Events

Embedding Effective Recognition of Prior Experience & Learning - Members Only

DATE: Tuesday 2nd September 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30

TOPIC: Embedding Effective Recognition of Prior Experience & Learning

CONTENT:

This practical session for apprenticeship teams and curriculum and teaching staff will explore successful practice using recognition of prior learning RPEL principles within apprenticeship delivery. With the advent of on-programme Apprenticeship Assessment and ongoing focus on improving achievement rates we will explore the use of RPEL from application to onboarding, and how to use this information throughout delivery. We'll look at how to assess and evidence prior experience effectively, integrate RPEL into curriculum and delivery plans, and remain compliant with funding rules while meeting individual learner needs.

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

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Webinar Supporting CFO Toolkit Release

DATE: Monday 29th September 2025 | 10:30 - 12:30

TOPIC: CFO Toolkit for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

CONTENT:

Members-only live Q&A webinar, to support the launch of our new CFO Toolkit for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. This toolkit contains guidance written specifically for Chief Financial Officers and leaders to demonstrate the potential for apprenticeship provision as an essential product within the Higher Education space, but also give practical tools to budget, forecast and deliver with confidence.

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HOW TO USE CFO TOOLKIT - to support delivery of effective apprenticeships and technical education

DATE: Monday 29th September 2025 | 10:30 - 12:30

TOPIC: CFO Toolkit for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

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Spatial Skills - Regional Skills & Partnerships - Members Only

DATE: Thursday 9th October 2025 | 14:00 - 16:00

TOPIC: Spatial Skills - Regional Skills & Partnerships

CONTENT:

This session explores how to engage with regional and spatial skills planning to strengthen the position of universities as anchor institutions and a key partner in meeting skills needs.

With input from a Mayoral Authority and the Local Government Association we’ll consider the tactical steps that we can take to position ourselves as partners with impact in local, spatial and regional skills ecosystems. Our focus is on how to demonstrate our value as a partner, how to respond to local needs through apprenticeships and the emerging range of skills offers for employers and individuals, and to understand the funding and programmes planned by governmental structures.

This is all part of building a strong external and internal case for maintaining a work-based learning offer to employers.

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

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Successful Practice in Apprenticeship Delivery – First or Early Teaching Sessions

DATE: Wednesday 15th October 2025 | 9:30 - 12:30

TOPIC: Black Box Workshop - Members only

CONTENT:

Designed for those new to apprenticeship teaching or wanting to understand the key principles underpinning successful delivery, this participative and interactive workshop introduces the concepts in apprenticeship delivery and how they affect curriculum planning and teaching practice. We'll cover the role of teaching staff, how to align with workplace learning, and working effectively within compliance frameworks. This session is supported by additional recorded short sessions, materials and resources available in the UVAC Black Box. Login Required for Registration

Effective Data Quality Management (Using PDSAT) - Members Only

DATE: Thursday 16th October 2025 | 9:30 - 12:30

TOPIC: Effective Data Quality Management - Using PDSAT

CONTENT:

This UVAC session explores the inner workings of the Provider Data Self-Assessment Toolkit and provides a step by step guide to implementing effective ILR management. With Karl Bentley at the helm we’ll review how to interpret key reports, identify potential funding errors and embed routine data checking into quality assurance and audit readiness processes.

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

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UVAC 'State of the Nation'

DATE: Friday 17th October 2025 | 12:00 - 13:30

TOPIC: Policy and UVAC Team Updates

CONTENT:

This is a chance to catch-up on the UVAC perspectives on apprenticeship and skills policy and happenings in Government relating to the industrial strategy, LLE and the Growth and Skills Levy in addition to exploring UVAC's membership support and plans for AY 2025/26. Login Required for Registration

Preparing for On- Programme Apprenticeship Assessments (Authentic Assessment) - members only

DATE: Thursday 23rd October 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30

TOPIC: Preparing for On- Programme Apprenticeship Assessments - Authentic Assessment

CONTENT:

This session sets out how to use the principles of authentic assessment in apprenticeship curriculum design in response to the emerging on programme Apprenticeship Assessment. This change in assessment practice will mean updating the design of curriculum in place now and place more focus on the way that we work with employers to prepare and update new and existing programmes. We will explore how to align assessment with real-world tasks, integrate it into the programme structure, and support both learning and preparation for on programme and end-point 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

Making the Most out of Modular Content - members only

DATE: Thursday 30th October 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30

TOPIC: Making the Most out of Modular Content

CONTENT:

With the increasing emphasis on flexibility in funded work-based programmes through Higher Technical Qualifications, Life Long Learning Entitlement and employers fully funding their provision, this session for curriculum and teaching teams, for validation and explores approaches to modularising apprenticeship content. With input from members we will explore how modular delivery will underpin future work-based programmes including apprenticeships, and also explore the key principles for planning, design and sequencing content while maintaining curriculum coherence. We will also explore principles of validation, employer engagement and compliance to ensure that modules make the contribution needed to a successful programme. 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

Successful Practice in Apprenticeship Delivery – First Progress Reviews

DATE: Wednesday 5th November 2025 | 9:30 - 12:30

TOPIC: Black Box Workshop - Members only

CONTENT:

This introductory session supports new progress review leads and those still early in their role in understanding their role within the apprenticeship system. We’ll cover the structure and purpose of progress reviews, how to use them to drive learning, and how they contribute to programme oversight and compliance. This session is supported by additional recorded short sessions, materials and resources available in the UVAC Black Box. Login Required for Registration

The new Ofsted Framework: Differences & Implications

DATE: Thursday 6th November 2025 | 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

Learning from the Ofsted Pilots - members only

DATE: Thursday 13th November 2025 | 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.

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UVAC National Conference 2025: ICC Birmingham

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

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

CONTENT:

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.

Embedding the New Role for Line Managers - Members only

DATE: Thursday 4th December 2025 | 9:30 - 11:30

TOPIC: Embedding the New Role for Line Managers

CONTENT:

This session explores the evolving role of line managers with the changes to funded skills support including apprenticeships, the move to modular provision, on programme EPA and learner self funded skills offers. We will examine the emerging new line manager and employer responsibilities in supporting learning from pre-onboarding to EPA and hear about the challenges this presents and the support that line managers feel is effective. The session will confirm how to develop communication and engagement strategies with employers and ensure that employer feedback and engagement is effective in improving retention, satisfaction and achievement.

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

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UVAC EVENTS

Embedding Effective Recognition of Prior Experience & Learning - Members Only

Webinar Supporting CFO Toolkit Release

HOW TO USE CFO TOOLKIT - to support delivery of effective apprenticeships and technical education

Spatial Skills - Regional Skills & Partnerships - Members Only

Successful Practice in Apprenticeship Delivery – First or Early Teaching Sessions

Effective Data Quality Management (Using PDSAT) - Members Only

UVAC 'State of the Nation'

Preparing for On- Programme Apprenticeship Assessments (Authentic Assessment) - members only

Making the Most out of Modular Content - members only

Successful Practice in Apprenticeship Delivery – First Progress Reviews

The new Ofsted Framework: Differences & Implications

Learning from the Ofsted Pilots - members only

UVAC National Conference 2025: ICC Birmingham

Embedding the New Role for Line Managers - Members only

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