On 1 July, we attended the FAB Apprenticeship Assessments Conference, which brought together assessment organisations, Skills England, Ofqual and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to discuss where apprenticeship reform stands and what's coming next.

We are seeking an outstanding Product Developer to help create documentation, support materials, and assessments for our existing suite—and potentially new products that may arise as the landscape evolves.

AP Gateway is now Apex, a platform designed to bring clarity, control and confidence to every stage of the assessment journey.

There’s a growing narrative around apprenticeship assessment reform that I don’t think helps anyone. It treats reform as something to endure: disruption to absorb, timelines to survive, compliance to manage. Something you wait for, then react to, then bolt on to what you already do.

User experience is no longer defined by industry norms; it’s defined by everyday digital life. People are used to digital interfaces that are intuitive, timely and purposeful, where information feels relevant, not overwhelming. Those expectations don’t pause when someone logs into an apprenticeship assessment platform.

For many apprentices, assessment is the most anxiety‑inducing part of their programme. Months or even years of learning can feel as though their success rests on a single moment. One assessment window, one final judgement, one opportunity to prove competence.