Presentation slides from the Apprenticeships 4 England Funding Conference 5th June 2013 (Coventry). apprenticeshipblog.com

1. 1
WELCOME

2. Agenda
8.30 Registration
9.30 Opening Address: Chair Paul Champion & Lindsay McCurdy CEO Apprenticeships 4 England
9.40 Nick Linford MD FE Week, Funding Overview
10.40 – 11.10 Coffee break
11.10 Peter Marples Di McEvoy-Robinson and Julian Jones First4Skills (Sub Contracting)
11 .55 Roger Francis (Functional Skills Workshop) Ann Biddle and Marie-Claire Wyndham-Ayres. Functional Skills in the
Workplace; Challenges and Opportunities”.
12.55 - 13.55 Lunch
13.55 Denise Bishop & Paul Champion FE Associates (Workshop)
14.55 Gemma Gathercole OCR, Funding Strategist from OCR will provide an overview of the Traineeships policy, the funding
arrangements and potential future development.
15.25 Stewart Segal CEO AELP.
15..35 Ian Shepherd Director EDO (Speaking on behalf of the IOR)
15.45 - 16.15 Coffee Break
16.15 Q/A Session : Stewart Segal, Peter Marples, Roger Francis, Gemma Gathercole, Denise Bishop and Ian Shepherd
16.45 Closing Remarks Paul Champion Conference Chair
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3. 3
Funding Overview
Nick Linford

4. SFA funding 2013/14
5 June 2013
#FEparty

5. First edition published in Oct
Second edition published Feb
Third edition published Jun
Transitional protection detail
Late changes to funding awards
Fourth final (?) edition published Mar
New 19+ ‘simple’ and ‘streamlined’ funding
http://readingroom.lsc.gov.uk/SFA/
A_New_Streamlined_Funding_System_for_Adult_Skills_FINAL.pdf

6. New SFA rates matrix for 2013/14 (as at end of March)
Funding band
Base rate
(1)
Low rate
(1.12)
Medium rate
(1.3)
High
rate
(1.6)
Specialist rate
(1.72 or 1.92)
Awards (1 credit) £50 £56 £65 £80 £86 or £96
Awards (2 credits) £100 £112 £130 £160 £172 or £192
Awards (3-5 credits) £150 £168 £195 £240 £258 or £288
Awards (6-8 credits) £300 £336 £390 £480 £516 or £576
Awards (9-11 credits) £450 £504 £585 £720
£774 or £864
Awards (12 credits) £600 £672 £780 £960 £1,032 or £1,152
Certificate (13-24 credits) £724 £811 £941 £1,159 £1,246 or £1,390
Certificate (25-36 credits) £1,265 £1,417 £1,645 £2,025 £2,176 or £2,428
Diploma (37 to 48 credits) £1,987 £2,225 £2,583 £3,179 £3,417 or £3,815
Diploma (49 to 72 credits) £2,573 £2,882 £3,345 £4,117 £4,425 or £4,940
Diploma (73 to 132 credits) £4,170 £4,670 £5,421 £6,671 £7,172 or £8,006
Diploma 133 credits or more) £6,602 £7,395 £8,583 £10,564 £11,356 or £12,675
Access to HE £3,022 £3,384 £4,835 £5,197 n/a
Apprenticeship frameworks
edition before 2013/14
Qualification rates based on current SLN, NBR and PWF (although
16-18 sees 2% further fall to NBR)
Rates (incl. non-QCF qualifications) to be confirmed on LARA (soon to be called LARS)

7. SFA funding rates matrix (unweighted)
£0
£1,000
£2,000
£3,000
£4,000
£5,000
£6,000
£7,000
1
QCF Credits
2
3
6
9
12
13 25 37 49 73 133
DiplomasCertificatesAwards
Baserate

8. Latest version of SFA funding rates matrix
£0
£1,000
£2,000
£3,000
£4,000
£5,000
£6,000
£7,000
1
QCF Credits
2
3
6
9
12
13 25 37 49 73 133
DiplomasCertificatesAwards
Baserate
Leaves just 12 possible rates

9. Funding per credit
1
QCF Credits
2
3
6
9
12
13 25 37 49 73 133
DiplomasCertificatesAwards
Baseratepercredit
£0
£10
£20
£30
£40
£50
£60
Average £43.20 per credit

10. New ‘simplified’ funding formula (part 1)
x x x =BR
Base rate
PW
Programme
weighting
DU
Disadvantage
uplift
ACU
Area cost
uplift
Fully-funded qualification
Funding
BR = One of 13 rates on the SFA matrix (else current apprenticeship rate)
PW = Based on the Sector Subject Area (1, 1.12, 1.3, 1.6, 1.72 or 1.92)
DU = Based on learner’s home postcode. If in one of the 27% most deprived
areas (based on IMD 2010) then the DU is between 1.08 and 1.32
ACU = Based on delivery location, this is a South East weighting, which rises
the closer the delivery to central London (1.2 max)

11. New ‘simplified’ funding formula (part 1)
x x x =BR
Base rate
PW
Programme
weighting
DU
Disadvantage
uplift
ACU
Area cost
uplift
Fully-funded qualification
Funding
Co-funded non-apprenticeship qualification (unweighted)
x x x =BR PW DU ACU _ xBR 0.5
x x x =BR PW DU ACU x 0.5
Co-funded apprenticeship qualification (weighted)

12. New ‘simplified’ funding formula (part 2)
A ‘single earnings method’, based on current workplace
in-year on-programme monthly funding in arrears, with
double payment in month one (n+1 ‘instalment calculation)
Achievement to be 20% of the weighted funding
Large employer discount 25% & 25+ discount 20% (detail yet to be published)
unless the maximum rate for an FE loan
Job outcome payment of 10% of weighted funding for
eligible non-achieved learners
Funding cap of £4,400 total BR per academic year
A ‘transitional’ factor of no more than +/- 3% in 2013/14 and
+/- 6% in 2014/15 on ‘like-for-like provision and the providers
earnings from 2011/12 (and “protect ESOL separately”

13. 07/06/201305-02-105-02-13
2013/14 Simplified Funding Rates
> Cover note
> QCF
> QAA
> Non-reg
> Appren
http://readingroom.lsc.gov.uk/SFA/2013_14_Simplified_Funding_Rates_20130218.xls
Last updated 18 Feb

14. 07/06/201305-02-1
Curriculum planning summary
Natural temptation will be to model every
qualification with rate in SFA spreadsheet
At what point does a fall in funding rate warrant
redesign of delivery or removing/replacing? -5%? -10%?
An increase in funding rates could mean planning
less as who wants to over-deliver?
Impact (winners and losers) likely to be very
varied, and with in-year funding you are in control
How will awarding organisations respond, and how
to ensure right quals rather than just well funded?

15. 07/06/201305-02-1
Data implications
Data quality still very important, and don’t expect
audit to be any less burdensome
There have been some changes to the individualised
learner record (ILR), but essentially same process
The ILR spec for 2013/14 is on theia.org.uk
The Data Service is “creating brand new, dynamic
systems”. LARA to become LARS, LIS to become
SKIFS and OLDC to become DES.
See www.thedateservice.org.uk/news/dcft2013_14.htm

16. And SFA Funding Rules (excl. traineeships)
http://readingroom.lsc.gov.uk/SFA/FRprintfinalv2.pdf
Two main new areas
- Subcontracting
- 24+ Advanced
Learning Loans
Think of this as an
annex to the contract

17. For more training events
visit www.lsect.com
Final Q&A

18. 18
COFFEE BREAK

19. 19
Sub-Contracting
Peter Marples, Di McEvoy-Robinson &
Julian Jones

20. Sub
Contrac,ng
Making
it
successful

21. Key
Themes
!
Rela,onships
!
Adding
Value
!
Currency
!
Understanding
and
managing
risk
!
Reputa,on
management
!
Purchasing
Power

22. Tips
&
Ideas
!
Management
fees
! Complimentary
provision
! References
and
Linked
In/Social
Media
! Senior
level
rela,onships
! Barriers
to
entry
! Common
mistakes
to
avoid
! Cash
Flow

23. 23
Functional Skills (Workshop)
Roger Francis, Ann Biddle &
Marie-Claire Wyndham-Ayres

24. Welcome To The Functional Skills Workshop
Creative Learning Partners
Changing Lives Through Learning
Creative Learning Partners

25. Our Team Today
u Ann Biddle Operations Director
u Roger Francis Business Development Director
u Marie-Claire Wyndham Ayres Client Relationship Director
Creative Learning Partners

26. What We Do
u A Technology-enabled learning company formed by MindLeaders Senior
Managers and staff
u Focusing primarily on the delivery of Functional Skills where we have
unparalleled expertise and a proven track record with major organisations
Creative Learning Partners

27. Creative Learning Partners
Learner
Remote
tutor
Workplace
support
24/7 on-line
tutorials/
Assignments
Blended learning
Our success has been built on our
unique blended learning approach
which combines eLearning to
provide underpinning knowledge
with a team of highly skilled
Learning Support Partners who
supply both online and face-to-face
site support for learners.

28. The Skills Problem
u 5.1 million (15%) adults lack functional literacy skills
(Entry Level 3 or below)
u 16.5 million (49%) of adults are Entry Level 3 or below in
numeracy skills
“Adults with skills below Level 1 may not be able to read bus or
train timetables or check the pay and deductions on a pay
slip”
Source: 2011 Skills For Life Survey: Headline Findings

29. Functional Skills
A Rapidly Changing Landscape
u Nov 2012 Significant Increase in Funding
u April 2012 Govt commits to FS Level 2 for all new Apprenticeship
starts from August 2014
u May 2012 FS to be a major component of Traineeships. Learners
should be “working towards Level2”
Creative Learning Partners

30. Some Barriers We Found
u Funding
u Teaching Skills v Assessing Skills
u Specialisation in Maths, English, ICT
u Workplace – Environment, time to study
Creative Learning Partners

31. What Are The New Challenges?
Let’s identify the major issues and work
out how we can resolve them
Creative Learning Partners

32. 32
LUNCH

33. 33
Due Diligence (Workshop)
Denise Bishop & Paul Champion

34. • What does Due Diligence mean to
you, what is your experience of it
and what are your questions?
• What is our current view and
experience of Due Diligence on the
ground?
• What do we think the direction of
travel is for Due Diligence as a
process?
Responding to Emerging Issues?
Necessity…
Demand Led… or
Embedded?
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35. • We are in an ever changing market ?
• Government still believe sub-contracting delivers a “modern
and cost effective supply chain”
• Continuous appetite for innovation, wider range of provision
and change?
• Continued drive for More with Less!
• Improving Quality – More Responsive / Engaging – More
Rigour
• Remember: You are “Paid for Paperwork” BUT “judged on
Performance and Quality” the balance between these two
has never been more important (This is where the DD battle
ground is..)
• RTO does not mean you will get any cash! 13/14 Funding
Rules: College must carry out Stringent due diligence on any
potential sub contractor.
• 2012/13 Subcontracting Register (as at 13 May 2013)
1011- Subcontractors / 2095 –Individual Contracts
£563,370,400
35
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13&Beyond
200+
600+

36. 36
20 Essential Elements of DD
• Check due diligence process (make sure you know what they want)
Don’t be complacent even with primes you know.
• Make sure information you send is current and in date.
• Hype and propaganda (stick to justifiable reality)
• Check you credit score / Look at accounting ratios (RTO is a good
benchmark) Meeting medium and long term liabilities.
• Policies / Procedures are they up to date, do they show review?
• How is IAG assessed
• CVs & Certs of staff relevancy and up to date?
• IV’s and EV reports are they OK? (Actioned?)
• Centre approval/Direct Claims Status
• Minutes of meetings (if you say you meet, have evidence)
• RTO registered ? (vital at all levels)
• UK Provider Ref Number
• Sub Contractor Declaration to SFA ?
• Health & Safety Risk assessments / Reports
• Equality of Opportunity
• Delivery Locations and standards.
• Profile of Learners and sector offer. (Why You?)
• At risk policy
• New Education & Training Qual - Award L3, Certificate L4 &
Diploma L5
• Embed DD into Quality Cycle and SAR process

37. 8
37
Policies /
Procedures
Supporting
Docs
Delivery
Quality… Finance…
4 24 8
10
So… its not something that can be done on the hoof anymore. It
needs to be planned, consistent, and continually reviewed (Embedded)

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39. 39
• RTO, Assurance, Due Diligence are key processes that need to be built into
your planning processes. Move from “Reactive to Strategic.”
• From “Backward Looking to Forward Thinking.”
• No hype, propaganda or hearsay, just verifiable facts. (no wrong signals)
• Open honest relationships are key.
• Justification means no quick contacts.
• Short term risk averse primes.
• Look beyond the obvious to make you stand out.
• Digging, references, social media, guarantees, warranties & caution.
• Said in same breath as SAR, QIP and CIF……
• Remember…it is a key “selling document” too!

40. 40
QUESTIONS…
• What haven't we answered?
• Any thoughts you would like to share to whole group?
Denise Bishop
Mail: denise.bishop@feassociates.com Call: 07843 356009
Paul Champion
Mail: paul.champion@feassociates.com Call: 07540 704920
ONE Sector
MANY Questions
ONE Solution
www.feassociates.com
@Feinsights
www.apprenticeshipblog.com
@blogapprentice

41. 41
Traineeships: Policy, Funding and The Future
Gemma Gathercole

42. Traineeships
Gemma
Gathercole
Funding
Strategist

43. Traineeships
English
and
maths
(for
those
who
have
not
yet
achieved
GCSE
C
or
equivalent)
Intensive
work
skills
training
High
quality
work
placement
Flexible
support,
which
could
include:
Other
educa,on
&
training:
Voca,onal
qualifica,ons,
mentoring
job
search
support,
careers
guidance
etc.
Appren,ce-­‐
ship
Further
educa,on
Employment

44. Who
can
offer
Traineeships
Grade
1
&
2
Ofsted
Graded
Providers
EFA
16-­‐19
alloca,on
SFA
16-­‐18
Appren,ceship
contract

45. Learner
eligibility
16-­‐18
years
old
(or
up
to
age
25
with
an
LDA)
Unemployed
on
first
day
of
the
Traineeship
Li`le
work
experience
Poten,al
to
be
ready
for
an
Appren,ceship
in
6
months

46. What
will
a
Traineeship
programme
look
like?
English and Maths
Underpinning English and
Maths and Functional
Skills
High Quality Work
Placement
Intensive work
skills training e.g. CV
writing/ job search skills
Employability
general e.g. personal
qualities, time
management
Vocational
Qualifications e.g.
Customer Service,
Business, ICT,
Enterprise
Job search
support / careers
guidance
Tutorial,
Employer mentoring,
IAG
Support
/
Non-­‐quals
Core
qualifica,ons
Op,onal
qualifica,ons

47. An
example
Traineeship
programme
Flexible
support
• Mentoring,
job
search
and
careers
guidance
at
start
and
regular
interven,ons
during
the
programme
• An
addi,onal
voca,onal
qualifica,ons,
eg:
L1
Award
in
Principles
of
Customer
Service
(30
hours)
Work
prepara,on
• L1
Award
in
Employability
Skills
(90
hours)
• Presen,ng
personal
informa,on
effec,vely
• Assessing
myself
for
work
• Preparing
for
and
learning
from
a
work
placement
English
and
Maths
• Detailed
diagnos,c
assessment
• Cambridge
Progression
English
and
Maths
units
in
key
areas
during
ini,al
training
• Progressing
towards
L1
Func,onal
Skills
English
and
Maths
Work
Placement
• 12
week
placement
• Done
either
full
,me
aeer
ini,al
training
period
or
2
days
per
week
while
undergoing
training

48. Whole
experience
• To
build
and
foster
confidence
and
self-­‐esteem
• To
encourage
young
people
to
explore
and
use
their
talents
and
skills
• To
foster
an
enquiry
based
approach
to
learning
• To
encourage
interac,on
within
the
local
community
Cambridge
Traineeships
–
our
offer
Programme
building
• Off-­‐the-­‐shelf
programmes
• Tailor
made
packages
• Single
point
of
entry

49. English
and
Maths
• Cambridge
Progression
• Func,onal
Skills
Cambridge
Traineeships
–
our
offer
Work
Prepara,on
• Employability
Skills
• Personal
Life
Skills
• Life
and
Living
Skills
• Skills
for
Life,
Living
and
Employment
Enterprise
Entrepreneurial
Skills

50. Voca,onal
training
• Business
Administra,on
• Customer
Service
• ICT
and
Media
• And
many
more…
Cambridge
Traineeships
–
our
offer
Support
• Funding
guidance
• Programme
/
curriculum
design
• Free
resources
• Professional
Development

51. Securing
success
in
maths
and
English
PROGRAMME
OF
LEARNING
Diagnos,c
Assessment
tool
Programme
choice
Level
checker
• Entry
Level
Func,onal
Skills
• Level
1
and
2
Func,onal
Skills
• GCSE
ENGLISH
and
MATHS
Cambridge
Cer,ficate
in
English
Secure
underpinning
skills
Cambridge
Cer,ficate
in
maths
Secure
underpinning
skills
Entry
3
Cambridge
Award
in
English
Entry
2
Cambridge
Award
in
English
Level
2
Cambridge
Award
in
English
Level
1
Cambridge
Award
in
English
Cambridge
Progression
in
English
Entry
3
Cambridge
Award
in
maths
Entry
1
Cambridge
Award
in
maths
Level
1
Cambridge
Award
in
maths
Level
2
Cambridge
Award
in
maths
Cambridge
Progression
in
maths

52. Employability
Skills
• Flexibility
• Spikey
profile
• Free
support
resources
• Assessment
workbooks
• New
content
will
be
available
for
Traineeships
launch:
– Job
Search
– Health,
safety
and
security
Pick
and
mix
unit
choice,
no
mandatory
units.
Employability
Skills
Job
seeking
skills
Prepara,on
for
Employment
Career
Development
Financial
capability
Self
Assessment

53. Traineeships
pilot
Two
training
providers
are
running
the
pilot
Understand
learner
needs
Capturing
learner
experiences
Trialling
knowledge
and
competency
qualifica,ons

54. Traineeship
Pilot
Programme
Make
Up
Cambridge
Progression
English and
Maths
Quality Work
experience
Intensive work
skills training
Principles of
Customer Service
Level 1
Business &
Admin Level 1
Employability
Skills Level 1
Tutoring/
mentoring/
IAG
Non-qual core
components
Core qualification
components
Optional qual
components

55. Visit
our
website:
h`p://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifica,ons/by-­‐type/traineeships/
Email
your
queries:
funding@ocr.org.uk
To
discuss
planning
programmes
with
OCR:
024
76
851509
HOW
DO
I
FIND
OUT
MORE?

56. 56
CEO, AELP
Stewart Segal

57. 57
Director EDO (Speaking on behalf of IOR)
Ian Shepherd

58. 58
COFFEE BREAK

59. 59
Q & A SESSION

60. 60
Thank You