
The Provider Data Self Assessment Toolkit (PDSAT) is an essential tool in helping you check and validate your ILR data, claim the right funding and give you confidence when ESFA auditors come to call.
Understanding how to use PDSAT is essential.
That’s why we’ve created this reocrded support package to help you get a good grasp of PDSATs, give you the tools to interrogate your data effectively and avoid funding errors.
What the package covers:
- The key components of PDSAT reporting and functionality (including annotations)
- How to integrate your data to flag risks and improve data integrity
- The actions you can take to tackle data that is showing potential anomalies
- The role of PDSAT in the ESFA’s assurance review (audit)
- How to explain and use the tool within your organisation
We also offer a 1-hour one-to-one follow-up session with one of our expert PDSAT practitioners for you to check your approach to PDSATs and get tailored tips on how to make improvements.
This session is designed for MI & ILR data managers, programme leaders, compliance officers and administrators.
Who you’ll be hearing from
David Lockhart-Hawkins, SDN’s funding and compliance specialist has developed this support.
After working in the sector for over 25 years, David has supported hundreds of providers to establish effective compliance systems. His in-depth understanding of funding and wider apprenticeship delivery gives him a unique insight into compliance across the organisation.
SDN’s CPD is drawn from its work with over 1,000 apprenticeship providers and thousands of staff – giving you a unique insights into practices that can drive the quality of your provision. Our sessions are also intensely practical – equipping you with the knowledge and resources to act and make improvements in your role and organisation.
“David’s knowledge and expertise is unparalleled.”
– Event attendee
Booking and payment:
If you’re a public sector body (e.g. Local Authority), and unable to book via card, please email us. When you make a booking, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (including those who request a booking via email and invoice)
SDN Mesma Group PD is designed for Government funded Training Providers. If you’re not a Government funded Training Provider but are still interested in purchasing please email events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk to discuss in more detail.
Package breakdown
- Workshop recording
- Slide deck
- Supporting tools / resources
Cost: PD only – £150.00 + VAT or PD plus 1hour call – £275.00 + VAT
If you have several staff who would benefit, let us know and we’ll send you details of the most cost-effective way of accessing the webinar.

