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SUMMARY:Quick Start to EDSQ
DESCRIPTION:This 30-minute onboarding webinar will be hosted by a senior member of our Quality team to help support you get started. This includes: \n\nAn introduction to the systems used\nBasic processes\nQ&A time\n\nWho would benefit from this session? \nThis is open to any staff member that has any involvement with EDSQ (eg. delivering\, marking\, internal quality assurance and admin). \nPlease note: This live webinar is available exclusively to staff at Centres approved to deliver our Essential Digital Skills Qualifications\, and you will need to book using an organisational email address provided by an approved EDSQ Centre. \nIf you are not yet an approved Centre for EDSQ\, you can find out more by attending one of our Essential Guide to Essential Digital Skills webinars\, or by contacting us.
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/quick-start-to-edsq-dec/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Delivering and Assessing ESOL with Confidence: A Practical Guide for Tutors
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to build confidence in assessing ESOL learners and gain a clearer understanding of what high-quality assessment evidence looks like? Join this practical introductory webinar designed for ESOL tutors\, assessors and centres. \nDuring the session\, we will provide an insight into how ESOL assessments are judged across Entry 1 to Level 1 Reading and Writing\, and up to Level 2 for Speaking and Listening. We will examine what assessors look for\, how learner evidence is evaluated\, and how consistent\, reliable assessment decisions are achieved. \nThrough practical examples\, real learner scenarios\, and interactive activities\, you’ll gain valuable insights into what good assessment evidence looks like\, how assessment decisions are made\, and the common mistakes that can affect learner outcomes. \nThe session will also cover effective learner preparation and the quality assurance processes that support reliable assessment\, including centre standardisation\, Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and making best use of External Quality Assurance (EQA) feedback. \nBy attending this live session\, you’ll leave with greater confidence in interpreting assessment criteria\, making sound assessment judgements\, preparing learners for success\, and supporting accurate\, consistent and effective ESOL delivery within your centre. \nPlease note: \nThese live webinars are exclusively available to staff from centres approved to deliver Gateway Qualifications’ ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Skills for Life qualifications. To register\, you must use an organisational email address associated with an approved ESOL centre. If you’re a registered Centre and haven’t received a registration email\, please contact the Quality team at assessment@gatewayqualifications.org.uk for the registration link. \nIf your organisation is not yet approved to deliver ESOL qualifications\, please contact us to find out more about becoming an approved centre.
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/delivering-and-assessing-esol-with-confidence-a-practical-guide-for-tutors-dec/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Delivering and Assessing ESOL with Confidence: A Practical Guide for Tutors
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to build confidence in assessing ESOL learners and gain a clearer understanding of what high-quality assessment evidence looks like? Join this practical introductory webinar designed for ESOL tutors\, assessors and centres. \nDuring the session\, we will provide an insight into how ESOL assessments are judged across Entry 1 to Level 1 Reading and Writing\, and up to Level 2 for Speaking and Listening. We will examine what assessors look for\, how learner evidence is evaluated\, and how consistent\, reliable assessment decisions are achieved. \nThrough practical examples\, real learner scenarios\, and interactive activities\, you’ll gain valuable insights into what good assessment evidence looks like\, how assessment decisions are made\, and the common mistakes that can affect learner outcomes. \nThe session will also cover effective learner preparation and the quality assurance processes that support reliable assessment\, including centre standardisation\, Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and making best use of External Quality Assurance (EQA) feedback. \nBy attending this live session\, you’ll leave with greater confidence in interpreting assessment criteria\, making sound assessment judgements\, preparing learners for success\, and supporting accurate\, consistent and effective ESOL delivery within your centre. \nPlease note: \nThese live webinars are exclusively available to staff from centres approved to deliver Gateway Qualifications’ ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Skills for Life qualifications. To register\, you must use an organisational email address associated with an approved ESOL centre. If you’re a registered Centre and haven’t received a registration email\, please contact the Quality team at assessment@gatewayqualifications.org.uk for the registration link. \nIf your organisation is not yet approved to deliver ESOL qualifications\, please contact us to find out more about becoming an approved centre.
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/delivering-and-assessing-esol-with-confidence-a-practical-guide-for-tutors-jan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Preparing Centres for EQA sampling
DESCRIPTION:Ready for External Quality Assurance (EQA) sampling? \nJoin our Quality Team and Lead EQA for a practical webinar designed to help you prepare for EQA sampling with confidence. We’ll guide you through the key stages of the process\, explain what information you’ll need to provide\, and explore how effective preparation can support a smooth sampling experience and the timely certification of learners. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn:\n• Information required prior to EQA sampling\n• Timings for submitting certification claims\n• What to expect during and after the sampling activity\n• How our Qualification Sampling Annual Plans can help with EQA sampling\n• Factors that can affect claim processing and certification timelines \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and gain guidance directly from our Quality Team and Lead EQA. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/preparing-centres-for-eqa-sampling-feb-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Delivering and Assessing ESOL with Confidence: A Practical Guide for Tutors
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to build confidence in assessing ESOL learners and gain a clearer understanding of what high-quality assessment evidence looks like? Join this practical introductory webinar designed for ESOL tutors\, assessors and centres. \nDuring the session\, we will provide an insight into how ESOL assessments are judged across Entry 1 to Level 1 Reading and Writing\, and up to Level 2 for Speaking and Listening. We will examine what assessors look for\, how learner evidence is evaluated\, and how consistent\, reliable assessment decisions are achieved. \nThrough practical examples\, real learner scenarios\, and interactive activities\, you’ll gain valuable insights into what good assessment evidence looks like\, how assessment decisions are made\, and the common mistakes that can affect learner outcomes. \nThe session will also cover effective learner preparation and the quality assurance processes that support reliable assessment\, including centre standardisation\, Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and making best use of External Quality Assurance (EQA) feedback. \nBy attending this live session\, you’ll leave with greater confidence in interpreting assessment criteria\, making sound assessment judgements\, preparing learners for success\, and supporting accurate\, consistent and effective ESOL delivery within your centre. \nPlease note: \nThese live webinars are exclusively available to staff from centres approved to deliver Gateway Qualifications’ ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Skills for Life qualifications. To register\, you must use an organisational email address associated with an approved ESOL centre. If you’re a registered Centre and haven’t received a registration email\, please contact the Quality team at assessment@gatewayqualifications.org.uk for the registration link. \nIf your organisation is not yet approved to deliver ESOL qualifications\, please contact us to find out more about becoming an approved centre.
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/delivering-and-assessing-esol-with-confidence-a-practical-guide-for-tutors-mar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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UID:41104-1808310600-1808314200@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Preparing Centres for EQA sampling
DESCRIPTION:Ready for External Quality Assurance (EQA) sampling? \nJoin our Quality Team and Lead EQA for a practical webinar designed to help you prepare for EQA sampling with confidence. We’ll guide you through the key stages of the process\, explain what information you’ll need to provide\, and explore how effective preparation can support a smooth sampling experience and the timely certification of learners. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn:\n• Information required prior to EQA sampling\n• Timings for submitting certification claims\n• What to expect during and after the sampling activity\n• How our Qualification Sampling Annual Plans can help with EQA sampling\n• Factors that can affect claim processing and certification timelines \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and gain guidance directly from our Quality Team and Lead EQA. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/preparing-centres-for-eqa-sampling-apr-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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UID:43959-1810731600-1810737000@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Delivering and Assessing ESOL with Confidence: A Practical Guide for Tutors
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to build confidence in assessing ESOL learners and gain a clearer understanding of what high-quality assessment evidence looks like? Join this practical introductory webinar designed for ESOL tutors\, assessors and centres. \nDuring the session\, we will provide an insight into how ESOL assessments are judged across Entry 1 to Level 1 Reading and Writing\, and up to Level 2 for Speaking and Listening. We will examine what assessors look for\, how learner evidence is evaluated\, and how consistent\, reliable assessment decisions are achieved. \nThrough practical examples\, real learner scenarios\, and interactive activities\, you’ll gain valuable insights into what good assessment evidence looks like\, how assessment decisions are made\, and the common mistakes that can affect learner outcomes. \nThe session will also cover effective learner preparation and the quality assurance processes that support reliable assessment\, including centre standardisation\, Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and making best use of External Quality Assurance (EQA) feedback. \nBy attending this live session\, you’ll leave with greater confidence in interpreting assessment criteria\, making sound assessment judgements\, preparing learners for success\, and supporting accurate\, consistent and effective ESOL delivery within your centre. \nPlease note: \nThese live webinars are exclusively available to staff from centres approved to deliver Gateway Qualifications’ ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Skills for Life qualifications. To register\, you must use an organisational email address associated with an approved ESOL centre. If you’re a registered Centre and haven’t received a registration email\, please contact the Quality team at assessment@gatewayqualifications.org.uk for the registration link. \nIf your organisation is not yet approved to deliver ESOL qualifications\, please contact us to find out more about becoming an approved centre.
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/delivering-and-assessing-esol-with-confidence-a-practical-guide-for-tutors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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