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DATE: Wednesday 4th June 2025 | 10:00 - 15:00

TOPIC: UVAC Apprenticeship and Skills Doctoral and Researcher Knowledge Network

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This is a newly formed UVAC members knowledge network to develop a community of practice supporting doctoral students and researchers sharing of research studies where focus of their research is around apprenticeships and skills. It is a collaborative forum offering support and a safe space to discuss any challenges, coping strategies, barriers and opportunities aligned to their doctoral and research studies. The network aims to bring together professionals, staff and academics to offer peer to peer support and the opportunity for sharing and research impact and focus.  

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DATE: Thursday 12th June 2025 | 11:00 - 13:00

TOPIC: Quality in Allied Health Apprenticeships Network

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This UVAC member network offers the opportunity to explore the challenges, successes, and development for AHP apprenticeships at Local, Regional and National level. More recent network events have focused on the challenges and barriers within the AHP apprenticeship development and the support and process for HCPC approval.

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DATE: Thursday 12th June 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30

TOPIC: A Guide to Audit and Risk Governance and Oversight

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This deep dive session will set out a framework for apprenticeship audit and risk review over the 12-month cycle of apprenticeship delivery. The framework will consider the schedule activities to be included in risk assessments, the reporting and monitoring to underpin oversight of risk, and how to combine the activities taking place across a university year into a systematic risk assurance process for the apprenticeship programme.  

This webinar is part of UVAC’s Summer programme; an exclusive benefit to UVAC members, and open to any personnel from member institutions.

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DATE: Wednesday 18th June 2025 | 13:00 - 14:30

TOPIC: Condition E6 for OfS registration: reporting requirements

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With the introduction of new guidance from the Office for Students (OfS) and the implementation of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act, education and training providers face increasing responsibilities to prevent and respond to incidents of harassment and sexual misconduct, including in apprenticeships and other skills programmes. This important webinar, delivered in partnership between UVAC and SaferSpace, will explore what these changes mean in practice and how providers can take meaningful action.

You’ll hear directly from institutions that have successfully responded to the new requirements, sharing how they’ve embedded updated policies, improved internal reporting processes, engaged learners and staff in culture change, and ensured ongoing compliance through thoughtful, sustainable approaches. The session will also introduce SaferSpace, a platform designed to help organisations create safer, more inclusive environments through better reporting, data insights, and proactive safeguarding. Learn how SaferSpace can support your institution in taking a holistic approach to managing and preventing harassment, beyond just meeting the minimum expectations. Legal experts from Shakespeare Martineau will provide a detailed overview of the legislative changes, highlighting what institutions need to know to remain compliant, and what steps to take to reduce legal and reputational risk. UVAC will also outline the support available to its members and the wider sector, including tailored guidance for work-based learning and apprenticeship contexts where safeguarding can present unique challenges. The session includes a live Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to put forward questions to our panel of legal, policy and sector specialists. Who should attend:
  • Senior leaders and decision-makers in HE and FE
  • HR, safeguarding, and student support professionals
  • Apprenticeship and work-based learning providers
  • Quality, compliance, and governance leads
  • Anyone involved in learner and staff wellbeing
Join us to understand your responsibilities, learn from others, and access practical tools and support to help your organisation create safer spaces for all.

DATE: Thursday 19th June 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30

TOPIC: EQA Assessment & the EQA Visit

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This webinar session is aimed at teaching and learning, quality and apprenticeship teams involved in the preparation and execution of OfS external quality assurance frameworks and visits. You will hear from member speakers about learning over successive visits including visits from the last few months as we consider how the EQA process has changed policy and practice internally and consider the impact of possible future EPA changes on EQA.

This webinar is part of UVAC’s Summer programme; an exclusive benefit to UVAC members, and open to any personnel from member institutions.

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DATE: Friday 20th June 2025 | 12:00 - 12:45

TOPIC: Conversation with Skills England CEO Tessa Griffiths

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Please register to attend a session  "In conversation with Dr Tessa Griffiths, CBE, CEO of Skills England" on Friday, June 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM BST at: Join Tessa as she provides an insight to Skills England's priorities, capacity and partnership intentions across apprenticeships and skills. If you have any questions, comments or observations that you would like to send ahead of the session, please email [email protected]. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. This webinar is part of UVAC’s Summer programme; an exclusive benefit to UVAC members, and open to any personnel from member institutions. Login Required For Registration

DATE: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 | 10:00 - 12:00

TOPIC: UVAC Apprenticeship Construction & Built Environment (ACBE) Knowledge Network

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This new UVAC Members Apprenticeship Construction & Built Environment (ACBE) Knowledge Network seeks to bring together construction and built environment academic teams with their quality assurance and apprenticeships teams to share good practice, address challenges and seek to deliver innovative solutions.This network is supported by the Technical Apprenticeship Consortium (TAC), the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).  

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DATE: Thursday 10th July 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30

TOPIC: The Skills Coach – Successful models and the Future

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This webinar session is aimed at Apprenticeship Teams and Skills Coach Leads - this most vital of roles in apprenticeship delivery. These are the people accountable for delivering the tri-partite progress review and evidence of compliance, and for ensuring that apprenticeship momentum, apprentice progression and employer engagement are maintained.

This webinar is part of UVAC’s Summer programme; an exclusive benefit to UVAC members, and open to any personnel from member institutions.

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DATE: Wednesday 16th July 2025 | 9:30 - 11:00

TOPIC: Audit Update – Preparing for 2025/2026

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This UVAC webinar session explores the themes from 2024/25 audits and the impact of the 2025/2026 Funding Rules on the DfE's approach to future funding audits. Developed and run with Karl Bentley, this session will provide an early insight into possible changes to audit in response to the Funding Rules and will equip members with suggestions for some early adaptations to process, procedures and paperwork ahead of the release of the audit papers later in 2025/early 2026.

This webinar is part of UVAC’s Summer programme; an exclusive benefit to UVAC members, and open to any personnel from member institutions.

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DATE: Friday 18th July 2025 | 12:00 - 13:30

TOPIC: State of the Nation - Policy Updates; Navigating Skills England and the Growth and Skills Levy; Team Updates on Resources

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Following May decisions on funding eligibility at level 7 we will reflect on remaining growth opportunities in higher and degree apprenticeships, cover our programme of support in apprenticeships and other skills programmes, update you on team activities including member benefits linked to tools and resources.

DATE: Tuesday 22nd July 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30

TOPIC: Exploring the options for Level 7

CONTENT:
This webinar session will explore how Universities and providers delivering L7 provision are responding to the (by this point we hope final) position on Level 7 Funding. We will explore the latest DfE guidance and hear from guest speakers and members on their plans for 2025/2026. This webinar is part of UVAC’s Summer programme; an exclusive benefit to UVAC members, and open to any personnel from member institutions. Login Required For Registration

DATE: Tuesday 29th July 2025 | 9:30 - 11:00

TOPIC: The future of EPA and the impact of New Flexibilities on curriculum

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This webinar is for curriculum designers, quality teams, teaching and learning teams. Pending announcements about how the EPA flexibilities, which we hope will be clear by this point, will be implemented, this session will review the impact that the flexibilities proposed will mean for apprenticeships, particularly in design, delivery and quality assurance. Hearing from some of our key End-point Assessment Organisations and from members on their plans to use the opportunities presented, this session will enable members to prepare for implementation as this is rolled out from September 2025.  

This webinar is part of UVAC’s Summer programme; an exclusive benefit to UVAC members, and open to any personnel from member institutions.

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DATE: Tuesday 5th August 2025 | 9:30 - 11:00

TOPIC: ESFA Funding Rules – Final Rules

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This webinar is a ‘hold the date’, pending announcements of any further changes to the Funding Rules ahead of the start of the 2025/26 funding year. We are anticipating a range of reissues of the Funding Rules this year as different aspects of the announced changes to the apprenticeship programme are implemented…... this session is likely to be the first of several short updates over 2025/2026.

This webinar is part of UVAC’s Summer programme; an exclusive benefit to UVAC members, and open to any personnel from member institutions.

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DATE: Monday 11th August 2025 | 10:00 - 17:00

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The Inaugural ICAD Convening at Oxford University will be a global gathering of experts and practitioners dedicated to advancing Apprenticeship Degrees/Degree Apprenticeships. Set against the historic backdrop of Oxford, this event offers an immersive experience that drives dynamic change for education-to-career systems,  including off-site visits to work-based learning and apprenticeship providers. Participants will include thought leaders, educators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, all coming together to shape the future of higher education and workforce integration.

1. General Assembly Strand 

Open to all attendees, this strand features sessions focused on global Apprenticeship Degrees. Participate in keynote speeches, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities designed to spark collaboration and innovation. 

Who should attend: Educators, policymakers, apprenticeship practitioners, industry leaders.

2. EAGLE – Executive Apprenticeship and Global Leaders in Excellence Programme Agenda is HERE. Registration is HERE.

DATE: Thursday 20th November 2025 | 9:00 - 18:00

TOPIC: CHANGE – Creating and Adapting to Apprenticeship and Skills Policy: Past, Present, and Future

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Join leading voices in apprenticeships, higher technical education, and work-based learning to explore the evolving skills landscape. Hear from expert speakers on the latest policy developments and practical insights. Choose from 9 engaging workshops and connect with professionals driving change. A must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of skills and training.  

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DATE: Thursday 29th May 2025

TOPIC: UVAC - Higher Education Tripartite Professionals Network

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DATE: Friday 23rd May 2025

TOPIC: UVAC State of the Nation Policy Update and New Product Launch

DATE: Wednesday 21st May 2025

TOPIC: Funding Rules - 2025/2026 Impact and Implications

DATE: Monday 12th May 2025

TOPIC: Quality in Nursing Apprenticeships Network

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DATE: Thursday 1st May 2025

TOPIC: HTQ Knowledge Network

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DATE: Tuesday 15th April 2025

TOPIC: Ofsted Consultation of Education Inspection Framework

DATE: Monday 14th April 2025

TOPIC: UVAC Quality Network

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DATE: Thursday 10th April 2025

TOPIC: UVAC AGM

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DATE: Wednesday 9th April 2025

TOPIC: HTQ Knowledge Network

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DATE: Tuesday 1st April 2025

TOPIC: UVAC Apprenticeship Construction & Built Environment (ACBE) Knowledge Network

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DATE: Thursday 27th March 2025

TOPIC: Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network

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DATE: Friday 14th March 2025

TOPIC: Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network (PCDA)

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DATE: Friday 7th March 2025

TOPIC: Quality in Allied Health Apprenticeships Network

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DATE: Tuesday 4th March 2025

TOPIC: UVAC Apprenticeship and Skills Doctoral and Researcher Knowledge Network

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DATE: Thursday 20th February 2025

TOPIC: Social Work Knowledge Network

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DATE: Thursday 6th February 2025

TOPIC: Senior Leader Knowledge Network

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DATE: Wednesday 5th February 2025

TOPIC: Social Work Knowledge Network

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DATE: Tuesday 4th February 2025

TOPIC: Management and Leadership Apprenticeships: Doctoral Studies Knowledge Network

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DATE: Thursday 30th January 2025

TOPIC: Apprenticeship Construction & Built Environment (ACBE) Knowledge Network

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DATE: Thursday 30th January 2025

TOPIC: HTQ Knowledge network

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DATE: Tuesday 28th January 2025

TOPIC: Quality Knowledge Network

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DATE: Wednesday 15th January 2025

TOPIC: Higher Education Tripartite Professionals Knowledge Network

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DATE: Monday 13th January 2025

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DATE: Thursday 28th November 2024

TOPIC: HTQ Knowledge network

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DATE: Wednesday 6th November 2024

TOPIC: Back to Future in apprenticeships and technical education

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DATE: Tuesday 5th November 2024

TOPIC: Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network

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DATE: Friday 18th October 2024

TOPIC: Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network

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DATE: Wednesday 16th October 2024

TOPIC: Social Work Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network

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DATE: Tuesday 15th October 2024

TOPIC: Quality Degree Apprenticeships Knowledge Network

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DATE: Wednesday 9th October 2024

TOPIC: Management and Leadership Apprenticeships: Doctoral Studies Knowledge Network

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DATE: Wednesday 9th October 2024

TOPIC: Senior Leader Higher Apprenticeship Knowledge Network

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DATE: Friday 27th September 2024

TOPIC: State of the Nation - Post Election Reflection

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DATE: Wednesday 18th September 2024

TOPIC: Higher Education Tripartite Professionals Knowledge Network

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DATE: Friday 19th July 2024

TOPIC: Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network Meeting

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DATE: Thursday 18th July 2024

TOPIC: Recruiting to higher technical and HTQ courses with Ben Verinder

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DATE: Wednesday 17th July 2024

TOPIC: The shifting landscape of construction & the built environment and its effect on future education and training.

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DATE: Tuesday 16th July 2024

TOPIC: Degree Apprenticeships in English HE: how do they fit in the system and can they contribute to widening access and participation?

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DATE: Friday 28th June 2024

TOPIC: UVAC State of the Nation: General Election

DATE: Wednesday 26th June 2024

TOPIC: UVAC - Senior Leader Higher Apprenticeship Knowledge Network

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DATE: Thursday 6th June 2024

TOPIC: Universities Offering T Level Placements

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DATE: Thursday 6th June 2024

TOPIC: HTQ Knowledge Network Online Meeting - Exploring the potential of digital credentials with Yaz el Hakim

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DATE: Tuesday 14th May 2024

TOPIC: Quality DAKN (Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network)

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DATE: Tuesday 7th May 2024

TOPIC: Ofsted 'Big Listen'

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DATE: Wednesday 17th April 2024

TOPIC: Practical use of a new data dashboard for comparing apprenticeship performance in HE.

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DATE: Thursday 4th April 2024

TOPIC: ESFA Apprenticeship Funding Rules Updates: v3 2023/24 and Draft 2024/25

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DATE: Thursday 28th March 2024

TOPIC: Hear about best practice in the delivery of high quality nursing apprenticeships and have the chance to ask your questions to NMC & Ofsted.

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DATE: Monday 19th February 2024

TOPIC: Best practice in delivery of high quality nursing apprenticeships and the chance to ask your questions to NMC & Ofsted

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DATE: Thursday 25th January 2024

TOPIC: This session will explore the approach behind the creation of the new Collective Intelligence Skills Observatory, with a specific focus on the development of a new daily survey-based app used to engage a broader range of employers.

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DATE: Thursday 25th January 2024

TOPIC: UVAC AGM 2024

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DATE: Thursday 30th November 2023

TOPIC: Going for Growth - Productivity, Policy & Performance

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DATE: Thursday 9th November 2023

TOPIC: Higher Technical Qualifications delivered and development by universities and HE Institutions

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DATE: Thursday 19th October 2023

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DATE: Wednesday 18th October 2023

TOPIC: Self-assessment and self-evaluation in apprenticeship delivery

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DATE: Tuesday 25th July 2023

TOPIC: 2nd Knowledge Network for EQA of EPA for Integrated Degree Apprenticeships

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DATE: Tuesday 25th July 2023

TOPIC: UVAC Knowledge Network - End Point Assessment

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DATE: Thursday 13th July 2023

TOPIC: Higher Technical Qualifications Knowledge Network

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DATE: Friday 5th May 2023

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DATE: Wednesday 26th April 2023

TOPIC: DAKN – EQA/END POINT ASSESSMENT

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DATE: Wednesday 26th April 2023

TOPIC: Higher Education Access, Participation and Success

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