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Transform Training

If you have any queries about these events please email transform@natspec.org.uk

Introduction to job coaching and workplace support

Tuesday 22 September 2026, 10:00am–12:30pm
An interactive workshop for staff supporting students with SEND in the workplace, including learning support assistants, tutors, teachers, and other support roles.

New to the ILR? Getting it right first time

Wednesday 30 September 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
This training is aimed at staff who have little or no experience of creating or returning Individual Learner Records (ILR) and require an introduction to the basics.

The ILR in practice

Wednesday 7 October 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
As a follow up to our “New to the ILR” workshop, here we look at the practical application of returning Individual Learner Records (ILR) and, importantly, the analysis of data checking, error reports and their resolution.

Creating and implementing an effective RARPA process

Tuesday 20 October 2026, 10:00am–12:30pm & Tuesday 10 November 2026, 10:00am–12:30pm
Interactive online training for curriculum managers and practitioners looking for a systematic way to plan provision for learners with SEND, monitor their progress and record their achievements.

Quality assuring specialist FE provision

Thursday 22 October 2026, 10:00am–12:30pm & Thursday 12 November 2026, 10:00am–12:30pm
Learn how to build a rounded, accurate picture of the quality of provision with different quality assurance activities. This two-part training gives you a chance to put theory into practice and reflect on what works for your provision.

Understanding and analysing Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR)

Wednesday 4 November 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
A new training on identifying how QARs affect your organisation and how to access your own data tables.

The high needs funding system

Tuesday 17 November 2026, 9:30am–12:30pm
Join us for this online training, aimed at anyone who needs to know and understand how high needs funding works for FE providers.

Age appropriateness in post-16 SEND provision

Tuesday 24 November 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
A new training exploring the concept of ‘age appropriacy’ in the context of providing educational opportunities to learners with a complex need or PMLD label.

Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement in the RARPA process

Wednesday 25 November 2026, 10:00am–12:30pm & Wednesday 9 December 2026, 10:00am–12:30pm
This training is for staff who already have an understanding of RARPA and want to further their knowledge of how to ensure the process is quality assured.

Improve your evaluative writing

Thursday 26 November 2026, 10:00am–12:30pm
Hands-on training supporting senior staff to improve the quality of their reports

Securing employer engagement for work based learning programmes

Tuesday 1 December 2026, 10:00am–12:30pm
A workshop for job coaches, work experience coordinators, managers and other staff involved in developing relationships with employers to secure work placements for learners with SEND.

Other Events

Please check out Natspec’s events calendar for a full list of events.

Did you know?

Natspec runs external training sessions and delivers in-house courses for individual providers for our Transform training courses. These can be run as a full day or half day workshop.

To register your interest in an external training session in your region or to request in-house training, please fill out our expression of interest form.

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