Join funding expert Karl Bentley for a detailed walkthrough of the 2024/25 Apprenticeship funding assurance process. Covering working papers, audit evidence, common pitfalls, and key compliance checks, this essential session will help providers prepare for audit and stay on top of the latest funding requirements.
With the recent release of the updated funding assurance approach for the 2024/25 academic year, the landscape for funding compliance in the further education and skills sector is evolving once again. To help providers navigate these changes with confidence, EducationScape is proud to present a brand-new series of focused webinars, designed to support you through every step of the assurance process.
Delivered in collaboration with Karl Bentley, Director of Funding Assurance at Validera, this four-part series will provide practical, in-depth guidance on the core funding streams subject to audit and review. Whether you’re delivering apprenticeships, adult skills, or 16–19 study programmes, understanding the new expectations is essential to protect your organisation from funding risks and ensure audit readiness.
These sessions are not to be missed. Whether you’re a senior leader, funding manager or compliance lead, this series will give you the tools and insights needed to stay one step ahead in a high-stakes environment.
Session 1: Apprenticeship Funding for 2024/25
Kicking off the series is a deep dive into the most complex and scrutinised funding stream—apprenticeships. In this session, Karl Bentley will walk through the 2024/25 apprenticeship working papers, explaining the assurance process in detail.
Topics covered will include:
Karl’s insights, drawn from years of experience in funding assurance, will help you prepare thoroughly and avoid the common mistakes that lead to clawbacks. A live Q&A will follow the session, giving you the chance to get answers to your specific questions.
What’s next in the series?
Following the apprenticeship funding session, the series continues with three additional workshops focusing on other core funding streams and the role of PDSATs in each:
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Participants will get a discount code for any subsequent sessions they book as part of the series.
Karl Bentley is a leading expert in funding assurance with over 28 years’ experience across the FE sector. He’s worked at provider level, within government funding bodies, and in senior audit roles, and now heads up the funding team at Validera. Known for his clear, practical advice, Karl regularly supports colleges, universities and training providers, and is a trusted speaker at national events. He’s also contributed to the development of PDSATs and advised on high-profile investigations and due diligence projects across the sector.
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10:00 – 13:00 | Live webinar and Q&A
(Agenda subject to change)