EPA and Ofqual, Learning lessons from 2023 – Part 2
Continuing my theme of learning lessons from 2023, here are my next set of hints and tips that may help the EpAO sector. Whilst some…
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Hints and Tips on Ofqual Compliance – Lessons Learnt from 2023 – Part 1
During 2023 I supported many EpAOs with their ongoing compliance and commitment to continuous improvement, so I thought I’d share some of the themes that…
End-point Assessment in the new world of Generative AI
I have been a mixture of excited, fascinated, and terrified by the sudden explosion of generative AI tools. We are all currently finding our feet…
Measuring the Quality of EpAOs
In this article Jacqui discusses ideas and options around developing public facing metrics to measure the quality of EpAOs, and to support employer / provider…
Safeguarding and welfare in end-point assessment
In my previous article on end-point assessment, I touched on the lack of direct reference to safeguarding in the ESFA conditions for EpAOs, the DQB…
Are there “too many cooks” in apprenticeships?
I don’t think I have ever known an educational scenario where at least 5 agencies are involved in the funding, policy and quality of one…
Tips for EpAOs preparing their annual statement of compliance for Ofqual
For many EpAOs, 2022 will be their first year of completion of an Ofqual Annual Statement of Compliance. This is a critical undertaking for any…
The Benefits, Challenges and Best Practice of Remote End-point Assessment
During the summer of 2022 I ran a survey with end-point assessment organisations on their experiences with remote assessment. The purpose of the survey was…
Turning an assessment plan into assessment tools – top 10 hints and tips
I have worked with many EpAOs designing and developing assessment tools and materials, so I thought I would share some of my hints and tips…
EpAOs – Getting to grips with the Rules, Conditions & Regulations
I am often asked by EpAOs to review policies, processes and procedures against the plethora of official documents and guidance that relate to end-point assessment.…