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SUMMARY:Summer Data and Funding Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFollowing 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. \nDelivered 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. \nIn addition\, the programme will offer an update from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) around the move from Funding Rules to Funding Rules and Guidance\, with some examples provided for support. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nConference Schedule: \n\nTuesday 16 June\, 10:00-12:00: Guidance on 16–19 bursaries and free meal entitlements with Lisa Smith and Emma Gipson (RSM)\, plus an update on forthcoming Funding Rules changes from Tracey Cox\, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).\nWednesday 17 June\, 10:00-12:00: Lisa Smith and Andrea Deckers\, RSM\, will offer support with ILR cleansing requirements in readiness for R14 returns.\nThursday 18 June\, 10:00-12:00: Guidance on Additional Learning Support entitlements with RSM’s Kim Hancock\, who will be joined by Cognassist CEO\, Chris Quickfall.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \nThis webinar is essential for: \n\nSenior Leaders\nFinance Directors\nFunding and Data Specialists\nCompliance Managers\nMIS Leads\nInternal Audit and Quality Teams\n\n  \nTo learn more and ensure your organisation remains fully up to date and compliant with the latest updates\, join us as we guide you through: \n\nWhat the findings of recent reviews mean for providers\nA range of the most common issues and identified compliance gaps\nAn update on forthcoming changes to Funding Rules from the DWP\nPractical steps and actionable recommendations to strengthen your internal processes\nHow to ensure compliance and minimise any risk of funding clawback\n\n  \nWhat attendees have said about our previous data and funding webinars: \n‘Very informative\, the presenters were all really good’ \n‘The event was well moderated and having experts on made the session informative and credible.’ \n‘The ladies were clear and informative with all answers. A pleasure to attend.’ \nDon’t miss out.  Book your place now! \n  \n 
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/summer-data-and-funding-conference-2026
CATEGORIES:Audit, Funding and MIS,Conference,Format,Online (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T204911
CREATED:20260310T133525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T133525Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Funding Assurance Reviews
DESCRIPTION:With the publication of the updated DfE working papers for 2025/26\, funding assurance expectations across the further education and skills sector continue to tighten. Providers delivering 16-19 study programmes\, Adult Skills Fund and other non-apprenticeship provision must ensure their controls\, documentation and data are fully aligned to the latest approach. \nTo help you stay ahead of these changes\, EducationScape is proud to present a focused\, one-part webinar designed to give you the clarity and confidence you need ahead of your next funding assurance review. \nDelivered in collaboration with Karl Bentley\, Director at Validera\, this practical session will focus on preparing effectively for funding assurance reviews in 2025/26. The webinar which takes place on 10th June at 10am will also examine key DSAT issues currently being identified by the DfE and what they reveal about potential funding data risks for providers. \nFunding assurance reviews are high-stakes and increasingly detailed. With new DfE working papers now in circulation\, it is essential that providers understand not only what has changed\, but how those changes translate into on-the-ground audit activity. \nThis session will take a cross-funding view\, helping organisations stress-test their readiness and strengthen their internal controls before auditors arrive. \nIn this webinar\, Karl Bentley will: \n\nWalk through the key themes within the 2025/26 DfE working papers (non-apprenticeship provision)\nExplain how sample selection\, materiality and error thresholds operate in practice\nClarify what triggers deeper or 100% reviews\nExplore common evidence gaps in learner files and ILR data\nHighlight frequent compliance risks across study programmes and adult provision\nReview key DSAT findings and what they indicate about data quality and funding risk\nShare lessons learned from recent funding assurance reviews\n\n  \nDrawing on years of front-line funding assurance experience\, Karl will provide practical insight into what auditors look for\, where providers most often fall short\, and how to build a robust internal assurance framework. \nHis insights will help you prepare thoroughly and avoid the common mistakes that lead to funding adjustments and clawback. \nA live Q&A will follow the session\, giving you the opportunity to raise specific concerns and gain clarity on areas of risk within your own organisation. \nWho should attend? \nThis webinar is essential for: \n\nSenior Leaders\nFinance Directors\nFunding and Compliance Managers\nMIS Leads\nInternal Audit and Quality Teams\nCurriculum Managers responsible for funded provision\n\n  \nIf you are responsible for protecting your organisation from funding risk and ensuring audit readiness\, this session will give you the tools and insight needed to approach 2025/26 with confidence. \nSpaces are expected to fill quickly – secure your place and ensure you are fully prepared for the year ahead. \nJoin live or watch later on demand at a time that suits you.
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/preparing-for-funding-assurance-reviews
CATEGORIES:Audit, Funding and MIS,Funding Assurance,Online (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T204911
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T131941Z
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Funding Assurance Reviews for 2025/26
DESCRIPTION:With the continued evolution of apprenticeship funding compliance and the publication of new DfE working papers for 2025/26\, the expectations placed on providers are once again shifting. To help you stay ahead of these changes\, EducationScape is proud to present a focused\, one-part webinar designed to give you the clarity and confidence you need ahead of your next funding assurance review. \nDelivered in collaboration with Karl Bentley\, Director of Funding Assurance at Validera\, this in-depth session will concentrate solely on apprenticeship funding assurance reviews for 2025/26. The session will also explore key DSAT issues that providers are currently encountering and how these are being interpreted within funding assurance reviews. \nTaking place on 6th May\, this live webinar will provide practical\, detailed guidance to help you understand the latest DfE approach and what it means for your organisation. \nApprenticeships remain one of the most complex and scrutinised funding streams in the further education and skills sector. With new DfE working papers now in circulation\, it is critical that providers understand both the technical requirements and the practical realities of audit and review. \nIn this session\, Karl Bentley will: \n\nWalk through the new 2025/26 DfE apprenticeship working papers\nExplain sample sizes\, materiality and error thresholds\nClarify the 100% review process and what triggers it\nProvide a step-by-step breakdown of key working paper questions\nOutline the evidence auditors expect to see\nHighlight key DSAT issues and what they reveal about funding data risks\nHighlight common pitfalls\, do’s and don’ts\, and lessons from real funding assurance reviews\n\n  \nKarl’s insights\, drawn from years of experience in funding assurance\, will help you prepare thoroughly and avoid the common mistakes that lead to clawbacks. \nA live Q&A will follow the session\, giving you the opportunity to raise your specific concerns and gain clarity on areas of risk within your own provision. \nWho should attend? \nThis webinar is essential for: \n\nSenior Leaders\nFinance Directors\nFunding and Compliance Managers\nMIS Leads\nInternal Audit and Quality Teams\n\n  \nIf you are responsible for protecting your organisation from funding risk and ensuring audit readiness\, this session will give you the tools and insight needed to approach 2025/26 with confidence. \nSpaces are expected to fill quickly – secure your place and ensure you are fully prepared for the year ahead. \nJoin live or watch later on demand at a time that suits you. \n 
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/apprenticeship-funding-assurance-reviews-for-2025-26
CATEGORIES:Apprenticeships,Audit, Funding and MIS,Funding Assurance,Online (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T131500
DTSTAMP:20260627T204911
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T132221Z
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SUMMARY:Creating LGBT+ Inclusive Education
DESCRIPTION:In this vital one-hour session\, Frankie from Just Like Us will equip you with the understanding and practical strategies to create the most inclusive environment for every young person. \nFrankie’s background includes working as a teacher in London. Frankie now leads the effort to support and expand educational programmes that positively impact the lives of LGBT+ young people across the UK. \nWho should attend \nThis is a session for all staff working in primary\, secondary\, sixth form and FE environments. It will be of particular interest to those working in wellbeing\, student support\, PSHE and inclusion. \nThe session will include \n\nKey terminology refresher: A review of essential LGBT+ terminology to ensure everyone is confident and comfortable with inclusive language.\nThe lived experience (research and stories): An overview of Just Like Us’ landmark research (including reports like Growing up LGBT+ and Positive Futures)\, providing data-driven insights into the real-world experiences of LGBT+ young people. This will be brought to life with a powerful\, personal story from a Just Like Us Ambassador.\n\n  \nActionable steps for inclusion \nWe’ll explore practical\, high-impact tips focusing on three key areas: \n\nRepresentation and Curriculum: Reviewing resources and curriculum content to ensure LGBT+ visibility. (We’ll link to our free resource library for immediate support.)\nStaff Allyship: Simple steps to support staff in stepping up as active allies. (This links to our free e-learning module.)\nCreating Safe Spaces: Guidance on establishing and running a supportive club for LGBT+ pupils and allies. (This links to our free Pride Groups programme.)\n\n  \nThe webinar will provide sufficient time for Q&A. Reserve your place now\, 25% of all proceeds from this webinar will be donated to Just Like Us.
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/creating-lgbt-inclusive-education
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Equity and Inclusion,Initial teacher education,Leadership and management,LGBT+,Online (Zoom),Teaching, learning and assessment,Wellbeing and mental health,Work place training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T204911
CREATED:20260108T091902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T180026Z
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SUMMARY:16 to 19 Bursary and Free Meals in FE Requirements
DESCRIPTION:The Department for Education (DfE) has raised growing concerns about providers’ ability to evidence compliance with 16–19 Bursary Funding and Free Meals in Further Education Funding. As part of its 2024/25 funding assurance approach\, the DfE has already carried out a series of focused reviews – and scrutiny in these areas is only set to increase. \nWith funding assurance firmly in the spotlight\, providers must be confident that their processes\, controls and evidence will stand up to challenge. \nJoin us live on 11 February 2026\, 10.30am–12.00pm\, or watch on demand at a time that suits you\, for a practical\, insight-led webinar designed to help you stay compliant\, audit-ready and protected. \nLed by Lisa Smith and Emma Gipson from RSM UK\, this session will move beyond guidance and focus on what providers actually need to do in response to recent reviews. Drawing directly on real assurance activity\, our expert speakers will guide you through: \n\nThe most common compliance gaps identified during recent DfE reviews\nWhat these findings mean for 2025/26 funding assurance\nWhat good evidence really looks like in practice\nPractical\, actionable steps to strengthen internal processes and documentation\nHow to minimise the risk of funding clawback and ensure consistency across your organisation\n\n  \nYou’ll leave with greater clarity\, practical examples\, and the confidence that your approach to bursaries and free meals is robust\, defensible and future-proofed. \nThis essential session is ideal for senior leaders\, finance teams\, MIS and funding staff\, compliance leads\, and anyone responsible for audit readiness or oversight of 16–19 provision. \nIf you’re responsible for protecting funding in an increasingly challenging assurance landscape\, this is a session you can’t afford to miss.
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/16-to-19-bursary-and-free-meals-in-fe-requirements
CATEGORIES:Audit, Funding and MIS,Online (Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260627T204911
CREATED:20260106T083837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T110338Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Strategies for Developing Powerful Change Conversations
DESCRIPTION:In today’s challenging world\, educators are facing unprecedented hurdles. Teachers are working harder than ever to instil good learning habits\, while managers spend valuable time supporting staff who have low resilience. \nThe long-term impacts of social media\, COVID and global uncertainties have created a perfect storm\, leading to low resilience in staff and a worrying trend of stress and unhappiness in young people. \nWe know that a feeling of hopelessness and dreams that are unrealistic can block progress and prevent the development of positive mindsets. So\, how can we create new narratives that inspire hope in young people and give educators the strategies to strengthen resilience? \nWhat to expect? \nThis session offers a breakthrough by utilising Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP). Defined as the “art and science of personal excellence” and used by individuals and businesses across the globe to overcome fears and achieve more\, NLP provides practical tools for creating emotionally intelligent conversations and fostering positive change. \nThis session will show you how to apply these techniques with integrity in your work\, helping move staff and young people from an unsatisfactory state to them being able to achieve a successful outcome. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nBuild Rapport: Explore the sensory awareness and flexible behaviours needed for effective communication and change.\nChange Limiting Beliefs: Understand the strong connection between beliefs and positive outcomes\, learning how to challenge self-limiting beliefs.\nMaster Language: Practice powerful questioning and positive framing to challenge unhelpful assumptions.\n\n  \nWho should attend? \nIf you are a teacher\, leader\, manager or member of support staff keen to try a new approach\, this session is for you. \nBreak free from the negative cycles of self-criticism\, eroded self-belief\, and passive compliance. This training will help you enter a virtuous circle of self-belief and committed\, values-driven motivation\, enabling you to achieve the outcomes you desire\, both for yourself and your learners. \nDon’t miss out on this exciting opportunity – register now to book your place! Unable to join us live? Don’t worry\, sign up and watch on demand.
URL:https://educationscape.com/upcoming-event/practical-strategies-for-developing-powerful-change-conversations-2
CATEGORIES:Behaviour and attitudes,Online (Zoom),Wellbeing and mental health,Work place training
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