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SUMMARY:Data management in apprenticeship programmes: including ILR and operational effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:Do you and your organisation have confidence in collecting and analysing data to generate funding effectively\, inform operations and meet your compliance obligations?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nData management is the foundation for compliance and operational effectiveness. Apprenticeship programmes require ILR and operational data. They utilise mandatory fields but also require a host of other data points to inform current and forecast performance.\n\nThis multi-part webinar series comprises over 8 hours of professional development. Designed for leaders and operational and data management staff\, this series covers the key principles for compliance and efficient operations.\n\n \n\nSession 1 – Mon 15 Sept\, 2pm – 4pm: “Awareness”\nILR essentials\, the core fields and data needed and common errors\n\nSession 2 – Wed 24 Sept\, 2pm – 4pm: “Control”\nThe data cycle for apprenticeship funding\n\nSession 3 – Thur 25 Sept\, 2pm – 4pm: “Assurance”\nUnderstand DfE compliance approaches\, Provider Data Self Assessment Toolkit and Post 16 Monitoring Reports\n\nSession 4 – Fri 26 Sept\, 10am – 12pm: “Develop”\nImproving your data visibility\, forecasting and building confidence in performance\n\nWe will cover:\n\n 	The ILR recording expectations\, core fields and data needed across the phases of the apprenticeship journey.\n 	Common ILR errors and how to design processes to mitigate them.\n 	Controlling the integrity of our data.\n 	Data sources and key monthly processes needed to meet DfE requirements.\n 	Core reporting requirements for operational efficiency and performance evaluation.\n 	How to self-assess your data using PDSAT and Post 16 monitoring reports\n 	The Apprenticeship Accountability Framework and the necessary data to inform long-term compliance.\n\n\n\nYou will receive the following tools with the series:\n\n 	Operational reporting checklist\n 	Recognition of Prior learning calculator\n 	PDSAT management checklist\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. After 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\nThis series is for anyone involved in the management of provider data\, focusing on data management leadership but would also be useful for team members in data operations.\n\nNote: This programme is a 25/26 update to our previously delivered series on ILR and Data management in apprenticeships.\n\n\n\n\n\n“David’s knowledge and expertise is unparalleled.”\n – Event attendee \n\n\n\n\n \nBooking and payment: \n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\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/data-management-in-apprenticeship-programmes-including-ilr-and-operational-effectiveness/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:ALT Online Conference: Open Education\, AI\, and Populism - Revisited
DESCRIPTION:This online conference picks up where OER25 left off\, offering a chance to revisit key themes and continue the conversations that shaped this year’s event. Taking place on 16 September\, the programme brings together practitioners\, researchers and policy-makers from across sectors to explore what’s next for open education. \n\n\n\nThemes from OER25\, including equity and social justice\, open practice during times of change\, and the politics of openness in the age of AI\, remain at the heart of this event. Whether you joined us at OER25 or are new to the community\, this is an opportunity to reflect\, share your work and connect with others working in open education. \n\n\n\nThe conference will be held entirely online\, with a mix of live sessions\, discussions and opportunities to engage with presenters and participants throughout the day. All sessions will be recorded and made available to registered attendees. \n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\n09:00    Welcome \n\n\n\n09:10    Reflections and Forward Look: Opening from the OER25 Co-ChairsSheila MacNeil and Louise Drumm \n\n\n\n09:25    Digital poster – What changed since June 2025?Joe Wilson \n\n\n\n09:40    Negotiating an impossible challenge: Recognising and responding to the realities of GAI and threat to open education practice in the context of a digitally distributed universityKeith Smyth \n\n\n\n10:10    Q&A Open discussion \n\n\n\n10:30    Break \n\n\n\n10:45    Workshops x2: \n\n\n\nRoom 1: From Principles to practice – resisting the GenAI narratives on ethics\, equity and the environmentRosemarie McIlwhan\, Louise Drumm\, Kerith George-Bryan\, Emma Duke-Williams \n\n\n\nRoom 2: Establishing A T.E.S.T. A.I.D. (Tracking the Engagement of Students & Teaching without AI Disruption) Research NetworkJohn N A Brown\, School of Computing\, Engineering and Technology\, Robert Gordon University \n\n\n\n11:45    Parallel sessions \n\n\n\nRoom 1: Global Pathways to Open Knowledge: Reimagining Universities as Ecosystems of KnowledgeAsad Ghalib\, Liverpool Hope Business School\, Liverpool Hope University \n\n\n\nRoom 2:Promoting Critical Literacy through AI-Mediated Dialogue Games: A Model of Progressive AuthenticationDejan Ljubojevic\, Bath Spa University \n\n\n\n12:15     Lunch \n\n\n\n13:15    Presentation: Inclusive design and character illustrationAlice Clayton and Joanna Law\, University of Leeds\, Digital Education Service \n\n\n\n13:45    Q&A and open discussion \n\n\n\n14:00    Presentation: Exploring AI at the Edges: Creating Learning Media with Generative ToolsJohn Lenehan\, Hibernia College \n\n\n\n14:30    Q&A and open discussion \n\n\n\n14:45    Break \n\n\n\n15:00    Workshops x 2 \n\n\n\nRoom 1: Fighting the good fight – go rogue or go home 2.0Kate Molloy and Claire Thompson\, Atlantic Technological University \n\n\n\nRoom 2: Opening the Black Box: Demystifying Image-Based Generative AI for Ethical\, Environmental\, and Open Educational PracticeTim Fransen\, London South Bank University \n\n\n\n16:00    Break \n\n\n\n16:15    Parallel sessions \n\n\n\nRoom 1:  AI-Driven Simulation Scenario Generation in Healthcare EducationSam McNab \n\n\n\nRoom 2: Is Generative AI the New Music TechnologyPriscilla Angelique-Page \n\n\n\n16:45    Wrap up \n\n\n\n17:00    Close \n\n\n\nView full session details here \n\n\n\nTickets are available now. We look forward to welcoming you.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/alt-online-conference-open-education-ai-and-populism-revisited/
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SUMMARY:Progress Reviews: Advanced practice for expert practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Join our advanced masterclass\, designed specifically for experienced apprenticeship trainers\, coaches\, mentors and leaders who want to take progress reviews to the next level. \nWhy attend? \nProgress reviews are more than a compliance task. When done well\, they: \n\nBuild learner confidence and competence\nStrengthen employer engagement\nImprove achievement and retention\n\nThis two-part course is for professionals ready to move beyond the basics\, using digital tools and advanced strategies to drive real progress. \nWhat makes this different? \n\nNot for beginners – Designed for those already familiar with delivering reviews.\nPractical and advanced – Includes live demonstrations\, real case studies and techniques you can use straight away.\nDigital and AI integration – Explore the tools that streamline reviews and enhance evidence gathering.\nStronger stakeholder engagement – Learn how to involve employers and mentors meaningfully.\n\nThis 2-part advanced masterclass will take place on Tuesday 16 & 30 September 2.00pm-4.00pm. \nWho is this Masterclass for? \n\nApprenticeship trainers\, assessors\, coaches (with experience)\nEmployer mentors and workplace supervisors\nSkills coaches\, L&D professionals and programme managers\n\nFacilitators and speakers \nChris Cherry\, an SDN expert in learning strategies and apprenticeship quality improvement\, will facilitate this two-part series. With experience supporting hundreds of apprenticeship providers and employer organisations\, Chris brings deep expertise in curriculum design\, assessment\, and learner engagement. \nWhy an SDN Masterclass? \nSDN has supported 5\,000 apprenticeship staff\, from over 1\,000 organisations\, to prepare to deliver apprenticeship standards and end-point assessment. We’ve also worked closely with over 80 of the trailblazer employer groups\, giving us a unique insight into what is required. \nPayment \nTo keep prices down\, payment for the masterclass must be made online via credit card (book below). If you are a public sector body (e.g. Local Authority) who is unable to book via card\, please email us on: events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk \nTerms and Conditions \nThe Terms and Conditions (including our refund policy) for SDN courses\, events and webinars can be found here. When you make a booking\, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (including those who request a booking via email and invoice) \nAny questions\, please email: events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/progress-reviews-advanced-practice-for-expert-practitioners/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Masterclasses
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SUMMARY:Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
DESCRIPTION:This Level 4 teaching qualification is designed to develop delegates practical teaching\nskills helping them to become effective teachers in a range of Post-16 contexts.\nWe anticipate that delegates will already be working in post-16 education as a teacher/\ntrainer/ assessor or coach. Delegates may have a strong vocational background and may\nhave moved into teaching as a secondary career.\n\nThrough participation in this important strand of the Solvendis Teaching Excellence\nprogramme you will complete a range of modules to help you develop and craft your\nteaching and training skills.\n\nDelivery will be led by Craig Busby (Director of Teaching and Learning) with all workshops\nbeing conducted online via Teams or Zoom.\n\nThe core content will include an extensive programme of workshops which focus on\ngiving participants the skills and knowledge needed to drive improvements in teaching\nand learning practice across an organisation.\n\nThere will be 9 Workshops (all 10.00—4.00) which will be held on Wednesdays. The topics to be covered and workshop dates are:\n\nWorkshop 1 – 17/09/2025 Introduction to learning\nWorkshop 2 – 24/09/2025 Planning to meet individual learner needs\nWorkshop 3 – 08/10/2025 Delivering education and training (Pt 1)\nWorkshop 4 – 15/10/2025 Delivering education and training (Pt 2)\nWorkshop 5 – 22/10/2025 Progress checking and showcasing\nWorkshop 6 – 05/11/2025 Assessment in learning\nWorkshop 7 – 12/11/2025 Learning resources\nWorkshop 8 – 03/12/2025 Inclusive practice (Pt 1)\nWorkshop 9 – 10/12/2025 Inclusive practice (Pt 2)\n\nIn addition to workshop attendance\, delegates will undertake a short pre-course activity\,\nindependent research\, complete assignments and be observed on at least 3 occasions\n\n 
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/level-4-certificate-in-education-and-training/
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SUMMARY:Achieving Compliance in Claiming Learning Support and Applying Functional Skills Exceptions - Sponsored by Cognassist
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nMany providers miss out on Learning Support funding—not because they aren’t eligible\, but because they lack confidence in navigating the rules and evidence requirements.\n\nThis practical session will demystify the apprenticeship funding rules around Learning Support and Functional Skills exceptions\, giving you the clarity and confidence needed to support your learners effectively and claim the funding you’re entitled to.\n\nLed by compliance expert Rupert Crossland (PAL)\, this session will take you through everything from assessing learning difficulty to documenting support delivery and evidencing continued need. You’ll also get the latest on the new Functional Skills flexibility for apprentices with learning difficulties and disabilities.\n\nObjectives\n\nThis webinar will help you:\n\n-Understand how to put effective and compliant reasonable adjustments in place\n-Assess the suitability of your screening and assessment methods\n-Apply and evidence learning support in line with DfE expectations\n-Avoid common pitfalls and confidently claim Learning Support funding\n-Decide when Entry 3 Functional Skills may be appropriate under the latest guidance\n\nWith better understanding comes better access—for your learners and your organisation.\n\nFacilitator\n\nRupert Crossland\, Director of Audit and Compliance\, Professional Assessment Limited (PAL)\n\nFREE for the sector to attend\, as this webinar is kindly sponsored by Cognassist.\n\nClick here to register or to find out more information.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/achieving-compliance-in-claiming-learning-support-and-applying-functional-skills-exceptions-sponsored-by-cognassist-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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