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Funding Masterclass - Train to Gain and Apprenticeships 1st November 2010, London

Funding Masterclasses are designed to be practical, stimulating and informative. Feedback has shown that they are incredibly valuable sessions for both staff with limited prior knowledge of Train to Gain and Apprenticeship funding, as well as staff with a lot of knowledge, but want updating on the methodology, rates, rules and guidance for 2010/11 and early indications for 2011/12. Funding Masterclasses are delivered by Nick Linford, author of both the Hands-on guide to post-16 funding (www.fundingguide.co.uk) and the Hands-on guide to post-16 performance and data (www.dataguide.co.uk).

10 reasons for attending this Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Funding Masterclass:

1. Benefit from training and advice delivered by an employer-responsive funding expert
2. Learn how to calculate funding values for a Train to Gain learner and Apprenticeship programmes
3. Find out about the final funding rule and rate changes for 2010/11, and the latest news for 2011/12
4. Explore Train to Gain and Apprenticeship data requirements and audit related issues
5. Participate in practical activities, such as planning and monitoring monthly installment profiles
6. Be the first to know what plans are being made for funding and data audit in 2010/11
7. Share experiences, address common issues and answer frequently asked questions
8. Consider the implications of the introduction of the Qualification and Credit Framework
9. Calculate the impact of rate changes for carry-in learners from year to the next
10.Be the first to consider the impact of 2011/12 budgets, due to be announced in October 2010

Who should attend?

Senior Managers, Finance Managers, Business Development Managers, MIS Managers and other staff in colleges training
providers with an interest in the planning and funding of Train to Gain and Apprenticeship provision.

This masterclass will also be of interest to other training related agencies and organisations (including the Young People's
Learning Agency,the Skills Funding Agency, the National Apprenticeship Service and Local Authorities).

What have others said about the Funding Masterclasses?

The following are a selection of comments from training evaluation forms. Permission was granted to publish them here:

Comments from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (29/06/10)

"How to make a very complex issue simple - Thanks Nick, terriffic stuff!"
Ian Clark, Training Manager, Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA)

"Very interesting, engaging & informative. Nick is a confident & professional speaker who enlightened us on the mushy world of ER funding."
Claire Middleton, Business Development Manager, Fareham College,

"There's nothing that rivals these funding masterclass. If you want to understand apprenticeship & train to gain funding, then this is the class for you"
Mark Mackay, Data & ILR Analyst , Sparsholt College Hampshire,

"A professionally run event with an entertaining speaker who managed to keep interest through some difficult material!"
Jenny Thorpe, Quality Data Systems Manager, Writtle College

"Good pace - I was worried it would all go over my but it was really well planned & delivered. Thank you."
Carolin Hatley Adult Learning Officer Barton Peveril College

"A practical & thorough overview of ER funding. It has built my confidence to plan & organise my sales team."
Tracy Cosgrave, Skills Manager, Salford City College

Comments from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (17/12/09)

"Excellent pace and control staying on topic. I normally rate average for training like today. It was extremely good."
Theo Theodorou, Manager, Up-Skill Training Solutions

"Very informative and valuable information. Given me the opportunity to go more informed to meeting on Monday about the future of our sector."
Tracey Foley, Lead Internal Verifier, Loxford Children's Centre

"Relevant, informative, well delivered and maintained interest throughout."
Mandy Norris, Projects Manager, South East Essex College

"This was really clear and helped me understand."
Donna Hallissey, Director, Southend Adult Community College

"A very informative session that was highly valuable for any technical level."
Phillip Jefferies, Programme Manager 14-19 Workforce Support, LSN

Comments from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (03/12/09)

"Excellent. Only time I've ever enjoyed a session on ER funding!"
Simon Bozzoli, Manager, Hammersmith & West London College

"Excellent session. Excellent delivery. Highly relevant, extremely beneficial."
Simon Mills, Operations and Finance Manager, NHS Devon

"Nick has the ability to present complex formulae in very simplistic terms. I would highly recommend his training as they are always very informative and up-to-date with the latest developments"
Mia Wylie, Contract and Quality Manager, The Capital Group

"Todays training has been extremely useful for me."
Samantha Hopkins, Apprenticeship Manager, Bedfordshire & Luton Education Business Partnership

"Nick is a very energetic presenter whose enthusiasm rubs off on the audience "
Rohini Bhattacharya, Funding Officer, Richmond Adult Community College

Comments from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (26/11/09)

"First class - well delivered and very informative. Important knowledge for all providers and an essential skill for any manager involved in planning and monitoring"
Ian Green, Director of Business Development, Liverpool Community College

"Well presented with clear explanations of funding methodology, hints and tips to adopt and the opportunity to put into practice how to calculate funding"
Sylvia Bullock, Director of Business and Workplace Development, Gloucestershire College

"Excellent presentation which encompassed a wide rage of prior knowledge"
Craig Watson, Director of Business Development, Herefordshire College of Technology

"Enjoyable and informative"
Kate Blaikie, Funding and Finance Co-ordinator, Stratford Upon Avon College

"A very informative day with lots of advice and insight given by Nick. Nick definately knows his stuff and helps others to understand!"
Sean Colsey, Director, Primus Training & Consultancy Ltd

"This was excellent - it reinforces knowledge of ER funding but the reassurance this gives and the clear insight, clearly presented is invaluable"
Mike Doyle, Account Manager, Liverpool Community College

Comments from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (24/11/09)

"Excellent delivery - well structured and very informative as always"
Ann Jones, Programmes Director, ESTL

"Very informative. Explained the intracies of the LSC's cut throat approach to post 08/09 ER funding in great detail"
Ross Loughlin, Assistant Accountant, Blackpool and The Fylde College

"Very interesting information gained. Slides were very clear to understand"
Christine Middleton, Apprentice Team Leader, Reaseheath College

"A really useful day. I knew quite a bit about ER funding already but was good to have a refresher and to pick up info about changes for 2010/11"
Angela Brooks, Director of MIS, Trafford College

"Excellent. Very knowledgeable presenter and well informed about his subject"
Andrew Parsons, Section Manager, Toyota Motor Manufactoring

Comments from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (12/11/09)

"This was fantastic for simplifying the funding processes. I am coming away excited and motivated with absolute clarity on what needs to be done. Thank you for your crystal clear teaching style!"
Melanie Robinson, Workforce Dev' Manager, Adult College of Barking and Daganham

"Very well structured course. Meeting the needs for all varying levels of knowledge"
Justin Simmons, Data and ILR Analyst, Sparsholt College Hampshire

"Very enjoyable and feel more confident about my ability now"
Julie Hemmings, Contracts and Operations Manager, Kingston College

"Excellent training experience with valuable hints and tips."
Claire Inglin, Contracts Manager, Orpington College

"A very comprehensive session which expained the complexities of ER funding very well."
Paul Barker, Contract and Data Quality Officer, Basingstoke College of Technology

"It was concise and easy to understand. Nick was extremely knowledgeable."
John Cridland, Management Accountant, Hertford Regional College

"Excellent day. I have attend this course before but this has given me extra thoughts to take away back to my organistation."
Baraba Stone, WBL Contracts Manager, Hertford Regional College

"Well presented, informative session, on a complex subject. Relaxed atmosphere. Enjoyed it!!"
Breda Grealish, Company Manager, Quest 4 Training

Comments from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (10/11/09)

"Really enjoyed it! Very useful and examples explained and simplified."
Jo MCCormack, Quality Manager, Hartlepool College of Further Education

"Really helpful. A really good 'bite-size' breakdown of profiling, a great pace and the right amount to take in at once."
Suzanne Jovanovic, Contracts and Quality Manager, Prima Training

"Very informative and my interest was held all day."
Viv Richardson, ILR Coordinator, Tyne Metropolitan College

"Well worth attending. As an ex-tutor I am normally very critical. By far the best learning experience I have had in a long time."
Alan Roe, Regional Manager, Unionlearn

"I was surprised that I enjoyed it so much!"
Stuart Hanson, Director, English Management Direct

"Very practical day. Held my interest and my knowledge significantly increased."
Stuart Hanson, Director, English Management Direct

Comments from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (05/11/09)

"That was the best £250 I have ever spent."
Jo Mortimer, Apprenticeship Programme Manager, PGL Travel Ltd

"Excellent. The best value days training I have been on."
Dave Davenport, Head of College Information and Funding, Wirral Metropolitan College

"Very informative. Will help my decision making process"
Alex Saunders, Operations Manager, Midlands A4E Skills

"Informative and enjoyable." Pete Burton, Director, Bright Learning Solutions Ltd

"I thought the day was excellent." Pat Merrick, Contracts Manager, Starting Off

"Very interesting presentation and great opportunity to share with other training providers" David Stedman, Head of Engineering, Cornwall College

"It was an exemplary day and a pleasure to listen to someone with clear unequivocal knowledge on horrendously complicated funding."
David Moreland, Managing Director, NHTA Ltd

"Extremely good session" Chris Ignatius, CIS Manager, St Helens College

"The venue and food were exceptional and Nick was easy to follow and supportive in answering funding questions and queries."
Danielle Perks, Funding Operations Officer, Buttercups Training

"A very enjoyable and informative session. I particularly liked the worked examples"
Yvette Thatcher, Contracts Consultant, North Warwickshire and Hinkley College

"Absolutely brilliant. Extremely informative and gives the bigger picture."
Chirstine Higgs, Contracts Manager, Herefordshire College of Technology

Comments from Train to Gain and Apprenticeship Masterclass (22/10/09)

"Excellent. Prompted some thoughts and new direction. Nick presented as well as his guide." Anita Baldock, Operations and Partnership Manager, New College Swindon

"I enjoyed the day. I found it very informative and interesting. The location and food was very nice. Thank you." Karen Hackett, TtG Co-ordinator, West Kent College

"I have found the course really helpful. Nick delivered at an understandable level and I genuinely left fully informed and ready to tackle my demons!"
Kathy Giles, Product Development Executive, Barnet College

"Really clear. This event has really taken away the mystery of ER funding!"
Peter Jones, Head of MIS, East Surrey College

"Very interesting and very well delivered"
Richard Oliver, Finance Director, Derwentside College

"The training simplified what on the surface looked like a complicated system. My knowledge translates into greater control over the college employer-responsive contract"
Linda Hope, Work Based Learning Co-ordinator, Capel Manor College

"Very well presented and pitched at the right level"
Chris Gladwell, MIS Data Manager, East Surrey College