Vocational Qualifications, Online Courses, Coaching, Personal and Professional Development
The UK workforce development sector is at a crossroads. Qualification reforms are accelerating, employer expectations are rising, and regulatory scrutiny has never been sharper. Yet amid all this change, one issue continues to quietly undermine progress: Too many organisations are focused on delivering training. Too few are focused on whether it actually works. Courses are […]
A practical guide to preparing your organisation for the biggest shift in apprenticeship assessment in years. Apprenticeship assessment in England is changing, and the changes are significant. The shift from tightly prescribed End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) plans to high-level frameworks designed by Awarding Organisations (AOs) will affect how you deliver, contract, and manage quality. If […]
Quality assurance isn’t just a tick-box exercise. Discover why Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) are business-critical, what they really do, and how strong IQA practice protects funding, reputation, and learner outcomes. Quality Assurance Isn’t Admin – It’s Strategy In training and education, quality assurance is often misunderstood. Too often, IQA activity is seen as: Paperwork Compliance […]
Discover why continuing professional development (CPD) for assessors and IQAs is now essential. Learn how to strengthen gateway decisions, improve EPA readiness, and maintain compliance with confidence. The apprenticeship system has changed, fundamentally, irreversibly, and faster than many organisations anticipated. The shift away from frameworks, the strengthening of employer-led standards, and widespread changes to end-point […]
If you’re an assessor or IQA working in apprenticeships right now, you already know the landscape has changed. But here’s the question that keeps many of us awake at night: Would your day-to-day practice genuinely stand up to EPAO scrutiny in 2026? It’s not that you’re not working hard; we know you are. It’s that […]
June has flown by as we take a moment to reflect on a month filled with training delivery, empowering career coaching, and profound insights on the significance of personal development and continuing professional development (CPD). In this edition of the Aim Higher Training Monthly Roundup, we dive into the highlights of June. Read on to […]
As a working professional, it is crucial to keep your skills and knowledge updated to provide the best possible learning experience for your learners. In a rapidly evolving world, where new information and advancements emerge constantly, staying current is essential to remain effective and relevant in your role. Here are some key strategies to ensure […]
Life can be complex and balancing all its elements can be a challenge. As we explore how to craft your personal growth journey in this article we’ll be looking at how we can use the coaching wheel for life. Building a healthy work-life balance is something we should all spend time doing. Simon Sinek has […]
Welcome to the January round-up for 2023 from Aim Higher Training and Development. We’re not sure where the month has gone, but it’s certainly kept us busy. At Aim Higher Training, our passion lies in supporting our clients to achieve their aspirations for the coming year. Through our coaching programme, we have had the privilege […]
Bullet journaling is a method of organisation and planning that involves creating lists, logs, and notes in a structured and efficient way. It is an analog system that is designed to be flexible and adaptable so that it can be customised to fit the unique needs of every individual. It was developed by Ryder Carroll. […]
