Newsletter & Bids 6 2018
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Newsletter & Bids 6 2018 11/02/2018 Patron Member Newsletter Dear Members This week’s newsletter bids, grants and Funds come to you in conjunction with our sponsors London Based Manley Summers Training who we are pleased to announce have agreed to sponsor us going forward for the next year. This week we have some 54 pages of information News, Bids Grants and Funds. Ok lots going on this week. Subcontractor declaration for 2017 to 2018: Organisations delivering ESFA funded adult programmes, including all apprenticeships and traineeships, must declare their subcontracting arrangements for 2017 to 2018 by Wednesday 14 February 2018. https://lnkd.in/gQei6y5 Our last company for sale has gone through and now this next ones detail is Company that is London Based for Sale ROTO and ROTAP has been trading since 2014 trading since 2014. It has delivered lots of private qualifications and some funded quals including ALL. It has passed both parts of the ROTO and is approved on the ROATP on the supporting route. It has accounts of £650k for the previous financial year and meets the financial criteria at the SFA. It also has a contract with a main apprenticeship provider of £500k that can be transferred with the sale of the company. The company has No liabilities or debts, It has awarding body approval and confirmation has been sought to transfer to new owners. Asking price is around £120 - 150k or near offer. [email protected] National Apprenticeship Week 2018 takes place from 5 to 9 March 2018. The theme of the week is Apprenticeships Work to showcase how apprenticeships work for employers, individuals, local communities and the wider economy. Training organisations play a vital role in ensuring apprenticeships work for both apprentices and employers. To make it as easy as possible for you to take part we’ve developed a range of engaging resources. You can support the week on social media by:asking employers and apprentices you work with to take part in the #WorksForMe campaign using the #NAW2018 on your social media content and encourage other supporters of apprenticeships to do the same Email us at [email protected] At the Prospects event on the 27th Of February at the Old Town Hall National Career Service Career Event Adult Apprentice’s and Employers with 20 providers. The Government has now abolished Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) for low-value contracts (under £111,676 in value), meaning that it has never been easier for micro and small businesses to get involved in public sector tendering. But where to start? 1 Newsletter & Bids 6 2018 11/02/2018 Patron Member Supply2Gov: Introduction to procurement 1st March 11:00am We are hosting a webinar to help small businesses gain a better understanding of the public sector marketplace and how Supply2Gov can help grow your business. The webinar is completely free and lasts for around 45 minutes. We will cover: What public sector procurement is and entails How to access your slice of the £242 billion procurement pie Some top tips on how to get procurement ready https://bipsolutionsevents.webex.com/mw3200/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=bipsol utionsevents&service=6&rnd=0.5357581589707129&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbipsolutionsevents .webex.com%2Fec3200%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%2 6%26EMK%3D4832534b00000004cffc5e87d17f5e752767539ed1d49a917bc2e0a11e01e2ab66bf280 87041acb1%26siteurl%3Dbipsolutionsevents%26confViewID%3D85566102650751377%26encryptTi cket%3DSDJTSwAAAATYA9BLGrQlk9UNv9_5czapBBrTjfozEih4FM3hp0_GhA2%26 Ok two things 1 we are still looking for a good Apprentice Co -ordinator for Ilford. Next is in relationship to Valentine’s day 14th please post early as last year most came in the day after and blocked the mail box. Peer Meet Up for Training Providers 16th of March at TWIN Group London To get your free tickets please go to https://tinyurl.com/PeerMeetUpTPMarch2018 Only 45 tickets left this event is for Directors, Owners and decision maker’s follows on from Events in Leeds, Birmingham and London. Agenda is shown here: Registration 9.30 for reception registration Start 10.00 AM finish with Photos and PR items 16.00 10.00 Welcome from Steve Lawrence EEVT Ltd Housekeeping and general overview on the day. 10.10 MD of Twin Training Group Caroline Fox as Host Welcomes Attendees. 10.30 Pathways Round Robin Safraz Ali Founder of Pathways Group and talking about Pathways 2 Grow 10.55 One File with Susanna Lawson Director who is the Winner of the Forward Ladies National Awards 2017 and OneFile who won the 2017 Queens award for Innovation. 11.15 Comfort break and Networking 11.35 Sam Warne’s Managing Director and Creator of Edlounge looking at AP in the modern world 12.00 ICQ Awarding Body End Point Assessment and what it will mean going forward and changes. 12.20 Lunch sponsored by ICQ and Networking 1.10 Jane Knight Successful Mums her work with Ikea and Waitrose 2 Newsletter & Bids 6 2018 11/02/2018 Patron Member 1.30 Kerry Boffey Founder of the Adult learning Improvement Network and her organisations work on resources were originally designed for study programmes and trainee-ships but have proved equally popular with apprentices. 1.50 Sir Henry Boyle looking at his work in East London Training and provision needs and Partnerships 2.10 Comfort Break and Networking 2.30 Adam Slone CEO of Men's Hairdressing Federation and his work with City and Guilds Not confirmed yet 3.00 MAW Ltd with Milly Wildish 3.30 Questions and Answers Session Steve Lawrence EEVT BAME Apprenticeship Alliance member with Panel answer questions AOB and Photos 4.00 Photo Calls and PR and Networking plus safe journey home The event is hosted by collaboration by TWIN Group, ICQ Awarding Body and Pathway 2 Grow. DBS has been made aware that a number of people have been targeted by fraudsters asking them to pay upfront for DBS certificates that never materialised. Dr Sue Smith, Director of Safeguarding, Strategy and Quality at the DBS said: This sort of scam can be really distressing to those involved and we are keen to do all we can to prevent it. We will be working closely with colleagues in SAFER Jobs to raise awareness of the issue and advising people where to go for more support. SAFER Jobs is a not-for-profit organisation set up by the Metropolitan Police to raise awareness and combat criminal activities that may be attempted on those seeking a job. Keith Rosser, Chair of SAFER Jobs, said: Recruitment fraud takes many guises including paying for background checks, identity theft, premium rate phone interview scams, and even human trafficking and modern slavery. The public can fall for fake jobs advertised online or they can even be ‘head- hunted’ by criminals finding their profiles or CVs online. We are proud of the impact we have had so far but there is still so much more to do to prevent job seekers from falling victim to fraudsters. It is great to be working with the DBS to help raise awareness of the issue and help reduce the number of people falling victim to this crime. The DBS issue around 4 million certificates every year. The type of role you apply for will determine the level of DBS check you are eligible to have carried out. The following are the three types of checks available: Basic Check: This is suitable for any role. The certificate will show any unspent cautions and convictions under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Standard Check: This is suitable for certain trusted roles such as security guards. The certificate shows both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are held on the Police National Computer 3 Newsletter & Bids 6 2018 11/02/2018 Patron Member Enhanced Check: This is suitable for people working with children and vulnerable adults. These certificates show the same information as the Standard but with the addition of further relevant information from the Police. They can in some cases also show if a person is on one of the DBS Barred lists Applicants can only request a Basic Check to be carried out on them. For a Standard or Enhanced criminal records check they need to get an application form from the employer who asked them for a DBS check. This would then be submitted to the DBS by an organisation registered to do so. The certificate would then be issued to the individual and it would be up to them to share the information with their potential employer. They can however, request a Basic check. Dr Smith added: If anyone is concerned that they are being asked unnecessarily for a DBS check or that the person requesting a check may not be a legitimate organisation, especially if they are asking for money, then they should get in touch with us or SAFER Jobs to discuss their concerns. It is also worth remembering that if you are applying for a volunteer position we process you application for free. For more information or to raise a concern visit www.safer-jobs.com or contact DBS Customer Services via email [email protected] call the DBS helpline on 03000 200 190 or for Welsh speakers 03000 200 191. H&SC NEW STANDARDS APPRENTICESHIPS UPDATE PEARSON Following communications with the IFA, they have now approved the H&SC new standards and assessment plans. Please see updated statement. From the 6th February 2018, any learners who commence the Adult Care Worker and Lead Adult Care Worker apprenticeship must be registered against the new RQF Diploma’s Level 2 Diploma in Care (QAN : 603/2762/5) Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (QAN : 603/2764/9) 7 th February 2018 URGENT APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 Dear Colleagues As requested by Skills for Care, we recently communicated with you on 2nd February, to provide you with an update on the above named standards, and the measure they asked Awarding Organisations to put in place.