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Quality Assurance in Training: Why IQAs Are Business-Critical (Not Just Compliance-Critical) - Aim Higher Training Quality assurance isn't a tick-box exercise. Discover why Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) are business-critical, what they really do, and how strong IQA practice protects funding, reputation, and…

If your IQA function is weak, your business is exposed — even if delivery looks fine.

Strong IQAs protect outcomes and reputation.

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Quality Assurance in Training: Why IQAs Are Business-Critical (Not Just Compliance-Critical) - Aim Higher Training Quality assurance isn't a tick-box exercise. Discover why Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) are business-critical, what they really do, and how strong IQA practice protects funding, reputation, and…

Assessment has changed.

Box-ticking is out.

Professional judgement is in.

That makes IQAs more important than ever.

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#VocationalLearning #QualityInEducation

Quality Assurance in Training: Why IQAs Are Business-Critical (Not Just Compliance-Critical) - Aim Higher Training Quality assurance isn't a tick-box exercise. Discover why Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) are business-critical, what they really do, and how strong IQA practice protects funding, reputation, and…

Quality assurance isn’t paperwork.

It’s protection.

Strong IQAs = strong standards, confident assessors, credible qualifications.

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#IQA #QualityAssurance #Training

Why CPD for Assessors and IQAs Is No Longer Optional Discover why continuing professional development (CPD) for assessors and IQAs is now essential. Learn how to strengthen gateway decisions…

Good intentions aren’t enough in a standards-based system.

Assessors and IQAs need current, targeted CPD to thrive.

New blog now live:https://www.aimhighertraining.com/cpd-for-assessors-and-iqas-essential-training-for-apprenticeship-standards-2026/

#Quality #SkillsSector #Assessment

Why CPD for Assessors and IQAs Is No Longer Optional Discover why continuing professional development (CPD) for assessors and IQAs is now essential. Learn how to strengthen gateway decisions…

Holistic assessment. Gateway confidence. EPA readiness.

If CPD hasn’t evolved, quality is at risk.

Our latest blog explains why:https://www.aimhighertraining.com/cpd-for-assessors-and-iqas-essential-training-for-apprenticeship-standards-2026/

#Assessors #IQA #FurtherEducation

Why CPD for Assessors and IQAs Is No Longer Optional Discover why continuing professional development (CPD) for assessors and IQAs is now essential. Learn how to strengthen gateway decisions…

End-point assessment has changed.

Assessment practice must change too.

Why CPD for assessors and IQAs is now critical: www.aimhighertraining.com/cpd-for-asse...

#Apprenticeships #EPA #CPD

What EPAOs Will Expect from Assessors and IQAs in 2026 Discover what EPAOs expect from assessors & IQAs in 2026, from occupational competence & gateway readiness to IQA scrutiny, CPD & compliance.

Preparing for 2026 means investing in assessor and IQA capability now.

EPAO expectations are already shifting — here’s what you need to know.

What EPAOs Will Expect from Assessors and IQAs in 2026 Discover what EPAOs expect from assessors & IQAs in 2026, from occupational competence & gateway readiness to IQA scrutiny, CPD & compliance.

Assessors' ≠ box tickers.

IQAs' ≠ paperwork checkers.

EPAOs now expect professional judgement, gateway confidence and real occupational competence.

More here

What EPAOs Will Expect from Assessors and IQAs in 2026 Discover what EPAOs expect from assessors & IQAs in 2026, from occupational competence & gateway readiness to IQA scrutiny, CPD & compliance.

EPAOs are raising expectations.

By 2026, assessors and IQAs will need stronger judgement, better IQA and a real understanding of standards.

Here’s what’s changing

Ofsted inspections are unforgiving.

EPA results are transparent.

Employers expect excellence.

If your assessor and IQA CPD haven’t kept pace with standards, now is the time to act.
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#Skills #Apprenticeships

Assessors aren’t evidence checkers anymore.

IQAs aren’t paperwork samplers.

Under apprenticeship standards, they’re professional decision-makers, and inspection will test that.

Read our latest blog on assessor & IQA readiness: www.aimhighertraining.com/are-your-ass...

Are Your Assessors and IQAs Ready for the New Apprenticeship Standards? - Aim Higher Training The apprenticeship landscape has changed dramatically and continues to evolve. With the shift to new end-point assessment arrangements for many apprenticeship standards, increased scrutiny from…

If your assessors are still working as if apprenticeship frameworks exist, the risk isn’t theoretical; it’s real.

Standards demand holistic judgement, occupational competence, and EPA readiness.

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Thank you to our learners, clients, partners and colleagues for your support this year — we’re proud to be part of your journey.

Aim Higher Training will be closed from Christmas Eve and reopen on 5 January 2026.

Wishing you a restful Christmas and a great start to the New Year

Start Strong in 2026: How to Set Personal Goals, Improve Work–Life Balance and Build a Better You - Aim Higher Training As the year winds down and we approach 2026, many of us are thinking about fresh starts. We could be thinking about setting new goals and the kind of life we want to build over the next 12 months.…

Small habits. Big shifts.

A few minutes of reflection each day can change how you work, live and feel in 2026.

We’ve shared reflection tools, journaling ideas and a free work–life balance check-in in our latest post.

Start here: www.aimhighertraining.com/start-strong...

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Start Strong in 2026: How to Set Personal Goals, Improve Work–Life Balance and Build a Better You - Aim Higher Training As the year winds down and we approach 2026, many of us are thinking about fresh starts. We could be thinking about setting new goals and the kind of life we want to build over the next 12 months.…

Work-life balance in 2026 isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing what matters.

If you’re feeling busy but disconnected, our new blog offers simple reflection questions and practical ways to reset.

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#Wellbeing #SelfReflection #LifeBalance

Start Strong in 2026: How to Set Personal Goals, Improve Work–Life Balance and Build a Better You - Aim Higher Training As the year winds down and we approach 2026, many of us are thinking about fresh starts. We could be thinking about setting new goals and the kind of life we want to build over the next 12 months.…

Before you rush into 2026 goals, pause.

Reflect.

Reconnect.

Self-reflection creates clarity — and clarity turns intentions into action.

Our latest blog explores how to start 2026 with purpose and balance.

Read it here www.aimhighertraining.com/start-strong...

#PersonalDevelopment #2026Goals

Workplace Burnout, the Employment Rights Bill, and the Opportunity to Reimagine Work - Aim Higher Training Workplace burnout is costing UK employers billions each year. With the new Employment Rights Bill reshaping employee protections, organisations now have a powerful opportunity to redesign work,…

2026 is a reset year for work.

The Employment Rights Bill gives employers a rare opportunity to rebuild work around sustainability, not exhaustion.

www.aimhighertraining.com/workplace-bu...

#Leadership #PeopleStrategy #AimHigherTraining

Workplace Burnout, the Employment Rights Bill, and the Opportunity to Reimagine Work - Aim Higher Training Workplace burnout is costing UK employers billions each year. With the new Employment Rights Bill reshaping employee protections, organisations now have a powerful opportunity to redesign work,…

Burnout doesn’t begin with sick leave.

It begins with:
 low energy
 shrinking focus
 quiet disengagement

Prevention now beats recovery — legally, financially & ethically.

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#HRStrategy #BurnoutPrevention #WorkplaceWellbeing

Workplace Burnout, the Employment Rights Bill, and the Opportunity to Reimagine Work - Aim Higher Training Workplace burnout is costing UK employers billions each year. With the new Employment Rights Bill reshaping employee protections, organisations now have a powerful opportunity to redesign work,…

Workplace burnout now affects nearly 80% of UK workers.

With the Employment Rights Bill reshaping flexibility & fairness, employers finally have the tools to redesign work before burnout hits.

www.aimhighertraining.com/workplace-bu...

#Burnout #EmploymentRightsBill #FutureOfWork

Unfair Dismissal in the Employment Rights Bill Learn what the new six-month threshold really means for employers regarding the Employment Rights Bill and unfair dismissal...

Discrimination, maternity, health & safety and whistleblowing rights still apply from day one.

Our new blog explains how to stay compliant.

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#Inclusion #EmploymentLaw

Unfair Dismissal in the Employment Rights Bill Learn what the new six-month threshold really means for employers regarding the Employment Rights Bill and unfair dismissal...

The Employment Rights Bill is shifting how employers manage probation, performance and early-stage dismissals.

We break down the impact → www.aimhighertraining.com/unfair-dismi...

#WorkplaceLaw #PeopleManagement

Unfair Dismissal in the Employment Rights Bill Learn what the new six-month threshold really means for employers regarding the Employment Rights Bill and unfair dismissal...

Unfair dismissal is changing.

The qualifying period is dropping from 2 years to 6 months, but other day-one protections remain.

What employers need to know → www.aimhighertraining.com/unfair-dismi...

#EmploymentRights #HR

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Keep Britain Working: Why the UK Needs a New Approach The Keep Britain Working Review reveals that more than 1 in 5 working-age adults are now out of the workforce, largely due to...

The Employment Rights Bill is coming, but businesses aren’t ready.

Our newest article explains the real shift employers must make: capability, not compliance.

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Keep Britain Working: Why the UK Needs a New Approach The Keep Britain Working Review reveals that more than 1 in 5 working-age adults are now out of the workforce, largely due to...

Workforce inactivity now costs the UK £212bn a year.

If employers don’t shift from reactive to preventative support, productivity won’t recover.
New analysis here.

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Keep Britain Working: Why the UK Needs a New Approach The Keep Britain Working Review reveals that more than 1 in 5 working-age adults are now out of the workforce, largely due to...

1 in 5 working-age adults in the UK are out of work because workplaces aren’t built for health or inclusion.

We break down what needs to change - fast.

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Making Flexible Working Work: Your New Legal Obligations Learn how the flexible working law UK 2025 supports inclusion and accessibility in the workplace. Discover how DIA training helps...

Flexible working law UK 2025 = opportunity, not just compliance.

Empower managers with our employment rights training to balance fairness, flexibility & inclusion.

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