Providers are monitored and measured through their performance against the indicators of the Apprenticeship Accountability Framework. Understanding these measures and the data used is essential for any governor, leader or manager in the sector to support effective decision making and long term sustainability as well as fundamental compliance with funding agreements and the ability to deliver in future.
In late 2025 we should have updated areas of accountability and revised regulatory limits and understanding what they are and how an organisation can forecast and track performance is a critical area of risk management that strong providers will want to plan and prepare for.
During the session, we’ll look at:
- What are the metrics?
- How we work with the data effectively?
- How do we benchmark performance?
- How can we forecast and measure improvements at a governance and leadership level?
- How do we plan and implement appropriate actions to improve?
You will receive an ‘Accountability framework self assessment and action plan template ’ and a ‘National benchmark data for QAR, Retention and Pass rates by standard from the 2026 national statistical release’ as well as a CPD attendance certificate as evidence of your personal development.
Being aware of how the data is formed, the measures within it and how to respond is vital to managing effective provision from both a quality and a compliance perspective but being able to put the data in context, set realistic targets and work with the results is the real challenge.
That’s why this 2-hour deep-dive session will help you improve your understanding, consider effective ways of planning and develop effective implementation of strategy in this area to lay a strong foundation for the coming years.
About your session
David Lockhart-Hawkins, SDN’s funding and compliance specialist will facilitate this series. After working in the sector for over 20 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.
This session is suitable for Governors, leaders, managers and senior delivery staff involved in apprenticeship provision.
“David’s knowledge and expertise is unparalleled.”
– Event attendee
“I wished I had done it 18m ago when I got involved with apprenticeships.”
– Head of Quality & Improvement/DSL, Central College of Animal Studies
“Very well delivered, clear and very good subject knowledge”
– Team Leader Horticulture Apprentices, Capel Manor College
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 CPD is designed for Government funded Training Providers. If you’re not a Government funded Training Provider but are still interested in attending please email events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk to discuss your attendance in more detail before booking.
Workshop breakdown
- Live webinar session
- Recording
- Slide deck
- Accountability framework and action plan template
- National benchmark data
Date – 6 March, 10.00am-12.00pm
Cost – £125 (+VAT)