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What are Ofsted looking for in 2022?

Ofsted inspections are back, here’s what the inspectors are looking for:

✅ Catch-up plans for learners
✅ A robust skills assessment
✅ Rationale for using a blended curriculum model
✅ Engaging sessions from tutors
✅ Current progress is being monitored
✅ Personal development and wellbeing plans
✅ Safeguarding protocols

With Bud, you’ll get full visibility of learner progress and all the data you need to support your Ofsted inspection. Sign up for a demo: https://bud.co.uk/book-a-demo/



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What are Ofsted inspectors looking for in 2022? Ofsted inspections are back. From catch-up plans for learners to safeguarding protocols, here’s what makes a great Ofsted inspection in 2022.

What makes Bud unique compared to other training management platforms?

✅ It's a true end-to-end system
✅ Built-in workflows driving compliance from the outset
✅ Designed by training experts
✅ Exceptional user experience
✅ We listen to our customers

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What makes Bud unique - Bud Training Software | Powering Apprenticeship Delivery Having a flexible platform might seem like a good thing initially, it can wreak havoc when it comes to ensuring all your data is up-to-date. Find the right platform that streamlines your training delivery.

"Knowing that Bud is supporting compliance from the moment a learner enrols has certainly reduced my stress levels." - Ian Jackson, MTD Training

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How MTD Training Are Ensuring ESFA Compliance With Bud | Bud MTD adopts Bud's training management platform from the outset to drive ESFA compliance in their apprenticeship training delivery.

Is your data Ofsted ready?

Richard Moore, Further Education and Skills Consultant provides his expert insight on what Ofsted might look for in 2022 inspections:

👉 Catch-up learner plans
👉 Reliable initial assessment
👉 Online learning quality
👉 Monitoring learner progress
👉 Careers guidance and advice
👉 Personal development and well-being

Download free guides here: https://bud.co.uk/ofsted-inspections-return/ -framework-guide

If you're using a flexible platform can you really rely on your data?

Whilst having a flexible platform might seem like a good thing initially, it can wreak havoc when it comes to ensuring all your data is up-to-date.

That’s why at Bud we do everything we can to ensure our workflows and processes drive compliance at each and every stage of the learner journey.

Read the full article 👉 https://bud.co.uk/insights/why-flexible-platforms-allow-mistakes-to-creep-in/

Why are more of the top 20 ITPs choosing Bud more than any other platform?

Bud is the only truly single joined-up platform, meaning you can be sure you capture compliant data at the right time, every time.

✅ Saves time and resource
✅ Reduces administrative errors
✅ Improves user experience
✅ Minimises risk of data inaccuracy

Speak to an expert to find out more: https://bud.co.uk/book-a-demo/

Are you a training provider looking to maximise your revenue? Bud Systems is the answer. Our end-to-end system saves you time, reduces administrative error and improves data accuracy.

Want to find out just how much you could save by switching to Bud? In just a couple of minutes, our Quick ROI Calculator gives you an estimate of the savings you could make in the first 12 months:

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Want a more in-depth analysis? Try our Full ROI Calculator:

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Ever wondered just how much money Bud’s training management platform could save you on your apprenticeship and training delivery? Well, now you can find out. Our brand new ROI Calculator gives you an estimate of the savings you could make in a year and shows you the details behind the calculations:

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The Bud platform reduces administrative overheads, improves data accuracy and gives managers full visibility of business performance. Meaning that you can maximise your revenue.

Just want a rough estimate of the amount Bud could save you? In less than 2 minutes, our ROI Quick Calculator will give you an idea of just how much you could save with Bud:

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Want to find out more about Bud and how our end-to-end system can save you both time and money? Visit our website.

Looking for a system that ensures consistent training delivery? Bud's unique workflows are designed by our in-house industry experts to drive best-practice for every action. Reducing administrative error, improving data quality, minimising compliance errors and diminishing risk to your business.

Your users can't go wrong with Bud because trainers and learners must enter all the information required to meet compliance regulations before they can complete a stage.

Want to find out more about Bud and how our workflows ensure you capture compliant data at the right time, every time? Visit our website bud.co.uk.

As has been the case with all forms of training, traineeships have undoubtedly been affected by the pandemic. The academic year of 2019/20 saw an 18.8% drop in the number of traineeship starts from the previous year. With a drop in starts occurring every year since 2015/16 however, it appears the pandemic isn’t solely responsible. So what is?

We decided to deep-dive into the topics of traineeships and look at what can be done to help these pre-employment schemes to flourish:

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To find out more about Bud and how we can support in the delivery of traineeships and other forms of vocational training, visit our website.

Have you had a chance to listen to Bud’s training management podcast? From the RoATP Refresh to the Future of FE, we’ve covered all the hottest sector trends and topics.

Earlier this year, we were joined by Nigel Wallace, former Director at Lifetime Training. Nigel offered real insight into how traineeships and pre-employment schemes can improve and where traineeships are heading in the future.

Ever wondered why traineeships have traditionally had a low uptake? And what can be done to help them flourish? Listen to our podcast with Nigel to hear his thoughts:

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The Future of Traineeships by The Training Management Podcast Join Bud and Nigel Wallace, former Director at Lifetime Training as we deep dive into traineeships and the impact, or perhaps lack of, that they've had on the sector. Hear Nigel's thoughts on how successful traineeships have been so far, how traineeships and pre-employment schemes can improve and wh...

We understand the worry that comes with the risk of ESFA funding clawback. That's why Bud was built to support compliance from enrolment to EPA.

Throughout the training programme Bud automatically collates evidence of every interaction and learning experience, so that you can be more confident in your claims for funding, including those for Additional Learning Support. Meaning that when it’s time to submit your funding claim, you can be sure there will be no unwanted surprises.

Want to find out more about Bud and how our end-to-end system drives compliance at every stage? Visit our website.

A lot has happened in the training industry over the past year including training providers having to reapply to RoATP!

But what can be done to ensure a smooth re-application process? How can training providers avoid common pitfalls and make their RoATP journey as seamless as possible?

Join Matt Wood Bud's Funding and ILR Product Owner, Katy Hopwood, ADC and Craig Robinson, to learn their top tips when re-applying to RoATP:

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There are many friendly experts in training delivery at Bud Systems, if you would like a no pressure chat around the delivery processes that cause you the most pain, please email [email protected] and we’ll connect you to the best person. Want to find out more about Bud? Visit our LinkedIn homepage Bud Systems or book a demo at https://lnkd.in/drEmhY6Y to chat with member of our team.

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The Training Management Podcast Hard close is just around the corner. With the pandemic causing more breaks in learning than ever before, this year's hard close might just be the toughest one yet. But what can you do to make sure you have all the evidence needed for the 21st of October? Don’t fear it. Join Joanna Walker, Head of...

Are you fed up of scrabbling around for lost evidence? Bud gives training providers full visibility of their business health. By constantly collecting data, from enrolment to EPA, and storing it in its data warehouse it creates a single source of truth.

Managers can access their data at any time, using their preferred business analytics dashboard, and see a true picture of their business performance based on real-time data.

Want to find out more about Bud Systems and how our data collection and reporting can help maximise your training performance? Visit our website.

At Bud, we believe that trainers should focus on what they do best – training. That’s why Bud is designed to be intuitive to use and to deliver exactly what your trainers need, reducing their administrative time, improving efficiencies and enhancing their overall delivery.

We asked one of our clients what they thought about the intuitive nature of the Bud platform. Here’s what Roddy Christie, Director of Apprenticeships at Always Consult had to say:

“The team at Always Consult really like Bud. It’s simple to use. You can’t break it. The team feel happy and confident enough just to get on with it which means we can spend less time training them on how to use the platform compared to other systems.”

We love working with the team at Raise the Bar to support them with their apprenticeship delivery. Here’s what Janette Healey, Head of Apprenticeships at Raise the Bar had to say:

“With Bud my managers only need to log into one place to see everything they need. Administrative time is reduced for managers and trainers.”

To find out more about Bud Systems and how our market leading platform for apprenticeship delivery could support your training business, visit our website.

Ever wondered what a great user experience looks like? Our mobile first design ensures Bud facilitates effective, high quality, round the clock communication for all parties, especially learners.

Bud’s interface is designed for accessibility, it’s simple and intuitive to both empower and motivate learners. With an app for iPhone, android or tablet Bud gives learners easy access to their learning plan at any time, in any place and on their terms – increasing engagement, improving success rates.

Want to find out more about Bud and how we can support you with your training delivery? Visit our website or book a demo to speak with a member of our team.

Are you worried about the RoATP refresh? Bud can help! We’ve created a series of resources including a webinar with our very own experts Brad Tombling, Customer Success Director, Matt Wood, Funding and Compliance Manager, Craig Robinson, ADC and Ruth Johnson, BDM to help you navigate the latest refresh.

To watch the webinar recording, visit:

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If you’re concerned about providing all the evidence you need for RoATP, give Bud a call. We’d love to have a chat about your RoATP reapplication and how our training management platform can support you. To schedule a call email [email protected].

We're thrilled that Babington has chosen Bud Systems to support it with its apprenticeship delivery.

Heather Frankham, founder of Bud said "I'm thrilled that Babington has chosen Bud to deliver apprenticeships, traineeships and AEB training. This is a testimony to the quality of the platform and the outstanding service that the whole Bud team provides."

Jen Bramley, COO at Babington said "Having undertaken an incredibly thorough tender process we felt that Bud was the best platform to transform our delivery."

We're really looking forward to working with Babington in the coming months and years.



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Babington signs muti-year contract with Bud Systems chooses to maximise delivery of Babington has awarded Bud Systems a multi-year contract as its training management platform to deliver apprenticeships, traineeships, and AEB funded learning. The contract comes as the result of a highly competitive tender process where...

We're really looking forward to attending the Bristol Life Awards tonight. We're a finalist in the ‘Ed Tech Provider’ category, in recognition of how the Bud platform has supported learners to achieve better outcomes.

Congratulations to everyone at Bud who has helped to create this outstanding software platform, and thank you to all our wonderful customers for their support.

Are confident that your learners are engaged?

Bud's interface is designed for accessibility. The platform is simple and intuitive to both empower and motivate learners. Bud provides an outstanding user experience helping increase learner engagement, improve success rates and optimise learner outcomes.

To find out more about Bud, visit our website or book a demo to speak to a member of the Bud team.

The Bud platform was built by combining unique sector knowledge with the greatest minds in software development. Chris Monk, Director of Business Operations at Decoded said:

“What we really like about Bud is that it has been designed with apprenticeship standards in mind allowing us to outline our curriculum, which we fully map to the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours and additional qualifications prior to enrolment.”

Bud is the brainchild of our founders Heather Frankham and David Foster who, together, have over two decades of experience in training delivery. They’ve created a company that’s full of ambitious, enthusiastic individuals who are truly committed to helping providers deliver the very best vocational training.

Want to find out more about Bud? Visit our website or book a demo to speak with a Bud expert.

is here once more. But what if it could be made easy?

Join our exclusive webinar at 2:30pm tomorrow where we'll discuss:

- The best way to progress learners
- Managing workload during hard close
- Collecting accurate evidence

Don’t let next year’s hard close be so hard. Reserve your place for our exclusive webinar in the link below:

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Finding this year's hard close tough? Need to make a change but not sure where to start? We've got the answers.

Join us at 2:30pm on Thursday 9th September for our exclusive webinar:

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The Bud platform was designed to be a single, joined-up platform for end-to-end training delivery. Paul Workman, Managing Director at Riverside Training said:
“We were immediately taken by the concept that Bud was an ‘all in one’ solution and that it brought together enrolment, programme design, e-Portfolio, VLE and funding management into one joined-up system.”

Bud is designed to streamline the processes involved in delivering apprenticeships and vocational training. The platform reduces the time your teams spend on repetitive administrative tasks, freeing them to spend more time using their valuable expertise delivering high quality training.

Bud’s customers also benefit from improved data accuracy and reporting, meaning their opportunity to claim valuable funding is increased and their risk of clawback reduced.
To find out how Bud can support your business, visit our website or book a demo to chat with a member of our team.

Are you ready for the 21st October?

Hard close is just around the corner. With the pandemic causing more breaks in learning than ever before, this year's hard close might just be the toughest one yet. But what can you do to make sure you have all the evidence needed for the 21st of October?

At 2:30pm on the 9th September, Bud is hosting a webinar to help providers make their hard close as seamless as possible. Join our experts for top tips on how to improve learner outcomes, increase success rates and, ultimately, have a stress-free R14:

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Can't make it on the 9th? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.

Ever wondered why more and more training providers are switching to Bud? Here's what Gemma Beech, Director at UK Skills Academy had to say:

"Bud is the only platform that replicates the high-quality digital apprenticeships that we will be delivering. It reflects the essence of our company, who we are and what we do."

Bud is the joined-up solution for every training provider. Want to learn how our training management platform can reduce your admin overheads, save time and give you full visibility of your business? Visit our website or book a demo to chat with a friendly Bud expert.

Hard close is just around the corner. With the pandemic causing more breaks in learning than ever before, this year's hard close might just be the toughest one yet. But what can you do to make sure you have all the evidence needed for the 21st of October?

Don’t fear it. Join Joanna Walker, Head of Marketing, Matt Wood, Funding and Compliance Manager and Ruth Johnson, BDM as they discuss how to reduce administrative workload, save time, improve learner outcomes and ultimately, increase success rates:

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We're so pleased to be a finalist in the Education Investor Awards 2021 in the category ‘Ed Tech Provider’, in recognition of how the Bud platform has supported learners to achieve better outcomes.

Congratulations to everyone at Bud who has helped to create this outstanding software platform, and thank you to all our wonderful customers for their support.