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SUMMARY:Making Maths & English Matter: Embedding Core Skills for Confident\, Work-Ready Learners
DESCRIPTION:Practical strategies to integrate maths and English into everyday vocational delivery\n\nOverview\n\nWith the February 2025 removal of mandatory Functional Skills for some apprenticeships\, there is a growing risk that Maths and English development will be side-lined. Yet these skills remain essential for workplace competence\, learner progression and employer satisfaction.\n\nThis interactive 3-hour workshop will equip vocational tutors\, Functional Skills staff and curriculum leads with practical\, adaptable methods to embed Maths and English seamlessly into their delivery.\nContent will focus on live delivery impact — how to spot\, create and maximise opportunities for core skill development during training sessions\, workplace learning and reviews. The session will cover approaches that work with all learners\, including those with maths anxiety\, low literacy confidence or English as an additional language.\n\nAI and digital tools will be explored as time-saving enhancers for resource creation and differentiation\, without losing the human connection that makes learning stick.\n\nWhy This Topic\, Why Now\n• Policy change means Functional Skills is no longer guaranteed in every apprenticeship — but employer and Ofsted expectations for numeracy and communication remain high.\n• Without intentional embedding\, learners may leave with qualification ‘ticks’ but not the transferable skills they need for sustained success.\n• Providers are under increasing pressure to show that Maths and English are relevant\, contextualised and integrated — not bolt-ons.\n\n \n\nObjectives\n\nThis workshop will cover:\n\n 	Identifying opportunities to embed Maths and English into vocational teaching\, progress reviews and workplace tasks.\n 	Strategies to overcome common learner barriers such as Maths anxiety\, writing reluctance and limited workplace vocabulary.\n 	Inclusive\, culturally relevant examples to make core skills accessible to diverse learner groups.\n 	Digital tools and AI integration to adapt activities for role relevance and learner need.\nReady-to-use activities and techniques for immediate implementation.\n\nFacilitator\n\nChristine Edwards QTLS\, Creating Excellence\n\n 
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/support-in-the-effective-delivery-of-functional-skills-in-maths-level-1-and-2/
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SUMMARY:Good Governance in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThis session launches a three-part series designed to transform how governance is viewed and practised across the skills sector. Governance isn’t just compliance—it’s a strategic lever for excellence. \nLed by Marie McQuade and Dan Baxter of Peridot Partners\, this webinar will explore how good boards contribute to better inspection outcomes\, sharper leadership accountability\, and long-term organisational resilience. \nDrawing on experience across the charity and public sectors\, attendees will reflect on how to evolve governance from passive oversight to proactive\, high-impact leadership. \nObjectives \nBy attending this session\, delegates will: \n\nUnderstand the true purpose of governance beyond ticking boxes\nExplore how governance contributes directly to inspection success and provider performance\nLearn how to build or refresh an effective board using skills audits and strategic recruitment\nDiscover how to shift from passive oversight to informed challenge and support\nBenchmark their own board’s practice using sector and cross-sector examples\nWithout strong governance\, organisations risk ineffective leadership\, poor inspection readiness\, and missed opportunities for strategic development.\n\n 
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/good-governance-in-practice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T100000
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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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/
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Ensuring Clean ILR Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nAccurate ILR data isn’t just an admin task—it’s essential to funding\, compliance\, and audit readiness. This focused\, one-hour webinar will guide providers through the key challenges\, common errors\, and best practice approaches to achieve clean\, reliable ILR submissions—every time.\n\nLed by Matthew Smith (SON)\, this session will help teams responsible for Apprenticeship data understand how to identify and resolve errors\, interpret critical reports\, and avoid common data pitfalls that affect funding\, performance\, and audit outcomes.\n\nWhether you’re preparing for R14\, dealing with ongoing data challenges\, or simply want to strengthen your internal processes\, this session is packed with insights to help you succeed.\n\nObjectives\n\nBy attending this webinar\, delegates will:\n\nUnderstand the most common ILR data entry errors and their impact on funding and reporting\nLearn effective techniques to clear and resolve errors across multiple ILR fields\nExplore the Apprenticeship Data Match report\, including how to eliminate lingering records\nDiscover how to use ILR submission reports proactively to prevent issues before the claim deadline\n\nFacilitator\n\nMatthew Smith\, Data and Funding Manager\, Skills Office Network\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/ensuring-clean-ilr-submissions-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T140000
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SUMMARY:Embracing AI in Education – Tools\, Trends and Tactics
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\nArtificial Intelligence is transforming education—but are you using it to its full potential?\n\nWhether you’re tech-savvy or just curious\, this jargon-free session will guide you through how AI can support your teaching\, planning\, assessment and learner engagement. From ChatGPT to Copilot and content generators\, we’ll explore how to integrate these tools meaningfully and safely into everyday practice.\n\nLed by experienced IT and education expert Richard Parker\, this practical\, accessible session will provide live demos\, real-world examples\, and honest discussions about what AI can (and can’t) do. You’ll walk away with fresh insight\, greater confidence\, and a toolkit of ideas you can start using straight away.\n\nAI is already changing the landscape of education and training. This session will help you understand the potential\, avoid the pitfalls\, and take confident first steps toward harnessing AI in your own delivery.\n\nObjectives\n\nBy attending this webinar\, you will:\n\nUnderstand what AI is — and isn’t — in an education context\nExplore practical tools like ChatGPT\, Diffit\, and Grammarly you can try immediately\nSee how other education providers are using AI to save time and boost impact\nLearn how to get started safely and ethically with AI in your own setting\n\nFacilitator\n\nRichard Parker\, Senior Product Manager\, Firebrand Training\, End Point Assessor for IT & Digital Standards\, Keynote Speaker\n\nClick here to find out more information or to register.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/embracing-ai-in-education-tools-trends-and-tactics/
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CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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SUMMARY:Action Planning for Your Next Funding Audit
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nIs your organisation ready for its next DfE funding audit? \nJoin us for a powerful\, practical session designed to help providers like yours navigate the complexities of compliance with confidence. \nLed by Rupert Crossland\, one of the sector’s most respected audit and compliance professionals\, this webinar will equip you with a clear and strategic action plan to ensure you’re audit-ready and aligned with the latest DfE expectations. \nObjectives \nWhat You’ll Gain: \nA clear understanding of the key stages of the DfE FE funding audit process\nPractical tips for identifying and addressing critical compliance issues\nInsights into audit scope – including what lies beyond the main sample\nKnowledge to create a tailored action plan that meets audit demands head-on\nConfidence in safeguarding your organisation’s funding streams and credibility \nFacilitator \nRupert Crossland\, Director of Audit and Compliance\, Professional Assessment Limited (PAL) \nClick here to register or to find out more information.
URL:https://www.fenews.co.uk/event/action-planning-for-your-next-funding-audit-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online & Webinars
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