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A Year of Real Progress
Over the past year , we’ve continued to grow our reach and impact across the apprenticeship and assessment landscape. We’ve worked closely with a broad network of employers and training providers, supported thousands of learners, and delivered assessments across an expanding range of standards.
innovation, and collaboration.
Dec 18, 20250 min read


Between Policy and Practice: The Implementation Documents Have Arrived
The wait is over. Skills England published its Requirements and Guidance for Apprenticeship Assessment on 16 December 2025, joining Ofqual's regulatory framework released earlier in the month.
Dec 17, 20254 min read


Christmas Closure
Here is how we will ensure your learners access their full entitlement of time for their EPAs over the Christmas break.
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Why Continuous Professional Development Matters in Education and Assessment
In an industry where we're responsible for shaping futures and validating competence, standing still isn't an option. Continuous professional development (CPD) isn't just a compliance checkbox for assessors, trainers, and education professionals - it's the foundation of credibility, quality, and trust.
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Data Technician Assessment Plan Signals the Reform We've Been Waiting For
The next step toward the reformed apprenticeship assessment landscape has finally been taken.
Nov 12, 20253 min read


October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Why It Matters for Apprenticeships and Assessment
Each October, organisations around the world mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a campaign designed to raise awareness of digital risks and remind us of all the simple steps we can take to stay safe online. Cybersecurity is about more than firewalls and passwords - it’s about protecting systems, networks and data from attacks or unauthorised access.
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Beyond 'How Are You?': Meaningful Workplace Support During a Cancer Diagnosis
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worthwhile initiative to get behind and promote. Accelerate People’s Jo Massiah shares how you can support your employees and apprentices going through a cancer diagnosis.
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Catch up on Ofqual's VTQ Briefing
On 23 September 2025, we attended Ofqual’s latest VTQ Regulator’s briefing which delivered a series of important updates.
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Industry Update: Employer Engagement Takes Centre Stage in Assessment Development
The apprenticeship sector stands at a pivotal moment as the new regulatory framework approaches implementation. With the Department for Education's proposed reforms reshaping how assessments are developed and delivered, one principle has emerged as absolutely fundamental
Sep 15, 20254 min read


How AI is Transforming Assessment - and Why We’re Just Getting Started
On the day of the launch of Accelerate People’s first external platform, AP Gateway, I thought it timely to talk about my own tech development journey..
Jul 11, 20254 min read


Ofqual Apprenticeship Assessment Changes 2025: Have your say.
Major Changes Coming to Apprenticeship Assessment in England The landscape of apprenticeship assessment in England is set for significant...
Jun 27, 20252 min read


What's New in Marketing 2025: Latest Trends and Career Opportunities
The marketing world is changing fast. New tech, shifting consumer habits, and fresh platforms pop up constantly. If you're thinking about...
Jun 17, 20253 min read


The future of apprenticeships: GenAI, soft skills, and the evolving landscape
This week I ran another poll, this time asking my connections & followers for their thoughts on the biggest trend shaping apprenticeships...
Mar 25, 20253 min read
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