Ben James
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Technical Funding Guide - August 2021
Am I completely blind? I cannot seem to find a copy of August 2021 guidance, only the August 2020;
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DLOCK07 data mismatch
So we're having a few issues with this again, and I wanted to get some opinions on whether my theory on resolving it is correct. We've got a few learners who were originally recorded as follows; TN...
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Residence documentation
If we've seen a prospective apprentice's permanent residence card which states there are "no restrictions on the holder's activity in the United Kingdom" are we still under obligation to see if the...
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Evidence of learning examples
I've been asked to put together a list of acceptable evidence that an apprentice was in learning on their start date and was hoping to get some help to ensure it's an exhaustive as possible. As a u...
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DLOCK_07
Everyone's favourite DLOCK.. we've had quite a few learners appear on ours recently because there's apparently no matching record in the employer digital account for the cost we've specified on the...
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Apprenticeship Completion Certificate for Standards
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...
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Start date evidence
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...
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Activities during a Break in Learning
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...
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National Achievement Rates 19/20
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...
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Employer payments for late starter
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...