Maximising use of AEB in apprenticeships
Bryony Kingsland discusses how to maximise the use of your Adult Education Budget (AEB) funds to support apprenticeships and improve Ofsted Intent and Impact outcomes.
Key considerations when delivering in-house apprenticeships part 2
This second part further explores the key aspects you will need to know when delivering in-house apprenticeships including, how to prepare for Education and Skills Funding Agency (EFSA) audits, changes to Functional Skills and its relevance to employers. Plus a Q&A session at the end.
Key considerations when delivering in-house apprenticeships
The webinar explores the key aspects you will need to know when delivering in-house apprenticeships including, the changes you will need be aware of for recognising prior learning, undertaking initial assessment recording and tracking 20% off-the-job and hits and tips to be Ofsted ready.
Are you ready for EPA Automotive Webinar
EPA process, advice and information for Gateway requirements, followed by EPA FAQ’s and top tips.
Webinar covering:
- Part 1 – Operational Overview for EPA with Janice Collins
- Part 2 – Gateway and EPA ready with Paul Tunnicliffe
- Part 3 – Live Q&A
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 3 October 2019.
Managing a successful apprenticeship programme - webinar series
Held for our employer network, this webinar covers how to manage a successful apprenticeship programme within a large organisation. Hosted by Strategic Commercial Manager Paula Gibson and Stakeholder Partnerships and Policy Manager Bryony Kingsland. Topics covered:
- governance and structures
- recruitment and attraction strategies
- initial assessment
- recognition of prior learning
- plus a Q&A session at the end
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 12 September 2019.
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Generating stakeholder buy-in - apprenticeship programmes webinar series
Hear from Strategic Commercial Manager Paula Gibson and Stakeholder Partnerships and Policy Manager Bryony Kingsland on how to generate internal stakeholder buy-in in your large organisation. Topics covered on how to:
- get buy-in from your stakeholders
- demonstrate the return on investment with a case study on Marton's
- plus a Q&A session at the end
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 5 September 2019.
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End-point assessment - sharing experiences
Sharing current experiences of the end-point assessment journey held by: Matthew Scarff, Category Manager, Apprenticeships and Alexander O'Connor EPA Strategic Manager, Apprenticeship Delivery and special guest speaker Mark Maudsley, CEO, GTA England.
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 18 June 2019.
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Prior Learning in Apprenticeships - 5 steps to getting it right
Prior Learning is a hot topic, with ESFA having recently tendered for an organisation to research and investigate how apprenticeship providers are managing this requirement of the funding rules.
This webinar supports customers to understand what is needed to assure a quality approach to assessment and recognition of prior learning, so that you are able to feel confident that you are audit compliant and won't have levy or co-investment funding clawed back. There will be plenty of time for questions as part of the session.
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 9 April 2019.
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10-step guide to end-point assessment
To guide City & Guilds and ILM customers on their EPA journey, we have created three short webinars to explain the process from contract all the way to booking:
Step 1: Getting set up as a City & Guilds and ILM customer for EPA
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Step 2: How to register your apprentices and access EPA support materials
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Step 3: Moving from gateway and EPA booking through to results
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Transitioning to the new standards - webinar series
How do you transition your apprenticeship delivery from the SASE frameworks to the new standards?
Our occupation-focused webinars are primarily for colleges and providers. They will help you understand the changes as well as prepare for and deliver on-programme learning and end-point assessment. We’ll cover maths and English and the sort of learning materials that can help you deliver the new standards.
Each webinar is led by industry experts, supported by technical advisers and members of our EPA Team. You'll have the chance to put your questions to our team.
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Transitioning to the new Autocare apprenticeship standards
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 4 April 2019.
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Transitioning to the new Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 14 June 2018.
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Transitioning to the new Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) apprenticeship standard
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 14 March 2019.
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Transitioning to the new Adult Care standards and qualifications
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 15 November 2017.
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Apprenticeship policy and funding changes 2018/19
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 27 September 2018.
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The EPA journey – supporting you every step of the way webinar
We know that many training providers are uncertain about what EPA will involve. That’s why we’re running a webinar to help you get to grips with end-point assessment, the final stage of the new apprenticeships. We’ll cover:
- what the EPA process is
- what you can expect from our EPA service and how we will support you
- assessment methods and how you should prepare for them.
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 31 May 2018.
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Apprenticeship funding rules – version 6 changes
The ESFA brought in new funding changes at the end of March. It includes updates on the 20% off-the-job training, the 10% transfer of employer levy funds to other employers and what can be funded in the world of resits and retakes. Our webinar will make the changes clear.
Presented by Bryony Kingsland, UK Funding Officer- Strategy.
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 25 April 2018.
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How to fuel your apprentice’s journey from start to finish - webinar series
Find out how our free and paid-for tools can help you deliver apprenticeships, recordings coming soon.
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Boosting employability, 12.00 Thursday 29 March
Apprentices can boost the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need to meet the standards with our e-learning resource for employability skills. See our summary of how it maps across to the new standards.
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Preparing apprentices for EPA, 15.00 Thursday 29 March
Apprentices feel more confident when they’re better prepared and know what to expect from EPA. Our self-service, online preparation tool is here to help them and is included in our EPA service so find out more.
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Finding the right apprentices, Friday 6 April at 14.00
Find the right candidates from the start with our vacancy posting and candidate search tool. City & Guilds TalentPortal is a simple solution to recruit the apprentices you need.
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Maths and English teaching and learning resources, Friday 6 April at 15.00
All standards include a maths and English requirement to get through gateway and onto EPA. Our functional skills resources are well-established and effective.
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Apprenticeship training manuals, Monday 9 April at 11.00
Online apprenticeship training modules let your apprentices complete assessments to monitor progress and keep them on track. You can moderate assessments and record project work during on-programme to share later on with end-point assessors. Learning Assistant is our e-portfolio system that supports the delivery of our apprenticeship training manuals for some standards.
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Track 20% off-the-job training, Thursday 12 April at 15.00
Track, authorise and evidence the 20% off-the-job training in a system that’s already meeting auditors’ requirements. Learning Assistant is our e-portfolio system that helps you manage this essential part of apprenticeship standards.
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One tool for all apprentice and levy management, Friday 13 April at 15.00
As well as engaging content mapped to standards, PIVOT guides new and existing apprentices from start to finish, If you’re starting 100 apprentices or more a year, PIVOT makes it easy to track progress and manage your entire apprenticeship programme.
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Digital credentials pilot for apprenticeships
Digital credentials can port learning content and outcomes for apprentices and could help build the standing of apprenticeship training and assessment. We’re piloting digital credentials for Customer Service Practitioner (Level 2), Automotive Light Vehicle (Level 3) and Hair Professional. We want colleges, training providers and employers to see how it works for them. This is a great opportunity to try out a system for free that’s growing in popularity and help shape how it works for apprenticeships.
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Hair professional webinar
Customer service webinar
Light vehicle webinar
Taking a closer look at end point assessment (EPA) activities
This webinar covers the full EPA process from our current position as an EPA organisation, key steps in the apprenticeship journey and the vital evidence and skills required for an apprentice to successfully complete their training.
Presented by Clair Seago, EPA Service Operations Manager.
Webinar information correct at time of broadcast: 10 January 2018.
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