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The new Ofsted Framework: Differences & Implications

DATE: Thursday 15th January 2026 | 9:30 - 12:30

TOPIC: Black Box Workshop - Member only

CONTENT:

This session is a full workshop intended to familiarise apprenticeship team and quality leads with the details and impact of the new FE & Skills Framework. There will be a shorter session for teaching and curriculum managers in early January, combining key knowledge with further learning from the early inspections. Date & Timing is Provisional – if we move the date or timings your booking will automatically be updated Login Required for Registration

Quality in Nursing Apprenticeships: UVAC and NHSE Network

DATE: Monday 19th January 2026 | 13:00 - 15:00

TOPIC: Quality in Nursing Apprenticeships: UVAC and NHSE Network

CONTENT:

Following on from previous collaborative networks between UVAC and NHSE 2026 dates are now live for registration on-line. These will build on previous discussions to support and facilitate discussion across the sector around sharing of good practice, challenges and enhancements/developments. These will include live guest speakers and alignment to Ofsted, OfS and NMC and other regulatory bodies and requirements. Please note that this is a sequence of Networks so please sign up to all dates. UVAC login required for registration

UVAC Higher Education Tripartite Professionals Network

DATE: Tuesday 20th January 2026 | 14:00 - 16:00

TOPIC: UVAC Higher Education Tripartite Professionals Network

CONTENT:

This UVAC knowledge network seeks to support everyone involved in representing Universities in the apprenticeship tripartite relationship, and those who lead and support this work. If you undertake Progress Review Meetings, provide coaching/mentoring/tutoring to apprentices, or monitor individual learners’ compliance with funding rules, or lead or manage people who do this, then this network aims to support you and develop this professional community of practice. UVAC login required for registration.

Learning from the Ofsted Pilots - members only

DATE: Thursday 22nd January 2026 | 9:30 - 11:30

TOPIC: Learning from the Ofsted Pilots

CONTENT:

In this insight-focused session, we will share learning and emerging themes from providers who participated in the early Ofsted ‘pilot inspections’ under the new framework. The session will consider what universities can expect from future inspections and set out the advice from the pilots to inform preparation, training for staff, quality assurance and self-assessment. This webinar is part of UVAC’s Autumn programme; an exclusive benefit to UVAC members, and open to any personnel from member institutions. Login Required for Registration

UVAC Quality Network

DATE: Thursday 5th February 2026 | 13:30 - 15:30

TOPIC: UVAC Quality Network

CONTENT:

The quality network has more recently been developed to broaden the focus of the network supported by UVAC members, practitioners, and external stakeholders. The network provides a facilitated platform and safe space to share good practice, discuss and explore the challenges and barriers to quality assurance of apprenticeship provision across the current apprenticeship and skills landscape. The network will focus on the apprenticeship and skills journey and what this involves and development of a network blueprint. Our Quality network is support by other experienced HE consultants, external Stakeholders, partners and UVAC members. UVAC login required for registration

UVAC Social Work Network

DATE: Tuesday 10th February 2026 | 13:30 - 15:30

TOPIC: UVAC Social Work Network

CONTENT:

Over 25/26 the Social Work apprenticeship knowledge network will carry on from the work and discussions previously undertaken. This will provide a collaborative forum for UVAC members to explore different themes and topics during 2026. The agenda will be provided near the network dates. UVAC login required for registration.

Quality in Allied Health Apprenticeships Network

DATE: Tuesday 17th February 2026 | 13:00 - 15:00

TOPIC: Quality in Allied Health Apprenticeships

CONTENT:

Following on from previous collaborative networks between UVAC and NHSE 2026 dates are now live for registration on-line. These will build on previous discussions to support and facilitate discussion across the sector around sharing of good practice, challenges and enhancements/developments. These networks will include live guest speakers and alignment to HCPC, Ofsted, OfS and other regulatory bodies and requirements. UVAC login required for registration.

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