Jessica De Melo created a post, 01 August 2022 08:50

Query escalation within ESFA

1. Further education and training providers

Hi Everyone, Does anybody have any suggestions for escalating a query within ESFA? We have an odd DLOCK error that we queried as part of the R07 submission and despite numerous chasing emails to th...

Jessica De Melo created a post, 24 June 2022 08:06

Apprentice reduces working hours

1. Further education and training providers

Hi All If an apprentice changes employer and their working hours are reduced, do we re-calculate the minimum number of OTJ required?  If the answer is yes, I know we do not change the Planned Hours...

Jessica De Melo created a post, 02 June 2022 12:06

Draft App Rules 2223 - Evidence Form OTJ

1. Further education and training providers

Hi Everyone P46.1.1 refers to a template evidence form for recording evidence of OTJ but I can't seem to find it via the link in the rules. Am I missing something obvious? TIA

Jessica De Melo created a post, 12 May 2022 08:52

On-Programme Clawback for Learner sitting EPA

1. Further education and training providers

Hi All We have our first apprentice sitting EPA soon and we submitted the ILR in R09 to reflect this, using the PSM as our guide: https://guidance.submit-learner-data.service.gov.uk/21-22/psm/artic...

Jessica De Melo created a post, 04 May 2022 07:05

Non-levy switching providers

1. Further education and training providers

Hi Everyone We have an apprentice from a non-levy employer switching from another provider to us, on the same standard. Does the employer need to make another funding reservation for the programme ...

Jessica De Melo created a post, 30 March 2022 07:48

Gateway Help

1. Further education and training providers

Hi Everyone, If an apprentice has a gateway review at which it's decided they are not ready to sit end-point assessment, does the practical period continue until the gateway review where they are s...

Jessica De Melo created a post, 22 February 2022 08:07

Progress Reviews - OTJ and Learning

1. Further education and training providers

Hi Everyone A couple of questions following an AELP webinar I joined a few weeks ago. Firstly, can Progress Reviews be used as evidence for LDOL where apprentice's LNA? Secondly, can Progress Revie...

Jessica De Melo created a post, 18 February 2022 08:49

BIL to LNA

1. Further education and training providers

Hi Everyone I'm sure this has been covered before but I can't seem to find any relevant articles with the search terms I am using - same in the ILR Support Manual! Would somebody mind explaining or...

Jessica De Melo created a post, 01 February 2022 16:43

Apprentice Withdrawal at Gateway

1. Further education and training providers

Hi Everyone What are the cost implications of an apprentice leaving at gateway, both to the provider and employer? We have an apprentice who is considering leaving their programme at gateway if the...

Jessica De Melo created a post, 21 October 2021 13:50

Apprentice finishing before planned end date

1. Further education and training providers

Hi Everyone What are the implications of this, if any? We have a new start on a relatively slow pathway who is considering speeding up to finish approx. 6 months early. We are mindful of the 12 mon...