End-point assessment (EPA) explained: gateway, EPAO and the assessor shortage
End-point assessment (EPA) is the independent, final assessment that confirms an apprentice can do the job they trained for. It sits at the very end
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Skills England explained: what happened to IfATE — and what the reshuffle means for hiring
IfATE — the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education — was abolished on 1 June 2025, and Skills England took over its functions the next
Growth and Skills Levy: what the reforms mean for staffing FE delivery
The apprenticeship levy tax has not changed — UK employers with an annual pay bill over £3 million still pay 0.5% of it to HMRC.