EdTech UK FE College Digital Platform -- Ofsted Ready

ESFA ILR Automation

Monthly automated ILR submission (R01-R14): learner ULN, demographics, learning aims, employment outcomes, achievements.

ESFA Learner Register API

• ULN verification before submission (invalid ULN = funding recovery risk).
• At-risk dashboard: low attendance, no engagement, poor outcomes flagged for early intervention.

Ofsted CIF Digital Evidence

• 1learner journey evidence (anonymised case studies from platform data),
• 2real-time attendance (Ofsted inspectors review patterns),
• 3SAR data (pass rates, achievement rates, satisfaction),
• 4observation records (lesson observations with Ofsted graded records),
• 5destination data (6-month employment follow-up via GOV.UK Notify). Ofsted readiness pack generated on demand.

Learner Portal and AADC

AADC compliance (16-18 learners under-18): behavioural analytics off by default, social features opt-in.

Portal

• timetable, attendance logging, learning resources (Moodle LTI 1.3), assignment submission (Turnitin LTI 1.3), bursary management (16-19 Bursary Fund eligibility check).
• Attendance target 90% (ESFA funding condition) -- automated alert to personal tutor.

Mandatory ESFA Condition of Funding

learners without Grade 4+ GCSE English/Maths must continue studying. (1) Initial diagnostic assessment, (2) Functional Skills or GCSE resit allocation, (3) progress tracking, (4) AQA/Pearson/OCR EDI submission (exam entry, grade processing), (5) automated Condition of Funding compliance report.