Our CPD programme gets fully underway in October, with seven sessions offering practical, member-focused support for colleagues involved in apprenticeship delivery, quality and strategy. 

Open to staff from UVAC member institutions, the sessions will bring together policymakers, Ofsted representatives, sector experts and colleagues from across the UVAC membership. They will provide opportunities to explore current issues, ask questions, share experience and consider practical approaches to the challenges facing apprenticeship teams. 

The programme recognises that effective apprenticeship delivery relies on strong links across curriculum, quality, finance, systems, employers and leadership. Sessions will therefore cover a range of issues relevant to colleagues working across these areas. 

With contributions from external experts, policymakers, Ofsted speakers and audit specialists, the October programme will help colleagues keep up to date with developments, refresh their knowledge and consider what changes mean in practice for their institutions. 

Download the full 2026/27 calendar listing with session descriptors 

Download the full 2026/27 calendar list by themes 

October Programme Sessions: 

Costing Assessment & EPA 

Thursday 1st October 2026 | 9:30 – 11:00 

This practical session for apprenticeship finance, assessment and delivery teams will explore how to develop clear and defensible costings for apprenticeship assessment and EPA.  Register

LLE EOI Drafting & Submission Workshop 

Monday 5th October 2026 | 9:30 – 11:30 

This practical workshop is forleaders, curriculum, registry and staff responsible for developing their LLE Expression of Interest. We will explore how to present a clear institutional proposition, demonstrate strategic and operational readiness and provide credible evidence of learner and employer demand.  Register

Audit Highlights 2026/2027 & Spotlight on Costings 

Thursday 8th October 2026 | 9:30 – 12:00 

This practical session for apprenticeship leaders, finance and compliance teams will review the main audit themes for 2026/2027, with a particular spotlight on programme costings.  Register 

LLE EOI Drafting & Submission Workshop 

Friday 9th October 2026 | 9:30 – 12:00 

This practical workshop is forstaff responsible for developing their organisations LLE Expression of Interest. We will explore how to present a clear institutional proposition, demonstrate strategic and operational readiness and provide credible evidence of learner and employer demand.  Register 

Policy Watch – Implementing SME Policies 

Wednesday 15th October 2026 | 9:30 – 11:30 

This practical policy session for apprenticeship leaders and business development teams will explore how emerging policies for small and medium-sized employers may affect apprenticeship demand and delivery.  Register

Using Your Data to Improve Delivery Quality, Outcomes & Drive Innovation 

Thursday 22nd October 2026 | 9:30 – 11:00 

This practical session for apprenticeship leaders, quality teams and data colleagues will explore how to use data more effectively to improve delivery, outcomes and innovation. We will consider how learner, employer, curriculum, assessment and financial information can be brought together to identify patterns, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.  Register 

Policy Watch – Implementing Space & Place Policies 

Thursday 29th October 2026 | 9:30 – 11:30 

This practical policy session for apprenticeship leaders and teams will explore how emerging space and place priorities can be translated into an effective organisational response. With input from DfE on their emerging approach to provider responsiveness and from a combined authority on their expectations of providers in their community we will consider the implications of devolution, local skills priorities and place-based partnership working for apprenticeship planning and delivery.  Register

Booking 

Registrations are now open and can be made via the UVAC website event page