Providers are set to see a number of changes as the ESFA reveal new apprenticeship funding rules. Achievement rates could soon be improved following the funding rules changing around breaks in employment, English and math flexibilities and more, meaning a big win for apprenticeship providers and learners. The new funding rules are specified in version […]
Read MoreData published by the Department for Education confirms that Apprenticeship starts are recovering from the hit they took during the height of the Covid pandemic.
Read MoreWhen COVID-19 hit at the beginning of 2020, no one knew just how much it would impact life. From the closure of schools and shops to sweeping changes to the way we work, life as we know it was totally transformed.
Read MoreDetails of remote invigilation by Training Qualifications UK for the Situational Extended Answer Test which forms a part of End-Point Assessment on the Children, Young People and Families Manager (CYPFM) standard
Read MoreWe would like to communicate some recent updates published by The Institute for Apprentices and Technical Education (IfATE) pertaining to both the Level 3 and Level 5 Learning and Development Apprenticeship End-Point Assessment plans. Two of these are Covid flexibilities and so have been approved as an interim measure to support situations that may prevent […]
Read MoreFirstly, we want to thank you for your patience over this past week. We are aware there has been much confusion around the lack of detail for the newly approved Hair Professional EPA discretion and the publication of some incorrect information. We have been working closely with Ofqual, IfATE and the other relevant EPAOs to […]
Read MoreThroughout the COVID period, Training Qualifications UK has continued to work actively with the IfATE, Ofqual, the Hair Professional Employer Group, as well as the other relevant End-Point Assessment Organisations, to review EPA and agree on how assessments can take place safely, where possible. In the most recent weeks, discussions have focused on understanding if […]
Read MoreHere at Training Qualifications UK, we like to make sure you’re kept aware of all the most important goings-on in the world of End-Point Assessment. With that in mind, this week we look at the impact of the third national lockdown and our withdrawal from Retail standards.
Read MoreOur Verve EPA system has been updated to include a new Gateway confirmation stage.
Read MoreHere at Training Qualifications UK, we like to make sure you’re kept aware of all the most important goings-on in the world of End-Point Assessment. With that in mind, this week we look at how the latest government guidelines impact the Hair Professional standard and offer an update on Operations Departmental Manager.
Read MoreAs you all prepare for a well-deserved rest over the Christmas break, we would like to share with you a final update for the year relating to the Level 5 Children, Young People and Families Manager Standard. In doing so we would like to thank you again for your continued patience as we have worked relentlessly […]
Read MoreHere at Training Qualifications UK, we like to make sure you’re kept aware of all the most important goings-on in the world of End-Point Assessment. With that in mind, this week we look at updates to our Hair Professional standard, which is now live again, Christmas closures and Verve EPA document restrictions.
Read MoreHere at Training Qualifications UK, we like to make sure you’re kept aware of all the most important goings-on in the world of End-Point Assessment. With that in mind, this week we look at recent flexibilities announced by the IfATE and our Verve support documents.
Read MoreThis is a collaborative statement from End-Point Assessment Organisations within the hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy services sector. City & Guilds, VTCT and Training Qualifications UK have been working collaboratively regarding the practical observation of End-Point Assessments. Following guidance of the recent publication from IfATE and the Trailblazer Steering groups, as of 5th November 2020, […]
Read MoreWe would like to provide an update about the Hair Professional Standard and remote assessment following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation on Saturday 31st October 2020.
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