Tracy Clement commented, 06 February 2025 10:38

It needs signing every time it updates. Check that the signatory has done that.

1. Hi, is anyone having this message on their DAS please?

It needs signing every time it updates. Check that the signatory has done that.

Tracy Clement commented, 07 January 2025 16:55

Yes, I would use the date you have a register for unless you have work she has submitted. Yes, 12 weeks are counted from her break in learning, same date.

1. 30 days - Break in Learning - 12 weeks

Yes, I would use the date you have a register for unless you have work she has submitted. Yes, 12 weeks are counted from her break in learning, same date.

Tracy Clement commented, 07 January 2025 16:48

Break in learning back to the last date you can evidence work. Yes.

1. 30 days - Break in Learning - 12 weeks

Break in learning back to the last date you can evidence work. Yes.

Tracy Clement commented, 06 December 2024 11:06

Or have him assessed by a SENCo. There must be a reason for his low level.

1. Learner with no EHCP but can't reach Func Skills expectations

Or have him assessed by a SENCo. There must be a reason for his low level.

Tracy Clement commented, 06 December 2024 11:03

No, they can't do that.

1. Using annual leave days as study days

No, they can't do that.

Tracy Clement commented, 06 December 2024 11:02

Sorry, no English as a second language is not classed as a learning need.

1. F/S Relaxation Advice

Sorry, no English as a second language is not classed as a learning need.

Tracy Clement commented, 28 November 2024 11:42

We have been having the same confused conversation. Sorry I have no answers.

1. Apprentice Incentive Payment Repayment

We have been having the same confused conversation. Sorry I have no answers.

Tracy Clement commented, 18 November 2024 09:00

Ben, took a few months but we received the above so no, we go with the IA.

1. Functional skills

Ben, took a few months but we received the above so no, we go with the IA.

Tracy Clement commented, 18 November 2024 08:58

Your ticket reference: 1108046   You previously raised an incident with our Specialist Support team regarding exemptions to functional skills where an apprentice holds a qualification at a higher level than entry level 3.   The Specialist Support team have been in touch today to let us know the following information:   Where an exemption is applied, we will except Entry Level 3 in English and/or Maths as a minimum. Provider should provide further learning to continually improve levels of Maths and/or English as appropriate.   Paragraph 47 in the funding rules cover this. We will aim to clarify this section further when future versions are published.   47. Although the apprentice will be exempt from the regular English and / or maths minimum requirements, providers must plan and evidence how the apprentice will access further literacy and numeracy development, including level 1 and level 2 courses, as part of their overall training provision, if appropriate. This rule only applies if the apprentice meets all of the criteria set out in paragraph 46. The judgement must be formal and structured and conducted by an appropriate professional associated with the provider (or subcontractor), such as the head of special educational needs (SEN) or student support, or an equivalent individual with suitable knowledge and expertise. It must include:  47.1. A judgement of the apprentice's current English and maths ability;  47.2. Information on how the learning difficulty or disability affects the apprentice's English and maths abilities and a clear indication of whether English and / or maths are affected;  47.3. A judgement of the apprentice's ability to meet the regular English and maths requirements even with appropriate support in place;  47.4. The creation of a recommended learning plan to enable the apprentice to achieve entry-level 3 functional skills in the adjusted subject(s) and, where appropriate, to continue to build on their literacy and numeracy skills by accessing further courses; and  47.5. A copy of an education, health and care (EHC) plan (or one of the legacy equivalents: a statement of special educational need (SEN) or a learning difficulty assessment (LDA)) or the evidence of the assessment as outlined in 46.1.   Therefore, if your apprentice meets the exemption criteria but they hold a historic qualification at level 1, this will not preclude them from having the exemption applied.   I hope this clarification was useful.

1. Functional skills

Your ticket reference: 1108046 You previously raised an incident with our Specialist Support team regarding exemptions to functional skills where an apprentice holds a qualification at a higher lev...

Tracy Clement commented, 13 November 2024 11:24

Sadly it happens quite a lot. We write and quote the rules and the employer contract where they have signed and pursue it until the apprentice confirms the cost has been taken off. We have been threatened with solicitors before but our evidence is clear and they have all been sorted in the end, just some take longer than others. If we need to we remind them that we will have to report the issue to the ESFA.

1. Employer charging an apprentice 5% contribution.

Sadly it happens quite a lot. We write and quote the rules and the employer contract where they have signed and pursue it until the apprentice confirms the cost has been taken off. We have been thr...