Nadine Baister created a post, 13 March 2023 14:25

EPAO changing prices midway through programme

1. Further education and training providers

Hi  We contract with an EPAO for a degree apprenticeship programme (duration between 4 & 6 years). The EPAO has increased their prices (which is fine) but they are saying it applies to all current ...

Nadine Baister created a post, 09 January 2023 15:42

Software for ESFA Compliance Auditing - what do you use?

1. Further education and training providers

Hi  Does anyone use an auditing software to record, track and manage ESFA compliance? We do the normal PDSAT auditing etc., but this is for internal audits and actions. For context, we are an HEI, ...

Nadine Baister created a post, 13 September 2022 11:02

Extending the duration for PT workers

1. Further education and training providers

Hi. We have a potential apprentice for a level 6 HDA. Currently she works 22 hours per week. The employer is 100% committed to giving her 6 hours a week for off-the-job learning, so her week will c...

Nadine Baister created a post, 13 June 2022 16:37

New Funding Rules 22_23 ESFA - Initial Assessment - HELP

1. Further education and training providers

Hi  The new funding rules require a far more robust initial assessment - my question is, are the occupational diagnostic assessments a mandatory requirement? If so, what do providers use for this t...

Nadine Baister created a post, 09 June 2022 12:40

EPAO charging VAT on EPA

1. Further education and training providers

Hi  We have an EPAO, who I am in the middle of contracting with, and they have VAT included in the price. I have said VAT cannot be charged on EPA.  To remove the VAT charge, they want me to comple...

Nadine Baister created a post, 31 March 2022 08:32

Eligible costs - equipment for learners with support needs

1. Further education and training providers

Hi If essential equipment such as electronic devices is purchased for apprentices with additional learning needs, can it be counted as an eligible cost?  The apprentice has undergone an assessment ...

Nadine Baister created a post, 30 March 2022 10:51

Functional skills initial assessment if exempt from level 2 exam

1. Further education and training providers

Hi  Do you conduct maths & English initial assessments, even with the learners who have an exemption? (My moral stance is yes we 'should', but 'must ' we?) What do other HEIs do around this?  Advic...

Nadine Baister created a post, 09 March 2022 15:54

Last day of learning

1. Further education and training providers

Hi  Question about withdrawals and BIL vs. Last Day of Learning (LDoL). When processing a WD or BIL, the LDoL must be used as the withdrawal date. Does that LDoL need to be recorded on the OTJ log ...

Nadine Baister created a post, 25 February 2022 11:36

Maternity / KIT days / BIL / EPA

1. Further education and training providers

Hi  We have a degree apprentice who is due to go on Maternity leave next week.  She has 6 university sessions left to complete her Degree and she has requested to use her KIT days in which to compl...

Nadine Baister created a post, 10 February 2022 12:56

Failed EPA - completion payment

1. Further education and training providers

Hi  If a student has sat their EPA but failed, and does not want to resit - does the Training Provider still get the 20% completion payment? Or is this only if the outcome is successful?