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General election: What does a change in government mean for the training industry?

As it currently stands, we’ll likely see a change in government at the next general election. What will the impact be for the training industry?
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Last updated February 22, 2024

What might catch you out in an Ofsted inspection?

Former Ofsted inspector Richard Moore joined us to discuss common mistakes for training providers and what Ofsted w...

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Last updated September 18, 2023

Off-the-job training: How to overcome common challenges and drive compliance

Off-the-job training has been a cornerstone of apprenticeships since it was first introduced in 2017, but it comes ...

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Last updated July 24, 2023

How claiming learner support funding raises the standard of assistance for learners

Learner support funding helps training providers to better support apprentices who have learning difficulties or di...

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Last updated June 26, 2023

Three ways Bud reduces the cost of delivery

Delivering consistently high-quality training is key to a successful apprenticeship programme, but it takes time, e...

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Last updated April 13, 2023

Summary of the Apprenticeship funding rules for 2023-24

The Apprenticeship funding rules for 2023-24 have recently been issued, as well as the Apprenticeship Funding Rules...

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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 December 2, 2022

14 ways to make sure your ESFA apprenticeship audit is compliant

The Education, Skills and Funding Agency (ESFA) will be looking at a number of critical factors during their audit,...

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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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