Chris Roberts
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Bursary - Free School Meal Vouchers
Morning all We have recently gone into partnership with a local cafe to provide food for all learners that are eligible for FSM. We have set up a voucher based system which is redeemed with the ve...
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DFE Mock Style Audit
Hi all Can anyone recommend a good auditor to carry out a mock style DFE audit on 16-19? We are looking for the following to be carried out. Sample of 30 learners from your latest ILR data retu...
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Yes I have already amended our policy to give any of...
Yes I have already amended our policy to give any of the vulnerable defined learners a hot meal regardless of their household income etc. Its those learners that live with grandparents who get the...
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FSM for Bursary - 26-27
Hi all Does anyone know if 16-19 learners on bursary can get FSM next year if the household income is made up of the guarantee element of pension credit or ESA? The new guidance just states may be ...
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Sorry meant average, max is 40 hours a week. I think...
Sorry meant average, max is 40 hours a week. I think the average works out at 16 hours a week for roughly 40 weeks which is about 640. I think there’s something in the rules that states you can del...
Chris Roberts commented,
Max would be 640 hours in a year. You’re right they ...
Max would be 640 hours in a year. You’re right they need to match as it’s one of the tests on an audit.
Chris Roberts commented,
Its based on the ILR spec Mike. ILR Specification ...
Its based on the ILR spec Mike. ILR Specification 2025 to 2026: Field: Delivery Location Postcode All provision delivered face to face should have a valid postcode, whether it is the provider’s ...
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Good old what's best for the learner doesn't always ...
Good old what's best for the learner doesn't always help the compliance team. Could you not adjust the plans to bring them down to a part timer to avoid the COF breach?