Building an audit-ready evidence pack for a funding audit
A funding audit tests whether your claims are supported. Here is what an evidence pack should contain and how to build it continuously rather than in a panic.
Resources & guides
Apprenticeship delivery, funding & compliance — explained
Practical guides for UK apprenticeship training providers on off-the-job hours, ILR and ESFA funding, EPA gateway, Ofsted readiness and more — written by the team behind Journey.
What counts as off-the-job training for apprenticeships?
Off-the-job (OTJ) training is the learning an apprentice does within paid working hours to reach competence. Here is what counts, what doesn't, and how to evidence it for a funding audit.
Choosing apprenticeship management software: a buyer's checklist
MIS, e-portfolio, ILR, funding and compliance can be one platform or five. Here is what to weigh up when choosing apprenticeship software.
Apprenticeship progress reviews and tripartite meetings
Regular tripartite reviews keep the apprentice, employer and provider aligned and produce the evidence inspectors look for. Here is how to run them well.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and how it affects funding
If an apprentice already has relevant knowledge or skills, prior learning must be recognised and the price reduced. Here is how RPL works and why it matters.
Break in learning vs withdrawal: recording them correctly
Pausing an apprenticeship and ending it are different events with different funding consequences. Confusing them is a common audit finding — here is how to get it right.
The EPA gateway: what 'ready for end-point assessment' really means
Gateway is the checkpoint between training and end-point assessment. Here is what must be in place before an apprentice can pass through it.
Preparing for the November 2025 Ofsted framework
Ofsted's report-card model changes how providers are judged. Here is what the November 2025 framework introduces and how to be ready for it.
What is the ILR and how do apprenticeship providers submit it?
The Individualised Learner Record is the data return that drives apprenticeship funding. Here is what it contains, how submission works and how to keep it accurate.
How apprenticeship funding works for training providers
Funding bands, the levy, co-investment and what actually drives the money a provider earns — a plain-English overview for UK apprenticeship providers.