Subcontracting Standard Audit Approach
AELP Webinar
Facilitator: Rupert Crossland, Director of Audit and Compliance, Professional Assessment Limited (PAL)
Member rate: £49.00 + VAT
Non-member rate: £99.00 + VAT
Overview
Get ahead of the 2026 subcontracting assurance cycle with a practical session designed to demystify the full review and audit process.
This webinar lifts the lid on what auditors really look for—helping you prepare with confidence, avoid common pitfalls, and position your organisation for a successful DfE evaluation.
Led from an auditor’s perspective, the session walks you step-by-step through the assurance journey, from internal self-assessment to external review and final DfE outcomes. You’ll leave with practical strategies you can apply immediately to strengthen compliance, improve evidence, and streamline preparation across your subcontracting arrangements.
Whether you're brand new to the process or refining your approach ahead of the next cycle, this session gives you the clarity and confidence you need to get it right first time.
Objectives
By attending, participants will be better equipped to navigate the assurance review process and support successful outcomes for their organisations.
Gain the insight, clarity and practical direction needed to confidently navigate the 2026 assurance cycle.
During the session, you will:
- Understand exactly what the self-assessment document must demonstrate—and why it’s central to the assurance process
- Build confidence in planning, scheduling, and preparing for the next self-assessment and audit
- Learn the key assessment criteria auditors measure against—and how to evidence them effectively
- Benefit from lessons learned across completed subcontracting standard audits, including common errors and proven best practices
- Gain clear insight into the DfE evaluation process and how to align with its expectations
By the end of the webinar, you’ll be better equipped to lead a smooth, well-prepared assurance review that supports successful outcomes for your organisation.
Facilitated by
Facilitator
Rupert Crossland, Director of Audit and Compliance, Professional Assessment Limited (PAL)
Rupert joined PAL as Director of Audit and Compliance in January 2018 following a successful 4-year tenure as Head of Compliance at a large, national training provider. Prior to this, he was Head of Provider Financial Assurance with the (then) Skills Funding Agency and, formerly, the Learning and Skills Council. This enabled Rupert to gain 20 years of valuable experience and build a strong professional network. Rupert has built a reputation as somebody who has a robust but measured approach to funding compliance. His focus is supporting training providers to drive meaningful business improvements through their compliance activities.
Rupert currently sits on the board of directors at PAL and leads a team of compliance experts to deliver a high-quality service to providers.
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Fees
Member rate: £49.00 + VAT
Non-member rate: £99.00 + VAT
To pay via credit card, please contact our Accounts Team at:
Phone: 0117 947 2095
Email: [email protected]
If you are unable to pay via credit card, we will automatically raise an invoice and send it to you. Once your invoice has been paid, you will receive the confirmation email containing the Zoom joining link.
If you register but are unable to attend, we will send you a copy of the recording after the webinar has taken place.
Subcontracting Standard Audit Approach
AELP Webinar
