Upcoming Webinars & Events

A Day with Ofsted 2021 is taking place on Monday, 17 January 2022 at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham.

This webinar is designed to help participants further develop their understanding of issues related to demonstrating compliance with the ESFA’s assurance requirements. Complimentary for AELP members but open to non members.

Join us to gain an overview of what a Study Programme can be, what additional support is available how provide your learners with the best possible learner journey whilst on your programme. Time: 10-11am.

This sector forum is Chaired by John Hyde CBE, FIH, Executive Chairman of HIT Training Ltd and newly appointed vice-chair Paul Eeles, CEO of Skills and Education Awards Group. It is supported by Rebecca Durber, AELP director of public affairs and managed by Gareth Lindop, AELP Stakeholder Engagement Manager.

This webinar will provide you with lots of handy tips and hints to help you best prepare for an inspection and to show yourself in the best possible light during the actual inspection itself. Time 10:00am - 11:30am

AELP are passionate about promoting better mental health and wellbeing in the FE sector. Our Mental Health Package, made up of six themes, draws on best practice from the Thriving at Work review and the Mental Health at Work Commitment mental health standards. The package aims to centralise mental health resources to support staff and learners across a range of learning levels in the FE and Skills sector.

AELP Early Years sector forum is chaired by Lyndsey Herdman, and newly appointed vice-chair Stacey Mann, City and Guilds. It is supported by Rebecca Durber, AELP director of public affairs and managed by Gareth Lindop, AELP Stakeholder Engagement Manager.

Leadership and management priorities for the year ahead. Time 10:00am - 11:00am

The AELP Foundation and Functional Skills Special Interest Group is a complimentary event for members of AELP to attend. The aim of the group is to capture the views and share common interests from members who have an active involvement with learners who are furthest away from the job market and/or a learning environment to secure sustainable work through employability and pre-apprenticeship provision.

The Health and Social Care (HSC) Sector Forum meeting chair is Lucy Hunte, HEE and vice chair Geraldine Donworth of HSC group. This meeting is support by Simon Ashworth, AELP director of policy and managed by Gareth Lindop, AELP Stakeholder Engagement Manager. Online: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Maths and English success for learners at Entry 1, 2, and 3 is a vital foundation to ensure confident progression and the opportunity to flourish and progress. Time: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm.

The ESFA launched the refresh of the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP), in May 2021. Many providers have been invited to re-apply, however a significant number have not. This webinar will support providers who haven’t yet re-applied in their understanding of the process and point out the pitfalls and challenges that have been identified, to date. Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Richard Pemble HMI will be back in the hot seat giving AELP members an exclusive update on current and future Ofsted activity.  Facilitator: Richard Pemble HIM, FE & Skills, Ofsted. Time: 2pm - 2.45pm

A monthly update from AELP's Chief Policy Officer Simon Ashworth. Sponsorship opportunity is available. Please email [email protected] for more information. Time: 2-3pm

The AELP Higher Degree Level SIG aims to create a forum in which members can consider the opportunities available to providers wishing to develop a portfolio of provision at higher or degree level. The meetings will also capture the views and common interest of members already involved in the development and delivery of provision at this level that can help to inform AELP’s view on key policy issues.

Training providers have had to be flexible and innovative about the way they have managed their apprenticeship programmes during the pandemic, particularly working from home. We will look at how this affected the way that you can manage the 20% Off the Job Training rules and related funding issues. Guest speaker: Susanna Lawson, Founder, Onefile

Devolution of the AEB is one of the biggest changes in in recent history. Three years since the devolution journey began, it is time for contract re-letting process to begin. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority are the latest to re-procure their AEB services, so why not join this webinar to learn more about this opportunity. Time 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Skills Bootcamps are the ‘go-to’ development programme for the current administration. Having procured projects throughout 2021 in Construction, Digital, Engineering and Manufacturing, HGV Driving, Green Skills and Rail, a new wave of opportunities are due for release in early 2022. Join the webinar to find out more. Time 10:00 am - 11:00 am

This Webinar is designed to help new and existing provider organisations, to effectively use and embed the EIF key judgement requirements, so that each apprentice and learner receives an at least good and positive quality of education, learning and skills development and experience. Time: 10 - 11 am

This 90 minute awareness webinar will allow delegates to gain an overall insight into safeguarding learners at risk of exploitation. Time: 10-11:30am.

The Hair and Beauty sector forum is chaired by newly appointed Lesley McCormac, Managing Director of Michaeljohn Training School and vice chaired by Emma Mackay, Industry Manager of City and Guilds. It is supported by Rebecca Durber, AELP Director of public affairs and managed by Gareth Lindop, AELP Stakeholder Engagement Manager. Online: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

This webinar will include ideas, hints and tips to build confidence in providers to be able to support and encourage employer staff to effectively mentor and/or coach their apprentices or trainees to enhance the learning experience. We will outline the principles and benefits of developing employer staff to become better mentors to their apprentices, trainees or students, provide structures and processes to underpin effective mentoring and signpost to additional resources.

Everything you need to know to be as well prepared as possible for an Ofsted inspection. Time: 10:00-16:00 Location: Birmingham

A chance for AELP members to hear directly from the institute on the latest developments in the funding band recommendation process, along with the chance to take part in a Q&A session. Time: 10 - 11 am

This webinar will draw on examples of what Richard considers to be best practice from the many training and employer providers he works with throughout the country to improve their provision, whilst also acknowledging and referencing what Ofsted inspectors will want to see when they inspect your apprenticeship programmes. Time 10:00am - 11:30am

This sector forum group is chaired by John Osborne, Director of Business Development & Partnerships at MIT Skills Ltd. It is supported by Paul Warner, AELP Director of Strategy and Business Development and managed by Gareth Lindop, AELP Stakeholder Engagement Manager. The vice chair position is vacant please email [email protected] for more information. Online. Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

This refresher session will provide a review of the new FY21-22 ESFA funding rules, the volume of changes this year represents probably the most changes to the ESFA’s apprenticeship funding rules seen since the apprenticeships’ reforms in 2017. Understand where most providers struggle to interpret the ESFA’s expectations and intent behind key rules. Time: 10 - 11am

This webinar will help providers to use PDSATs to their full potential in line with ESFA expectations, to improve the validity of your ILR data. This will help you to safeguard your funding, minimise audit errors and protect your reputation with the ESFA. Time: 10-11am

AELP are passionate about promoting better mental health and wellbeing in the FE sector. Our Mental Health Package, made up of six themes, draws on best practice from the Thriving at Work review and the Mental Health at Work Commitment mental health standards. The package aims to centralise mental health resources to support staff and learners across a range of learning levels in the FE and Skills sector.

Our Learning Support SIG will be coming together, with Louise Karwowski of Cognassist chairing the meeting. This is supported by Paul Warner, AELP Director of strategy and business development.

The word ‘feedback’ can strike fear in the hearts of all who are invited to receive it, but believe us, there is another way! Understanding feedback is fundamental to both individual and organisational performance. It is, after all, the feedback receiver who has the power of whether they decide to do something with it, or not, and it is this decision which can drive culture, and ultimately financial success. 10 - 11 am

This sector forum group which was set up in October 2018. It is chaired by Alexis Michaelides - Founder of Big Creative Education and newly appointed vice-chair Noel Dunne, Creative Alliance. Supported by Paul Warner, AELP Director of Strategy and Business Development and managed by Gareth Lindop, AELP Stakeholder Engagement Manager. Online: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A monthly update from AELP's Chief Policy Officer Simon Ashworth. Sponsorship opportunity is available. Please email [email protected] for more information. Time: 2-3pm

Save the date! An introduction to a brand new skillset, mindset and set of considerations for Hybrid Leadership and Management. 10 - 11 am

Sponsored by Learning Curve Group. Save the date! Tuesday, 1 March 2022, online.

The Business Services and Management Sector Forum is designed for AELP Members involved in the development and delivery of skills and employability provision in business services and management. This sector forum is Chaired by Kathryn Wills and vice chaired by Michaela Bellis, EPA Manager of NOCN, this sector forum is kindly sponsored by NOCN . It is supported by Simon Ashworth, AELP director of policy and managed by Gareth Lindop, AELP Stakeholder Engagement Manager. Online: 10:00 am - 12:

Guarantee your future delivery of apprenticeships through securing a place on the register. Time: 10:00-16:00 , Location: Leeds

Save the date! Time: 10.00 - 11.00 am

The webinar will focus on emerging good practice in the operational implementation of the Prevent Duty, with specific reference to the environmental challenges faced by training providers of all types, sizes & geographical coverage whilst taking account of the impact of the COVID19 crisis. Complimentary to AELP Members. Time: 10-11am.

AELP are passionate about promoting better mental health and wellbeing in the FE sector. Our Mental Health Package, made up of six themes, draws on best practice from the Thriving at Work review and the Mental Health at Work Commitment mental health standards. The package aims to centralise mental health resources to support staff and learners across a range of learning levels in the FE and Skills sector.

AELP would like to welcome Richard Parker, BCS Chartered Institute for IT as Chair and Ken Gaines, City and Guilds as Vice Chair to the Digital and IT Sector Forum  It is supported by Simon Ashworth, AELP Director of Policy and managed by Gareth Lindop, AELP Stakeholder Engagement Manager. Online. Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sponsored by the Skills Network. Save the date! Monday, 27 & Tuesday, 28 June 2022 at Novotel, London West.