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Why CPD for Assessors and IQAs Is No Longer Optional: Thriving in the New End-Point Assessment Landscape

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 […]

What EPAOs Will Expect from Assessors and IQAs in 2026

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 […]

Are Your Assessors and IQAs Ready for the New Apprenticeship Standards?

The apprenticeship landscape has changed dramatically and continues to evolve. With the shift to new end-point assessment arrangements for many apprenticeship standards, increased scrutiny from Ofsted and the DfE, and a sharper focus on valid assessment, occupational competence, and quality assurance, the role of assessors and Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) has never been more critical. […]

Exploring Options Post GCSE

It’s Okay Not to Have It All Figured Out It’s never too early to start thinking about your career. And you’re currently looking for what you want to do after GCSE to help you get your foot on the ladder. There are numerous avenues you can take. There isn’t just one route open to you […]

Invest in Yourself This Black Friday: Why Skills Are the Best Deal of 2025

Invest in Yourself This Black Friday: Why Skills Are the Best Deal of 2025 As Black Friday approaches, the spotlight often falls on gadgets, tech, and fleeting deals, but the smartest investment you can make this year isn’t something you’ll find in a shopping cart. It’s you. From Sunday 23 November to Sunday 30 November […]

Find Your Next Training Course

When you are looking to advance your career, there can always be numerous ways in which you can do that. But one of the main ones is always going to be that you are getting some training, and this is very often going to be a major part of the whole process. That can equip […]

Why Senior Managers Struggle to Invest in Team Development (and How to Overcome It)

In today’s competitive commercial environment, businesses often talk about “people being their greatest asset.” Many senior managers genuinely believe in supporting the growth of their junior team members. Yet, when it comes to real investment, both in time, money, and resources, their commitment often falls short. Take Sarah, a talented junior analyst. Her manager praises […]

Bridging the Gap: How to Design L&D That Creates Confident, Capable Managers

When Sam got promoted to manager, she thought she was ready. After all, she’d been the go-to person in her team for years. But just three weeks into the role, her confidence wavered. She found herself stuck between being “one of the gang” and “the boss,” unsure how to give feedback without sounding harsh, and […]

How to Help First-Time Managers Succeed

Supporting Leadership and Management Development at Every Stage At Aim Higher Training, we often see capable and ambitious individuals being promoted into management roles because they excel in their current job. But being a great manager requires more than technical excellence; it demands a whole new set of people-focused skills. And all too often, new […]

Confidence Through Competence: Why Coaching and Accredited Training Are Better Together

Knowing what to do is one thing. Feeling confident enough to do it well? That’s where coaching transforms your learning. At Aim Higher Training, we provide accredited qualifications that build practical skills and real-world competence. But we know that skills alone aren’t always enough to drive meaningful growth. That’s why we’ve partnered with Prodevuk Ltd, […]