Martin West commented, 06 July 2021 10:48

I think this is premature given that you have been unable to get the dashboard or underling data correct in this release of the QAR. My only question would be how did you get it so wrong?

1. Have your questions answered about QARs (6 July to 16 July)

I think this is premature given that you have been unable to get the dashboard or underling data correct in this release of the QAR. My only question would be how did you get it so wrong?

Martin West commented, 24 June 2022 08:29

This is covered in the guidance: Actions to take when there is a change to the working hours of the apprentice during the programme (e.g. an increase or a decrease to original working hours) P295 If there is a change of circumstance during the programme, in relation to the working hours of the apprentice, you must discuss and agree, with the employer and apprentice, if this change has a material impact on the current training plan. P296 You must document this discussion, which must include: P296.1 Whether the apprentice can continue to study for the same volume of off-the-job training hours per week. P296.2 Whether off-the-job training can still be delivered within the new working hours of the apprentice; P296.3 Whether the ability of the apprentice to undertake end-point assessment is impacted; and P296.4 Whether the programme is being changed as a result of this discussion.   P297 Where all parties agree that there is no material impact on the current training plan, the main provider: P297.1 Must not amend the apprenticeship documentation (apprenticeship agreement, training plan, contract for services) or the ILR   P298 Where all parties agree that there is a material impact on the current training plan, the main provider: P298.1 Must agree with the employer and apprentice how the change impacts on the duration. P298.1.1 If moving from full-time to part-time, please see paragraph P33.2. P298.1.2 If moving from part-time to full-time, the programme must still meet the minimum duration and off-the-job training requirements.   P298.2 Must work with the employer to extend the apprenticeship agreement. P298.3 Must amend the apprenticeship documentation (training plan, contract for services) to outline the new expected end date. P298.3.1 The off-the-job training hours that were agreed at the beginning of the programme do not change (unless, as part of the discussion, it is also agreed that additional training is appropriate because of the change of circumstance).   P298.4 Must not amend the ILR (the planned learning end date on the ILR does not change once it is submitted (with the exception of a data input error at the beginning of the programme)). P298.4.1 Note that there are no changes required to the apprenticeship service

1. Apprentice reduces working hours

This is covered in the guidance: Actions to take when there is a change to the working hours of the apprentice during the programme (e.g. an increase or a decrease to original working hours) P295 ...

Martin West commented, 13 July 2023 15:04

Down against last year will have to have a detailed look.

1. QAR 2022/23

Down against last year will have to have a detailed look.

Martin West commented, 01 March 2022 12:40

You are reading it correctly so it would be a withdrawal if they did not request a BIL. They may restart in the future. HTH

1. Break in Learning

You are reading it correctly so it would be a withdrawal if they did not request a BIL. They may restart in the future. HTH

Martin West commented, 21 February 2022 11:23

The actual end date must be the date training ended and the Achievement date the date the EPA was completed (pass or fail).

1. Completed not achieved

The actual end date must be the date training ended and the Achievement date the date the EPA was completed (pass or fail).

Martin West commented, 21 January 2022 09:54

There is a requirement in the funding rules to have the Apprenticeship Agreement and commitment statement in place at the start of an Apprenticeship but there is no such requirement for your written agreement (contract of service) with the employer although it may not be considered legally binding if it is not and this is a requirement of the funding rules as per the following: P225 Agreements entered into between you and the employer must be legally binding. Dispute resolution should be in accordance with the terms of the written agreement, which ultimately would be enforceable through the courts. Where delivery involves subcontracting the following also applies: P199 - Clarification: To be clear that the written contract with a subcontractor must be in place before any delivery takes place. The requirement is all should be in agreed an in place at the start although where signatures are dated a short after may be acceptable to auditors. HTH

1. Written Agreement/Contract for Services

There is a requirement in the funding rules to have the Apprenticeship Agreement and commitment statement in place at the start of an Apprenticeship but there is no such requirement for your writte...

Martin West commented, 03 December 2021 11:02

As the Apprentice may go through the EPA gateway 2 without fully completing and being awarded the relevant Level 3 development/skills based competency qualification under the Covid-19 temporary discretion then there is no need to continue delivering these qualifications and they should have been recorded as either withdrawn or completed with no achievement at the gateway point. I assume if you wish to continue delivery of these aims they should be continued as unfunded transferred aims not related to the Programme or standard. HTH

1. Passed EPA without completing all the components

As the Apprentice may go through the EPA gateway 2 without fully completing and being awarded the relevant Level 3 development/skills based competency qualification under the Covid-19 temporary dis...

Martin West commented, 22 November 2021 11:20

After you have updated the ILR this will be reported on FRM 27 and the report gives notice of potential clawback for any overclaim resulting from late reporting of the data, the ESFA would contact you for any final reconciliation amount from 2020/21.

1. Withdrawal relating to previous funding year

After you have updated the ILR this will be reported on FRM 27 and the report gives notice of potential clawback for any overclaim resulting from late reporting of the data, the ESFA would contact ...

Martin West commented, 14 October 2021 10:09

Leave it out.

1. Unfunded apprenticeship

Leave it out.

Martin West commented, 07 October 2021 09:43

The Alternative evidence for electronic or digital signatures during coronavirus (COVID-19) restriction period no longer applies.

1. Signature Question

The Alternative evidence for electronic or digital signatures during coronavirus (COVID-19) restriction period no longer applies.