stewartsegal

stewartsegal posted on the forum topic ILR Change Request 8 – Improving the availability and collection of data on the economic activity st in the group Data Issues:   2 months, 1 week ago

I do not know which data is currently collected but the proposals do not look like it will 'rationalise and improve' data collection. I understand the worthy cause of collecting data to support the need to create an evidence base for future policy and it perhaps some of our natural cynicism that makes providers [...]

stewartsegal posted on the forum topic Should we ask for R04 to be postponed in the group Data Issues:   2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sandra's comment makes the point I was trying to make ie that the faulty data returns system is bad enough but when they use that data to change contracts that's when it creates huge amounts of time and effort to try and unravel it. The solution would be to widen the tolerances for the [...]

stewartsegal posted on the forum topic Should we ask for R04 to be postponed in the group Data Issues:   2 months, 3 weeks ago

I am not sure if anyone will be brave enough to postpone data collection but there is a reconciliation at the end of Q1 for 16-18 apprenticeships for colleges and for independent providers for all their provision. The SFA will use this data to change contracts. Can we assume that the SFA will [...]

stewartsegal posted on the forum topic Apprenticehips – Self Employed in the group Data Issues:   9 months ago

It would be interesting to see what the new act says abouit being self employed. It seems crazy in these 'modern times' to exclude a group of people because of their chosen employment structure. I wonder if the guidance has ever been questioned? I understand the need to ensure all apprentices are [...]

stewartsegal posted on the forum topic Official Learning Start Date in the group Data Issues:   9 months, 1 week ago

I think this is the important bit of the guidance on start dates.
'For funding purposes a ‘start’ is defined as a structured learning activity that leads to the qualification being followed. Assessment, induction and writing of Individual Learning Plans are, in this context, not seen as learning'.

This has always been a contentious issue for [...]