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Expectations for Subcontractors:
• Co -operate fully in risk assessments, providing
the requested documents
as required
• Implement agreed risk mitigation actions within 10 working days of being notified. • Notify SCL immediately of incidents affecting risk profile (e.g., staff changes, safeguarding concerns, major complaints). Subcontracting arrangements presenting material risk to funding, inspection outcomes, or learner welfare must be subject to immediate review and potential suspension.
Quality Assurance:
SCL conducts: •
100% audit of starts/leavers
Mid -point sampling of live learners
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Spot checks and lesson observations
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Learner and employer voice activities
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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
as required
SCL will apply its internal QA policies, supported by annual and ongoing quality reviews.
Audit and Data
Purpose
To ensure robust audit trails protect public funds and demonstrate compliance with DfE funding rules and audit requirements.
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.
SCL EDUCATION GROUP
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