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Summer Data and Funding Conference 2026

EducationScape’s Summer Data Conference is taking place online at a time of increased scrutiny from the Department for Education (DfE). The programme delivers focused, practical insights on key areas of data and funding compliance, including 16–19 bursaries and free meal entitlements, ILR data and cleansing ahead of R14 returns, and entitlements associated with Additional Learning Support needs.
With partners from RSM and guests

Speakers

About

With increased scrutiny now being implemented by the Department for Education (DfE),  EducationScape is pleased to offer an online conference programme this summer term aligned to key data and funding requirements.

Following positive feedback from our previous events and the launch of our forthcoming webinars with Validera’s Director of Funding Assurance, Karl Bentley, this unmissable online conference puts the spotlight on the key risk areas currently driving the increased number of targeted reviews.

Delivered across three expert-led webinars, we are delighted to welcome Partners from RSM, with supporting guests, who will share practical guidance and answer your questions on priority funding concerns and the vital importance of accurate ILR data cleansing.

This online conference-style programme will spotlight key areas of targeted data and funding risk. Attendees will gain clear, practical guidance on maintaining compliance across key funding streams, including 16–19 bursaries, free meals allocations, and Additional Learning Support entitlements, whilst also ensuring readiness for forthcoming R14 returns.

Each two-hour session is designed to be focused and practical, with dedicated time for your questions to be addressed by experts. Whether joining live or on-demand, all attendees will have full access to the complete programme.

Conference Schedule:

  • Tuesday 16 June, 10:00-12:00: Guidance on 16-19 bursaries and free meal entitlements with Lisa Smith and Emma Gipson, RSM.
  • Wednesday 17 June, 10:00-12:00: Lisa Smith and Andrea Deckers, RSM, will offer support with ILR cleansing requirements in readiness for R14 returns.
  • Thursday 18 June, 10:00-12:00: Guidance on Additional Learning Support entitlements with RSM’s Kimberley Hancock, who will be joined by Cognassist CEO, Chris Quickfall.

 

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is essential for:

  • Senior Leaders
  • Finance Directors
  • Funding and Data Specialists
  • Compliance Managers
  • MIS Leads
  • Internal Audit and Quality Teams

 

To learn more and ensure your organisation remains fully up to date and compliant with the latest updates, join us as we guide you through:

  • What the findings of recent reviews mean for providers
  • A range of the most common issues and identified compliance gaps
  • Practical steps and actionable recommendations to strengthen your internal processes
  • How to ensure compliance and minimise any risk of funding clawback

 

What attendees have said about our previous data and funding webinars:

‘Very informative, the presenters were all really good’

‘The event was well moderated and having experts on made the session informative and credible.’

‘The ladies were clear and informative with all answers. A pleasure to attend.’

 

Don’t miss out.  Book your place now!

 

Book your place by Thursday 14 May 2026 to benefit from a 15% discount.

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Key info

10:00-12:00, Tuesday 16 June - Thursday 18 June

Online

Senior Leaders, Finance Directors, Funding and Data Specialists, Compliance Managers, MIS Leads, and Internal Audit and Quality Teams

£294 inc. VAT

We accept all major credit/debit cards.

Agenda

10:00 | Join Webinar and welcome

10:00 – 10:20 | Introduction and session overview

10:20 – 11:20 | Advice and guidance on today’s topic

11:20 – 11:40 | Live Q&A

11:40 – 12:00 | Key takeaways and next steps

12:00 | Close

(Agenda subject to change)

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