becky.obrien

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Steve Hewitt - the additional context is that the fa...

Steve Hewitt - the additional context is that the faff is already done. The delivery team have already done the paperwork etc, so it was more of a case of removing the break if it was felt that it ...

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Break "Not required", but want to use it anyway

We've a learner who went on break in early July, and is returning today, so around 9-10 weeks. She's not missed 2 consecutive months (only August) and a break is not mandatory.  Concerning shorter ...

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becky.obrien commented,

You can absolutely claim 100% funding again.   Eve...

You can absolutely claim 100% funding again.   Even via ASF FS at the same level can be repeated until it is achieved, with 100% funding. However, you would have to make sure that they do a decent ...

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Data and evidence retention - latest requirements?

The most recent requirements for data and supporting evidence retention I can see is https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/record-keeping-and-retention-guidance-for-fe-training-providers/recor...

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Apprenticeship funding rules 26-27 version 1 now pub...

It appeared around 9:30. Only 2 weeks later than they stated!    https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a2aa784a3674dfd3eb50711/apprenticeship_funding_rules_2026_2027.pdf   Summary of chan...

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becky.obrien commented,

I found this discussion while looking for something ...

I found this discussion while looking for something else, and thought I'd add my recently acquired additional knowledge. Ruth Canham-James stated  Looking at we've done in previous years, we did r...

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becky.obrien commented,

Thanks Ruth. I agree with you. In this case the dep...

Thanks Ruth. I agree with you. In this case the department chose option 2, as it seems the learning they needed to repeat was so embedded in everything else that it just wasn't possible to have the...

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becky.obrien commented,

Ryan Wiseman (sorry there are 4 profiles with that n...

Ryan Wiseman (sorry there are 4 profiles with that name, so if this is wrong I can't tell) To some extent you would look at the rules when they started, although I think I'd apply the need for a st...

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becky.obrien commented,

Change the 6:3 coding to 3:3. Add the end date to th...

Change the 6:3 coding to 3:3. Add the end date to the FAM record, and add the actual OTJ hours done to the programme. You don't have to bring them back to withdraw them, just convert the break to w...

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Co-investment for levy with insufficient funds for 1...

I feel this may be a basic question, but it's something I've ever had to think about before. Am I right that the exemption for co-investment for 16-21's only applies to non-levy employers, and that...