What is the R14 hard close, and why is it so critical for training providers? Learn how ILR submissions, funding re...
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Hard Close can be a difficult time of year for training providers, but it doesn’t have to be a chaotic scramble. Wh...
R14 (or Hard Close) can strike fear into even the most seasoned training providers. The final ILR submission of the...
Never miss an ILR deadline. Bookmark Bud’s reference guide for all 2025–2026 Individualised Learner Record (ILR) su...
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In this article: Learn why you should complete thorough checks to ensure your learners are eligible for ASF-funded ...
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In this article: Discover what the changes to level 7 funding mean for training providers and how they can adapt to...
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The Department for Education (DfE) will be looking at a number of critical factors during their apprenticeship audi...
Most training providers are looking for ways to deliver learning cost effectively, especially if their learners are...
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If you’re an adult learning provider, you’ve probably heard of the Adult Skills Fund (ASF), which replaced the Adul...
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As of August 2024, the Adult Education Budget (AEB) has been replaced with the Adult Skills Fund (ASF). Though ther...