Darren Vidler
Apprenticeships compliance lead for Cambridge Spark, a leading data analysis, data science and artificial intelligence training business. Previously apprenticeships compliance manager for QA Apprenticeships (QA Ltd) across England and Scotland.
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Funding Functional Skills L2 where IA identifies learner at L2
Hi folks, Question re FS funding, which I can see has been discussed previously albeit a little while ago. Can I ascertain views on the funding of L2 Functional Skills, for a level 3 or above appre...
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Request employer to stop a learner on Apprenticeship Service
Hi folks, We have a non-responsive employer that is blocking the change of employer process on DAS currently. I contacted the service desk who have advised that providers are now able to request a ...
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Transfer funding for existing apprentices
Morning, We're working with a client who has split into two separate entities. Agreement is in place, and has been approved by the Agency, to support those learners moving from the original client ...
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Employer doesn't pay taxes in UK, still eligible for funding?
Hi folks, Odd one - we have a potential client who has confirmed they pay no tax in England however do employ staff in England and will continue to do so. Are they still eligible to access apprent...
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Furloughed apprentices - starting an apprenticeship
Morning, Does anyone know if there is guidance available on whether individuals currently on furlough can start an apprenticeship? I've read the covid guidance however it specifically relates to ap...
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Leave outside the rules - Hong Kong nationals
Good morning folks, I've got a new scenario and wonder if anyone has come across it previously. We've been contacted by a Hong Kong national who has been granted "Leave outside the rules" and are q...
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Minimum duration on a restart following full withdrawal
Evening folks, Struggling to find the answer to this in the rules however it's been a long day so I'm likely missing it. Scenario: Learner withdraws fully from apprenticeship. They then seek to re...
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LLDD identification and support
Morning all, Does anyone currently use CognAssist to identify learners who may require support and to claim LSF? If so, I'd be interested in your feedback. Also, if anyone knows of other systems/se...
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Contract/written agreement query
Hi all, I have a query I'd like some wider input on. When contracting with an apprenticeship employer it appears to be common practice for large employers to utilise their own contracting template...
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ESFA assurance sample sizes
Evening folks, I seem to recall a document (going back a few years) that outlined the ESFA's approach to sample sizes however I've been unable to locate anything of the sort now. Does anyone recall...