Apprenticeship providers often lack confidence in claiming Learning Support Funding (LSF) but with quality infrastructure and evidence templates, providers should be able to generate the additional revenue they are entitled to.
This two-part webinar series, updated for the 25/26 funding rules is designed to take you on a journey to understand the rules, the necessary processes of screening and assessment, best practices for planning and reviewing support, using our experience of delivering outstanding quality to demonstrate solutions that make a real difference to the apprentice and provider experience as well meeting the funding rules.
You will receive a CPD attendance certificate after the series, as evidence of your personal development.
Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the rules and giving best practice guidance on how to support a claim, we’ll take you through:
- The 25/26 Apprenticeship Funding Rules for claiming learning support funding and the key changes from 2024/25
- What is learning support
- The foundations of learning support infrastructure
- Screening for learning difficulties and disabilities
- Needs Assessment
- Support Planning
- Support Review
- SEND flexibilities
- Using the Earnings Adjustment Statement
- Effective evidence templates
- Compliance management
Hosted across two 2hr sessions:
Part 1: Understanding the learning support and functional skills flexibility funding rules and relevant legislation
Part 2: Implementing best practice and an effective learning support management structure
Attendees will receive:
- Learning support controls checklist
- Support Review Template
Our package options also include document templates for meeting 2025/26 funding rules and additional consultancy on a one to one basis. The suite of 5 document templates is worth £725.
Can’t make the date / time? Book anyway and we’ll send you the full recording and materials.
Booking Information
There are four options to choose from:
- 4-hr webinar session (and free support review template) - £195+vat
- Session and consultancy call - £315+vat
- Webinar session and full template pack - £565+vat
- Session, full template pack and consultancy call - £665+vat
Note: Consultancy calls - we will liaise with you following the webinar series to book in your allocated time.
If you are looking to book three or more people or would like your wider teams / staff to have access, email us and we'll let you know the most cost-effective way of accessing the support.
Who is this session (and wider support) for?
The session has been designed for those involved in apprenticeship compliance and learner support e.g. Operation Managers, Learning Support Managers, trainers and administration managers.
Facilitators and speakers
David Lockhart-Hawkins, SDN’s funding and compliance expert will facilitate this series.
After working in the sector for over 20 years, David has supported hundreds of providers to establish effective compliance systems. His in-depth understanding of funding and wider apprenticeship delivery gives him a unique insight into compliance across the organisation.
Why an SDN webinar?
SDN’s CPD is drawn from its work with over 1,000 apprenticeship providers and thousands of staff – giving you a unique insights into practices that can drive the quality of your provision. Our sessions are also intensely practical – equipping you with the knowledge and resources to act and make improvements in your role and organisation.
Payment
To keep prices down, payment for the session must be made online via credit card (book below). If you are a public sector body (e.g. Local Authority) who is unable to book via card, please email us on: events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk
Terms and Conditions
The Terms and Conditions (including our refund policy) for SDN courses, events and webinars can be found here. When you make a booking, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (including those who request a booking via email and invoice)
Any questions, please email: events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk
