Engaging the Disengaged – how ITPs can support NEETs
2025-10-03 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Almost 1 million young people in the UK are now classed as NEET – not in education, employment, or training.
For those working in the FE and Skills sector, the question is straightforward: what can we do to change that?
Catch up with AELP’s free webinar to explore practical, proven approaches that Independent Training Providers (ITPs) and employers can take to re-engage young people and give them the skills, confidence, and opportunities they deserve.
Whether you’re responsible for programme design, outreach, or direct learner support, this session will give you the tools, insights, and inspiration to help ensure no young person is left behind.
You’ll learn:

The changing profile of NEETs – and what this means for your work
How ITPs are successfully re-engaging hard-to-reach learners
Funding routes and partnership models that make initiatives sustainable
Practical tips you can apply straight away to make a difference

Catch up on the webinar here
Please note, this is a third party event and Gateway Qualifications is not responsible for the bookings for this event. Please get in touch with AELP for any event enquiries.

Starting the year well: preparing for admin excellence
2025-10-07 11:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
In this session, we’ll cover everything from making unit selections and checking rules of combination to introducing new learner management functions. Our Customer Excellence Team will guide you through utilising useful reports and signposting to valuable resources, all while providing valuable hints and tips.
This in-depth session will empower admin staff to start the year with confidence. You’ll learn how to complete registrations, check the rules of combination, and make the most of My Quartz’s new features. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your administrative skills and fully utilise MyQuartz capabilities.
Catch up with the full session here!
You can also download the following supporting handouts:
PowerPoint Presentation Slide deck
Useful hints and links

Ask the Subject Experts: Digital Qualifications
2025-10-07 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you delivering our Digital qualifications?
Watch back to this informative session, as the Principal EQA for Vocational Studies answers your questions about assessment, delivery, IQA, and invigilation.
In this session, you will:
✅ Gain expert guidance on assessment and delivery,
✅ Understand standards and expectations,
✅ Explore support with internal quality assurance (IQA) processes.
Catch up with the Q&A here!
Download the supporting PowerPoint slide deck here

Ask the Subject Experts: Childcare, Health and Social Care Qualifications
2025-10-13 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you delivering our Childcare, Health and Social Care qualifications?
Watch back to this informative session, as the Principal EQA and Product Lead answers your questions about assessment, delivery, IQA, and invigilation.
In this session, you will:
✅ Gain expert guidance on assessment and delivery,
✅ Understand standards and expectations,
✅ Explore support with internal quality assurance (IQA) processes.
Catch up with the Q&A here!
Download the supporting PowerPoint slide deck here

Ask the Subject Experts: Hospitality and Leisure Qualifications
2025-10-14 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you delivering our Hospitality and Leisure qualifications?
Catch up with the Q&A session with Principal EQA and Product as they provide key guidance on assessment, delivery, marking, internal quality assurance (IQA), and guidance for our Hospitality and Leisure qualifications.
In this session, you will:
✅ Gain expert guidance on assessment and delivery,
✅ Understand standards and expectations,
✅ Explore support with internal quality assurance (IQA) processes,
✅ Participate in a live Q&A with our subject specialists.
This is your opportunity to ask questions, share challenges, and gain practical insights to strengthen your Hospitality and Leisure delivery.
Catch up with the Q&A here!
Download the supporting PowerPoint Slide deck here

Centre Monitoring – Best practices and preparations
2025-10-16 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Catch up with the Quality Team and a Lead EQA, where they’ll guide you through every aspect of Centre monitoring. This session is designed to help you stay fully compliant with your Centre agreement so you can focus on delivering our qualifications with confidence.
In this session, we’ll cover:

Key information you’ll need before the monitoring activity
Important submission timelines
What to expect from EQA activities during and after the process.

Whether you’re new to Centre monitoring or looking for a refresher, this session will ensure you’re well-prepared and supported every step of the way.

You can download the handouts from the webinar below:
PowerPoint Presentation Slide deck
Centre Monitoring Checklist
Preparing for Centre Monitoring guidance
Watch how to complete Centre Monitoring Form

Smarter assessments for Access to HE: Combining units into one cohesive assignment
2025-10-21 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Let’s streamline assessment and boost student engagement across your Access to HE Diplomas. Combining learning outcomes from multiple units into a single, cohesive brief.
In this session, you’ll see how Integrated Assignment Briefs can transform your approach to assessment and enable students to explore the connectivity between topics.
What you’ll take back to your team:

A fresh approach to assignment design that promotes holistic learning
Confidence to implement in your own curriculum
Real examples and ready-to-use templates
How to mark, grade and provide feedback when using integrated assignment briefs

Presentation slides
Wacth on demand now

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner – who, why and EPA
2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Find out about the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner apprenticeship standard and how this can be applied to different roles within your organisation.
Catch up with the EPA team as they delve into the key features of this standard, including the assessment structure. Plus, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how we can support you and your apprentices as an EPAO.
Catch up with the webinar here!
You can download the handouts from the session below:
PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck
Project Terms of Reference Template and Referencing Document
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner – Standard Specification

Changing Landscape of Employability Skills
2025-10-23 13:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Catch up with this insightful webinar in partnership with the Institute of Employability Professionals and colleagues from across the sector, as we explore how employability skills are applied in practice, how policy has evolved, and what this means for you and your learners.
In this session, you’ll hear from SCL Education and Northern College, who will share how embedding employability into your provision can create meaningful outcomes for learners, particularly those identified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training).
What to expect from this session:
– A clear overview of employability: past, present, and future
– Expert insights into how policy has changed and what it means for your delivery
– Best practice examples from across the sector
Catch up with the full webinar here!
You can download the handouts from the session below:
Download the PowerPoint Presentation Slide Deck
Employability Progression Pathway

Using regulated qualifications to introduce learners to AI at Level 2
2025-11-13 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Find out how Barnsley College is using the flexibility of assessment and project-based learning to adapt regulated qualifications to incorporate the use of AI and help learners use various AI tools.
Catch up with Barnsley College’s application here
You can find the supporting handouts for this session below:
Download the PowerPoint Presentation here
Download the Digital and IT Skills Progression Pathway

AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025
2025-11-18 08:00 - 2025-11-19 17:00 UTC | The ICC, Birmingham
Gateway Qualifications is proud to be a sponsor of the AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition, the must-attend FE event for Principals and senior leaders.
If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and say hello to us at our stand in the main exhibition hall.
And sign up for our workshop, 3.07 ‘Building an FE Workforce Fit for the Future,’ run in conjunction with FutureDotNow and senior leaders from Colchester Institute, Barnsley College, and City College Norwich.
This session is designed for senior leaders seeking to drive transformation through staff development, highlighting the urgency of digital upskilling for our sector and showcases practical approaches to workforce development.
Attendees will learn how to understand, measure, and close the workforce digital skills gap, ensuring their college is ready to reap the productivity benefits of a digitally confident workforce.
If you’re unable to attend in person, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter for updates from the conference.
Please note: This event is run by the Association of Colleges. Tickets are available on the conference website.

About AoC Conference 2025
In a year of change, the AoC Annual Conference will focus on how colleges can play a central role in the new government’s five missions to rebuild Britain. With a breadth of keynote speakers and sessions covering all the latest policy developments, our programme will cover key topics for college leaders from artificial intelligence through to workforce, ensuring you leave inspired and equipped with tangible take-aways you can implement both immediately and in your longer-term planning.

Quality Assurance Standardisation & Best Practice Event: Level 1 Vocational Studies
2025-11-18 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us for a focused online session supporting assessors, tutors, and quality leads in delivering consistent, high-quality assessments, while enhancing their understanding of marking standards and expectations for Level 1 Vocational Studies.
Units covered

J/615/2911 – Understanding Social Media for Business
D/615/8827 – Understanding Animals
K/504/7641 – Planning a Healthy Diet

Whether you’re new to Vocational Studies or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to deliver high-quality assessments.
This session is exclusively for recognised Centres. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

Quality Assurance Standardisation & Best Practice Event: Level 1 Progression
2025-11-20 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us for a focused online session supporting assessors, tutors, and quality leads in delivering consistent, high-quality assessments, while enhancing their understanding of marking standards and expectations for Level 1 Progression.
Units covered

J/615/2911 – Understanding Social Media for Business
D/615/8827 – Understanding Animals
K/504/7641 – Planning a Healthy Diet

Whether you’re new to Progression or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to deliver high-quality assessments.
This session is exclusively for recognised Centres. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

Centre Monitoring: Best practices and Preparations
2025-11-24 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Catch up with the Quality Team and a Lead EQA, where they’ll guide you through every aspect of Centre monitoring. This session is designed to help you stay fully compliant with your Centre agreement so you can focus on delivering our qualifications with confidence.
In this session, we’ll cover:

Key information you’ll need before the monitoring activity
Important submission timelines
What to expect from EQA activities during and after the process.

Whether you’re new to Centre monitoring or looking for a refresher, this session will ensure you’re well-prepared and supported every step of the way.
Watch the latest recording here
You can download the handouts from the webinar below:
PowerPoint Presentation Slide deck
Centre Monitoring Checklist
Preparing for Centre Monitoring guidance
Watch how to complete Centre Monitoring Form

Quality Assurance Standardisation & Best Practice Event: Level 2 Digital and IT Skills
2025-11-25 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us for a focused online session supporting assessors, tutors, and quality leads in delivering consistent, high-quality assessments, while enhancing their understanding of marking standards and expectations for Level 2 Digital and IT Skills.
Units covered

H/618/3681 Digital Skills Career Progression
J/618/3687 IT Technical Support
K/618/3696 Using Digital Technologies

Whether you’re new to Digital and IT Skills or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to deliver high-quality assessments.
This session is exclusively for recognised Centres. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

Preparing Centres for EQA sampling
2025-12-02 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you prepared for EQA sampling activity?
Catch up with our upcoming 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, you’l learn:
• 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.
Catch up with the Quality Team here!
You can download a copy of the handouts for this session below:
Preparing for EQA sampling
Preparing for EQA sampling – supporting handout
Preparing for EQA sampling – Centre guidance
Completing your Sampling Annual Plan guidance

Good Youth Employment Symposium 2025
2025-12-04 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | IET Birmingham, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Gateway Qualifications is proud to be a sponsor of the Good Youth Employment Symposium 2025, the must-attend FE event for Principals and senior leaders.
The Good Youth Employment Symposium is Youth Employment UK’s annual end-of-year conference for employers committed to building inclusive, future-ready talent strategies.
This year’s theme – Building Your Talent Strategy – focuses on turning policy into practice and delivering ROI for your talent strategy. Through a day of expert insight, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies, delegates will explore how to attract, recruit, and retain young people more effectively.
Through a day of expert insight, data-driven discussion, and real-world case studies, attendees will hear from employers, policymakers, and young people about what’s working (and what’s next) in youth employment.
Please note: This event is organised by Youth Employment UK. Tickets are available to purchase via Eventbrite.

About the Youth Employment UK
Youth Employment UK is a youth-led organisation, offering a unique insight and support across a range of youth employment services. Their network includes government, employers, educators and third sector organisations enabling us to join the dots in the youth employment space. Youth Employment UK bridges the disconnect that still exists between young people and employers.

ESOL Administration Essentials
2025-12-10 11:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Catch up with the Customer Excellence Team, as they provide an extensive overview of all the administrative tasks for the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Skills for Life suite of qualifications.
In this session, you will learn the necessary steps for handling the different levels and components of:
• Booking assessments (where applicable)
• Managing papers
• Claiming results, locating results and gaining certificates
This in-depth session will empower administration staff with confidence.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your administrative skills and fully utilise MyQuartz capabilities!
Now available to watch on demand here!
You can download the supporting handout and find the additional links below:
PowerPoint Presentation slides
Assessment Scheduling and Processes
ESOL Frequently Asked Questions
Centre Handbook
Qualification-Specification-ESOL-Skills-for-Life-E1-L2.pdf
ESOL Webinars

Quality Assurance Standardisation & Best Practice Event: ESOL Speaking and Listening (Entry Level)
2025-12-15 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us for an engaging online session focused on ESOL Speaking and Listening (Entry Level 1, 2, 3). This webinar is ideal for tutors, markers and IQAs looking to deepen their understanding of marking standards and expectations.
Hosted by the Chief Examiner and the Principal EQA, the purpose of this event is to:

support tutors with the delivery and administration of speaking and listening assessments
support tutors in the marking of speaking and listening assessments
mark and give feedback on a range of assessments

Whether you’re new to ESOL or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to deliver high-quality assessments.
This session is exclusively for recognised Centres. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

Building an FE Workforce fit for the future
2026-01-22 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Approximately 46% of the education workforce is unable to complete all the digital tasks essential for today’s workplace. This doesn’t just impact our ability to teach digital skills; it is holding back colleges’ innovation, data analysis, cybersecurity and efficiency.
This session is designed for senior leaders seeking to drive transformation through staff development, highlights the urgency of digital upskilling for our sector and showcases practical approaches to workforce development.
You will hear from FutureDotNow about how to understand, measure, and close the workforce digital skills gap, ensuring your college is ready to reap the productivity benefits of a digitally confident workforce.
Catch up with the live webinar here!
You can download the handouts from the session
PowerPoint Presentation
FutureDotNow Charter
Please find links to the following FutureDotNow reports referenced in the session:
The Ripple Effect Embedding AI

Quality Assurance Standardisation & Best Practice Event: Level 1 Childcare
2026-01-22 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us for a focused online session supporting assessors, tutors, and quality leads in delivering consistent, high-quality assessments, while enhancing their understanding of marking standards and expectations for Level 1 Childcare.
Units covered

F/504/8939 Encouraging Children to Eat Healthy

Whether you’re new to Childcare or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to deliver high-quality assessments.
This session is exclusively for recognised Centres. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

Preparing Centres for EQA sampling
2026-02-03 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Are you prepared for EQA sampling activity?
Watch 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, you’l learn:
• 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.
Rewatch the webinar on-demand here!
You can download a copy of the handouts below:
PowerPoint Presentation
Preparing Centres for EQA Sampling Handout
Preparing for EQA Sampling
Completing your Sampling Annual Plan
Please also find a link to the recent Centre Monitoring webinar, which is available to watch on demand.

Quality Assurance Standardisation & Best Practice Event: ESOL Speaking and Listening (Level 1 and 2)
2026-02-10 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us for an engaging online session focused on ESOL Speaking and Listening (Level 1 and 2). This webinar is ideal for tutors, markers and IQAs looking to deepen their understanding of marking standards and expectations.
Hosted by the Chief Examiner and the Principal EQA, the purpose of this event is to:

support tutors with the delivery and administration of speaking and listening assessments
support tutors in the marking of speaking and listening assessments
mark and give feedback on a range of assessments

Whether you’re new to ESOL or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to deliver high-quality assessments.
This session is exclusively for recognised Centres. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

Quality Assurance Standardisation & Best Practice Event: ESOL Reading and Writing (Entry Level)
2026-02-13 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us for an engaging online session focused on ESOL Reading and Writing (Entry Level). This webinar is ideal for tutors, markers and IQAs looking to deepen their understanding of marking standards and expectations.
Hosted by the Chief Examiner and the Principal EQA, the purpose of this event is to:

support tutors with the delivery and administration of speaking and listening assessments
support tutors in the marking of speaking and listening assessments
mark and give feedback on a range of assessments

Whether you’re new to ESOL or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to deliver high-quality assessments.
This session is exclusively for recognised Centres. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

Centre Compliance drop-in surgery
2026-02-23 11:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Bring your centre compliance questions to our live drop-in surgery.
This informal Q&A session was your chance to speak directly with the Centre Compliance team. Whether you’re seeking clarification on requirements, concerned about potential issues, or looking for practical advice to prevent problems before they arise, we’re here to help.
In this session, you will:

Discover our supporting materials
Have your compliance queries or questions addressed by the team

You can submit questions in advance to the team at Centre.Compliance@gatewayqualifications.org.uk or ask them on the day.
This session is exclusively for registered Centres.

Decoding Access to HE with QAA - Bletchley Park
2026-02-25 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Bletchley Park, The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB
Now that Access to HE has completed a full cycle with the updated Diploma Specification and Grading Scheme, the sector has a valuable opportunity to reflect on what has worked well, what has been challenging, emerging best practice, and opportunities for the future.
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.
Where?
Fellowship Auditorium event space at Bletchley Park
You can use the map to guide you; the event space is located near Block E and Hut 3.
Download map of Bletchley Park
Agenda
09:30 Arrival and refreshments
10:00 Welcome and Introductions with Fabienne Bailey, CEO, Gateway Qualifications
10:05 A Year of Change and What’s Next: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities with Jennifer Allen, QAA
10:35 Innovative Practices to Engage and Motivate Access to HE Students with Kim Laughton, The Bedford College Group
11:05 Break
11:20 Discussion Panel: Collaboration and Innovation
12:00 CPD workshop 1: IV – Cracking the Gold Standard Code with Sarah Doe and Lisa Bentley, Gateway Qualifications
12:30 Lunch – Extended lunch break to allow time to explore Bletchley Park
14:00 CPD workshop 2: Effective Strategies for Raising Achievement with Sarah Doe and Lisa Bentley, Gateway Qualifications
15:00 Close

Building Pathways to Construction
2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
This practical webinar explored our construction offer and progression pathways, and how entry level and Level 1 qualifications are being used successfully to engage learners and meet local skills needs. The session featured insights from Gateway Qualifications alongside delivery partners CITB, Coleg Cambria and Action Community Enterprises (ACE), highlighting real-world delivery models funded through the Adult Skills Fund.

Hosted by Chris Deeprose, Business Development Manager, the webinar explored how these programmes support NEET learners, improve engagement and retention, and help learners take their first steps into construction training, apprenticeships, or employment. It also addressed current challenges in engaging young people, who today’s learners are, and what effective 16–19 and adult construction provision looks like in practice.
Colleagues from our partner providers shared practical insights into learner engagement, what has worked well in their delivery, and how these qualifications are enabling learners to progress into construction careers.
This session is ideal for curriculum managers in FE colleges and Independent Training Providers (ITPs) who are planning provision for the next academic year or exploring new construction pathways.
Catch up with the live webinar here!
You can download handouts from the session:
PowerPoint Presentation
Coleg Cambria case study

Quality Assurance Standardisation & Best Practice Event: ESOL Reading and Writing (Level 1)
2026-02-27 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us for an engaging online session focused on ESOL Reading and Writing (Level 1). This webinar is ideal for tutors, markers and IQAs looking to deepen their understanding of marking standards and expectations.
Hosted by the Chief Examiner and the Principal EQA, the purpose of this event is to:

support tutors with the delivery and administration of speaking and listening assessments
support tutors in the marking of speaking and listening assessments
mark and give feedback on a range of assessments

Whether you’re new to ESOL or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to deliver high-quality assessments.
This session is exclusively for recognised Centres. If you would like to attend, please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.

Apprenticeship and Training Conference 2026
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-03 17:00 (Europe/London) | ACC, Liverpool
Gateway Qualifications is attending the Apprenticeship and Training Conference (ATC), the must-attend event for apprenticeships.
If you’re attending, be sure to stop by and say hello to us at our stand in the main exhibition hall at the ACC
And sign up for our workshop, ‘Building a Workforce Fit for the Future,’ with FutureDotNow.
This session, designed for senior leaders seeking to drive transformation through staff development, highlights the urgency of digital upskilling for our sector and showcases practical approaches to workforce development.
The session will reveal the compelling financial gains employers can make by closing this gap as well as showcasing new research into the essential AI skills every worker needs.
Attendees will hear from employers and providers, alongside FutureDotNow about how to understand, measure and close the workforce digital skills gap and ensure your organisation is ready to reap the productivity benefits of a digitally confident workforce.
If you’re unable to attend in person, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter for updates from the conference.
Please note: This event is run by the EducationScape. Tickets are available on the conference website.

About Apprenticeship and Training Conference (ATC) 2026
In a rapidly evolving skills landscape, the Apprenticeships and Training Conference (ATC) will explore how education providers, employers, and policymakers can drive workforce development and strengthen training provision. With a programme packed with keynote speakers and sessions on the latest policy developments, you’ll gain actionable strategies to enhance your provision and shape the future of skills, ensuring you leave inspired and equipped to make an immediate and lasting impact.

Claiming and Certification: Best Practice for Exams and MIS
2026-03-04 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Catch up 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 enter and submit claims for your learners achievements on MyQuartz, via the DER and RAC methods
– Utilising Reports. Including learner registration, progress and achievement reports
– Obtaining Certificates. How to download eCertificates with ease
– Top Tips for claiming & certifications to ensure accuracy of results and speed of awarding

Watch the full session here on-demand
Download the handout from the session below:
PowerPoint Presentation
