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SUMMARY:Understanding assessment and grading for Access to HE
DESCRIPTION:For Access to HE\, this new academic year brings new requirements for grading and assessment. Prepare for assessments and the process of awarding grades with our webinar where we discuss: \n\nusing the revised grading scheme in assessment\nproviding effective feedback\ncalculating unit grades\nmoderation and standardisation\nreferrals\nextenuating circumstances\nresources and support\n\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n			\n		\n		\n	\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n 
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/understanding-assessment-and-grading-for-access-to-he/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20240821T090059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T122835Z
UID:38526-1726660800-1726664400@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Access to HE assignment briefs: Meeting revised grading scheme requirements
DESCRIPTION:Now that QAA changes to the Diploma Specification and Grading Scheme are live\, you will want to ensure that your assignment briefs are updated to meet the new requirements. \nThis doesn’t have to be a daunting task! Join this webinar and explore the details of converting assignment briefs\, creating new ones and integrating units. \nUse links shared during the webinar: \nPresentation slides \nAccess to HE Centre Handbook \nInformation for Access to HE Centres
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/access-to-he-assignment-briefs-meeting-revised-grading-scheme-requirements/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240813T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20240724T125415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T125415Z
UID:39121-1723543200-1723546800@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Assessment & Internal Quality Assurance of Digital Functional Skills (Entry Level 3)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by a senior Quality team member and is aimed at assessors and IQAs. We will be introducing Surpass and standardising marking at Entry Level 3 only. \nBefore attending this webinar\, watch the Delivering & Assessing DFSQ Guidance & Support training video\, which includes both Level 1 and Entry Level 3. \nThis webinar is available exclusively to our approved DFSQ Centres; please ensure you book your place using an organisational email address provided by an approved Centre.
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/assessment-internal-quality-assurance-of-digital-functional-skills-entry-level-3-aug-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Intro to DFSQ,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T135000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20240612T093617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T135124Z
UID:38918-1720702800-1720705800@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:AoC Learning Week: EDSQ or DFSQ? Choosing the right approach to improving digital literacy.
DESCRIPTION:Gateway Qualifications is delighted to be hosting a sponsored workshop session as part of the AoC Learning Week. \nThis workshop will explore Digital Functional Skills Qualifications (DFSQ) and Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (EDSQ)\, as they form a key part of the Department of Education’s (DfE) strategy for developing digital skills. \nJoin this session examines the decision colleges make when choosing which qualifications to offer? What sorts of learners are they suitable for? And how do they fit within existing study programmes and courses? \nOur panel of practitioners will answer these questions and more as we grapple with the challenge of ensuring that learners leave college equipped with the digital skills they need for life and work. \nPlease note\, this is a third party event and Gateway Qualifications is not responsible for the content or bookings for this event. Please get in touch with AoC for any event enquiries.
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/aoc-learning-week-edsq-or-dfsq-choosing-the-right-approach-to-improving-digital-literacy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T100500
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20240612T095318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T135154Z
UID:38920-1720516500-1720519500@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:AoC Learning Week: Taking the fear out of flexible – delivering Level 2 study programmes with real impact for learners
DESCRIPTION:Gateway Qualifications is delighted to be hosting a sponsored workshop session as part of the AoC Learning Week. \nThis workshop will examine how a flexible approach can benefit learners and help colleges meet the different skills needs of local\, regional and national employers and how staff can overcome the challenges of a more structured programme. \nThis workshop will guide you through how you can use a flexible approach to plan\, teach\, and assess your Level 2 study programmes. \nLearn from Lakes College how to use this flexibility to give tutors more control\, ensure you meet the quality requirements of the qualification\, and have a positive impact on the learners you teach. \nPlease note that this is a third-party event\, and Gateway Qualifications is not responsible for the content or bookings for this event. Please get in touch with AoC for any event enquiries.
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/aoc-learning-week-taking-the-fear-out-of-flexible-delivering-level-2-study-programmes-with-real-impact-for-learners/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20240605T144242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T144802Z
UID:38898-1720173600-1720177200@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:From AEB to ASF - What Providers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Adult funding is changing (again). \nJoin our sponsored AELP panel and explore what the move from Adult Education Budget (AEB) to Adult Skills Fund (ASF) will do to funding rates\, the impact of the new policy and where you may stand to gain or lose out. \nAlso on this panel is SCL\, a market-leading education\, skills and training provider\, find out the preparations they are making and how you can ensure you’re ready for the changes. \nAnd\, AELP’s own Simon Ashworth will join us to share his insights and thoughts on the future of adult education. \nPlease note that this is a third-party event\, and Gateway Qualifications is not responsible for the content or bookings for this event. Please contact AELP for any event enquiries.
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/from-aeb-to-asf-what-providers-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20240522T145150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T102324Z
UID:38839-1717678800-1717682400@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Improve career prospects for the care workforce
DESCRIPTION:To improve the career prospects of the care workforce\, a new\, accredited qualification will be introduced from June 2024. \nThe Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate supports care workers in gaining the knowledge\, skills and expertise expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. \nOur webinar provides an in-depth look at: \n\nhow the new qualification differs from the current care certificate\nwhy a regulated qualification has been introduced\nfunding opportunities and eligibility\npartnerships between Centres and employers\nbenefits to learners\nwhat our offer looks like\n\nPresentation slides
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/improve-career-prospects-for-the-care-workforce/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20240517T130720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T130720Z
UID:38820-1717588800-1717596000@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Quality Assurance Event: Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Exclusive event for Centres approved to deliver Cybersecurity qualifications \nHosted by specialist EQA\, Tony Bucheler\, our cybersecurity quality assurance event aims to share best practices and a range of approaches used to deliver and assess at Level 1. \nCentres offering this qualification use a good range of assessment approaches\, and this event provides the chance to consider the effectiveness of these methods\, capture the evidence for the qualification\, and judge whether the standards have been met. \nThese events are for approved Centres. You and your team would have received an email about how to register. If you haven’t\, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/quality-assurance-event-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20240521T155320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T095937Z
UID:38709-1716303600-1716307200@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Keep your Centre and Learners Safe from Cyberthreats
DESCRIPTION:Education and Training providers need to protect themselves from potential data breaches and online threats. \nFind out how Kirklees College and the Growth Company tackle these challenges to protect themselves and their learners from online dangers. \nIn this session\, you’ll discover what an AO requires from Centres to be compliant and provide you with actionable insights to help keep your organisation safe. \nDownload the presentation slide deck  \nDownload The Growth Company’s Cyber Safe poster
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/keep-your-centre-and-learners-safe-from-cyberthreats/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20240426T141749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T132824Z
UID:38705-1715171400-1715175000@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:DfE post-16 qualification reforms: Personal\, Social and Employability
DESCRIPTION:This webinar was originally recorded in May 2024. Please check that any information contained in it is still current before taking action. \nCatch up with our Director of Awarding and special contributors to discuss the draft new national standards proposed by the DfE in its consultation for post-16 Personal\, Social and Employability qualifications. \nThis webinar is a must-watch session for Centres that use Entry Level and Level 1 qualifications such as Independent Living\, Progression\, Employability Skills and other Personal and Social development qualifications. \nFind out what the DfE proposals are and help support our response to the consultation. \nDownload a copy of the presentation slide deck
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/dfe-post-16-qualification-reforms-personal-social-and-employability/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240131T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240131T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20240103T110102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T125117Z
UID:37838-1706715000-1706718600@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:DfE post-16 Qualification Reforms Level 2 and below
DESCRIPTION:This webinar was originally recorded in January 2024. Please check that any information contained in it is still current before taking action. \nIn this session\, you’ll discover the latest DfE qualification reforms and how they will impact your future curriculum. \nListen back to our Director of Awarding and Head of Product as they explore the changes and how you can participate in our qualification development. Plus\, our Commercial Director discusses the changes to funding policy. \nDownload the presentation slide deck here \n\n\n\n\n			 \n \n	 \n\n 
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/dfe-post-16-qualification-reforms-level-2-and-below/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20230929T103342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T123747Z
UID:37565-1699353000-1699354800@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Resources for DFSQ: Transacting & Being safe and responsible online
DESCRIPTION:Catch up with our latest in-depth examination of our resources to support your teaching and delivering of the Transacting & Being Safe and Responsible Online units of Digital Functional Skills Qualifications. \nYou will also learn how to access these free resources in this short\, comprehensive session. \nPresentation slides 
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/resources-for-dfsq-transacting-being-safe-and-responsible-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Intro to DFSQ,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20230929T101509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T123842Z
UID:37563-1698924600-1698926400@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Resources for DFSQ: Communication
DESCRIPTION:Catch up with our latest in-depth examination of our resources to support your teaching and delivering of the Communication unit of Digital Functional Skills Qualifications. \nYou will also learn how to access these free resources in this short\, comprehensive session. \nPresentation slides 
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/resources-for-dfsq-communication/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T151500
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20230929T095332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T124017Z
UID:37558-1697034600-1697037300@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Resources for DFSQ: Creating and Editing
DESCRIPTION:Catch up with a complete overview of the complimentary resources available to you for Create and Edit skill area. \nOnce you’ve become an approved DFSQ Centre\, you’ll have access to these free\, ready-to-deliver resources to support your teaching of the Create and Edit skill area. \nDiscover how these free\, ready-made resources are easy to us in the first of a four-part webinar series\, exploring all of the skills areas of our Digital Functional Skills Qualifications. \nDownload the presentation slides
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/resources-for-dfsq-creating-and-editing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Intro to DFSQ,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230704T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230704T101500
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20230614T134626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T143350Z
UID:37192-1688461200-1688465700@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:AoC Learning Week DFSQ Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Gateway Qualifications is delighted to be hosting a sponsored workshop session as part of the AoC learning week. \nDiscover everything you need to know about the new Digital Functional Skills qualifications from the first Awarding Organisation to pass Ofqual’s technical evaluation. \nPlease note\, this is a third party event and Gateway Qualifications is not responsible for the content or bookings for this event. Please get in touch with AoC for any event enquiries.
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/aoc-learning-week-dfsq-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Intro to DFSQ,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230320T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20230223T162715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T084202Z
UID:36814-1679328000-1679335200@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Quality Assurance Event: Education and Training
DESCRIPTION:These events are for approved Centres with an interest in the subject area of each topic. You and your team would have received an email about how to register. If you haven’t\, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk. \nHosted by principal EQAs\, each free event provides: \n\nan opportunity to network with other organisations offering the same qualifications\npractical hints\, tips and recommendations you can share with your team\ntried and tested examples of different methods of assessment that you could apply to your offer\na detailed report will be available in Prism following the session
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/quality-assurance-event-coaching-and-mentoring/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230310T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230310T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20230222T170759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T130034Z
UID:36809-1678458600-1678462200@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Package of support for Software Development qualifications
DESCRIPTION:This webinar was originally recorded in March 2023. Please check that any information contained in it is still current before taking action. \nSoftware development is one of the most in-demand job roles\, to assist Centres\, we have partnered with Code Institute in developing the Level 3 Certificate and Diploma to assist in meeting this demand. \nIn this session\, discover the extensive support package available for the Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate and Diploma in Software Development. \nDownload the handouts from this session below: \nPresentation slide deck \nDigital Ladder for 2022 -2023  \nDigital Journey for learners aged 16 – 19  \nDigital Journey for learners aged 19 and over
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/package-of-support-for-software-development-qualifications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220518T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T132759
CREATED:20220104T170405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T150732Z
UID:35148-1652878800-1652886000@www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk
SUMMARY:Quality Assurance Event: Portfolio building and evidence types
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by a specialist EQA for Centres approved by Gateway Qualifications\, this free event provides: \n\nan opportunity to learn from Centres offering the same qualification\npractical tips and recommendations you can share with your team\ntried and tested examples of different methods of assessment\na detailed report available in Prism following the session\n\nWatch on demand
URL:https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/event/quality-assurance-event-portfolio-building-and-evidence-types/
LOCATION:Online
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