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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: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/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Manchester Health Series (HealthTech & MedTech)
DESCRIPTION:About the Event \n\n\n\nJoin our free-of-charge events across Manchester to be super connected with innovators\, SMEs\, clinicians\, academics\, investors\, private healthcare organisations and more \n\n\n\nThis exciting event will include keynote speakers and fireside chats\, panel discussions\, innovation pitching sessions\, roundtable discussions for all attendees\, business support expo and moreand careers expo and more \n\n\n\nSpeakers and Panellists \n\n\n\nThese include the following\, with more being added every month: \n\n\n\n\nNIHR HealthTech Research Centre for Accelerated Surgical Care\n\n\n\nGreater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust\n\n\n\nNIHR HealthTech Research Centre for Rehabilitation)\n\n\n\n\n\nABGI UK\n\n\n\nSolventum (formerly 3M Healthcare)\n\n\n\nMyDentist UK\n\n\n\nAlzheimer’s Society\n\n\n\nGC Angels\n\n\n\nMercia Ventures (VC)\n\n\n\nPLOVM\n\n\n\nRegulogix\n\n\n\nND Axon\n\n\n\nEnbodie\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Partners \n\n\n\nThe Manchester Health Series is powered by Empact Ventures in partnership with: \n\n\n\n\nManchester Inward Investment Agency (MIDAS)\n\n\n\n\n\nNIHR HealthTech Research Centre for Accelerated Surgical Care\n\n\n\n\n\nABGI UK\n\n\n\n\n\nBruntwood SciTech\n\n\n\n\nSuper Connections: \n\n\n\nThose who register\, opt-in and attend on the day will be super-connected to 5 potential partners\, clients\, funders\, collaborators and business support organisations within and outside the event that broadly match their needs\, facilitated as warm email introductions by the Empact Ventures team of super connectors. This is in addition to those you meet during the event. Read more in the ‘Rise of the Super Connectors’ piece here \n\n\n\nNote: If you indicate on the Eventbrite registration form that you’d like to be super connected\, you will be sent a separate form to fill in before the event to select your preferences.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/manchester-health-series-healthtech-medtech/
LOCATION:Citylabs 1.0 – Bruntwood SciTech\, 0 9NQ Nelson St\,\, Manchester\, M13 9NQ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Empact Ventures":MAILTO:hello@empact-ventures.com
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SUMMARY:The Power of Tiny Gains: Simple Strategies to Build Practical Literacy and Communication Skills
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nSmall changes can have a big impact.\nIn the wake of changes to Functional Skills requirements\, it’s more important than ever for providers to embed core literacy and communication skills into vocational delivery — especially for 19+ apprentices.\n\nThis practical webinar explores how to make gradual\, targeted improvements to learners’ written and spoken communication that add up over time. Using the concept of “tiny gains”\, we’ll look at how to build skills in a way that aligns with employer expectations\, inspection frameworks\, and learner goals — all without overwhelming your delivery.\n\nObjectives\n\nYou’ll learn how to:\n\nSet and track simple literacy and communication goals with learners\nEmbed relevant skills into vocational delivery (e.g. vocabulary\, SPAG\, transactional writing\, summarising)\nUse dynamic\, contextualised delivery to improve learner engagement\nEnhance learner confidence\, employability and progression\nMeet Ofsted expectations through everyday practice\, not add-ons\n“A 1% improvement every day for a year makes you 38x better by the end of it.” – James Clear\n\nFacilitator\n\nSam Woodland\, Pick ME Consulting\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/the-power-of-tiny-gains-simple-strategies-to-build-practical-literacy-and-communication-skills/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Achieving Excellence: NCG's Standards for Quality and Continuous Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nJoin this insightful session exploring how NCG delivers high-quality educational outcomes through a clear\, unified approach to quality assurance\, professional standards\, and continuous improvement. \nDelegates will gain a practical understanding of how NCG’s strategic intent is operationalised across its colleges—through deep dives\, robust observation frameworks\, and consistent professional development for staff. You’ll learn how these processes drive learner progress\, build staff capability\, and align with NCG’s mission to support social mobility and economic prosperity. \nThis is a valuable opportunity for quality leaders and improvement-focused professionals to reflect on best practices and take away ideas for immediate implementation. \nObjectives \nBy attending this session\, delegates will: \nUnderstand NCG’s Strategic Intent – including its mission\, vision\, and aspiration to achieve an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ judgementLearn how standardised professional standards contribute to high-quality and consistent learner experiencesGain insight into the tools\, training and frameworks used to embed continuous improvement across a multi-college groupTake away ideas and resources to support local implementation and drive performance \nFacilitator \nRoss Radford\, NCG \nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/achieving-excellence-ncgs-standards-for-quality-and-continuous-improvement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="AELP Webinar Team":MAILTO:webinar@aelp.org.uk
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