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Adult Skills Fund procurement gives training providers opportunities to secure contracts for adult education and skills delivery. However, a successful application requires more than describing the courses an organisation can offer. Commissioners need evidence that the proposed provision responds to local priorities, reaches the intended learners, engages employers and can achieve measurable employment and progression outcomes. Effective Adult Skills Fund tender writing must

A break in learning can affect apprenticeship funding, learner status, programme dates and future ILR submissions. If it is recorded incorrectly, the provider may continue receiving funding when no eligible learning is taking place, close the wrong learning aims or create an inaccurate restart record when the learner returns. An ILR break in learning should therefore reflect what has genuinely happened. The learner must have temporarily stopped learning, intend to return and

A practical guide explaining Ofsted’s expected standard and strong standard grades, the secure fit approach and what training providers should review when preparing for inspection.

Employer evidence can play an important role in supporting apprenticeship funding claims. This guide explores the evidence training providers should consider, including employment records, job roles, working hours, workplace learning, employer support, progress and changes in circumstances. It also explains how providers can strengthen their evidence processes and prepare for apprenticeship funding audits.

Employer evidence for apprenticeship funding audits is an important part of demonstrating that apprenticeship funding has been used correctly. This guide explores the evidence employers should understand, how the Apprenticeship Service fits into the audit trail and how training providers can strengthen employer evidence processes.