1. Statement of comparability help

Hi Steve,  We get these kind of queries all of the time and after checking with the ESFA (based o ntheir fairly vague response) we are firm that unless the qualification specifically states English...

1. Accountability dashboard issues

Yes Ben James, ours is showing the error too, ours is sitting at 2-3% and we are showing requires improvement, but this is way below the 15% threshold and definitely nowhere near the 250 number. I ...

1. DAS issues

Hi Sharon, We have this type of error periodically on DAS and the ESFA have confirmed it is a known error. If you are sure that your new employer is live on DAS and you are receiving the funding ex...

1. Apprenticeship Completion Status and resits

Hi Lisa Margach, It depends when you want to be paid for your completion, as soon as the apprentice has fully completed EPA you are entitled to the funding for the completion payment, so we add the...

1. Apprenticeship Completion Status and resits

I do the same as Steve, as soon as someone has fully attempted EPA, I claim the completion with either a pass or a fail, outcome 1 or 3, I don't do anything before that as its only 6-8 weeks betwee...

1. Problems with Pics Web

Hi Lyn Joyce, I am in a similar situation, I have tried a number of times to use PICSWeb but some reports simply don't work for us. Whilst PICS desktop adhoc is still available I continue to use it...

1. Change of Programme Duration whilst on Prog (3 year ...

Hi Wayne, When you change employer you have the option to amend the dates in line with the new TNP I believe, I am sure we have done this to reprofile funding. Otherwise we would consider if a brea...

1. QAR Rates - View my Education Data

Thanks Paul, I can confirm mine is now updated. Many thanks Louise

1. QAR Rates - View my Education Data

Hi Margaret Foster, I sent a query to the ESFA this morning and got a response that they are having technical difficulties releasing the QAR P14, they will apparently update when this is resolved. ...

1. Apprenticeship Service Account - Technical Issues

Hi Linnea Clarke, These don't seem like technical issues and I am not sure the helpdesk will be able to assist, they appear to be issues you need to resolve directly with the employer. For example ...