Core Skills as Organisational Capability: Rethinking Maths and English in Apprenticeships
From bolt-ons to coherence — building confident, inspection-ready systems
Overview
Why This Webinar Matters Now
Maths and English are no longer qualifications to “get through” or compliance boxes to tick. They are visible indicators of leadership quality.
Under the current Ofsted framework, providers are expected to demonstrate:
- Coherent contextualisation across programmes
- Clear, structured support for learners without Level 2
- Reduced repeat Functional Skills attempts
- Inclusion embedded through confident staff practice
- Learners who can clearly articulate how core skills improve workplace performance
Yet in many organisations, Maths and English remain fragmented — owned by specialists, bolted onto delivery plans, or hurriedly reviewed when inspection looms.
This approach is no longer sustainable. Coherence is now a strategic expectation.
Agenda
10:00 – Welcome and Context: Why Core Skills Now Define Quality
10:10 – From Qualification Delivery to Organisational Capability
10:30 – Mapping Maths and English Across the Learner Journey
10:50 – Reducing Repeat Attempts & Strengthening Learner Articulation
11:05 – AI, Digital Tools and Confident Scaffolding
11:20 – Strategic Reflection and Action Planning
11:30 – Close
What you will learn
What This Strategic Webinar Will Explore
This session moves the conversation from delivery to design.
We’ll examine what confident, inspection-ready Maths and English development looks like — whether or not a formal qualification sits within the programme.
Together, we’ll explore how to:
- Map core skills across the full learner journey
- Align curriculum intent, employer engagement and progress reviews
- Reduce friction for reluctant or anxious learners
- Strengthen staff confidence and shared ownership
- Use digital tools and AI responsibly to scaffold learning
- Shift from compliance-driven provision to organisational capability
You will leave with a clear diagnostic lens and practical tools to evaluate and strengthen your current approach.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Define Maths and English as organisational capability — not just qualification provision
- Identify systemic gaps across recruitment, onboarding, delivery and review
- Strengthen contextualisation across sectors and standards
- Reduce repeat Functional Skills cycles through confident embedding
- Align core skills development with inspection expectations and progression outcomes
- Leverage digital tools, including AI, to enhance scaffolding and learner engagement
Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for:
Organisations:
- Apprenticeship Training Providers
- Employer-Providers
- Colleges delivering apprenticeships and levy-funded programmes
Roles:
- Senior Leaders
- Curriculum Directors
- Quality Managers
- Maths & English Leads
- Ofsted Nominees
- Employer Engagement Leads
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
(Strategic and leadership-focused)
Resources
What You’ll Receive
- Full slide deck
- Organisational diagnostic tool (downloadable)
- Learner journey mapping framework
- Functional Skills repeat-attempt reflection template
- Interactive Mentimeter polling
- Breakout leadership discussions
- Padlet collaboration space
Facilitator
Christine Edwards QTLS, Creating Excellence
Christine has a wide occupational background and has held key roles within apprenticeship provision since 2003. Her knowledge is comprehensive across all aspects of the operational and quality functions and she has an in depth understanding of Ofsted inspection requirements. She is passionate about ensuring that maths and English teaching and support is effectively integrated and value recognised within all training.
Secure your place!
Fees
Member Rate £69.00 + VAT
Non Member Rate £119.00 + VAT
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If you register but are unable to attend, we will send you a copy of the recording after the webinar has taken place.
Core Skills as Organisational Capability: Rethinking Maths and English in Apprenticeships
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