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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/
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SUMMARY:Quality Assurance Standardisation & Best Practice Event: Entry Level ESOL Speaking and Listening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a focused standardisation session designed for new and experienced ESOL assessors and IQAs working with Entry Level Speaking and Listening qualifications. This webinar will explore common challenges in assessment and marking\, provide practical examples of good practice\, and offer clear guidance to support accurate\, consistent\, and reliable assessment decisions. \nWhether you are new to ESOL assessment or looking to refresh and strengthen your practice\, this session will help you build confidence\, improve consistency\, and ensure your centre is meeting Gateway Qualifications’ requirements and quality assurance expectations. \nAttendees will: \n\nGain clarity on how to apply Entry Level Speaking and Listening assessment criteria accurately.\nUnderstand common errors and misconceptions that can lead to inconsistent marking decisions.\nLearn practical strategies to support effective standardisation within their centre.\nHear directly from senior EQAs on best practice and key quality assurance expectations.\nIncrease confidence in delivering high-quality\, compliant assessments.\nBe better prepared for internal and external quality assurance activities and outcomes.\n\nThis practical session will provide valuable insights and guidance to help ensure fair\, consistent\, and robust assessment practice across 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/quality-assurance-standardisation-best-practice-event-entry-level-esol-speaking-and-listening/
LOCATION:Online
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