Responding to government announcements on changes to end point assessments (EPAs), Alison Morris, Director of Policy, welcomes the streamlining of assessments, but argues that independence must be protected.
In an exclusive article for FE News, Alison details the changes and welcomes them as a positive step forward for employers. However, she cautions that the flexibility of allowing providers to conduct assessments raises concerns.
“Employers need confidence that assessments are fair,” Alison argues. “In implementing the changes it will be essential to listen to employers and sector skills bodies, and to retain the focus of apprenticeships on delivering competency, and the independence of end point assessment.”
Read the full article here.
