Quality Assurance Event: Employability
2024-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Quality Assurance Event: Employability
This session will focus on Level 1 and how learners can effectively contextualise this to different sectors.
This event will be particularly useful for anyone involved with the assessment and IQA of this qualification and will benefit those who have a general understanding of the requirements of qualification prior to design and delivery.
This session is exclusively for Quality contacts at Centres approved to deliver this qualification. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

Engaging the disengaged – providing opportunities for NEETs
2024-12-13 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Discover how providers can help tackle the rising number of young people disengaged from education and employment.
With the latest ONS data estimating that the young people classified as not in education, employment, or training (NEET) is now approaching 1 million, tackling this issue is crucial for the new government to achieve its five missions to rebuild Britain.
In this session, you can hear from Youth Employment UK, Harlow College and Milton Keynes College, as they discuss:

the evolving nature of NEETs,
the potential future landscape for young people,
and the support and best practices available for all of those working in this broad and complex area.

Additionally, learn about successful strategies and gain practical tips from colleges dedicated to ensuring no young person is left behind.

You can find a copy of the handouts from the session below:
How FE Colleges can support NEET Learners Powerpoint Presentation Slides (PDF)

Quality Assurance Event: Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure
2025-01-14 15:30 - 17:30 UTC | Online
Quality Assurance Event: Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure
Hosted by specialist EQA Cathy Hillhouse, our Sports, Fitness and Active Leisure Quality Assurance event aims to share:

best practice in evidencing practical activities
hints and tips for designing assessments for practical activities
feedback an Awarding Organisation would expect to see

This session is exclusively for Quality contacts at Centres approved to deliver this qualification. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

Engaging the disengaged - How ITPs can support NEETs
2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Find out how ITPs can help tackle the rising number of young people disengaged from education and employment. With the latest ONS data estimating that almost 1 million young people are now classified as not in education, employment, or training (NEET), tackling this issue will be key to the new government delivering its five missions to rebuild Britain.
Hear from Youth Employment UK about the changing nature of NEETs, how the future landscape could affect young people and the support and best practices available for all of those working in this broad and complex area. Plus, discover what’s working and get practical tips from ITPs who are striving to ensure no young person is left behind.
By the end of this webinar, you will:

Understand the challenges and opportunities for engaging with NEETs;
Gain practical insights into the type of programmes and curriculum that work;
Uncover the funding options to support you engage with NEETs.

Please note: This event is a sponsored event hosted by the AELP. Booking is available on the AELP website.

This webinar is sponsored by Gateway Qualifications and is complimentary for the sector to attend. Please register with a business email address

Insights on End Point Assessment
2025-02-11 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you curious about End Point Assessment and its role in Apprenticeships? In our latest webinar, we guide you through the myths and facts of End Point Assessment for individuals, employers, and parents.
In this latest webinar, you can learn from a current apprentice about their apprenticeship journey and their guidance for a successful apprenticeship. You’ll also learn the steps of an End Point Assessment and how we could support providers, employers and apprentices as an End Point assessment organisation (EPAO)
You can watch the webinar on this page or watch the recording on Vimeo.

In this session, we refer to the following handouts, which you can download below:
Presentation Slide Deck
EPA – Apprentice, Employer, Provider Journeys
Also, we want to hear your views on how we can improve our webinar experience, so if you have a few moments of your time, please complete this short survey.

Quality Assurance Event: Creative Industries
2025-02-11 15:30 - 17:30 UTC | Online
Exclusive event for Centres approved to deliver Creative Industries qualifications
During this session, Principal EQA Shaun Chambers will walk you through samples of Level 2 work to confirm the national standard.
We will also explore the types of evidence found in creative sectors and discuss common issues encountered by EQAs.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to review learner and Centre work for the following units:

Working in the Creative Industries – J/618/4127
Graphic Design Portfolio – L/617/6725
Music Marketing and Promotion – R/505/3370

This session is exclusively for Quality contacts at Centres approved to deliver this qualification. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

How FE Colleges Are Paving the Way to Graduate-Level Jobs in Tech
2025-02-24 08:00 - 09:00 (Europe/London) | Online
As the demand for digital skills continues to rise, FE colleges have a key opportunity to play a pivotal role in bridging the UK’s skills gap.
Hosted by Code Institute with Paul Saunders (Gateway Qualifications) and John Waite (New City College) as they explore how FE colleges are helping learners progress into graduate-level tech roles.
In this session, you will gain insights into:
● Why FE colleges are uniquely positioned to address the UK’s digital skills gap
● The importance of equipping learners with skills that meet local workforce needs
● How colleges can align curriculum planning with local employer needs
● The role of regulated qualifications in creating accessible career pathways
● Success stories from learners who have progressed through these qualifications
This webinar will provide valuable takeaways for your work in bridging the digital skills gap in your college and community.

The Future of Access to HE - Leeds City College
2025-02-24 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Leeds City College – Printworks Campus, Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JY
As Access to HE evolves to further enhance the learning experience and opportunities through the standardisation of the Diploma Specification and Grading Scheme, we invite you to our first “Future of Access to HE” Event.
Join us for an engaging in-person event where you can connect with colleagues who share your interest, exchange best practices, and discover effective strategies for student success.
Book your ticket
Who can attend?
The event is open to providers whether you are with Gateway Qualifications or another Access Validating Agency. It welcomes those who deliver or assess Access to HE diplomas, anyone interested in Access to HE, and those considering becoming an Access to HE provider.
Agenda
9:30am Arrival and refreshments
10:00am Introductions by Gateway Qualifications
10:05am How to navigate the changes within Access to HE with Claire Swales, QAA
10:35am A journey through the years with Zoe Chapman, Academic, Author, Consultant
11:05am Break
11:20am The future of Access to HE: Discussion panel including Luminate Group and Zoe Chapman
11:50am How to gain efficiencies through integrating units with Sarah Doe, Gateway Qualificaitons
12:50pm Lunch, networking and close
Where?
Leeds City College – Printworks Campus
Hunslet Road
Leeds, LS10 1JY

Claiming and Certification: Best Practice for Exams and MIS Teams
2025-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Watch back to the latest webinar with the Customer Excellence team, as they explore essential hints and tips to help you claim results and process certification with ease.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
– Successfully claiming learner achievements via RACs and DER,
– Obtaining Achievement Data,
– Obtaining Certificates,
– Top Tips for claiming & certifications.
You can catch up with the webinar on-demand on this page or you can visit this session on Vimeo.

Also, we want to hear your views on how we can improve our webinar experience, so if you have a few moments of your time, please complete this short survey.
You can find the handouts from the session below:
PowerPoint Presentation Slides
Additional administration links

Quality Assurance Event: Business
2025-02-25 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Exclusive event for Centres approved to deliver Business qualifications
This session will consider Level 1 and 2 Business qualifications units and will focus on:

the standardisation of assessment decisions, ensuring validity and sufficiency of assessment outcomes
effective assessment planning
reliable and effective assessment methods
quality of feedback from assessors and IQAs

The session will consider Level 1 and 2 Business qualifications units:

Customer Service Skills (H/617/4074)
From Level 1 Certificate in Business and Retail (603/6488/9)

Interview Skills (L/617/4098)
From Level 1 Certificate in Business and Retail (603/6488/9)

Working with Customers (T/618/3569)
From Level 2 Certificate in Business (603/6490/7)

This session is exclusively for Quality contacts at Centres approved to deliver this qualification. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

Quality Assurance Event: Living and Working in the UK
2025-03-10 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Exclusive event for Centres approved to deliver Living and Working in the UK qualifications
Hosted by Principal EQA Hilary Hodis, this free event provides:

an opportunity to learn from Centres offering the same qualification
practical tips and recommendations you can share with your team
tried and tested examples of different methods of assessment

This session is exclusively for Quality contacts at Centres approved to deliver this qualification. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

The Future of Apprenticeships and End-point Assessments
2025-04-03 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
In light of the Government’s recent announcements regarding Apprenticeships, we aim to explain the implications of these changes clearly.
Catch up with this latest panel discussion with Ben Rowland from the AELP as we delve into the proposed policy changes, explore the impact, and discuss how we can be there to support you.
You can catch up with the webinar on-demand on this page or you can visit this session on Vimeo.

You can find the handouts from the session below:
Presentation Slide Deck
Gateway Qualifications Resources
Employer Journey – End-Point Assessment – Gateway Qualifications
Provider Journey – End-Point Assessment – Gateway Qualifications
Apprentice Journey – End-Point Assessment – Gateway Qualifications

The Future of Access to HE - UEL
2025-04-23 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | UEL, Docklands Campus, London, E16 2RD
As Access to HE evolves to further enhance the learning experience and opportunities through the standardisation of the Diploma Specification and Grading Scheme, we invite you to our “Future of Access to HE” Event.
Join us for an engaging in-person event where you can connect with colleagues who share your interest, exchange best practices, and discover effective strategies for student success.
Book your ticket
Who can attend?
The event is open to providers whether you are with Gateway Qualifications or another Access Validating Agency. It welcomes those who deliver or assess Access to HE diplomas, anyone interested in Access to HE, and those considering becoming an Access to HE provider.
Agenda
9:30am Arrival and refreshments
10:00am Introductions by Gateway Qualifications
10:05am How to navigate the changes within Access to HE with Claire Swales, QAA
10:45am A journey through the years with Zoe Chapman, Academic, Author, Consultant
11:15am Break
11:30am The future of Access to HE: Discussion panel including UEL and Zoe Chapman
12:00pm How to bring innovative assessment to your own professional practice with Dr Caroline McGlynn PhD, SFHEA, MRes, BA (Hons)
13:00pm Lunch, networking and close
Where?
University of East London – Docklands Campus
On arrival, please go to the main reception by Cyprus DLR. Staff will be on hand to help you.
The event will be held in the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability in RD1.31.
UEL – Docklands Campus map

Preparing Centres for EQA sampling
2025-04-29 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you prepared for EQA sampling activity?
Catch up with our latest webinar with the Quality Team and a Lead EQA as they explore all aspects of sampling so you can avoid common pitfalls and potential delays in processing your learner’s certificates.
In this session, we’ll cover:
• The information required before the EQA sampling activity,
• Timings for submission of a claim,
• Activities during and after sampling,
• Potential delays in processing claims.
Catch up with this webinar here!
You can download the handouts and guidance from the session below:
Presentation slide deck
Preparing Centres for EQA sampling – guidance
Additional Preparing Centres for EQA sampling hints and tips

Funding Friday: National Adult Skills Fund (ASF)
2025-05-02 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
First webinar in the series: Funding Friday: National Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
In this session, you will learn everything you need to know about ASF policy from our Commercial Director and in-house funding expert, making it easy for you to understand and allow you to focus on delivering our qualifications to your adult learners.
Watch back the recording to:

learn how to access key information sources,
gain an understanding about Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs,
discover hints and tips to consider for your ASF planning,
learn how to identify adult funding rates from DfE systems.

Catch up with the webinar here

Additional handouts:
Presentation Slide Deck
What people think about this webinar
“Good summary information provided.” Divanio Crooks, Data and Funding Manager, West London College
“As always, GWQ provide a relevant and informative session. I always appreciate these webinars, as they are insightful and easy to follow.” Nina Snelson, Curriculum Lead – ASF & Strategy, Seetec

Funding Friday: Maximising the Adult Skills Fund (ASF)
2025-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Second session in the funding webinar series: Funding Friday: Maximising Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
With the changes in funding uplift from Adult Education Budget (AEB) to Adult Skills Fund (ASF), in this webinar, you will learn how to get the most out of these funding changes to benefit your learners and maximise impact.
We cover how you can use different qualifications to build a programme of learning in different sectors, including Digital, Construction and ESOL.
Watch on demand
Why Attendees Loved It:
“I found it really informative and will share the presentation with my colleagues once it has been emailed out.”
“Great webinar with lots of useful information.”
“It was straight forward, very organised. Thank you!”

Presentation slides
Vocational tasters
Digital Literacy Progression Pathways
Business and Administration Progression Pathways
Health and Care Progression Pathways

About the speakers

Paul Saunders is Commercial Director at Gateway Qualifications and has previously worked in a range of education settings over the last 25 years.
Paul’s roles have included teaching and assessing in work-based settings, working with employers and other stakeholders to develop national occupational standards and qualifications, and successfully running an Independent Training Provider delivering work and classroom-based provision. Paul is a keen advocate of Lifelong Learning for all.

Rory Munro is Business Development Manager at Gateway Qualifications supporting existing and prospective centres in London and the South of England since 2016. Rory’s key elements of his role involve consulting on curriculum design with Gateway Qualifications’ customers and supporting their funding and qualification needs.

Funding Friday: Adult Funding Audit
2025-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
In this session, you will discover from an expert auditor how you can prepare for your funding assurance review and an overview of the process, including timescales. Plus, you’ll gain top tips to avoid funding clawback on your funded adult programmes.
Watch on demand
Why Attendees Loved It:
“A lot of helpful information provided.”
“Very informative, clear and useful, staff extremely knowledgeable and helpful ”
“Fantastic amount of information shared in 1 hour – thank you!”

Presentation Slides
Bursaries and Free School Meals Flyer
Further Education Funding Flyer

About the presenters:

Paul Saunders is Commercial Director at Gateway Qualifications and has previously worked in a range of education settings over the last 25 years.
Paul’s roles have included teaching and assessing in work-based settings, working with employers and other stakeholders to develop national occupational standards and qualifications, and successfully running an Independent Training Provider delivering work and classroom-based provision. Paul is a keen advocate of Lifelong Learning for all.

Lisa is a full-time specialist in education issues, consultancy, audit and compliance, risk management and governance working from RSM’s Leeds office. She is a regular commentator on education sector issues, running annual seminar series events, and is responsible for a portfolio of internal audit and risk management clients across RSM’s Higher and Further Education client base.
Lisa is directly responsible for the contract that RSM holds with the Department for Education to deliver funding assurance reviews and other ad hoc elements of work on their behalf and leads RSM’s team of Education and Skills Funding and Data Specialists.
She is also a regular speaker for assurance topics for EducationScape and AELP. As such, she is ideally placed to provide advice and guidance to clients on the DfE’s overall approach to funding assurance.

Preparing Centres for EQA Sampling
2025-06-06 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you prepared for your EQA sampling activity?
Are you prepared for EQA sampling activity?
Catch up with our latest webinar with the Quality Team and a Lead EQA as they explore all aspects of sampling so you can avoid common pitfalls and potential delays in processing your learner’s certificates.
In this session, we’ll cover:
• The information required before the EQA sampling activity,
• Timings for submission of a claim,
• Activities during and after sampling,
• Potential delays in processing claims.
Catch up with this webinar here!
You can download the handouts and guidance from the session below:
Presentation slide deck
Preparing Centres for EQA sampling – guidance
Additional Preparing Centres for EQA sampling hints and tips

Mastering Surpass: Best practice for Administrators and Invigilators
2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Catch up with the Customer Excellence Team, as they delve into the essential aspects of the exam process. This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to excel in exam preparation and administration.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
– Effective preparation strategies, including conducting practice exams and scheduling multiple-choice qualifications and Digital Literacy qualifications such as Essential Digital Skills (EDSQ) and Digital Functional Skills Qualifications (DFSQ).
– Best practices for invigilating exams and managing various exam scenarios.
– Handling results efficiently and arranging resits when necessary.
Additionally, the Customer Excellence Team will guide you through the administration of assessments in Surpass and highlight the support available to ensure a smooth and successful exams process.
Watch the recording here
You can also download the handout from the session below:
Presentation Slide Deck

Here is some of the feedback we’ve had about the session:
“The webinar was fully formative and helpful in understanding the process of exam setting.”
“Information has been clearly explained.”

Getting Started with ESOL: Delivery and Assessment
2025-06-17 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you new to Gateway Qualifications assessment and delivery of ESOL/considering joining us, or simply want a refresher on our ESOL Skills For Life qualifications?
Register for this webinar and hear from our Quality and Product team representatives, who will guide you through the following areas:
• The structure and expectations for different ESOL assessments, including our assessment flexibilities
• A reminder of the required assessment conditions, including reasonable adjustments
• The current contexts and topics used within assessments
• Sample assessment materials (SAMs) and support materials available to our centres
• IQA and EQA activities, including sampling, visits and marking methods

Supporting digital skills with FutureDotNow
2025-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Online
More than half of working age adults couldn’t complete the 20 work tasks outlined in the Essential Digital Skills Framework (Lloyds Bank 2023 Consumer Digital Index).
Catch up with this webinar to learn more about the mission of FutureDotNow to close the essential digital skills gap at the heart of the UK and why AELP and Gateway Qualifications are co-leads of the Education Pathway.
You’ll also discover how your organisation can get involved to support working-age adults who need help to build their workforce digital skills.
Watch the recording here
You can also download the handout from the session below:
PowerPoint Presentation slide deck
Here is some of the feedback we’ve had about the session:
“Very informative, well-organised webinar and seamless transmission.”
“Great session -really clear”

Delivering and Assessing EDSQ
2025-06-24 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
This webinar is available exclusively to our approved EDSQ Centres; please ensure you book your place using an organisational email address provided by an approved Centre. If you sign up using an unrecognised centre, your booking may be cancelled; if you have a separate email address, please contact Quality.
This webinar is hosted by a senior Quality team member and is aimed at assessors and IQAs. We will be introducing resources and standardising marking at both levels.

Assessment & Internal Quality Assurance of Digital Functional Skills (Entry Level 3)
2025-06-25 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Online
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.
Before attending this webinar, please watch the Delivering & Assessing DFSQ Guidance & Support training video, which includes both Level 1 and Entry Level 3.
This 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. If you sign up using an unrecognised centre, your booking may be cancelled; if you have a separate email address, please contact Quality.

Navigating our EPA Standards: Content Creator and Multi-Channel Marketer
2025-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Content Creator and Multi-Channel Marketer EPA standards. In this session, you will learn about the features and benefits of each standard in our portfolio.
Plus, in this session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how we can support you and your apprentices as an EPAO
Watch back to the webinar here
You can download the handouts from this session, below:
PowerPoint Slide deck
Content Creator Standard
Multi-channel Marketeer Standard

Preparing Centres for EQA sampling - On demand
2025-07-09 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you prepared for EQA sampling activity?
Catch up with our latest webinar with the Quality Team and a Lead EQA as they explore all aspects of sampling so you can avoid common pitfalls and potential delays in processing your learners’ certificates.
In this session, we’ll cover:
• The information required prior to the EQA sampling activity,
• Timings for submission of a claim,
• Activities during and after sampling,
• Potential delays in processing claims.
Watch back to the session here
You can download the handouts and guidance from the session below:
Presentation slide deck
Preparing Centres for EQA sampling – guidance
Additional Preparing Centres for EQA sampling hints and tips

Quick Start to EDSQ
2025-07-17 11:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Our Quality team will host this 30-minute onboarding webinar to help and support you to get started.
This webinar is available exclusively to our approved EDSQ Centres; please ensure you book your place using an organisational email address provided by an approved Centre.
Please note, if you sign up from an unrecognised centre, your booking may be cancelled; if you have a separate email address, please contact the Quality team for assistance.

Delivering and Assessing EDSQ
2025-07-23 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
This webinar is available exclusively to our approved EDSQ Centres; please ensure you book your place using an organisational email address provided by an approved Centre. If you sign up using an email address from an unrecognised centre, your booking may be cancelled. If you have a separate email address, please contact the Quality team for assistance.
This webinar is hosted by a senior member of the Quality team. This webinar is aimed at assessors and IQAs. During this session, we will be introducing resources and standardising marking at both levels.

Assessment & Internal Quality Assurance of Digital Functional Skills (Entry Level 3)
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Online
This webinar, hosted by a senior member of the Quality team, is specifically aimed at assessors and IQAs. During the session, we will be introducing Surpass and focusing on standardising marking at Entry Level 3 only.
Before attending this webinar, please watch the ‘Delivering & Assessing DFSQ Guidance & Support’ training video, which cover both Level 1 and Entry Level 3.
This 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. If you sign up using an email address from an unrecognised centre, your booking may be cancelled. If you have a separate email address, please contact Quality.

Preparing for changes in Apprenticeships: What you need to know
2025-09-08 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
The apprenticeship landscape is continuously evolving, and to make sense of some of these changes, we asked a specialist panel to answer your questions. This session is designed to support our customers and any organisations interested in understanding the latest developments.
The panel:

Simon Ashworth, Director of Policy and Deputy Chief Executive, AELP
Jacqui Molkenthin, Specialist consultant in assessment and awarding, JEML Consulting
Kellie Duggan, Senior Quality Manager, Optimum Skills
Philippa Farrell, Director of Awarding, Gateway Qualifications

In this session, the panel explore what the changes to the regulatory framework mean for Providers, Employers and Apprentices. We also cover key considerations, actions, and preparations needed to stay ahead in this shifting environment.
Please register using your full organisation name and business email address. This helps us verify registrations and manage our communications appropriately.
You can catch up from our panellists here
Download a copy of the PowerPoint presentation slide deck here

Centre Compliance in Practice: Your Questions Answered
2025-09-12 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Recognising and mitigating the risks of malpractice and maladministration is a shared responsibility.
To support delivery and administrative staff, we hosted a live discussion with our Centre Compliance team to help boost your confidence in identifying and addressing these issues.
In this webinar, you will learn:

The key definitions of Malpractice, Maladministration and Conflicts of interest,
The obligations of both the Centre and the Awarding Organisation in identifying and mitigating these events
Examples of Malpractice, Maladministration and Conflicts of Interest
Best practice mitigations
Centre support information.

Catch up with the recording of the session here
Download a copy of the Presentation slide deck Find examples and your questions answered here

Also, here are the links discussed in the session below:

Suspected Malpractice or Maladministration Form
Malpractice and Maladministration Policy and Procedure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and use in Assessment
Conflict of Interest Declaration Web form
Conflicts of Interest policy

We’ve created two videos to highlight the importance of these topics, outlining the expectations for both our Centres and the Wider Workforce, and explaining how our Centre Compliance Team will work with you to resolve any conflicts or cases that may arise.
View our informative videos about Conflicts of Interest and Malpractice and Maladministration
