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Unfamiliar with what compliance qualifications are and the benefits of having them? Here is a little refresher to provide clarity on their uses, benefits and what Focus Awards offers to approved centres. What are Compliance Qualifications for? The employment website Indeed, describes compliance certifications being used to “ensure that an individual is competent in a …

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What are Vocational Qualifications? Success at School refers to vocational qualifications as “practical qualifications that relate to a specific job or industry.” They are specific in that they give learners a real look into a particular career or sector they’re interested in. Vocational qualifications are extremely beneficial as they give learners vital work experience and …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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