Robert Nitsch Appointed as new FAB CEO
FAB has today, 12 June, announced the appointment of Robert Nitsch CBE as the new Chief Executive Officer. Rob is a highly experienced and respected…
Federation of Awarding Bodies
Our vision is of a powerful trade association representing the collective interests of the UK’s qualifications and assessments industry. We envisage a world in which higher-quality technical, professional and vocational education, results in stronger public confidence in what we do.
Five simple steps for supporting ADHD colleagues
Luise Ruddick was diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s after a life of feeling ‘different’. Here, she shares her top tips for supporting colleagues and…
‘No-one left behind’ – Scottish Minister for FE speaks at FAB Parliamentary Reception at Holyrood
The Federation of Awarding Bodies hosted an event at the Scottish Parliament in February. Scottish Members of Parliament, skills and education stakeholders, and FAB members…
Charlotte Bosworth is the new Chair of FAB
Federation Co-Chairs Kirstie Donnelly MBE and Alan Woods OBE are to stand down from the Board of Directors in Spring 2024 and the new Chair…
John McNamara reflects on FAB 2023: ‘Awarding and Assessment in a New Era’
On 30 November and 1 December, over 400 delegates convened in Leicester for FAB’s annual flagship conference for experts in awarding and assessment. Commenting on…
Keeping up with the FAB 2023 Conference!
This year, as media partners for the FAB 2023 Conference, we are on-scene and will be streaming so that you can virtually join in! What…
Winners announced for prestigious FAB 2023 Awards!
Awarding organisations came together this evening (30th November) at the FAB 2023 Awards in Leicester to celebrate success across the industry. The FAB Awards recognises…
Kion Ahadi announced as FAB’s new Chief Executive
FAB (The Federation of Awarding Bodies), has today, 30 November, announced the appointment of Kion Ahadi as the new Chief Executive Officer. Kion has a…
Running to Stand Still: Matilda Gosling
Co-author of the new report “Running to Stand Still: Why decades of skills reform have failed to shift the dial on UK productivity & investment…
Running to Stand Still: Kirstie Donnelly
The Federation’s co-chair, Kirstie Donnelly MBE, launched the event on Tuesday 12 September alongside the report’s co-authors Professor Tom Bewick and independent researcher, Matilda Gosling.…