Deliver inclusion that stands up to Ofsted and funding scrutiny.
Identify learning needs early, apply consistent support at scale, and evidence impact using a graduated approach — creating a clear audit trail for both inspection and learning support funding.
Trusted by FE & Skills providers to evidence learner support with confidence — for inspectors, funders, and internal assurance.
Used by over
200
of the best Apprenticeship Providers and FE Colleges
Over
350,000
learners have completed a Cognassist Digital Cognitive Assessment
Enabled over
£100,000,000
in learning support funding
Cognassist powers inclusion for hundreds of providers
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Inclusion fails when evidence is inconsistent.
Across FE & Skills, providers are being asked to prove not just that learners are supported — but how decisions were made and what impact support is having.
Provider Problems:
- Learning support decisions rely on informal judgement or late intervention
- Evidence of need, support, and impact is scattered across systems and staff
- Tutors deliver support, but evidencing it creates additional workload
- Learners without a diagnosis receive support that is difficult to justify or audit
- Legitimate LSF1 learning support funding goes unclaimed due to weak evidence
This creates risk for both inspection outcomes and funding assurance.
What inspectors and funders now expect
Ofsted's strengthened focus on inclusion reflects a broader shift in accountability across FE and apprenticeships.
Ofsted Expectations:
- Learner needs are identified proactively
- Assessment informs structured planning and delivery
- Support is applied consistently, not tutor-by-tutor
- Reasonable adjustments are understood and enacted
- Impact is reviewed and evidenced over time
For apprenticeship providers, this same evidence underpins LSF1 learning support funding — showing how need was identified, what support was delivered, and whether it made a difference.
The challenge is no longer knowing what to do — it's evidencing it at scale without creating unsustainable workload.
Inclusion, delivered through the graduated approach — with evidence at every stage.
Cognassist supports FE & Skills providers to embed the graduated approach into everyday practice — ensuring needs are identified early, support is applied consistently, and impact is evidenced for both inspection and funding.
The Proactive Pathway to Inclusion
Identify need early, consistently, and defensibly
Every learner completes a short cognitive assessment, providing a clear understanding of how they learn — including learners without a formal diagnosis.
- Creates a consistent baseline for support decisions
- Reduces reliance on informal or reactive judgement
- Provides documented evidence of identified need
Supports Ofsted expectations and underpins LSF1 justification.
Turn insight into structured support decisions
Assessment insight is translated into clear, individualised support plans that inform teaching, learning support, and reasonable adjustments.
- Decisions are evidence-led, not assumption-led
- Support planning aligns to individual learner needs
- Rationale for support is clearly documented
Supports APDR planning and funding audit requirements.
Apply support consistently in everyday learning
Tutors and support staff receive practical, actionable guidance on how to support each learner in practice.
- Reasonable adjustments are clear and consistent
- Tutors understand what to do — and why
- Support activity can be recorded without extra admin
Reduces variation and improves confidence at delivery level.
Evidence impact over time
Support is reviewed regularly, showing whether adjustments are effective and where changes are needed.
- Impact is visible at learner and cohort level
- Evidence shows progression, not just provision
- Records support inspection scrutiny and funding assurance
The result is a single, coherent evidence trail across Assess–Plan–Do–Review — supporting inclusive practice, inspection confidence, and LSF1 learning support funding without increasing workload.
Inclusive practice that works across your whole organisation — without adding headcount or admin
Cognassist is designed for the realities of FE and apprenticeship provision: large cohorts, stretched teams, and limited capacity. It helps providers deliver consistent support at scale by embedding insight and evidence into existing workflows — not by creating new ones. You are likely doing much of the Proactive Pathway currently but in an ad-hoc inconsistent process.
The result is a model of inclusion that scales with learner numbers — without scaling workload, complexity, or cost.
Support is proactive and consistent, not dependent on who teaches them or whether they have a diagnosis.
- Every learner is assessed using the same approach
- Support reflects how each learner thinks and learns
- Adjustments are applied early, reducing escalation later
Support guidance is clear, practical, and easy to apply — without adding to workload.
- Tutors receive actionable guidance, not lengthy reports
- Reasonable adjustments are embedded into everyday teaching
- Support activity can be recorded quickly as part of normal delivery
Inclusion becomes manageable at scale, not reliant on individual effort.
- Decisions are standardised across cohorts and programmes
- Evidence is captured as support happens — not retrospectively
- Visibility exists across learners, teams, and provision
Inclusion is defensible, inspectable, and financially sustainable.
- Clear audit trails support Ofsted scrutiny
- Evidence underpins LSF1 learning support funding claims
- Scale is achieved through systems, not additional staffing
Real results from real customers
"The report is really useful and will definitely help assessors identify the support learners need. Having just completed my monthly ALS audit, I can already see how it could fill gaps in the quality of journals and reviews."
Rentokil Initial
"The new Tutor Report simplifies what was previously complex and clearly shows what support to provide from day one of a learner's programme. Well done, Cognassist."
T2 Group
>80% Achievement Rates
"The new Cognassist AI function gives really helpful suggestions on how to improve your notes. The RAG rating makes it easy to see progress, and I now feel much more confident in what I'm writing – it's more meaningful and intuitive."
Dove Nest
100% compliance in LSF claims
"The coverage checker provides clear guidance on language and structure. It's been really valuable in ensuring our notes include the right level of detail and link back to the supporting evidence."
Hays Travel
95-100% engagement rate on the Cognassist platform
"Grade 1" Ofsted Outstanding
100% LDD learner success rate
3000+ learners assessed
"Discussing Reasonable Adjustments through the Support Record is really beneficial as it helps explore how the adjustments are being applied in the workplace as well as in college, if applicable, enabling a more joined-up approach for apprentices. The AI checker is a helpful guide to ensure you're heading in the right direction."
Goddard Vets
Adaptify helps you personalise lesson plans, fast (and free)
Adaptify helps educators:
- Adapt learning and support in real situations
- Respond to learner needs without labels or escalation
- Make small, practical changes that actually help
It's designed for everyday inclusion, not specialist intervention.
No diagnosis. No training. No organisational setup. Just practical support, when you need it.
Ready to operationalise inclusion?
Book a consultation with our education specialists to discuss your inclusion processes against Ofsted's 2025 framework.
