Nick Linford
TES, 6th November 2009
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 practises 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.
As reported in the TES more recently, the Skills Funding Agency has threatened to ban some colleges and training providers from receiving public funding as allegations continue to be made that they are profiting from breaking the rules 'by ignorance or design'.
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 practises.
Don't wait for auditors or Inspectors to ask the awkward questions.
As always, fore-warned is fore-armed so investigate the issues now and address any problems that may arise.
As reported in the TES, you can find out what we had to say to delegates about the issues that ADaM addresses at the highly successful Spring and Autumn 2010 College Data Conferences by downloading Edward Drake's presentations (pdf).
Achievement Data Management: The Dont's and Do's
Using F05 to inform LR01: What are you missing
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 2010/11. Multiple export formats.
- Significant discounts for providers using our other software.
Pricing details...| Initial purchase (standard) |
Initial purchase (discounted) |
Relicense |
| £1,295 | £995 | £495 |
* Prices exclude VAT
* Discounted rates apply to initial purchase for existing Drake Lane Associates software users (SCORE or 4cast), attendees of Nick Linford's workshops on this issue (Birmingham 16th November 2009, London 13th April 2010, London June 13th 2010 and London 20th October 2010) or members of LSECT.
To find out more please contact us or click here to download an information sheet (pdf).
