Compliance in our sector often gets reduced to just funding rules—but it’s so much more than that. It’s about how effectively your organisation follows internal processes, and how well you meet your contractual obligations to learners and employers.

At Learning Talent, we can carry out sample-based or spot-check compliance reviews focused on funding rules, helping you prepare for ESFA Financial Assurance. We’ll assess key systems and offer practical, tailored solutions.

It’s easy to point out what’s wrong—our approach is to work with you on what to do next. We provide detailed, actionable recommendations that blend compliance with quality, helping you operate efficiently while maintaining the highest standards.

Partner with us and spend less time worrying about funding clawback—and more time focused on delivery.

• 1) Assurance Reviews, Mock Audits & Implementation Support
  We deliver in-depth compliance assurance support, including mock audits and subject-specific deep dives. Each engagement results in a detailed Compliance Improvement Plan. Many of our clients opt for an annual retainer, giving them access to monthly compliance sessions, ad hoc reviews, and CPD opportunities.

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  2) Evidence Pack Design
  We provide fully editable document templates designed to support funding rule, operational compliance, and contract evidence requirements. These packs are built to align with current regulatory expectations.

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  3) Subject-Based Initial Assessment & Skills Gap Analysis
  Designed to underpin your Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) process and ensure Apprenticeship suitability. Our template library includes over 100 of the most commonly delivered Standards.
  This approach has been highly effective in Ofsted inspections and ESFA assurance reviews, helping providers build a robust evidence base—combining prior qualifications, initial assessments, and suitability decisions to support ongoing progress tracking.

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  4) Learning Support Claim Templates & Systems
  Apprenticeship and AEB learning support claims are often underutilised. We offer foundational templates and can help you design a bespoke evidence system. This includes a draft framework and a delivery team training session to ensure confident, consistent implementation.

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  5) Advisory Services
  Whether on a retainer or through block-booked consultancy days, we provide on-demand guidance and hands-on support. This includes mock ESFA audits, quality-focused deep dives, and inspection readiness preparation. We’re known for our outstanding track record and sector insight.

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  6) Subcontractor Due Diligence Support
  Ensure your subcontracting arrangements are fully compliant. We offer a comprehensive set of templates and tools to help you manage robust selection, approval, and ongoing due diligence processes for subcontractors.