Glossary
Return sign-off
The internal confirmation, before a return is submitted, that the data is correct and the funding it generates is expected.
In full
Sign-off is the point at which somebody accountable confirms the return is right. It should cover the validation position, the funding position against expectation, and any known issues.
A sign-off that is only a signature adds nothing. A useful one asks what changed since last month and whether anybody can explain it.
Where this comes up
module
The collection year: what each return is for
Fourteen returns, each restating the whole year. Three of them matter more than the others, and knowing which is most of the job.
module
Building a funding map for your college
A funding map sets out every stream a college receives, how each is earned, when it reconciles and what data drives it. It is the fastest way for a finance or leadership newcomer to become useful.
diagnostic
16-19 Funding model must be returned for this learning aim
If the learning aim is a CDF Industry Placement or T Level work experience aim, then the 16-19 funding model must be returned
diagnostic
A Growth and Skills Offer Apprenticeship Unit component aim must have a corresponding programme aim with the same combination of funding model, programme type, learning start date, learning planned end date and learning actual end date (if returned)
Growth and Skills Offer Apprenticeship Unit component aim must have a programme aim with the same funding model, programme type, Learning start date, Learning planned end date and Learning actual end date (if returned)
diagnostic
A Growth and Skills Offer Apprenticeship Unit programme aim must have a corresponding component aim with the same combination of funding model, programme type, learning start date, learning planned end date and learning actual end date (if returned)
A Growth and Skills Offer Apprenticeship Unit programme aim must have a component aim with the same funding model, programme type, Learning start date, Learning planned end date and Learning actual end date (if returned)
diagnostic
A Learning Delivery HE record must be returned
If the Learner HE record is returned, then there must be a Learning Delivery HE record