A joint report prepared by LSC and Ofsted recently concluded that some providers have been undertaking measures to maximise success rates which are contrary to published guidance. Such artificial increase in success rates have also come to the attention of both the press and MPs with headlines appearing in the TES and questions being raised in Parliament.

Both the LSC and Ofsted have proposed new measures to identify such inappropriate practices as part of the audit and Inspection processes. Providers have been instructed to cease any such practices with immediate effect but it has also been suggested that evidence of wrong-doing in 2007-08 and/or 2008-09 may have a significant negative impact on future Inspection grades, particularly in respect of Leadership and Management.

Protect your reputation
In response, as a proven leader in ILR analysis software and in collaboration with Nick Linford, a sector consultant with a recognised expertise in data and funding issues, we have developed a simple-to-use software utility to instantly highlight areas of concern, in order to assess the potential risks to future Inspection grades and help focus attention on the need to change current data management practices.

What ADaM offers you

• Simplicity. No need for specialist IT skills. Anyone can install and run it.
• Instant assessment of the possible impact - is there a problem here?
• Detailed breakdown of where the possible problem areas are within your data.
• Peace-of-mind either way. It is better to know your position, good or bad.
• Compatibility with both Learner and Employer Responsive data from 2007/08 to 2009/10. Multiple export formats.
• Significant discounts for providers using our other software.

To find out more please contact us or click here to download an information sheet (pdf).