Confirmed Sponsors

Media Partner

FE Week is the premier news service for the FE sector in England. Since its founding in September 2011, FE Week has firmly cemented itself as the go-to news source for FE. We are proud of our reputation for breaking news, investigations and expert analysis, which is second to none in the sector.

Part of what we do as the FE sector’s only dedicated newspaper, is to deliver expert insight and interpretation of complex issues and policies affecting staff within the sector including the professionals attending the conference. Our specialist jobs board, EduWeek Jobs will also be on hand at the conference to discuss all recruitment needs with new and existing clients.

visit: www.feweek.co.uk www.educationweekjobs.co.uk follow: @feweek

Conference App Sponsor

Bud Systems – Powering Apprenticeship Delivery

Bud is a complete software platform that supports every aspect of apprenticeship delivery. It brings together enrolment, programme creation, learning delivery, e-portfolio, reporting and funding management into a single system.

Designed by industry experts on a foundation of simplicity, compliance and consistency, it is a complete system that supports our clients in the delivery of exceptional training.

It’s been purpose built for Apprenticeships and because it’s a single end-to-end system, it avoids the costs and inefficiencies of using multiple systems.

Bud enables paperless delivery and its in-built automation and workflow, supports efficient and compliant ways of working. It has a modern, intuitive learner interface and a structured approach to programme creation and delivery that truly engages learners and maximises success rates.

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visit: bud.co.uk email: info@bud.co.uk call: 0117 440 0300

Gala Dinner Wine Sponsor

Celebrating 50 years in 2014, Trainsure has grown to become the UK’s leading provider of insurance to the Training Industry. As specialists in our field, we know that Insurance requirements for work based learning providers are unique and diverse, so we work with our clients to provide flexible, practical solutions to meet their needs. We currently look after over 600 clients nationwide including many members of AELP.

The insurance market has changed dramatically over the last few years with an ever increasing number of Insurer’s products. Trainsure is able to cater for all your insurance needs and many of our clients have found working in partnership with us of great value in these times of change, as having an in depth understanding of your industry is invaluable when arranging insurance.

Trainsure are proud to announce our continued working relationship with AELP having agreed an exclusive package of benefits for AELP Members!

visit: www.trainsure.com email: waynec@trainsure.com call: 01274 206500

Writing Pads Sponsor

Smart Apprentices flagship e-portfolio Smart Assessor has just won the prestigious Global Business Insight Awards: Winner of the Most Innovative E-Portfolio Software Developer Company 2018 UK and welcome you to pop by our stand to say hello at the AELP Annual Conference, to discuss how we can help you to delivery outstanding apprenticeships from recruitment through to end point assessment.

Does your technology measure up?

The opportunities presented by the increased apprenticeship funding from the employer levy are exciting for providers who are able to differentiate themselves and deliver what employers want.
Technology is key to delivering apprenticeships that meet the needs of employers, Ofsted regulators, apprentices and your own team with a modern cost-effective delivery model.

2019 continues an era of change for apprenticeships, Smart Apprentices can help you on your digital learner journey.

visit: www.smartapprentices.com
email: info@smartapprentices.com
call: 0845 460 4440
twitter: @smartassessor
facebook: facebook.com/SmartApprentices
linkedin: linkedin.com/company/smart-apprentices

Conference Bags Sponsor

Tribal's vision is to empower the world of education. We provide the expertise, software and services required by Further Education and Skills providers to underpin apprenticeship success. Our market-leading solutions support employers, training providers, universities and hundreds of colleges in setting up, tracking, managing and delivering their apprenticeship programmes. Our funding, audit and quality management experts help ensure our customers remain efficient and ready for inspection so they can focus on the learner experience and outcomes. We know the challenges you face and have the expertise and solutions to help you overcome them.

visit: www.tribalgroup.com email: hello@tribalgroup.com call: 0330 016 4000 follow: @tribalgroup

Registration Sponsor

Skills Training UK is an award-winning Training Provider, creating bespoke Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes for employers, with a particular focus on individual and business improvement and has direct contracts with the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Skills Training UK also offers BTEC Technical Certificates for 16-19 year old learners looking to progress into Apprenticeships, Employment, or Further Education.

We are recognised for our innovative approach to Apprenticeship design and have modelled bespoke delivery programmes for the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Apprenticeship Standards in collaboration with all major NDT training schools, including the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, The Welding Institute, Lavender International and BINDT. We have also been recognised for our work with the NHS, supporting Trusts with Continuous Quality Improvement objectives and improving their CQC rating; a critical measure of NHS Trust efficacy and quality.

In 2019, Skills Training UK was named FE Provider of the Year by the Times Education Supplement and also awarded Outstanding Contribution to Apprenticeships at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference (AAC) Awards. We achieved the final list of three for Training Partner of the Year at the SEMTA Skills Awards this year, and in 2017 were recognised as one of 1,000 Companies to Inspire Europe by the London Stock Exchange, awarded to “dynamic, fast-growing Small-Medium Enterprises across a range of sectors”.

We are keen to develop genuine partnerships with both employers and other education and training organisations; if you are interested in exploring how your organisation might work with Skills Training UK then please contact, Steven Mitchell, Director of Research Innovation and Development on the details below.

visit: www.skillstraininguk.com email: achieve@skillstraininguk.com call: :0208 795 8200 / 07860 695386
follow: @SkillsTrain_UK