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Sam Hawkins commented,
Hi Samantha McCarthy You dont need a formal diagnosis to claim LSF. Our coaches do an Initial Assessment at the beginning of the learners journey to gauge previous issues at school, further education, work etc. (We can start claiming at any point even if we dont at the beginning of their apprenticeship) The learner may not be aware at all they have an ALN or may not want to share this due to feeling vulnerable. We have created a document to break down these barriers, put our learners at ease and let them know that extra practical support is available with whatever tools they need or extra time/visits etc. I think the key thing is evidence logged of extra support given each time we claim, so our coaches log this extra support, and we do a monthly check before sending the ILR for any new claims or ones we 'switch off' for that month (where there is no evidence logged). I believe you only have to actually review this every 3 months but we choose to do this monthly to keep a good handle on it and not make any claims that may end in a claw back. HTH :) Sam
Hi Samantha McCarthy You dont need a formal diagnosis to claim LSF. Our coaches do an Initial Assessment at the beginning of the learners journey to gauge previous issues at school, further educat...
Sam Hawkins commented,
Sam Hawkins commented,
Hi Aayushi Rami We Use Pics and Smart Assessor so our coaches log any extra support in the ALS tab on Smart Assessor as Medium and High each time they have a review with their learner which indicates to us that they have had extra support. We then run a report from Pics on a monthly basis (although i believe you only need to be amend LSF every 3 months now) So we then compare the Smart Assessor ALS reports and the Pics report, then we start claims for any new ones logged and end claims for any learner who doesnt have any ALS extra support logged in Smart Assessor. On Pics you would go to the Aim FAM area within the ZPROG add a FAM, choose LSF and then enter in your claim dates. This may not make any sense if you dont use Pics or Smart Assessor!!! We keep the reports as evidence. HTH :)
Hi Aayushi Rami We Use Pics and Smart Assessor so our coaches log any extra support in the ALS tab on Smart Assessor as Medium and High each time they have a review with their learner which indicat...
Sam Hawkins commented,
Hi Marie Kershaw Thanks for your reply, yes, that was the conclusion i've come to, whilst im sure there will be no problem we need to err on the side of caution. Thanks for your help :)
Hi Marie Kershaw Thanks for your reply, yes, that was the conclusion i've come to, whilst im sure there will be no problem we need to err on the side of caution. Thanks for your help :)
Sam Hawkins commented,
Hi All, this is the link we have for info so far.... https://www.gov.uk/government/news/10000-more-apprentices-as-government-slashes-red-tape-to-boost-growth
Hi All, this is the link we have for info so far.... https://www.gov.uk/government/news/10000-more-apprentices-as-government-slashes-red-tape-to-boost-growth
Sam Hawkins commented,
Hi Ashleigh Gray, Ahh ok, Ecctis normally give us an indication of what the equivalent GCSE result would be. If we are ever in any doubt we check with the EPAO and put them on the Maths and English program anyway until we get a definitive answer. HTH
Hi Ashleigh Gray, Ahh ok, Ecctis normally give us an indication of what the equivalent GCSE result would be. If we are ever in any doubt we check with the EPAO and put them on the Maths and Englis...
Sam Hawkins commented,
Thanks for the clarity Steve Hewitt, we will look back at our actions and do some checks, thank you
Thanks for the clarity Steve Hewitt, we will look back at our actions and do some checks, thank you
Sam Hawkins commented,
Hi Paul I'm really interested in the replies on this. On occasions, we have learners who simply cannot get through their Functional skills so no chance of them going through EPA, so we have marked them as 'Complete' on their main aim but with no achievement. I'm now worried we have been doing this wrong...
Hi Paul I'm really interested in the replies on this. On occasions, we have learners who simply cannot get through their Functional skills so no chance of them going through EPA, so we have marked ...
Sam Hawkins commented,
Hi Ben James, its not a version issue is it? I only say this because we have come across an issue (not the same as yours but similar)...just thought id mention in case it is that.
Hi Ben James, its not a version issue is it? I only say this because we have come across an issue (not the same as yours but similar)...just thought id mention in case it is that.
Sam Hawkins commented,
Hi Ashleigh Gray, not sure if it helps at all but we get all our overseas quals checked by Ecctis and translated to the equivalent for Maths & English.
Hi Ashleigh Gray, not sure if it helps at all but we get all our overseas quals checked by Ecctis and translated to the equivalent for Maths & English.