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Six emerging trends to watch in apprenticeships and training for 2025

As we head into 2025, it’s time to look at the key apprenticeship and training trends that will shape the education landscape over the next 12 months.
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Last updated January 25, 2023

How apprenticeship management software takes the headache out of delivery

Delivering consistent, high-quality training is rife with challenges. There’s a huge amount of admin involved, not ...

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Last updated December 5, 2022

What is a PDSAT and why does it matter for your ESFA audit?

PDSAT stands for Provider Data Self-Assessment Toolkit. It’s a free tool that analyses learning delivery data to he...

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Last updated November 28, 2022

The ESFA timeline: 10 steps an audit will follow

Autumn is a busy time in any training provider’s calendar. With hard close (R14) complete it’s time to find out if ...

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Last updated November 25, 2022

How has Bud changed to meet the latest ESFA funding rules?

The rules set by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) form an important framework for the way apprentices...

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Last updated November 10, 2022

How Bud’s unique platform helps training providers of all sizes

No matter how big or small your organisation, Bud can help you minimise compliance risks, reduce costs and increase...

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Last updated November 2, 2022

Achieving ESFA compliance for 16 to 19 and AEB funding streams

Two important funding streams for training providers are 16 to 19 study programmes (16 to 19) and adult education b...

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Last updated October 21, 2022

What are the top five revenue risks for training providers?

Just like many sectors right now, training providers are up against some tough financial challenges. So, what are t...

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Last updated October 4, 2022

The Maven VCTs complete £3 million investment in Bud Systems Limited

Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”), one of the UK’s most active investors in growing businesses, has today announced ...

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Last updated September 23, 2022

Take the 'hard' out of hard close

Hard close – or R14 – is a term that can fill apprenticeship training providers with a sense of dread. Get it wrong...

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Last updated September 20, 2022

Make hard close less hectic: How to better prepare for R14

Hard close is always a difficult time of year for training providers. So what can you do to prepare in advance? We ...

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