Christine Gregory commented, 03 March 2023 12:42

I don't normally have involvement with EPA bookings as a norm, so please accept apologies for the questions, but when it mentions dialogue commencing 6 months prior to end date & all information required for the end point assessment must be ready, what exactly is that? Thanks

1. EPA Dates

I don't normally have involvement with EPA bookings as a norm, so please accept apologies for the questions, but when it mentions dialogue commencing 6 months prior to end date & all information re...

Christine Gregory commented, 28 February 2023 13:49

Thanks, I was certain we couldn't charge the apprentice, i will double check our paperwork for employer, but then what if the employer tries to recoup this from the apprentice? It is frustrating when the apprentice cancelled it without even discussing it with the employer in one case.

1. EPA cancellation charges

Thanks, I was certain we couldn't charge the apprentice, i will double check our paperwork for employer, but then what if the employer tries to recoup this from the apprentice? It is frustrating wh...

Christine Gregory commented, 15 February 2023 12:11

Hi, Following on from this, I've just checked the dashboard and for the AAF it is on for R14 data, I thought the purpose behind the dashboard would be to check on data throughout the year so providers know how they are performing against the framework thresholds? Thanks

1. VYED

Hi, Following on from this, I've just checked the dashboard and for the AAF it is on for R14 data, I thought the purpose behind the dashboard would be to check on data throughout the year so provid...

Christine Gregory commented, 14 February 2023 10:07

What would we actually need to produce for/show to auditors in relation to bank accounts? Thanks

1. Co-investment payments

What would we actually need to produce for/show to auditors in relation to bank accounts? Thanks

Christine Gregory commented, 08 February 2023 16:08

Also, I have read the guidance regarding GLH for them, can working with an employer count? Thanks

1. Skills Bootcamps - Qualifications

Also, I have read the guidance regarding GLH for them, can working with an employer count? Thanks

Christine Gregory commented, 08 February 2023 09:41

I know with apprentices we could deliver a qualification alongside, but would we only receive the funding for the apprenticeship?  is this the case with skills bootcamps?

1. Skills Bootcamps - Qualifications

I know with apprentices we could deliver a qualification alongside, but would we only receive the funding for the apprenticeship?  is this the case with skills bootcamps?

Christine Gregory commented, 30 January 2023 10:44

Does anyone have a template for a care leavers declaration? Thanks?

1. Care Leaver's Bursary

Does anyone have a template for a care leavers declaration? Thanks?

Christine Gregory commented, 26 January 2023 10:32

We have our first care leaver apprentice, they are 17 and in foster care so still in care as defined in P112.1, I assume we still need an email/letter from the local authority and a signed declaration from the learner to confirm they haven't already received the bursary for previous learning?  What do you include in the declaration, is it possible I could pinch one to adapt? :)

1. Care Leavers Bursary

We have our first care leaver apprentice, they are 17 and in foster care so still in care as defined in P112.1, I assume we still need an email/letter from the local authority and a signed declarat...

Christine Gregory commented, 26 January 2023 10:18

Hi,  thanks for your reply - you answered my question more than the response I received from the service desk. I assume we will need an email/letter from the local authority and a declaration from the learner to confirm he hasn't previously received the bursary & he wishes to receive it? Thanks

1. Care Leaver's Bursary

Hi,  thanks for your reply - you answered my question more than the response I received from the service desk. I assume we will need an email/letter from the local authority and a declaration from ...

Christine Gregory commented, 11 January 2023 12:37

The report has changed and now has a column titled 'Has this apprenticeship been funded for some of the time with 100% ESFA co-investment and no employer contribution expected (due to small employer waiver or redundancy)?' so includes apprentices who are 16-18 with a small employer waiver.  I'm sure others, like myself check the report to ensure all co-investment is captured, eg levy employers who dip in and out etc.  This makes things a little more complicated and I don't understand their logic behind it.

1. Co-investment contribution Report

The report has changed and now has a column titled 'Has this apprenticeship been funded for some of the time with 100% ESFA co-investment and no employer contribution expected (due to small employe...