16-19, Apprenticeships & Adult Skills Fund Compliance
Independent assurance and hands-on support to help you meet DfE and DWP funding rules across 16-19 study programmes, apprenticeships and the Adult Skills Fund.
Funding rules for 16-19 study programmes, apprenticeships and the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) are detailed, change frequently, and carry real financial risk when interpreted incorrectly. We work alongside your MIS, funding and curriculum teams to test your position before a funding body does.
Whether you need a one-off health check ahead of an ESFA/DfE audit, ongoing assurance across an academic year, or support untangling a specific rule, we translate the guidance into practical, defensible decisions.
What this covers
- ILR data assurance and error-rate reduction
- Mock ESFA/DfE audits and funding claim reviews
- Subcontracting and delivery partnership compliance
- 16-19 study programme and apprenticeship funding rule interpretation
- Self-assessment, risk register and clawback mitigation support
Other services
Mayoral & Combined Authorities
Specialist support for providers delivering devolved adult education funding under mayoral combined authorities, including the West of England Combined Authority (WECA).
Ofsted & Quality
Practical support to strengthen curriculum quality and prepare confidently for inspection under Ofsted's Renewed Inspection Framework.
OfS & Higher Education
Regulatory support for higher education and degree apprenticeship providers navigating Office for Students conditions of registration.
Ready to see where your risk really sits?
Book a no-obligation call with a Sulis Intelligence consultant to talk through your funding streams, your inspection timeline, and where support would make the biggest difference.