219T141134Z
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SUMMARY:Adopting an Effective Approach to Future Strategic And Operational Curriculum Planning | AELP
DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\n\nSupporting learners in achieving success across assessments and EPA requires a thoughtful and strategic approach that goes beyond standard preparation. Effective coaching\, individualised readiness techniques and stress management strategies are integral to equipping learners with the skills and confidence they need to excel. \n\n\n\nThis interactive workshop explores the principles of effective coaching and preparation\, combining evidence-based methodologies with practical tools for assessment success. It delves into the nuances of EPA requirements and broader assessment frameworks\, identifies common barriers faced by learners and outlines actionable strategies to build resilience\, competence and readiness for a range of assessment scenarios. \n\n\n\nBy designing targeted preparation plans and integrating structured support strategies\, educators can enhance learner outcomes\, improve organisational pass and completion rates\, and ensure alignment with quality standards and expectations. \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\nThis webinar will cover: \n\n\n\nFormulating and implementing strategies to improve assessment pass rates\, EPA success and overall completion of learning programmes. \n\n\n\nThe impact of exam stress on learner performance and strategies to manage and effectively reduce negative influences; \n\n\n\nBest practices in coaching and assessment preparation to build learner confidence\, competence and readiness; \n\n\n\nEPA requirements and broader assessment expectations to inform tailored preparation plans; \n\n\n\nDesigning and implementing personalised\, actionable strategies to improve learner outcomes\, success rates and resilience building; \n\n\n\nDefining areas for personal development and growth to provide effective coaching support; \n\n\n\nFormulating and implementing strategies to improve assessment pass rates\, EPA success and overall completion of learning programmes. \n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nChristine Edwards QTLS\, Creating Excellence \n\n\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/adopting-an-effective-approach-to-future-strategic-and-operational-curriculum-planning-aelp/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Strategic Safeguarding for DSLs
DESCRIPTION:Join guest speaker Rachael Bishop for a deep dive into how DSL’s and those in a position of overseeing safeguarding can develop better strategies to improve and manage learner safety. \n\n\n\nThis interactive session will support DSLs to:• Build and maintain a culture of safety• Work with key stakeholders and build effective partnerships• Embed effective safeguarding governance and compliance• Develop key policies and procedures• Understand how to manage local risks and the Prevent Duty requirements• Implement action planning and risk assessments• Understand a Governor’s role and responsibilities towards safeguarding. \n\n\n\nPlease contact info@fin-online.org.uk for any support with booking. \n\n\n\nEvent Booking (sphr.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/strategic-safeguarding-for-dsls/
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110039
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SUMMARY:Prevent Duty: How FE providers can implement it and comply
DESCRIPTION:OverviewThis dynamic\, high quality session will provide delegates with a professional development opportunity. \n\n\n\nAreas of focus from the ‘Prevent Duty 2023’ including understanding the national ideological context and exploring various types of permissive environments and their occurrences. \n\n\n\nObjectivesThis webinar will: \n\n\n\n– Review implementation of the legal due regard for reducing the risk of creating permissive environments;– Explore the National Ideological context;– Identify risk factors in relation to permissive environments;– Review the types of permissive environments and how they occur;– Discuss where to go for toolkits and further support. \n\n\n\n FacilitatorCarly Spicer\, Safeguarding Consultant\, ECP Safeguarding \n\n\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/prevent-duty-how-fe-providers-can-implement-it-and-comply/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110039
CREATED:20250127T105925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T105512Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Happiness: The Secret to Engaged\, High-Performing Teams
DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\n\nEmployee happiness is often seen as a ‘nice-to-have’—but what if it’s the key to higher performance\, retention\, and business success? Engaged employees are more motivated\, productive\, and committed to their work. \n\n\n\nJoin award-winning Learning & Development specialist Helen Bailey for an interactive webinar exploring the connection between happiness and engagement. Gain practical strategies to boost motivation\, drive productivity\, and create a workplace where employees can thrive. \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\nBy the end of the session participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the real meaning of happiness at work\n\n\n\nDiscover what truly drives employee engagement\n\n\n\nNavigate workplace emotions with confidence\n\n\n\nLearn how authenticity can improve team performance\n\n\n\nRecognise the pitfalls of chasing happiness\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator \n\n\n\nHelen Bailey\, L&D specialist \n\n\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/happiness-at-work-the-key-to-employee-engagement/
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:20250417T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110039
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SUMMARY:Policy & Research Working Group - Improving the way Ofsted inspects education
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our fifth Policy and research group. \n\n\n\nAs part of FIN’s ongoing commitment to excellence and improvement in education\, FIN’s Policy and Research Group (FPRG) will gather insights and opinions from our members regarding Ofsted’s recent proposals for fairer education inspection and report cards; outlined in the press release on 3rd February 2025. During the session we will provide an overview of Ofsted’s proposals and their intended outcomes\, discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of the proposed changes and consider how these changes may impact educational institutions and stakeholders. We invite our members to join us to contribute to suggested improvements or alternatives to the proposals. The group will work collaboratively to draft a comprehensive response to the consultation that FIN will submit on behalf of its members and their stakeholders. \n\n\n\nPlease read Ofsted’s press release here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-way-ofsted-inspects-education \n\n\n\nIf you have any problems registering please email Caroline at info@fin-online.org.uk for assistance \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvents – Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (fin-online.org.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/policy-research-working-group-improving-the-way-ofsted-inspects-education-2/
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110039
CREATED:20250403T100405Z
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SUMMARY:No Barriers\, Just Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinar: Rethinking Exam Accessibility with Cirrus Assessment  \n\n\n\nWhat if the only thing standing between a candidate and their future was an exam they couldn’t access? \n\n\n\nFor too many\, that’s the reality. Not because they don’t know the material—but because the system never gave them a fair shot. A platform that fails with screen readers. A question that assumes everyone uses a mouse. A process that treats accommodations like special favours instead of basic rights. Accessibility decides who gets in—and who gets left out.  \n\n\n\nWith the EU Accessibility Act right around the corner\, accessibility is a hot topic. Join us for a free webinar where experts from the University of Pretoria and Cirrus Assessment will share practical ways to make assessments accessible for all. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also see the exam experience directly from a student’s viewpoint\, highlighting exactly where barriers arise – and how to remove them.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/no-barriers-just-knoweledge/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cirrus Assessment":MAILTO:marketing@cirrusassessment.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110039
CREATED:20250404T085954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T085958Z
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SUMMARY:FIN & UVAC Research - Ofsted Consulatation
DESCRIPTION:Ofsted’s consultation on its reforms to the Education Inspection Framework has implications for all apprenticeship and skills providers. \n\n\n\nFollowing the success of FINs influence of the ‘big listen’ FIN and UVAC are now working together to present a formal response to Ofsted. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to influence changes and response to the newly proposed framework\, grading scale and inspection toolkit. So join Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee and Kerry Boffey in conversation. \n\n\n\nWe would like to encourage everyone to complete the survey and invite everyone to attend a complimentary webinar on 15th April 14h30 to share the views of UVAC and FIN’s research to date. \n\n\n\nComplete the survey before we meet:  FIN Survey on Ofsted Reforms Consultation \n\n\n\nRegister to attend the event: HERE \n\n\n\nIf you require any support with booking please contact info@fin-online.org.uk \n\n\n\nEvents – Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (fin-online.org.uk)
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/fin-uvac-research-ofsted-consulatation/
CATEGORIES:Livestream,Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110040
CREATED:20250213T143009Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Relationships for Learning
DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\n\nThis webinar is part of a series of webinars focussing on pedagogy and improving Teaching & Learning. The sessions will ensure that delegates can make practical differences to their teaching immediately. \n\n\n\nClick the links to register your interest in the rest of this series. \n\n\n\nHow to ask Great Questions to Enhance Learning \n\n\n\nDifferentiation and Inclusion \n\n\n\nEffective relationships for Learning \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\nThis webinar will help delegates to: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the importance of positive teacher-student relationships and their impact on learning outcomes;\n\n\n\nIdentify strategies for building trust and respect in the classroom and online to foster a supportive learning environment;\n\n\n\nDevelop communication techniques that encourage open dialogue and promote student engagement;\n\n\n\nExplore ways to create an inclusive atmosphere that values diversity and enhances collaborative learning.\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.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/effective-relationships-for-learning/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110040
CREATED:20250317T144655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T144659Z
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SUMMARY:Unpacking Provider Data Self-Assessment Toolkits (PDSATs) with a former SFA audit manager
DESCRIPTION:OverviewThis webinar will help you as a provider to use PDSATs to their full potential in line with DFE expectations. Reviewing PDSATs will enable you to investigate anomalies which would otherwise be raised in an DFE funding audit\, and resolve the issue either ensuring learner records are on file to validate the data\, or by updating the data. Using PDSATs to manage the validity of your organisation’s ILR data will help you to safeguard your funding\, minimise audit errors and protect your reputation with the DFE. \n\n\n\nObjectivesBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\n\n\nSelect PDSAT reports that require investigation of potential funding errors;Identify anomalies in PDSAT reports that require particular remedial actions;Pinpoint accurate data and develop a process for explaining your retention of this data;Have all of the above ready to present as appropriate evidence during an audit\, to protect your funding. \n\n\n\n FacilitatorRupert Crossland\, Director of Audit and Compliance\, Professional Assessment Limited \n\n\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/unpacking-provider-data-self-assessment-toolkits-pdsats-with-a-former-sfa-audit-manager/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110040
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SUMMARY:Claiming apprenticeship learning support funding (LSF) with confidence - 2024/25
DESCRIPTION:From 1st August 2024\, revised funding rules bring additional flexibilities and opportunities for providers to better support their apprentices with learning difficulties or disabilities. \nApprenticeship providers often lack confidence in claiming Learning Support Funding (LSF) but the August changes should result in more providers generating the additional revenue they are entitled to as well as being able to apply new functional skills flexibilities for apprentices with special educational needs\, learning difficulties or disabilities which should promote increased completions and retention. \nThat’s why we’re hosting this two-part webinar series to examine the rules and evidence needed to apply learning support in 2024/25 but also use our experience of delivering outstanding quality to demonstrate solutions that make a real difference to the apprentice and provider experience. \nThis session builds on our incredibly popular 2023/24 session\, with significant new content and learning resources to help practitioners develop their support systems. The sessions will bring you up to date with rules but spend most time on how these can be implemented including changes like the timing of support reviews and\, most importantly\, flexibilities on the required level of functional skills that may be applicable for an individual with a learning difficulty or disability. \nDemonstrating a thorough understanding of the rules and giving best practice guidance on how to support a claim\, we’ll take you through: \n\nThe 24/25 Funding Rules for learning support and the key changes from 2023/24\nThe foundations of learning support infrastructure\n– Screening for learning difficulties and disabilities\n– Needs Assessment\n– Support Planning\n– Support Review\nApplying the 2024/25 functional skills flexibilities\nFunding claim controls and using the Earnings Adjustment Statement\nFunding Compliance management\n\nHosted across two 2hr sessions: \nPart 1: Understanding the learning support and functional skills flexibility funding rules and relevant legislation\nPart 2: Implementing best practice and an effective learning support management structure \nDelegates will receive a handbook featuring activities that further develop learning in each session as well as a learning support structure compliance action plan. \nOur package options also include document templates for meeting 2024/25 funding rules and additional consultancy on a one to one basis. \nAbout your session \nDavid Lockhart-Hawkins\, SDN’s compliance expert will facilitate this series. \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. \nThe session has been designed for those involved in apprenticeship compliance and learner support e.g. Operation Managers\, Learning Support Managers\, trainers and administration managers. \n“David’s knowledge and expertise is unparalleled.” \n – Event attendee \nBooking and payment: \nYou can either attend the session live or be sent the recordings and materials\, if you prefer to review them in your own time. \nIf you have three or more staff who would benefit\, or would like your wider teams/staff to have access\, let us know and we’ll send you details of the most cost-effective way of accessing the session. \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) \nSDN CPD is designed for Government funded Training Providers. If you’re not a Government funded Training Provider but are still interested in attending please email events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk to discuss your attendance in more detail before booking.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/claiming-apprenticeship-learning-support-funding-lsf-with-confidence-2024-25-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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