FAB 2024: Shaping the Future of Skills Assessment?
Rob Nitsch, FAB’s new CEO, is delighted to introduce his first conference, focusing on ‘Leading a Strong and Sustainable Assessment Sector’. With the UK facing…
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Will Foundation Apprenticeships change the NEET figures? | FE Soundbite 765
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 765: September 28th, 2024. Will Foundation Apprenticeships change the NEET figures? What can we learn from the last time we…
Does Skills England have what it takes to close the skills gap?
We have been told that the Department for Education/Skills England are in listening mode, so now is the time for Awarding Organisations/EPAOs, providers, employers and…
30% of Colleges Report Student Suicide. How do we Prevent this crisis? FE Soundbite Edition 763
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 763, September 14th, 2024. Really shocking figures from the AoC Mental Health report this week, with 30% of Colleges Reporting…
Challenges and Opportunities: Navigating the End-Point Assessment (EPA) Process in Apprenticeships
Introduction End-Point Assessments are a pivotal element in apprenticeships, serving as the final measure of an apprentice’s competency before they can be certified. While EPAs…
New EPAO recognised by Ofqual!
A new end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) has been recognised by Ofqual to assess apprenticeships in the public, health, and care sectors. Advance EPA was founded…
How can Providers and Employers bridge the Digital Skills Gap?
With the new government recently announcing the launch of Skills England, a body tasked with transforming opportunities and driving growth, what does this mean for…
NOCN Group first Awarding Organisation to be approved to deliver EPA for new Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship
NOCN Group(@NOCNGroup) is the first Awarding Organisation to be approved to deliver End Point Assessment for the new Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship Standard. Training…
End point assessments and the potential for more innovative use of technology
Stuart Edwards discusses the potential to use technology for assessment in apprenticeships and highlights features of the End Point Assessment model that may stifle innovation.…
Choosing the right End-Point Assessment Organisation for your apprentices
As a training provider offering apprenticeships, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is picking the right end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to test your…