Steve Haynes created a post, 21 August 2023 07:33

Calculating the TNP1 when a learner transfers providers

1. Further education and training providers

Hi, Is there a correct way of calculating our TNP1 when a learner transfers from a previous provider. We know the TNP2 (EPA price) and we know how much funding the first provider received, so is th...

Steve Haynes created a post, 25 April 2023 12:09

English and maths OTJ hours

1. Further education and training providers

Hi, whilst English and maths functional skills can not be included in any Planned OTJ hours, if learners are exempt, but we wish to enhance English and maths as part of their apprenticeship standar...

Steve Haynes created a post, 04 January 2023 10:16

Acceptable proof of identity

1. Further education and training providers

We have an applicant who, until recently, was homeless and does not have any of the usual documents to prove their identity (passport, driving licence, birth certificate).  Has anyone had a similar...

Steve Haynes created a post, 16 November 2022 09:30

Learner's withdrawing having completed Learning on Start Date

1. Further education and training providers

Hi, If a learner successfully completes their 'Learning on Start Date', but then withdraws without completing any further activity on programme, as well as putting an AED as the Start Date, should ...

Steve Haynes created a post, 03 November 2022 16:37

Outstanding OPPs when a learner completes early

1. Further education and training providers

Colleagues,  When a learner completes their Practical Period earlier than planned (i.e. before their PED in the ILR), are the outstanding 'on programme payments' due in the last month of their Prac...

Steve Haynes created a post, 18 October 2022 07:39

Acceptable evidence for Functional Skill exemption

1. Further education and training providers

Hi, If there is no evidence on a learners PLR, and they do not have their certificates, can we use evidence from an Awarding Bodies platform as acceptable evidence of exemption? Thanks

Steve Haynes created a post, 09 September 2022 09:30

How do I add apprenticeship programmes to our existing delivery?

1. Further education and training providers

Please can someone help me I am trying to add (or request to add) an apprenticeship programme to our delivery (existing programme, but new to us), so that it appears on the Apprenticeship Service a...

Steve Haynes created a post, 24 August 2022 16:35

Valid GCSE exemption for English Functional Skills

1. Further education and training providers

Hi,  Is it correct that any GCSE English qualification with 'English' in the title is acceptable exemption evidence?! So, if the learner has achieved grade A-C / 9-4 in English Language or English ...

Steve Haynes created a post, 27 July 2022 09:36

Distance Learning - clarification on acceptable engagement through 'Teams'

1. Further education and training providers

'Distance learning - Learning that is delivered remotely rather than face-to-face. For example, e-learning and webinars' Can I just check with colleagues - the above, which is taken from the glossa...

Steve Haynes created a post, 21 July 2022 11:19

3 year residency criteria - seeking clarification

1. Further education and training providers

P369 A non-UK national (with exception to those that fall into the categories above) is eligible for funding if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous 3 ...