5 Fantastic Reasons to do an Apprenticeship
Thinking of doing an apprenticeship, but not 100% sure of the benefits? Then you’re in the right place! We’ve put together 5 great reasons to become an Apprentice.
Read MoreA big win for Training Providers and Learners following the new funding rules 2022/23
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 MoreStarts are up by 43% but what does 2022 hold for Apprenticeships?
Data 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 MoreThe latest COVID-19 flexibilities update – February 2022
Following on from our previous update, the Institute for Apprentices (IfATE) have now confirmed the withdrawal of the following COVID-19 flexibilities, against the below Standards as of the 31st March 2022:
Read MoreESFA funding rules, registrations, gateway support and training sessions
Here 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, we’re reminding you of important ESFA funding rules, EPA registering, bulk registrations, gateway support and booking a training session.
Read MoreEPA Resources #6
Welcome to the sixth edition of the EPA Product Newsletter. This week, we cover a range of resources, including a new support video and a selection of support material revisions.
Read MoreRegistration Requirements for the Learning Mentor, Learning and Skills Teacher and Assessor/Coach Standards
As per our previous communication in May and September, for an element of the Learning Mentor, Learning and Skills Teacher and Assessor/Coach Standards, a Sector Specialist Advisor (SSA) may be required to provide support throughout the End-Point Assessment.
Read MoreThe latest COVID-19 flexibilities update – December 2021
Following the recent Government updates with COVID-19 and the transition to “Plan B”, the Institute for Apprentices (IfATE) have extended the deadline for the withdrawal of Covid flexibilities from the 31st December 2021 to 28th February 2022. To read the full update, please select this link COVID-19 Discretion update. We have updated the table below where we will outline the Apprenticeship Standard, the current temporary dispensations in place for that […]
Read MoreEPA Resources #5
Welcome to the fifth edition of the EPA Product Newsletter. This week, our resources update covers a range of updates, including a new support video and a selection of support material revisions.
Read MoreGuidance documents, new resit/retake forms, EQA and Assessment Plan updates
Here 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 provide information about new resit/retake forms, a guidance document to support the monitoring of EPA windows, EQA updates and assessment plan updates.
Read MoreCOVID-19 flexibilities December 2021 update
Further to the update that we provided on the 22nd October 2021, an additional set of guidance has been released by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education providing clarification on the COVID-19 flexibility and dispensation withdrawal at the end of December 2021. This update can be accessed by clicking here.
Read MoreEPA Resources #4
Welcome to our regular EPA Resources Update, where you’ll get the latest information on the suite of resources available to you through Verve EPA. In this edition, we’re looking at a new support video and a selection of support material revisions. Having received this newsletter, should you wish it to reach others within your organisation, please […]
Read MoreEPA Apprentice, Richard Gibbons, talks achieving a Distinction during the pandemic
When 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 MoreTQUK Christmas Closure dates for EPA
With Christmas only a number of weeks away (eek!!) we’re sharing with you our Office Christmas Closure dates, alongside specific details/dates linked to EPA. TQUK Office Closure Head office will close for Christmas at 2pm on Friday 24th December 2021 and will remain closed until 8:30am Tuesday 4th January 2022. All office-based staff, including Full-Time Assessors, will not be […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 flexibility withdrawals
Here 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, we’re informing you of important upcoming updates to COVID-19 flexibilities. Following the arrangements made to End-Point Assessment standards during COVID-19, new approaches will be taken from […]
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