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On 9 April 2020, the Secretary of State for Education issued a Ministerial Direction to Ofqual . This direction outlined the approach that Ofqual should take with Vocational and Technical qualifications with regards to COVID-19. Following this, Ofqual launched a consultation regarding a temporary extraordinary regulatory framework. Our team have since produced guidance setting out…

On 9 April 2020, the Secretary of State for Education issued a Ministerial Direction to Ofqual . This direction outlined the approach that Ofqual should take with Vocational and Technical qualifications with regards to COVID-19. Following this, Ofqual launched a consultation regarding a temporary extraordinary regulatory framework. Skills and Education Group Awards is currently working…

The UK has always been known as a nation of animal lovers, so we can see why the animal care industry is now worth a staggering £1 billion to the UK’s economy. As the demand for animal care specialists increases, so does the need for qualified and competent learners to become employed within the sector.…

Hi, my name is Emily and I am currently doing the Level 4 Marketing Executive apprenticeship with the Skills and Education Group. I’ve already shared a bit of my story here, but I wanted to give you more of an insight into what a normal day as a marketing apprentice looks like! 8:00am – I’ve…

Hiring an apprentice can diversify and benefit your business in a number of ways. It also gives someone the opportunity to learn practical skills and gain a qualification at the same time. This is why we are supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2020. The theme for this year is to ‘Look Beyond’ the outdated stereotypes that…

As previously communicated, all registrations for Regulated qualifications must be made via ORS from 1 September 2019. No registrations will be permitted on Quartz after this date. You should however, continue to use the Quartz Portal for Access to HE and Unregulated registrations until further notice. For existing runs please continue to claim certification via…

The Skills and Education Group Awards have been working with specialists to update the current suite of Volunteer Management qualifications and are pleased to announce that the new qualifications will be going ‘live’ on the 1 November 2019. The new qualifications feature updated terminology, more focused assessment criteria and indicative content to assist with lesson…

The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is our flagship product designed specifically to recognise the excellent course provision created by our Providers. Being approved and endorsed for QLS demonstrates that you are committed to delivering quality learning and that you have been endorsed by two respected brands within the awarding market ABC Awards and Certa Awards.…

University of Bolton’s Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling course, ranked in the UK’s top five for teaching quality by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, has embedded opportunities into the curriculum to gain counselling skills certificates, accredited by ABC Awards. Founded in 1998, ABC Awards offers Ofqual and Qualification Wales recognised and…