Deborah Bates
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Deborah Bates commented,
Thanks for the heads up Mark, just submitted ours! Not seen any updates from the ESFA, never mind we have it sorted now.
Thanks for the heads up Mark, just submitted ours! Not seen any updates from the ESFA, never mind we have it sorted now.
Deborah Bates commented,
HI Michelle, You submit your subcontracting standard RAG report and declaration here ; Document exchange (skillsfunding.service.gov.uk) [image] Hope this helps, Debbie
HI Michelle, You submit your subcontracting standard RAG report and declaration here ; Document exchange (skillsfunding.service.gov.uk) Hope this helps, Debbie
Deborah Bates commented,
HI Kelly, I am hoping that the ESFA give providers an opportunity to feedback on the process. I understand their need for rigour, but there was so much repetition across the 10 sections. I am just reading our 56 page draft report :) - pleased to say No reds, 6 Ambers, and all the rest green - Happy Days ! No torture for another 3 years. I will email you the form. Regards Debbie
HI Kelly, I am hoping that the ESFA give providers an opportunity to feedback on the process. I understand their need for rigour, but there was so much repetition across the 10 sections. I am ju...
Deborah Bates commented,
HI Kelly, We do have a role and responsibility form that learners studying with one of our nominated subcontracting partners sign at enrolment. It is simple, but it does demonstrate our responsibility to ensure that they understand the roles and responsibilities that we both have in providing their learning experience. I can share a copy if you let me have your email address. As for the joint statement of intent, its madness as our contract clearly details all of this, but they need it in one concise document ! Thanks Debbie
HI Kelly, We do have a role and responsibility form that learners studying with one of our nominated subcontracting partners sign at enrolment. It is simple, but it does demonstrate our responsibi...
Deborah Bates commented,
Deborah Bates commented,
Kelly Knights - thanks for the heads up, guessed it would be like that. I have started to complete the Self-Assessment template, so hopefully we will be OK - she says with everything crossed (its never plain sailing no matter how prepared you are) Good luck with the outcome.
Kelly Knights - thanks for the heads up, guessed it would be like that. I have started to complete the Self-Assessment template, so hopefully we will be OK - she says with everything crossed (its ...
Deborah Bates commented,
We also use RSM, and have ours booked in for early June.
We also use RSM, and have ours booked in for early June.
Deborah Bates commented,
HI David, I agree with you. The bursary guide is quite clear - Institutions are also reminded that the bursary fund is intended to help students with the essential costs of participating in their study programme, so to help with the cost of essential books or equipment or with the cost of travelling to school or college, for example. The bursary fund is not intended to support costs not related to education, extra-curricular activities or provide learning support - services that institutions give to students – such as counselling, mentoring or extra tutoring.
HI David, I agree with you. The bursary guide is quite clear - Institutions are also reminded that the bursary fund is intended to help students with the essential costs of participating in their ...
Deborah Bates commented,
HI Adam, Several years ago, we implemented a ‘learner absence log’ specifically to address this ESFA requirement of 'auditable evidence'. We use this form when we know a learner’s absence is likely to exceed the 4 weeks, but we are confident that they will return i.e. after surgery. This log tracks their absence and is our auditable evidence of their intention to return., as it documents the learners commitment to return on a specific date, we also ask for a doctor’s note, again which demonstrates the planned date for return. If subsequently the learner decides not to return, then we exit them in line with their last date of evidenced attendance. Hope this helps.
HI Adam, Several years ago, we implemented a ‘learner absence log’ specifically to address this ESFA requirement of 'auditable evidence'. We use this form when we know a learner’s absence is likely...