SCL Subcontracting Policy

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Quality Assurance: SCL conducts: •

100% audit of starts/leavers

Mid -point sampling of live learners Spot checks and lesson observations Learner and employer voice activities

Subcontractors must: •

Operate an observation of teaching, learning, and assessment system • Share SARs, QIPs, and EQA reports with SCL • Provide up -to-date CPD records and DBS checks SCL will apply its internal QA policies, supported by annual and ongoing quality reviews.

AUDIT & DATA

Purpose To ensure robust audit trails protect public funds and demonstrate compliance with ESFA rules.

Protocols for SCL Staff:

• Contracts and signed agreements must be filed centrally before delivery starts.

• Contract Managers must validate the accuracy of subcontractor ILR data submissions monthly.

• All starts, leavers, and completions must have full supporting evidence audited at least once per term

, with 100% sample for starts and leavers

,

unless partial subcontractors where this is not applicable.

• The Executive Director of Legal and Procurement will review mid

-year

audits and provide findings to the Subcontractor Governance Board within 15 working days of completion.

Expectations for Subcontractors:

• Maintain complete records of learner enrolments, attendance, learning agreements, reviews, and outcomes

(partial subcontractors are exempt

from this as not responsible for learner enrolments).

• Submit ILR data and supporting evidence within

3 working days

of SCL

requests.

• Permit SCL, ESFA, or nominated auditors access to documents and staff with 48 hours’ notice .

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