Strategic Development Network (SDN)

If you are a leader or manager in an apprenticeship provider, understanding how your data is measured and monitored as part of the Apprenticeship Accountability Framework is essential 📈 This deep-dive session, with sector expert David Lockhart-Hawkins, will help you understand, plan and implement a strategy that lays a strong foundation for the coming years: 🔸 Understanding the AAF, the indicators and risks 🔸 How the framework works with quality inspection 🔸 Data, strategy, context and setting effective targets 🔸 Interventions and working with action plans If you are involved in apprenticeship management, leadership and monitoring apprenticeship performance, this session is for you! Register your place here: https://lnkd.in/eGYTdVUi #Apprenticeships

Another great session this afternoon with David Lockhart-Hawkins and Tom Glover, over 30 live online. Always great to hear such positive feedback "very informative, great delivery, thank you so much!" #Apprenticeships #Apprenticeship #PDSAT #ESFA

Such a great session this morning, close to 100 employers registered. A big shout out to our guest speaker, Ellie W. from JCB #TLevels #IndurtyPlacements #TLevel #WorkforceDevelopment

Observations of practice can be a powerful tool to improve quality when implemented well, with the right intent behind them. Done badly observations add little value and can be perceived as a threat. This workshop, led by quality-specialist Lou Doyle, takes an in-depth look at observations of practice within the context of your quality cycle. Here's what we'll cover: ✅ Implementing a successful observation strategy ✅ Evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to observations ✅ Critiquing examples of reporting on outcomes from observations ✅ Sharing experiences with colleagues from other organisations to help you to develop your plans and practice Find out more and book your place - https://lnkd.in/edtSMF_5

📢 New Free Webinar! Ofsted has launched the much-anticipated consultation on proposed changes for FE and Skills inspections. That’s why we’re teaming up with Mesma to host this free webinar to unpack the proposals with you: 🔸 Key areas 🔸 What to consider 🔸 Engaging in the consultation process 🔸 Report cards 🔸 Grading scales 🔸 Inspection methods Join us to hear from inspection & quality specialist Lou Doyle & get a practical, no-nonsense approach in making sense of the proposals & what they mean in practice. Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/evd9N5eV

Join SDN at the Apprenticeship and Training Conference! 🗓️ 10th - 11th March 📍Liverpool SDN are hosting a practical session on OfS quality assurance of integrated EPA. The Office for Students (OfS) has been undertaking external quality assurance of integrated end-point assessments (EPA) for over a year, so it is a good opportunity to reflect, learn and incorporate insights into ongoing practice. It’s also a good time to reflect on the different models and approaches being used to integrate degree assessments and EPA in a way that is streamlined and robust. Delivered by assessment specialists Chris Cherry and Emily Hughes, this session will explore: - The experiences of providers and OfS through the EQA process - The requirements of OfS quality assurance readiness and monitoring checks - The practical implications for those delivering integrated EPA and effective ways to integrate degree and EPA assessments Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/e-bxpTUE

Are you looking to strengthen your apprenticeship onboarding process? This course is designed for managers and delivery staff who want to refine and enhance their approach to delivering effective onboarding for apprentices and employers. 🔹 Discover the key components of a successful onboarding process 🔹 Explore strategies to foster apprentice and employer commitment from day one 🔹 Plan and implement activities to ensure clarity, engagement, and success Take the next step in making sure your apprenticeships start on the right track. 🌟 📅 25th February Register here for FREE: https://lnkd.in/ejqBNRxD #Apprenticeships #AWD Funded by the Department for Education (DfE), the AWD programme is delivered by the Education and Training Foundation in collaboration with Association of Colleges (AoC), Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), Strategic Development Network (SDN), SQW, and University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC).

Last chance to join! PDSAT is a tool to help you check & validate your ILR data, claim the right funding & give you confidence when ESFA auditors come to call. Understanding how to use PDSAT is essential. That’s why we’re hosting this 2-hour deep-dive workshop, hosted by industry-leading specialist David Lockhart-Hawkins, where we’ll cover: 🔸 Components of reporting & functionality 🔸 Integrate data to flag risks & improve integrity 🔸 Tackle data that is showing potential anomalies 🔸 PDSAT’s role in ESFA audits 🔸 Explain & use the tool in your organisation Join this workshop to get a good grasp of PDSATs, get the tools to interrogate your data effectively & avoid funding errors. 📅 6 February Book here: https://lnkd.in/g3NXQv9g #Apprenticeships #PDSAT #ESFA

The Provider Data Self-Assessment Tool (PDSAT) is a software tool provided by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to help you analyse Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data. It’s an essential part of any provider’s compliance risk management. It's not mandatory, but its insights can be a turning point in your data & funding accuracy, compliance with funding rules & audit preparation. Take a few minutes to read this blog for the key uses of PDSAT data, how it’s beneficial & how it plays a key role in the ESFA’s assurance review process: https://lnkd.in/exX2xeGg #Apprenticeships #Apprenticeship #PDSAT #ESFA David Lockhart-Hawkins

Join us for our in-depth webinar series on ILR & data management for apprenticeships! 📅 Get your ILR and data management right to maximise funding. Learn about data requirements, risks and how to avoid errors in underclaiming or overclaiming funding. Ideal for compliance data managers and ILR administrators. 🔍 Session 1 – ILR Fundamentals: Recording expectations ILR recording expectations, core fields and data  Common errors and mitigating these Impact on the apprentice journey 📊 Session 2 – Managing your data and introduction to PDSAT: Core data reports Compliance risk management Meeting ESFA requirements 📈 Session 3 – Using the Provider Data Self-Assessment Toolkit (PDSAT): Core challenges and actions to take Effective use of annotations and other info Facilitated by David Lockhart-Hawkins, SDN’s compliance expert with 20+ years of experience. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your apprenticeship data management skills! Visit our events page for more info and to book: https://lnkd.in/giM3u_Jg