1. Bursary - Free School Meal Vouchers

Chris, The DFE have always preferred that vouchers are used instead of cash being given directly to learners.  It is a way to ensure that money is genuinely being spent on the item required, but of...

1. FRM27 2026/27 Update - EAS?

The option has always been there for you to be pro-active and submit the details in the EAS before the year end.  But what it being said here is that its actually more complex as the DfE then have ...

1. R122 errors

In reply to Steve Hewitt · View original commentI'm pretty certain the ones doing it by breaking the years down seperately is more than those who do not now.,  No list required, I'm pretty aware :)

1. Error - LearnDelFAMType_06

it looks like the ILR specification was updated last night (or this morning) to change this.  So just need to let the software suppliers know now!

1. R122 errors

The normal convention is that software suppliers retain the ILR status based on the 31st July 2026, and then report the update version in the next year.   There should be no blurring of the two aca...

1. EPAO ILR Warning

From what I can see, the ILR file for 26/27 is deciding to send through the UKPRN number of the EPAO as opposed to the EPAO reference for some. The indicative funding report is showing this for so...

1. Redundant Apprentice return past 12 weeks

That is very disappointing to hear, but at least you have it confirmed what must be done and the rule must be enforced.

1. Redundant Apprentice return past 12 weeks

I think you should raise this with the help desk and ask if a common sense decision can be made.  It seems to me that the funding would be fine if you put them on a BIL and returned.   I think this...

1. PDSAT Question

If you have confirmed the returning record is a restart with the original start date, it should not cause any issues with the QAR.   The PDSAT report is designed to highlight all learners who have ...

1. Learners counted twice in 24/25 and in R10 25/26

I'm not sure which report you are referring to, but if its the QAR, you should report that with examples to them directly.   If its your funding reports, it means someone has forced records into th...