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When we think of people in education, our minds typically picture younger learners. However, as technology advances and the workplace changes, adult education can provide a solution to staying adaptable and ahead of advancements. For many adult learners, embarking on a brand-new learning journey can be quite scary and overwhelming. Change for everyone can be …

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Did you know that from September 2024 the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is being replaced?   What is the qualification being replaced by? The Level 5 Diploma in Education in Training is being replaced with the new Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) from September 2024.   Why is it being …

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It’s World Wellbeing Week! Wellbeing refers to a person’s social, physical and mental state and it has never been so important in life. This week gives us the chance to ask ourselves if we are doing everything we can to look after our mental, emotional and physical health. It is quite common to feel guilty …

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There are new assessment materials available for centres that offer the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF). This includes a new workbook consisting of 15 preset questions for learners.  In addition, there is also an answer guide to assist assessors, both of which are available as a free download …

Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) Resource Implementation Deadline Read More »

Following discussion with centres regarding recent changes, we have elected to improve our processes to make entry requirements less onerous while maintaining our high-quality standards. We appreciate some centres have been finding the changes tough to manage, particularly with QA staff upskilling from CPD to nationally recognised qualifications. This is, however, a necessary part of …

Beauty Qualifications & Amended Pre-Requisites for Level 4 Aesthetic Qualifications Read More »

Focus Awards Has received recognition in Wales! We are delighted to announce that we have today been approved for recognition as an awarding body by Qualifications Wales. This opens our doors to a huge new market, making our qualifications available across the border “in the valleys”. Sir Tom Jones will be writing a song about …

Focus Awards Has received recognition in Wales! Read More »

Please be aware our phone lines will be closed between 12pm and 1pm on Wednesday 22nd November due to staff training. Thank you

Nosheen Akhtar We have recently been able to welcome another EQA to our Quality Assurance Team, to join Sarah Edmundson in the Beauty and Aesthetics sector. Although Focus Awards Is Approved in 11 business sectors, Beauty (including Hair, Make-up, and Nail Technologies) and Aesthetics have grown exponentially for us in the last couple of years. …

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Press Release – REPs Revives its Register! Focus Awards, one of the most recognised awarding organisations in the fitness industry, is able to announce that learners of its qualifications will once again be eligible for membership of REPs – the Register of Exercise Professionals. REPs’ approval and membership was regarded as a mark of excellence …

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As it is carer’s week, we are taking the time to recognise and appreciate the incredible work that carers do every day. Carers Week is an annual event that brings attention to the needs of carers and the contributions they make to society. Here at Focus Awards, we are dedicating this week to Health and …

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