Ben James created a post, 31 March 2021 11:22

Apprenticeship Completion Certificate for Standards

1. Further education and training providers

We've recently had an auditor tell us that we need to keep a copy of the Apprenticeship Completion certificate in the learner's file/evidence pack, or run the risk of not being compliant - does any...

Ben James created a post, 24 March 2021 13:42

Start date evidence

1. Further education and training providers

Short of having a physical register which is somewhat difficult during the pandemic with learning not being in person for the most part, what examples of 'evidence' do people generally keep for a l...

Ben James created a post, 18 March 2021 11:21

Activities during a Break in Learning

1. Further education and training providers

Does anyone foresee any issues with a learner doing some personal administration during a break in learning e.g. mapping KSBs to some of their existing portfolio evidence? They're not going to be d...

Ben James created a post, 17 March 2021 06:53

National Achievement Rates 19/20

1. Further education and training providers

Does anyone know if the ESFA will be publishing NARTs for 19/20? It's usually around the end of March is it not, following the final QAR data extract? I know in their update last year they said the...

Ben James created a post, 13 January 2021 09:31

Employer payments for late starter

1. Further education and training providers

Please settle a debate.. Based on the fact that payments are calculated by equally dividing the TNP (less 20% retention) by the duration in months (start date vs. PED), if a provider is late proces...