Darren Harlow
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Darren Harlow commented,
ESFA have responded to my ticket and my access is now restored (and it didn't take the full 3 days) - so, all good here (and hopefully the same for others).
ESFA have responded to my ticket and my access is now restored (and it didn't take the full 3 days) - so, all good here (and hopefully the same for others).
Darren Harlow commented,
My account also remains locked out. The password reset did not work so I've raised a ticket as per Henry's advice. Now I need to wait up to 3 days for an initial response.
My account also remains locked out. The password reset did not work so I've raised a ticket as per Henry's advice. Now I need to wait up to 3 days for an initial response.
Darren Harlow commented,
As someone who was at school when CSEs were around I can confirm that CSE grade 1 was considered the equivalent of a grade C at GCSE. CSE grades 2 and below have never been equivalent to GCSE grade C or above. Also, in terms of CSE, the higher the grade the lower the attainment.
As someone who was at school when CSEs were around I can confirm that CSE grade 1 was considered the equivalent of a grade C at GCSE. CSE grades 2 and below have never been equivalent to GCSE grade...
Darren Harlow commented,
Well we are currently still on V1 with V2 to come later - in July, I'd expect it to be very early July too ;-) Information: Updated adult skills fund funding rules for the academic year 2024 to 2025 The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has updated the adult skills fund (ASF) funding rules guidance that was first published in March 2024, to clarify 2 points. When using the earnings threshold, you must apply this to the learner’s gross annual salary and exclude any benefits. You can fund unemployed learners using the ASF and we have added the unemployed definition back into the guidance. In July, we will issue version 2 of the ASF funding rules 2024 to 2025 to include performance management rules.
Well we are currently still on V1 with V2 to come later - in July, I'd expect it to be very early July too ;-) Information: Updated adult skills fund funding rules for the academic year 2024 to 202...
Darren Harlow commented,
I'm surprised more people haven't contributed to this post seeing as how the 'clarification' version has just been released. I couldn't agree more with the whole bank account scenario, it just 'feels' wrong on all levels. Steve H posted on CMIS that he has challenged some of these issues and again I agree totally that this should be self-declaration as the value of collected evidence, for the reasons you have stated, is never going to be robust. Also, we are not accountants; showing income against expenditure and our supporting calculations. Students could also have embarrassing things on their statements that they would be mortified should we see them - like a monthly direct debit for a Fleetwood Town season ticket for example :-) It does appear that older members of society are supported to return to work by gaining qualifications. It would appear that retirement is not forever nowadays but let's watch this space after 4 July. Darren.
I'm surprised more people haven't contributed to this post seeing as how the 'clarification' version has just been released. I couldn't agree more with the whole bank account scenario, it just 'fee...
Darren Harlow commented,
Hi, My understanding is that the ASF values are for new starts in 24-25 (starts after 31 July 2024). Matrix is for where provision started in 23-24 (or earlier) and is continuing in 24-25 - these enrolments will retain the matrix values rather than the new ASF values. Kind regards. Darren.
Hi, My understanding is that the ASF values are for new starts in 24-25 (starts after 31 July 2024).Matrix is for where provision started in 23-24 (or earlier) and is continuing in 24-25 - these en...
Darren Harlow commented,
Hi Sangita, This week I appear to have an issue logging in. I am a super user and I am using the same login details that were working fine last week but this week I get a message stating either my user ID, email address or password are invalid. My question therefore is will the fix on Monday sort this issue for me? Many thanks. Darren.
Hi Sangita, This week I appear to have an issue logging in. I am a super user and I am using the same login details that were working fine last week but this week I get a message stating either my ...
Darren Harlow commented,
I can't remember where this came from now - looks like an ESFA Update? [image]
I can't remember where this came from now - looks like an ESFA Update?