Ofsted and funding compliance support. For training providers.
AiVII supports apprenticeship and funded training providers with Ofsted preparation, funding compliance, quality improvement and governance. Discuss the evidence, decisions and team support you need, then agree a focused scope.
Discuss your needsThree ways we work alongside you.
Hands-on consultancy, sector-specific training and fractional leadership.
Consultancy services
Hands-on support from sector experts who understand the challenges of running an apprenticeship provider. From Ofsted preparation to funding compliance, we help you navigate complexity.
- Ofsted preparation and mock inspections
- Funding compliance and audit readiness
- Quality improvement planning and execution
- Operational efficiency reviews
- Data analysis and performance improvement
Webinars and short courses
Practical, sector-specific training delivered by practitioners who have done the job. Keep your team up to date with funding changes, quality requirements and best practice.
- Funding rules and compliance updates
- Ofsted framework deep-dives (Achieve, Belong, Thrive)
- Quality assurance best practice
- Data management and reporting
- Leadership development programmes
Governance and fractional leadership
Senior expertise without the full-time commitment. Our fractional leaders integrate with your team to provide strategic direction, board-level insight and hands-on support.
- Fractional Quality Director support
- Non-executive director services
- Board advisory and governance reviews
- Strategic planning facilitation
- Interim leadership cover
Agree the support around the work you need to do
Step 1
Understand the priority
Discuss your inspection preparation, funding assurance or improvement priorities and the evidence available.
Step 2
Set the scope
Agree the activities, people, expected outputs and timescales in the proposal before work begins.
Step 3
Connect advice to action
Use the agreed review and support to organise decisions, evidence and follow-up with your team.
Connect advisory support with the operational evidence
Frequently asked questions
- Who can AiVII support with Ofsted and funding compliance?
- Our consultancy supports apprenticeship and funded training providers with inspection preparation, funding assurance, quality improvement and governance. The proposal sets the scope for your organisation.
- What can an Ofsted preparation engagement include?
- Depending on the agreed scope, support can include preparation, mock inspection activity, evidence review and quality improvement planning. Activities, outputs and timescales are agreed before work starts.
- What funding compliance support is available?
- Funding compliance and audit readiness are part of the consultancy offer. We agree the review priorities, evidence and follow-up needed alongside your team’s responsibilities.
- Can we combine consultancy with the AiVII platform?
- Yes. Platform workflows and advisory support can be discussed together. Confirm the modules, implementation and consultancy scope in your proposal.
Sector specialists who’ve been where you are.
Combined 50+ years of senior leadership across apprenticeship and FE.
Ben Ellison
Managing Director
Ben leads AiVII with deep expertise in apprenticeships and the skills sector. As an Ofsted nominee, he brings first-hand understanding of inspection requirements and what it takes to achieve outstanding outcomes.
Alexandra Fowkes
Operations & Quality Director
Alex brings over two decades of experience in further education, specialising in operational excellence and quality assurance. She has led multiple providers through successful Ofsted inspections.
Madeleine Robinson
Operations Director
Madeleine has spent over 20 years in the skills sector, with expertise spanning operations, compliance and learner outcomes. She specialises in building efficient delivery models that drive results.
Denise Ellison
CEO
Denise provides strategic leadership with over 20 years of experience in the sector. Her background in strategy and M&A gives AiVII clients access to board-level thinking and commercial insight.
Ready to discuss your needs?
Whether it’s Ofsted prep, funding compliance, fractional leadership or strategic advisory, we’d love to hear how we can help.