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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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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: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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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/
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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
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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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