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…
Jacqui Molkenthin
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.…
Responding to AAC conference points to support EpAOs
Following on from Catherine Large’s speech at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference in March 2022, I thought it may be helpful to share some of my…
The Rise and Fall of End-point Assessment
At the EPAO conference on 24th Feb in Birmingham, I shared some insights in to the trends from the past 3 years of apprenticeships and…
Inspiration from a micro EpAO on their Ofqual recognition journey
Back in 2020, the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute, @IFAteched), announced the transfer of the EQA of end-point assessment to @Ofqual, or,…
Top pitfalls and tips for EpAOs applying for Ofqual recognition
Given the volumes of #EpAOs applying for @Ofqual recognition (first time or resubmission), I thought it may be helpful to highlight some of the areas…
Hints and tips for EpAOs on designing multiple choice questions and answers
Across my work, with a wide range of EpAOs, I have seen a variety of approaches to the design of questions for knowledge tests. Knowledge…
Understanding and building effective governance in end-point assessment organisations
One of the most common areas I get asked for support from #EpAOs relates to how to meet @Ofqual’s requirements on governance and governing body,…