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Check out Bud's hub of resources designed to guide training providers through the October hard close period
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Last updated October 20, 2025

Take the 'hard' out of hard close

R14 (or Hard Close) can strike fear into even the most seasoned training providers. The final ILR submission of the...

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Last updated June 18, 2025

How to collect and prepare apprenticeship data for an Ofsted inspection

Being able to collect and analyse apprenticeship data is essential for providing effective training and demonstrati...

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Last updated March 5, 2025

The key to Ofsted success? Know your data inside out

Preparing for an Ofsted inspection? Data is a key component for assessing the quality and effectiveness of your app...

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Last updated November 23, 2023

How learning businesses can succeed and thrive in 2024

As we close out the year, we’ve been reflecting on the biggest talking points from 2023 and the main trends on the ...

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Last updated November 16, 2023

Five training trends for 2024, from personalisation to green skills

As we look ahead to 2024, there are already trends emerging that will shape how training providers operate and supp...

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Last updated September 14, 2023

How can data help trainers do a great job?

Most trainers are looking for ways to manage learners more effectively, without increasing their workload. Data is ...

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Last updated April 25, 2023

How to use data within your organisation to inform curriculum development

Live data is playing an increasingly important role during Ofsted inspections. However, it’s not enough to simply c...