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If you work in the FE sector and you have been considering whether to become a qualified assessor, here is something worth knowing: the timing has rarely been better. Across the UK, demand for skilled, credentialled assessors is outpacing supply, and that gap is widening. Whether you work in housing, health and social care, business […]
At Aim Higher Training we’re celebrating Learning at Work Week with many others across the UK. This year organisations and businesses of every size will mark the occasion with workshops, webinars, and development activities, all united by this year’s national theme: Many Ways to Learn. It’s a theme that resonates deeply with us at Aim […]
The apprenticeship assessment landscape is changing, and 2026 will be the year that separates the prepared from the unprepared. As we move toward a reformed assessment system, Awarding Organisations (AOs) will design high-level assessment plans, and training providers may become approved assessment centres. The question isn’t whether conflict of interest will be a concern; it’s […]
Conflict of interest in apprenticeship assessment is under sharper regulatory scrutiny than ever. Discover the seven steps every training provider must take to separate teaching and assessment, strengthen governance and stay inspection-ready. The question is no longer whether scrutiny will come. It’s whether your systems will hold up when it does. Conflict of interest in […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
