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Christmas 2024 Closing and Effect on EPA Deadlines
Company news For apprentices For providers, coaches & employers
In preparation for this year’s Christmas holiday period, we would like to remind you of our opening times over the Christmas period and how this affects apprentices’ submission dates. 1st for EPA will be closed on the 25th, 26th , 31st December 2024 and the 1st January 2025. This means our office will be open …
PODCAST: 1st for EPA On Air Ep6 – How AI is changing the apprenticeships landscape
For providers, coaches & employers
1st for EPA is On Air! The 1st for EPA team is back with episode 6 of our podcast. Whether you want to learn about the EPA landscape, see the faces behind the names, or just find out what everyone’s favourite biscuit is, our EPA podcast has you covered. Episode 6: How AI is changing …
PODCAST: 1st for EPA On Air Ep5 – Projects in EPA
For providers, coaches & employers
1st for EPA is On Air! The 1st for EPA team is back with episode 5 of our podcast. Whether you want to learn about the EPA landscape, see the faces behind the names, or just find out what everyone’s favourite biscuit is, our EPA podcast has you covered. Episode 5: Projects in EPA In …
PODCAST: 1st for EPA On Air Ep4 – Meet the Partnerships Team
For providers, coaches & employers
1st for EPA is On Air! The 1st for EPA team is back with episode 4 of our podcast. Whether you want to learn about the EPA landscape, see the faces behind the names, or just find out what everyone’s favourite biscuit is, our EPA podcast has you covered. Episode 4: Meet the Partnerships Team …
PODCAST: 1st for EPA On Air Special – Supporting Apprentice Wellbeing
For apprentices For providers, coaches & employers
1st for EPA is On Air! The 1st for EPA team is back with a special edition of our podcast. Whether you want to learn about the EPA landscape, see the faces behind the names, or just find out what everyone’s favourite biscuit is, our EPA podcast has you covered. 1st for EPA On Air …
PODCAST: 1st for EPA On Air Ep3 – EPA Presentations
For apprentices For providers, coaches & employers
1st for EPA is On Air! The 1st for EPA team is back with episode 3 of our podcast. Whether you want to learn about the EPA landscape, see the faces behind the names, or just find out what everyone’s favourite biscuit is, our EPA podcast has you covered. Episode 3: EPA Presentations In episode …
PODCAST: 1st for EPA On Air Ep2 – functional skills & the funding rules
For providers, coaches & employers
1st for EPA is On Air! The 1st for EPA team is back with episode 2 of our podcast. Whether you want to learn about the EPA landscape, see the faces behind the names, or just find out what everyone’s favourite biscuit is, our EPA podcast has you covered. Episode 2: What are the functional …
PODCAST: 1st for EPA On Air Ep1 – EPA trends and the future of EPA
For providers, coaches & employers
1st for EPA is On Air! The 1st for EPA team is back with a soon-to-be smash hit podcast. Whether you want to learn about the EPA landscape, see the faces behind the names, or just find out what everyone’s favourite biscuit is, our EPA podcast has you covered. Episode 1: EPA trends and the …
Post-Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme Launched
For apprentices For providers, coaches & employers
The Post Apprenticeship Recognition Scheme (PARS) has officially launched in the UK. The scheme gives qualified apprentices the opportunity to be awarded post nominal designations – that is, letters after their name. Launched by the Association of Apprentices (AoA) and the Chartered Institution for Further Education (CIFE), the scheme aims to give professional status to …
VIDEO: What happens in an EPA assessment?
For apprentices For providers, coaches & employers
Introduction 1st for EPA’s mission is to make the End Point Assessment process easy for everyone to understand and use. We provide support and guidance throughout the EPA journey. This video and transcript will give you an example and guidance on what an apprentice can expect at the beginning of a remote assessment, when using …
Digital Standards now live
Company news
1st for EPA has launched a full range of end point assessment (EPA) for Digital standards. We’re offering end point assessment for more standards in the digital route than ever before, along with our signature support and guidance. 11 digital standards now live – you can see the full list of digital standards here, or …
How can Providers and Employers bridge the Digital Skills Gap?
Company news For providers, coaches & employers
With the new government recently announcing the launch of Skills England, a body tasked with transforming opportunities and driving growth, what does this mean for the digital skills gap and apprenticeships? Digital Europe reports that over 60% of EU enterprises struggle to fill ICT specialist roles. This gap can directly impact the wider adoption of AI, big …