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SUMMARY:Claiming apprenticeship learning support funding (LSF) with confidence - 2025/26
DESCRIPTION:Apprenticeship providers often lack confidence in claiming Learning Support Funding (LSF) but with quality infrastructure and evidence templates\, providers should be able to generate the additional revenue they are entitled to.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat’s why we’re hosting this two-part webinar series\, which has been updated for the 25/26 funding rules and is designed to take you on a journey to understand the rules\, the necessary processes of screening and assessment\, best practices for planning and reviewing support\, using our experience of delivering outstanding quality to demonstrate solutions that make a real difference to the apprentice and provider experience as well meeting the funding rules.\n\nYou will receive a CPD attendance certificate after the series\, as evidence of your personal development.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrating a thorough understanding of the rules and giving best practice guidance on how to support a claim\, we’ll take you through:\n\n\n\n\n\n 	The 25/26 Apprenticeship Funding Rules for claiming learning support funding and the key changes from 2024/25\n 	What is learning support\n 	The foundations of learning support infrastructure\n 	Screening for learning difficulties and disabilities\n 	Needs Assessment\n 	Support Planning\n 	Support Review\n 	SEND flexibilities\n 	Using the Earnings Adjustment Statement\n 	Effective evidence templates\n 	Compliance management\n\nHosted across two 2hr sessions:\n\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\n\nAttendees will receive a learning support controls checklist as well as a Support Review Template. \n\nOur package options also include document templates for meeting 2025/26 funding rules and additional consultancy on a one to one basis. The suite of document templates is worth £725.\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.\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n“David’s knowledge and expertise is unparalleled.”\n – Event attendee \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking and payment: \n\n\n\n\n\nYou can either attend the session live or be sent the recordings and materials\, if you prefer to review them in your own time.\n\n\n\n\n\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.\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/claiming-apprenticeship-learning-support-funding-lsf-with-confidence-2025-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:AmplifyFE Community Space Workshop: How to master LinkedIn to achieve your goals
DESCRIPTION:This session will use Tony K. Silver’s 4 pillars of LinkedIn to give attendees some invaluable and implementable takeaways. \n\n\n\n\nWe will look at making your profile very engaging so people will hang around not click away\n\n\n\nWe will look at how you can optimise it better to give value to the viewer and score search points\n\n\n\nWe will cover some of the key activities that drive the platform and get you noticed.\n\n\n\nWe will look at how we can use the Search engine to get highly targeted results\n\n\n\n\nThe session will be interactive to support your use of LinkedIn.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/amplifyfe-community-space-workshop-how-to-master-linkedin-to-achieve-your-goals/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="AmplifyFE":MAILTO:amplifyfe@alt.ac.uk
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SUMMARY:Skills London - The National Apprenticeship & Education Event - The Kia Oval
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe National Careers Event (Skills London) in Lambeth South London\, 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 Kia Oval in London this event welcomes visitors and exhibitors from across the South Region including all South London & Central London Boroughs\, Berkshire\, Essex\, Hampshire\, Surrey\, Sussex and Kent \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!\n  \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-london-the-national-apprenticeship-education-event-the-kia-oval/
LOCATION:The Kia Oval\, Kennington Oval\, London\, SE11 5SS
CATEGORIES:National Apprenticeship Shows,National Apprenticeship Events
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SUMMARY:The Digital Educator: Teaching with Confidence in a Connected World
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nTeaching is no longer confined to four walls—and neither are the opportunities to connect\, inspire\, and empower learners. In a digital-first world\, educators need more than just awareness of technology; they need the confidence to use it seamlessly and creatively.\n\nThis webinar offers a practical roadmap for teachers/trainers who want to simplify their workload\, spark engagement\, and reach every learner through technology—without the need for expensive platforms or steep learning curves.\n\nYou’ll be introduced to a powerful toolkit of free\, easy-to-use applications that can transform your teaching practice. From Canva for creating eye-catching visuals\, to Trello for keeping projects on track\, and Loom for delivering clear explanations. You’ll discover how these tools can save time and boost impact. You’ll also explore interactive platforms such as Padlet\, Mentimeter\, and Kahoot! to make learning more collaborative\, participatory\, and fun.\n\nAlongside the tools\, you’ll gain strategies for blending online and in-person teaching\, building flexible learning journeys\, and ensuring no student is left behind. Practical examples will show how small changes can make a big difference—whether you’re enhancing lesson delivery\, encouraging collaboration\, or breaking down barriers to inclusion.\n\nObjectives\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will:\n\nDiscover a practical toolkit of free digital technologies that save time and reduce stress.\nGain strategies to foster student engagement and motivation in both online and blended settings.\nLearn how to create flexible\, inclusive learning journeys that work for all learners.\nLeave with the confidence to embed digital approaches into everyday teaching.\n\nFacilitator\nRichard Parker\, Senior Product Manager\, Firebrand Training\, End Point Assessor for IT & Digital Standards\, Keynote Speaker\n\nClick here to register or to find out more information.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/the-digital-educator-teaching-with-confidence-in-a-connected-world/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Trustee Recruitment – Building a better Board
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nA great board doesn’t just happen. It’s built—through trustees who are motivated\, diverse\, and driven by purpose. But finding the right people (and keeping them engaged) can be a real challenge.\n\nJoin us for this practical webinar and discover how to:\n\nReach beyond your usual networks to attract fresh talent\nWrite role descriptions that inspire people to step forward\nRun an open\, inclusive process that brings in the right mix of skills and perspectives\nWelcome and support new trustees so they feel confident\, engaged\, and effective\nYou’ll leave with clear steps\, fresh ideas\, and the confidence to build a stronger\, more dynamic board—one that reflects your community and drives your organisation forward. Don’t just fill seats around the table. Build a board that makes a difference.\n\nObjectives\n\nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to:\n\nIdentify gaps in your board’s skills\, perspectives\, and experience.\nApply effective strategies to recruit beyond your usual networks.\nCreate inclusive role descriptions and transparent processes that inspire candidates.\nBuild supportive onboarding and development practices for new trustees.\nFoster a culture of engagement that keeps trustees motivated long-term.\nEnhance your organisation’s governance capacity through a resilient\, diverse board.\n\nFacilitators\n\nSarah Atkins Boal\, Head of FE Appointments\, Peridot Partners and Dan Baxter\, Principal Consultant\, Peridot Partners\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/trustee-recruitment-building-a-better-board/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Stress-Test Your Exams: No More Drama on Exam Day
DESCRIPTION:Join four assessment practitioners for a roundtable on what really makes exam delivery bulletproof\, bringing perspectives from exam operations\, support and platform technology. \n\n\n\nNicola Kurtz and Audrey Carter (Chartered Accountants Ireland)\, Aiden Molavi (Cirrus Service Desk) and Jeroen Habets (Cirrus CTO) will each share battle-tested practices from their work managing high-stakes exams. \n\n\n\nThen we go off-script: Moderator Cristina Gilbert opens the floor for an honest discussion\, exploring the blind spots most organisations overlook\, the “gotchas” that catch even experienced teams and what the tech and services teams see from their different vantage points.  \n\n\n\nThis isn’t a standard webinar\, it’s a working conversation with people who manage exam delivery every day. Bring your toughest questions!
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/stress-test-your-exams-no-more-drama-on-exam-day/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cirrus Assessment":MAILTO:marketing@cirrusassessment.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T170000
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SUMMARY:ALT Annual Conference 2025 - ALTC25
DESCRIPTION:The ALT Annual Conference will bring together learning technology professionals from across sectors for two days of exchange\, collaboration and community. \n\n\n\nThis year’s conference theme\, “Stronger Foundations\, Broader Horizons”\, reflects our shared commitment to: \n\n\n\n\nBuilding robust and reliable foundations in learning technology\, supporting resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing landscape.\n\n\n\nBroadening perspectives and ambitions by exploring innovative approaches\, new opportunities and stronger collaboration across our community.\n\n\n\n\nThe programme has been shaped around these priorities\, and we’re excited to offer a rich and varied line-up of over 60 sessions. You can expect:  \n\n\n\n\nThought-provoking keynotes\n\n\n\nPractical workshops\n\n\n\nInteractive panels\n\n\n\nPeer-led sessions\n\n\n\nLightning talks\n\n\n\n\nBeyond the formal agenda\, there are ample opportunities to connect through Group Fest\, ALTC Radio\, and a lively social programme\, culminating in Thursday’s Awards and Gala Dinner\, a highlight of the event. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re joining us to share your practice\, develop your thinking or reconnect with peers\, ALTC25 promises to be a welcoming and energising space to engage with current developments in learning technology. \n\n\n\nExplore the draft programme and start planning your ALTC25 experience now.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/alt-annual-conference-2025-altc25/
LOCATION:Glasgow Marriott Hotel
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