9 February 2024
Choosing the right End-Point Assessment Organisation for your apprentices
As a training provider, choosing the right End-Point Assessment Organisation for your apprentices is one of your biggest decisions. Here's our tips on what to look for in an EPAO.
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2 February 2024
New EPA standards coming soon!
Our EPA offer is growing with nine new EPA standards currently in development, launching throughout 2024.
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2 February 2024
AIM Assessment – setting the standard through personal experience!
Looking at our personal experiences of employing apprentices and the valuable experience and insights gained that help us develop our EPA activities.
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25 January 2024
VTQ Information Hub updated with key dates for delivery of VTQs in 2024
For Level 3, Level 1/2 and Level 2 vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) used for progression and taken alongside or in place of A-levels and GCSEs.
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12 January 2024
Growing workforce skills and advancing development
The AIM Assessment team are thrilled to announce our new Business Administrator standard.
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11 January 2024
Parity between apprenticeships and degrees moves a step closer with new UCAS search tool
UCAS has officially added apprenticeship vacancies to its website so that students can consider them as an option alongside degrees.
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10 January 2024
It all starts with skills!
‘It all starts with skills’ is the new Skills for Life campaign launched by the Department for Education aiming to motivate young people and more.
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10 January 2024
Shape the future AIM of special educational needs qualifications
Centres asked to provide evidence of qualification demand.
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9 January 2024
The Power of Apprenticeships for Businesses
In the ever-evolving business landscape, huge benefits are being felt by employing business administration apprenticeships.
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15 December 2023
Season's Greetings from AIM
Season's Greetings from everyone at AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group!
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13 December 2023
FAB Award Winners
We are delighted to announce a double success at last night’s FAB Awards, hosted by the Federation of Awarding Bodies.
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5 December 2023
Peep Practitioner Accreditation
Peeple use the AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group customised accreditation to support parents/carers and children to improve children's outcomes.
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1 December 2023
Access to HE: January starts
January starts or winter intake, marks a second opportunity for AIM Access to HE centres to welcome new learners beginning their journey to HE.
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30 November 2023
Kickstart 2024 with AIM Access to HE!
Were looking to 2024 and how AIM centres can kickstart their year with our Access to HE Diplomas.
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27 November 2023
AIM pledges support for Liverpool’s gaming future through GameChangers initiative
AIM recently pledged to join a community of GameChangers to grow and develop the games talent working in the Liverpool City Region (LCR).
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10 November 2023
A Monumental Year!
AIM releases Impact Report for 2022 – 2023 showcasing their exceptional achievements over the last 12 months
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9 November 2023
Revealed; Winners of AIM's Empowering Futures Awards
Outstanding Achievements Celebrated at the AIM Empowering Futures Conference
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6 November 2023
Celebrating Youth Work Week 2023
Authorities have a duty to provide a local youth offer for young people and are required to ensure that their offer fulfils young peoples needs.
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23 October 2023
AIM make the FAB Finals
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group are overjoyed to be announced as finalists for several FAB awards categories.
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12 October 2023
Why do we need public relations and communications personnel?
Discover the endless benefits an organisation experiences when recruiting public relations and communications personnel.
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3 October 2023
End-point assessments over the Christmas period
An update for around our end point assessment services in preparation of the christmas period.
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29 September 2023
DJ CZR makes history as first graduate of Music Production Apprenticeship - with Double Distinction
Harjan Dhanjal, the first apprentice to complete the new production apprenticeship, scored top marks after collaborating with an up-and-coming artist.
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14 September 2023
Carmarthenshire animal carer wins Inspire! Award for her determination to turn her life around
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is delighted to be supporting the Inspire! Adult Learners’ Awards in Wales by sponsoring the ‘Young Adult Learner Award.’ And what an amazing winner Harley is. Read her inspirational story
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8 September 2023
AIM Sponsors the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023.
We are pleased to announce that AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is sponsoring the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023.
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6 September 2023
AIM supports Adult Learning Awards in Wales
AIM is pleased to be supporting the Inspire! Adult Learning Awards
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4 September 2023
New AIM phone number
We are pleased to announce an update to our contact information that will make reaching us easier and more affordable!
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4 September 2023
Auto-assessed e-learning for AIM centres
AIM and LearningPlus continue to work together in partnership to develop auto-assed content to support providers with efficient, relevant, and engaging training.
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4 September 2023
Important Reminder: keep your centre contact details up to date
As valuable customers, we want to ensure that your experience with us remains seamless and efficient. Therefore, we kindly remind you to review and update your centre's key contacts in our system.
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4 September 2023
Learner Registration Reminder
To ensure a seamless process for learner registration and certification, we want to provide you with a quick reminder of the learner registration deadlines.
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4 September 2023
Regulatory Compliance updates
Updates from the Compliance and Access to HE team
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1 September 2023
Welcome from AIM CEO
AIM CEO, Kevern Kerswell, welcomes new and returning centres for 2023-24 and shares our organisations' aspirations for the future.
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1 September 2023
A Day in the Life of an End-Point Assessor: Sarah Colombini
EPA Assessor for the PR and Communications apprencticeship standard, Sarah Colombini, takes us through her day of an EPA assessor.
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8 August 2023
Empowering Futures Awards 2023: Nominations now open
Nominations are now open for AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group’s inaugural Empowering Futures Awards, designed to recognise and reward the fantastic achievements and work of AIM’s partner organisations across the FE and training sector.
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4 August 2023
Summer awarding success at AIM
AIM is pleased to announce completion of a successful awarding summer, with all qualification results processed and successfully submitted to QAA and UCAS ahead of schedule.
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2 August 2023
Government funding bid launched for net zero training
Competition launched by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to fund training for people working in the energy efficiency and building retrofit sectors.
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1 August 2023
Twice the size, twice the choice and with double the knowledge and experience
Find out more about AIM's expanded Access to HE Diplomaprovision
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31 July 2023
Fees and Charges for 2023/24
We've launched our new fees and charges guides for both our qualification and end-point assessment branches.
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4 July 2023
How to spot if a learner would make a good counsellor
Marketing and Communications Officer, Jas Jandu, shares her thoughts on the skills and qualities that make a good counsellor amongst students.
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19 June 2023
Keep your learners engaged before they start their course
Short bite-size courses in the first 42 days prior to starting a formal programme of study can boost learner confidence and help reduce attrition rates.
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6 June 2023
Welcome to the AIM Group's Commercial Directorate!
If you are a Recognised AIM Centre , it is very likely that the work of our dedicated Commercial Directorate has contributed to you joining us.
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2 June 2023
5 Top Tips for creating a portfolio.
We give you the top tips for creating a portfolio ready for your end-point assessment.
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1 June 2023
Seven simple steps to raise awareness of sustainability with learners
Jill Minter considers different options to raise awareness of sustainability with learners without causing eco-anxiety amongst young people.
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12 May 2023
Look What’s New – Level 3 Diploma for Animal Welfare Officers (England)
We are pleased to announce that the AIM Qualifications Level 3 Diploma for Animal Welfare Officers (England) qualification is now available for registrations.
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12 May 2023
Look What’s New – Level 3 Certificate for Animal Licencing Inspectors (England)
We are pleased to announce that the AIM Qualifications Level 3 Diploma for Animal Licencing Inspectors (England) qualification is now available for registrations.
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4 May 2023
Coaching in the Workplace
Coaching has never been more necessary than now and into the future.
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3 May 2023
Dog Grooming: Why get qualified and top four tips for choosing a training centre
Demand in the UK dog grooming market has risen significantly over the last few years with more homeowners adopting dogs during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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20 April 2023
Flexi-job apprenticeships
AIM Assessment has recently partnered with a new flexi-job apprenticeship agency, ‘Power Up Agency’, a Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce project, who are specialists in supporting the creative and cultural sectors.
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6 April 2023
2023 Finalists for EPAO Industry Awards
AIM Assessment has again been shortlisted for ‘Specialist Sector EPAO of the Year Award’ by the Federation of Awarding Bodies.
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5 April 2023
Live Event Technicians: Top 5 skills
Apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly popular route into the events’ industry, with more than 500 Event Assistant apprentices entering the workplace between 2017 and 2021
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4 April 2023
AIMing high with a great customer experience
Michelle Stevenson interduces AIM's Customer Experience team
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3 April 2023
Post-16 Reform: What it means for AIM Qualifications
Following the review of post-16 qualifications, the Department for Education (DfE) has started to implement its plan for a new, streamlined qualifications system for students aged 16 and over. There will be two routes for students to choose from.
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3 April 2023
AIM eLearning for 16-19 Study Programmes, Tutorials and Enrichment
AIM eLearning and Capital Tutorials are offering an unprecedented opportunity for 2023/24
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3 April 2023
How Functional Skills help centres support learners
Fabienne Bailey, Interim Director for Business Growth and Transformation talks about a new suite of qualifications that will help centres to support learners with the fundamental skills in English, Maths and ICT.
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16 March 2023
Taking a stand for a better built environment with retrofit
Taking a stand for a better built environment with retrofit
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14 March 2023
Celebrating apprenticeship success at prestigious SCCB awards ceremony
Celebrating apprenticeship success at prestigious SCCB awards ceremony
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13 March 2023
Corporate members of Association of Apprentices
We are pleased to announce our corporate membership with the Association of Apprentices.
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7 March 2023
Look What’s New – Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit
We are pleased to announce that our Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit qualification is now available to AIM for registrations.
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1 March 2023
Retrofit Training and Professional Development: 5 Reasons to get AIM Qualified
AIM, in partnership with the Retrofit Academy developed a suite of retrofit qualifications to impact on the training, retrofit professionals require.
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1 March 2023
Assistant Recording Technician: Top tips for Gateway
Dave Tracey, AIM EPA Assessor for the Assistant Recording Technician apprenticeship standard, gives us his 5 top tips to prepare for Gateway.
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1 March 2023
Assistant Recording Technician: Preparing for your Assessments
Dave Tracey, AIM Assistant Recording Technician EPA Assessor, gives us his tips to prepare for apprenticeship assessments.
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1 February 2023
Top Six Tips to Good Content Writing
Every organisation, in every sector, requires somebody to produce content. But what makes good content?
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1 February 2023
Forest School – the boom in outdoor learning
The Forest Schools qualifications provide an alternative approach which not only supports educational achievement but provides a wealth of “value added” benefits to support individuals navigate the road back to the new norm.
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27 January 2023
Look What’s New – Level 4 Certificate in Professional Development (Youth Work)
We are pleased to announce that the following qualification is now available for registrations.
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16 December 2022
Seasons Greetings from Group CEO
With the Christmas season approaching, AIM Group CEO - Kevern Kerswell, looks back at the highlights from the past year and looks ahead to the future.
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5 December 2022
The Past, the Present and the Future of the events industry
We look at how changes in technology, venues and the pandemic have effected the Past, the Present and the Future of the events industry.
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29 November 2022
What’s involved in the development and delivery of end-point assessments?
Our End-point Assessment Director, Debbie Tuisawau, explains a bit more about our approach and the teams involved in End-point assessment.
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17 November 2022
Taking AIM at the AoC Conference
The AIM team attended the Association of Colleges (AoC) Annual Conference and Exhibition at the ICC in Birmingham this week.
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14 November 2022
Proud sponsors of the NE England Chamber of Commerce ‘Community and CSR inspiring female of the year’
Supporting inspiring females in the North East of England
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8 November 2022
The Home Achievement Academy
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group has partnered with the charity Home Group, one of the UK’s largest providers of social housing, health and social care, to help improve the lives of their tenants.
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28 October 2022
First Media Production Co-ordinator apprentice passes EPA with AIM
The first Media Production Co-ordinator apprentice, assessed by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group, has successfully completed and passed her end-point assessment (EPA).
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20 October 2022
Look What’s New – Level 3 Award in Domestic Retrofit Advice
The AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Domestic Retrofit Advice is now live!
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17 October 2022
The North East England Development Team
AIM has established an office in the North-East and is committed to enhancing the education and training landscape across the region.
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13 October 2022
Three ways for AIM centres to stay safe online
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month and we’re reminding our centres to take some proactive steps to protect themselves and their learners against cyber-crime this season.
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3 October 2022
A word from our CEO
As an introduction to the first AIM Newsletter our CEO, Kevern Kerswell, talks about the past, present and future of AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group
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22 September 2022
Former AIM CEO shortlisted for: FAB Individual of The Year
Linda Wyatt, former AIM CEO, was nominated by AIM colleagues in recognition of her (almost) 40 years of service to the FE / Training / Awarding sector.
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16 September 2022
Expansion of the AIM Group
On 1 September 2022, AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group merged with Open College Network West Midlands and became one awarding organisation, operating under the name AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group.
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1 September 2022
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group merges with Open College Network West Midlands
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group have merged with Open College Network West Midlands, expanding operations and their portfolio.
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1 September 2022
Two becomes one
On 1 September 2022, AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group and Open College Network West Midlands merged and became one organisation and now operate under the name AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group.
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5 August 2022
Ensure the Well-Being of your Viewers with AIM's New Spectator Safety Qualification
Our new qualification in Spectator Safety prepares anyone working, as a safety steward for dealing with incidents during live events.
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27 July 2022
How AIM customises qualifications for learners with physical disabilities
With a new Government green paper highlighting a focus on learners with physical disabilities, we look at how our qualifications give centres more flexibility.
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6 July 2022
How AIM Qualifications and Overworld Academy are helping to professionalise the world of esport
AIM's Esport Qualifications and Overworld Academy are innovatively offering the qualification to inspire the next generation of esports professionals.
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21 June 2022
A Week of Musical Celebration
This week is filled with events celebrating music, the music industry and musical events as World Music Day (21 June) lands loud and strong.
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17 June 2022
Learning Disability Week 2022
Learning Disability Week is a time for people living with a learning disability to share their story.
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7 June 2022
Merger moves a step closer with the announcement of the CEO designate
Following the announcement of the planned merger between OCNWM and AIM, we are delighted to announce that Kevern Kerswell has been appointed as CEO.
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26 April 2022
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy
AIM Center Lead, Amanda Ibrahim, looks at the government’s sustainability and climate change strategy, and explains why one particular AIM qualification could be a key starting place to introducing environmental education to her centre’s curricula.
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22 April 2022
AIM Assessment shortlisted for ‘Specialist Sector EPAO of the Year Award’
The EPA Awards celebrate the achievements of end-point assessment organisations in the past year and AIM’s submission has been recognised for the work it does in the creative and cultural sector.
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13 April 2022
What is an EPAO?
In this blog we look at what an EPAO is and how an employer can choose to use AIM Assessment as their EPAO.
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12 April 2022
AIM centres can attract more students by delivering free level 3 qualifications in counselling and youth work practice
Many unemployed adults without a level 3 qualification can now access fully funded free level 3 qualifications through the National Skills Fund.
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6 April 2022
World Health Day 2022
This World Health Day we’re helping education and training centres provide their learners and future learners with the chance to create a #healthiertomorrow.
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5 April 2022
Has the COVID-19 pandemic changed online teaching?
We speak to Kate Hathernell, Head of Learning and Founder at the Interior Designers Hub, about if and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed online teaching and how educational centres can benefit from online teaching.
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30 March 2022
The 5 W’s of Occupational Standards
We take a look at the 5 W's of ooccupational standards to help you understand how they can help you as an apprentice employer.
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9 February 2022
How flexi-job apprenticeships will change the creative industry forever
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week we look at the introduction of flexi-job apprenticeships and their effect on the creative industry.
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7 February 2022
What is National Apprenticeship Week 2022?
What is National Apprenticeship Week and why should you celebrate it? In our latest news article, we look at this week-long celebration and its theme Build the Future.
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21 January 2022
Apprenticeship Awards: Winners
All Spring Media announced as the winners at the prestigious FEWeek & aelp apprenticeship awards ceremony
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20 January 2022
UCAS report shows increase in student nurse applications
A recent report published by UCAS in collaboration with Health Education England (HEE) has shown that the COVID-19 Pandemic has been one of the main causes for an increase in student nurse applications.
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8 December 2021
Bifa 2021 craft winners
AIM EPA Assessor, Steve Bray has won the British Independent Film Award for Effects.
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30 November 2021
AIM’s Level 3 Counselling Qualification carries UCAS points
AIM’s Level 3 Certificate in Counselling qualification is one of only a few in the country with UCAS points so learners can choose to use the qualification towards university entry tariffs.
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18 October 2021
Meet the team at the AIM team
Meet the team at the AOC conference 16-17 November, Birmingham
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15 October 2021
Access to Higher Education Conference 2021
For AIM centres: Those currently delivering the Access to HE Diploma and those who would like to!
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7 October 2021
Cyber Security In Education
In this article we talk you through ways that cyber secuirty in education can be ensured and increased.
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3 September 2021
Screenskills, Netflix and WarnerMedia apprenticeship pilot uses AIM Assessment as end-point assessment organisation
ScreenSkills, Netflix and WarnerMedia have launched a pilot programme for apprenticeships in the UK’s booming screen industries.
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12 August 2021
AIM Qualifications publishes counselling centre survey 2021
AIM Qualifications have recently published a series of counselling surveys for centres offering any qualification within the AIM Qualifications Counselling suite to ensure that the qualifications are valid and up to date.
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10 August 2021
A Day in the Life of an End-Point Assessor: Tracey Cousins
Tracey Cousins, a specialist assessor takes us through a typical day in the life of an end-point assessor.
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5 August 2021
AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Counselling now free to eligible adults
The DfE has recently added the AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Counselling, to a list of qualifications free for eligible learners.
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18 July 2021
Esports - the future
In our latest blog, Katharine Pearce talks about the world of esports and how AIM Qualifications has worked with centres like Overworld to create an esports qualification to provide the sport with new professionals.
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13 July 2021
New Access to Higher Education Diploma (Creative Industries) Launched
The new diploma provides a clear pathway into further education in creative sectors and covers a range of specialisms
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21 June 2021
Armed Forces Week 2021
To celebrate Armed Forces Week 2021 we spoke with Petty Officer Ratu Tuisawau, partner of our very own Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance; Debbie Jump.
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16 June 2021
AIM’s counselling diploma now offers blended practice option for learners
The new module on ‘blended practice’, will enable learners to develop an understanding of working with clients on-line rather than traditional face to face (in the room) working.
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29 May 2021
TES FE Awards 2021: AIM centre shortlist and winners
Congratulations to all AIM centres in this year's TES FE Awards.
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18 May 2021
Coronavirus Information Hub
Guidance and advice in relation to new ways of working
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14 May 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Over the last week our team have been celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week by connecting with the outdoors and taking some amazing photos.
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10 May 2021
Are vocational qualifications the new next step?
According to a survey for the Social Market Foundation and Further Education Trust for Leadership, more people would prefer their child to take a vocational qualification than attend university.
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15 April 2021
Q&A with QAA’s Julie Mizon
Recently our Moderation Manager, Sally Howard, sat down virtually with QAA’s Access to HE Manager, Julie Mizon for a Q&A session about her experience with Access to HE and the benefits of the qualification.
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29 March 2021
AIM Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Bunny has left eggs around our website and asked us to find them but we need your help.
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24 March 2021
ESFA changes in funding
The ESFA has removed funding from some L3 (and below) qualifications
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23 March 2021
Ifate launch new survey to seek views on EPA COVID-19 flexibilities
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute has helped keep apprenticeships going by introducing flexibilities, which affect the way end-point assessment (EPA) can be carried out. Did these work?
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19 March 2021
International Day of Happiness
To celebrate this year's International Day of Happiness, we asked the team to tell us one thing that made them happy outside of work and one thing that made them happy inside of work.
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8 March 2021
International Women’s Day 2021 #ChooseToChallenge - Liza-Jo
Liza-Jo talks about how a conversation on the bus in 1996 changed her life forever.
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8 March 2021
International Women’s Day 2021 #ChooseToChallenge - Linda Wyatt
Linda Wyatt talks openly about how her experiences of working in a male dominated sector have shaped her thoughts as CEO of AIM Group.
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15 February 2021
Skills for combating loneliness in young people
AIM’s L2 and L3 Youth Work qualifications have been updated to include new Level 2 and Level 3 components on tackling loneliness and isolation in young people.
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3 February 2021
New dates for training, clinics and workshops starting January 2021
New events have been added to our 2021 training and events calendar for AIM centres
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3 February 2021
A day in the Life of an End-Point Assessment Delivery Officer: Gabi Brown
Gabi Brown, End-Point Assessment Delivery Officer, our very own Disney princess, talks about her day at AIM.
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27 November 2020
The “magic” of Access to Higher Education
Sally Howard, our Moderations Manager, believes in giving people a second chance at education. Here she talks about her experiences of Access to Higher Education diplomas.
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16 October 2020
AIMVOC Inclusivity at its best!
Sue Benton says "AIMVOC allows a ‘non-threatening’ approach to learning that builds confidence and skills for every learner"
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13 October 2020
A plea from the Creative Industries Federation Team
The Creative Industries Federation team has today put out a plea for its members to raise awareness of this world-leading sector and to seek continued investment...
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6 October 2020
AIMVOCs - For all learners
How do you ensure that learners who fall outside the national curriculum get good support for their educational and vocational development?
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30 September 2020
DfE launches support for schools and colleges
The Support Service is an extensive support package to help schools and colleges with essential additional costs associated with running autumn exams
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29 September 2020
New qualifications added to the AIM portfolio
New and updated qualification are introduced to the AIM Qualifications portfolio
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16 September 2020
The Department for Education publishes guidance on their Exam Support Service.
The DfE has published guidance on their Exam Support Service. The arrangements cover Access to HE, GQ and VTQ qualifications.
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14 September 2020
QAA update on numerical marking for the Access to HE Diploma
QAA have provided an update to AHE providers on changes to their marking system for Access to HE Diploma.
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18 August 2020
Centre Assessment Grades announcement– impact on VTQs
Centre assessment grades (CAGs) will apply to GCSE and A level results in England, overriding grades that have been determined using a statistical model.
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23 July 2020
Access to HE Diploma (Animal Science) launched
The Access to HE Diploma (Animal Science) is the latest qualification to be developed by AIM, in conjunction with a number of HEIs. This latest diploma is aimed at students wanting to gain the skills and knowledge to access undergraduate degrees within th
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14 July 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak's ‘Plan for Jobs’
Chancellor Rishi Sunak sets out a ‘Plan for Jobs’ that will help businesses bounce back from the Coronavirus outbreak
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6 July 2020
Creative industries to receive Government support package
The Federation responds to the announcement of an unprecedented £1.57 billion package to protect UK’s creative industries
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17 June 2020
Protect our Creative Industries
The Creative Industries Federation are calling on government for a Cultural Renewal Fund for those who’ve been hit hardest.
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21 April 2020
Post-Production Apprenticeship for Technical Operators Launched
The Show Must Go On - Post-Production Apprenticeship Launches Despite Covid-19
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19 March 2020
Additional guidance for student teachers on DET courses disrupted due to Covid 19
A statement from the Department of Education regarding DET courses disrupted due to Covid 19 and further education initial teacher education - advice
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10 March 2020
AIM Qualifications development: Level 2 award in Psychological Understanding and Responding to Trauma
AIM Qualifications is developing an introductory qualification looking at trauma and how therapeutic practice can be used when working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
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25 February 2020
AIM Qualifications in Counselling Skills, levels 2 and 3, are now designated for teaching in Wales by Qualifications Wales
AIM Qualifications' are proud to announce that our level 2 and 3 certificates in Counselling Skills are now designated by Qualifications Wales.
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6 February 2020
Additional government funding will support AIM programmes
The (ESFA) are offering funds to providers who encourage the study of skills vital to the success of the economy.
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20 January 2020
Why AIMINVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE is good for business
In this month's blog Katharine Pearce explains why many AIM centres are also adopting the IF kitemerk
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13 January 2020
AIM congratulates partners shortlisted for 2020 TES FE Awards
AIM Qualifications and Assessment would like to congratulate all partners, centres, employers and trainers who are shortlisted for this year’s TES FE Awards.
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6 January 2020
Meet the AIM team UK roadshow 2020
The AIM Roadshow is travelling the country and hoping to meet with as many centres as possible
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18 December 2019
Call for employers to join an employer-led external quality assurance of apprenticeships
NSAR has issued an invitation to employers to join the ScreenSkills Apprenticeship Board
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21 October 2019
Attracting and retaining industry experts to deliver end-point assessment (a case study)
Phil Golding, Employer Partnership Manager at Strategic Development Network (SDN) talks to Delia Antoine Burdett, a PR and Comms professional (and now end-point assessor with AIM Assessment) to find out about her journey…
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8 October 2019
Transform the skills landscape in England
Sir Gerry Berragan, CEO of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, speaking at the Skills and Employability Forum in London.
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27 September 2019
Career coach puts Access to HE students on the right path
QAA has launched Career Coach, an online tool that helps match prospective students with the Access to HE programme that best supports their professional ambitions
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26 September 2019
AIM expands its end-point assessment expertise in the creative and cultural industries
AIM is expanding its team and EPA portfolio
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10 September 2019
Launch day
Lindsay Cooper, Chair of AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group marks the official name change from AIM Awards.
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27 August 2019
Are EPA costs too high?
Karen Hedger investigates why the price of EPA seem quite high in relation to the funding band
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14 August 2019
New look AIM
As from 2 September 2019, AIM Awards became AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group, shortened to AIM for simplicity with a new brand and logo.
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13 August 2019
Proud sponsors of the Skills & Employability Summit 2019
Join us in London on Thursday 26 September at the Victoria Park Plaza
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9 August 2019
Removal of qualification funding by the Government
The Telegraph stated 'the Department for Education announces funding is to be removed for some vocational qualifications', but is this fake news?
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18 February 2019
Why Aspire chose AIM for Access to HE Diplomas
AIM Awards offers an Access to HE model that is hard to beat
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13 December 2018
AIM eLearning courses are now available
AIM Awards Education is proud to release a number of eLearning materials to help prepare learners for assessment.
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24 August 2018
Expiring AIM Awards Qualifications - 31st December 2018
A number of AIM Awards qualifications will be withdrawn from new learner registrations on 31st December 2018.
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14 August 2018
Coming soon…
We are excited to release our three new suites of Level 2 Creative Industries Qualifications
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13 August 2018
AIM Awards Level 1 Youth Work Practice Qualifications
Our Level 1 Youth Work Practice qualifications are the starting point for everyone who is looking to become a qualified Youth Worker
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6 August 2018
Games, Animation and VFX Skills Qualifications
These AIM qualifications are designed to develop the next generation of talent for the Games, Animation and VFX industries.
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16 July 2018
AIMVOCs in Transport and Logistics
We are excited to announce that AIMVOCs in Transport and Logistics qualifications will be available from 1st August 2018 and may be eligible for public funding
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17 April 2018
Counselling Qualifications - Extension 2018-2019
We are pleased to announce that the AIM Awards Suite of Counselling qualifications have been extended for the 2018/19 academic year.
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25 February 2018
AIM Awards launches into ESports
We have been pleased to support AIM Awards students at Sunderland College
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1 September 2017
Counselling Standardisation & Review
Aimed at centres who are currently using the AIM Awards Counselling Qualifications at any level.
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21 August 2017
FAB Finalists 2018
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for Awarding Organisation of the year.
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30 May 2017
New Qualifications Available for 19+ Loans!
We are pleased to announce that a number of AIM Awards qualifications are eligible for Advanced Learner Loans!
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12 April 2017
Qualification Extended until 2022
We are pleased to announce that the AIM Awards Level 3 Award in Clinical Skills: Venipuncture (601/2135/X) qualification has been extended for new learner registrations with a review date of 31st July 2022.
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22 February 2017
Your Questions Answered on the RQF
We have compiled a list of useful FAQs on the RQF Transfer of AIM Awards Qualifications.
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21 November 2016
We have moved!
We are delighted to announce that we have moved to our fantastic new premises at Derby Pride Park!
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15 November 2016
New Pathways Available in AIM Awards Skills for the Creative Industries Qualifications at Level 2
New pathways available in Digital Careers, Games Design and Screen and Media Production.
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30 September 2016
We are Winners!
We're delighted to announce that we are finalists at the FAB Awards for Qualification of the Year!
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28 September 2016
New Units Added to the Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) Qualifications
We are pleased to announce that a new bank of units have been added to the AIM Awards Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) qualifications and are available for centres.
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15 September 2016
AIM Awards Fees and Charges Catalogue 16/17
We are pleased to publish the AIM Awards Fees and Charges Catalogue for 16/17. Click here!
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8 August 2016
Withdrawn Qualifications
Following on from recent requests from Ofqual, we have withdrawn a number of unused AIM Awards qualifications with a last new learner registration date of 30/09/2016.
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20 July 2016
Funding for 2016/17
Did you know we have a large number of qualifications and units available for 16-18 and 19+ funding in 2016/17? Our useful guidance and qualification lists are now available!
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18 July 2016
AIM Awards Agenda Newsletter Issue One
Welcome to our special conference edition of our new AIM Awards 'agenda' Newsletter!
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18 July 2016
AIM Awards Conference Presentations
Thank you to everyone who attended our annual conference earlier this month. Our workshops were well received and it was great to share our exciting new brands with you.
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13 July 2016
New Units Added to the Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) Qualifications
We are pleased to announce that a new bank of units have been added to the AIM Awards Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) qualifications and are available for centres.
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9 June 2016
It's an AIM thing...
We are incredibly pleased to announce our new brand of AIM Awards qualifications and products.
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7 June 2016
New Qualifications Available for 19+ Loans!
We’re delighted to announce that, as the Skills Funding Agency update the Advanced Learner Loans Catalogue for 2016-2017, we now have further qualifications available for funding.
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5 May 2016
Your AIM Awards Superhero, AIMee!
We are pleased to introduce to you AIMee, our newest member of staff and AIM Awards Superhero!
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26 April 2016
Meet Gina Our Keynote Speaker for our 2016 Conference
A pen portrait of our Conference Keynote Speaker Gina Jackson.
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26 April 2016
AIM Awards response to the Adult Education Budget Funding Guidance
Overview of the AEB and the changes for 2016/17
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5 April 2016
Games, Animation and VFX Skills and UCAS Points
We are pleased to announce that the AIM Awards Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills (QCF) qualification has been approved by UCAS to carry admission points to support university applications.
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10 February 2016
“Finding diamonds in the rough and helping them shine” - our response to David Cameron’s speech on prison reforms
David Cameron recently announced plans to reform prisons
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5 February 2016
New Units Added to the Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) Qualifications
We are pleased to announce that a new bank of units have been added to the AIM Awards Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) qualifications and are available for centres.
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3 February 2016
New Dates in Derby and London for Introduction to Internal Quality Assurance Training
We are pleased to announce that we are running another Introduction to Internal Quality Assurance Training event!
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28 January 2016
Counselling Placements in the Children and Young People Sector
Unlike some Awarding Organisations, we have no restrictions on placements in the children and young people sector...
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5 January 2016
New Qualification: Bio-Hazards Cleaning
We are pleased to announce the launch of the AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Bio-Hazards Cleaning qualification!
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7 October 2015
Gradetraka
AIM Awards is thrilled to announce the launch of our new bespoke online system Gradetraka.
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5 October 2015
NextGen Skills Aacademy Celebrates Successful Launch Of Brand New Level 3 Diploma
NextGen Skills Academy’s first qualification in Games, Animation and VFX Skills being taught in colleges now
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28 September 2015
SFA funding for Entry Level qualifications and many more!
We are pleased to announce that the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has approved the following AIM Awards qualifications for adult funding for the academic year 2015/16.
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23 September 2015
Next Gen Qualifications Off To A Great Start
We love to hear from providers running AIM Awards qualifications and NESCOT recently sent us the following message.
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14 September 2015
New Year, New Faces
Meet our new Director of Business and Director of Quality
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3 August 2015
New Units Added to the Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) Qualifications
We are pleased to announce that a new bank of units have been added to the AIM Awards Suite of Skills for Employment and Further Learning (SEFL) (QCF) qualifications and are available for centres.
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14 July 2015
AIM Awards Cleaning Qualifications Approved For SFA Funding In 2015/2016
We are pleased to announce that the AIM Awards Suite of Cleaning (QCF) Qualifications have been approved by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) for adult funding for the 2015/2016 academic year.
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13 July 2015
AIM Awards Gains Low Risk QAA Rating
AIM Awards is delighted to announce that in our recent QAA review of our Access to HE Licence provision, we have been rated low risk.
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2 July 2015
AIM Awards Customer Survey
We would appreciate if you could take a few minutes to answer some questions regarding your experience with us as an awarding organisation.
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30 June 2015
Digital Agency Bridges Skills Gap With A Pioneering Apprenticeship Sheme
Sift, one of the largest digital agencies in Bristol, have launched a web development apprenticeship scheme to tackle a severe shortage of candidates for technical roles.
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16 June 2015
Annual Conference 2015 Presentations
Please find all of the presentations for the AIM Awards Annual Conference 2015 below.
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26 May 2015
New Innovative Approach for International Qualification Gets AIM Awards Approval
International Medical Education (IMEUK) has been granted the Ofqual recognised, Level 3 qualification for the Diploma in Medical Studies through AIM Awards.
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18 May 2015
Pre-Access Funded Qualifications for 2015/16
We are pleased to announce a range of AIM Award qualifications at Level 2 which have been designed to prepare learners for the demands of the QAA Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma have been approved by Ofqual and will be available from June 2015.
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23 April 2015
AIM for Progression: Tips from your Curriculum Support Team
Employability Programme Design: How to choose your funded units
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16 April 2015
SFA Approval for 2015/16 Funding of AIM Awards Entry 3 and Level 1 SEFL and other qualifications!
We are pleased to announce that the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has approved the following AIM Awards qualifications for adult funding for the academic year 2015/16
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11 March 2015
AIM Supports Keith Fletcher Memorial National Access Prize
The Keith Fletcher Memorial National Access Prize was created after the tragic passing of Mr Fletcher, formerly the Director of OCN South West Region and a great supporter of Access to Higher Education.
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11 March 2015
SFA Funding confirmed for the AIM Awards Counselling qualifications in 15-16
The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has now published the catalogue spreadsheet detailing those qualifications which are funded for 2015/16 for learners aged 19+
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5 January 2015
We are friendly - we have worked with the Beehive Northampton to create an Entry Level Curriculum that meets their needs
The Bee Hive, part of Northgate School Arts College in Northampton, is a post-16 school catering for learners with Special Educational Needs. It is home to real-life work environments that are open to the general public including a café and shop, an anima
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5 January 2015
We are friendly - we now have centres across the world
AIM Awards is pleased to welcome Anglia Greater China as a new international centre for the full range of our ESOL International qualifications.
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12 December 2014
AIM Awards Launches Gradetraka
AIM Awards is thrilled to announce the launch of our new bespoke online system Gradetraka.
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26 November 2014
AIM Awards Welcomes Learners Across Latin America and Iberia
AIM Awards is pleased to welcome the Anglia Ibero-American Network as a new international centre for the full range of our ESOL International qualifications.
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