Jan 30 2012

New Register of Training Organisations launched on 18 th January 2012. All organisations that wish to be considered for funding to deliver Education and Vocational Training Services will need to complete the Due Diligence Gateway Assurance process.  

Following an extensive review and evaluation of the Approved College and Training Organisations Register (ACTOR) during 2011, a new register will be launched on 18^th January 2012. It is called the Register of Training Organisations.

All organisations that wish to be considered for funding to deliver Education and Vocational Training Services, including European Social Funding and Apprenticeships will need to complete the Due Diligence Gateway Assurance process, or the Assurance Gateway for short. The exemption extended to some providers last year will not operate in 2012/13, which means that some will need to complete the Assurance Gateway for the first time.

To register, visit: http://readingroom.skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/sfa/the_agency%e2%80%99s_new_register_of_training_organisation.pdf

Timeline for completion: Launch date – 18th January 2012 (5pm); Submit financial statement by 10th February 2012; Submit online questionnaire by 17th February 2012; Feedback from the Agency - 30th March 2012; Register published 2nd April 2012.