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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! As we round off the last full working week before Christmas, we'd like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas to all ✨ 🎅 We wish you all lots of joy and some restful time off. May there be whiskey and mince pies all around! 🦌 🎄 Best wishes, The 1st Awards Team 💙

And last but certainly not least in our MEET THE ASSESSOR Series - Klara Fehervari! Thank you all for joining us in this series, as we celebrated just a few of the assessors that make our community so great. Thank you Klara for all your hard work. Your love for the industry is infectious and we're so glad to have you inspire the next generation. 👏 #1stAwards #EndPointAssessment #EPA #Christmas #Gratitude

Ever find yourself repeatedly explaining the difference between Apprenticeship Levels? Well here's our Christmas gift to you! - Our very own Apprenticeship Levels Booklet. 📒 Download this to use at your next Careers Fair or Prospective Apprentices meet n greet. 🙌 Simply click the document posted below and hit the download button in the top right hand corner. ↗️ After all, we're in this together! #Apprenticeships #ApprenticeLevels #CareersFair #Christmas

Meet Susan Hanson! Our third in line for our MEET THE ASSESSOR Series. The series aims to celebrate all our assessors which work tirelessly to give every single apprentice coming through our doors, the best possible experience of their EPAs. Thank you Sue for your continued commitment and support. Not to mention you're kind words below... You're the best 😉 #1stAwards #EndPointAssessment #EPA #Christmas #Gratitude

12 MORE SLEEPS TILL CHRISTMAS!🎅 ✨ 🎄 Whether you're buzzing with excitement or stressing about the length of your TO DO list, 12 more sleeps till Christmas marks a special time in the annual calendar. As many starts to wind down and prep for the holiday season, it's a great time to reflect on how far you've come this year. Whether your EPA pass rate has increased, or you've introduced some new standards into your curriculum, let's look back and appreciate some of our greatest achievements this year. This year at 1st Awards, we've had a year of partnerships. New or existing, our clients have shown us the meaning of true partnership. We so grateful for each and every one, and beyond excited to continue watching them flourish in the new year. #ChristmasCountdown #2024 #1stAwards #Apprenticeships #Partnerships

Second in our MEET THE ASSESSOR series is Joanne Grummitt! As we count down to the special day, join us in celebrating the EPA assessors which make what we do possible. Thank you Joanne for your great efforts this year. It's great to have you onboard. 👏 Bring on 2025! ✨ #1stAwards #EndPointAssessment #EPA #Christmas #Gratitude

2 WEEKS SINCE THE 'GET BRITAIN WORKING' GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER RELEASE See below some of the key points. 👇 What are our thoughts on offering up shorter apprenticeships? Will there be a greater uptake? Could they be just as valuable for training the youth? Comment your thoughts below. #GetBritainWorking #WhitePaper #EmployementReform #Apprenticeship #ApprenticeshipNews

✨ As Christmas fast approaches, it's a wonderful time to sit down and reflect on some of the people that made our 2024 so great and memorable. ✨ Welcome to our MEET THE ASSESSOR series. 🙋♀️ As we count down to the special day, we'll be celebrating the EPA assessors which make what we do possible. Thank you Catherine for your time and dedication this year. It's great to have you apart of the team! #1stAwards #EndPointAssessment #EPA #Christmas #Gratitude

🔊 IT'S FUN FACT FRIDAY 😜 Did you know that up to 85% of Apprentices stay with their apprenticeship employer. Could this be proof of successful apprenticeship schemes in the UK? We'll let you decide. #ApprenticeshipsUK #FunFact #1stAwards #EPA #EndPointAssessment

Need help preparing for your End-Point Assessment? ✏️ Here’s some ways 1st Awards can help Apprentices get the most out of their planning meeting. 1.      Get to know your assessor At 1st Awards, we offer every apprentice the opportunity to have a planning meeting with their assessor ahead of their EPA. During this meeting, apprentices are encouraged to get to know their assessors to build rapport and get comfortable with the assessment environment. 2.      Gain reassurance and practical advice Assessments can often be a source of great nerves and anxiety. Our experienced assessors are adept at identifying and alleviating common anxieties. The planning meeting gives an opportunity to provide reassurance and offer practical advice to help apprentices feel more confident on the day. 3.      Familiarise yourself with the Assessment plans As well as offering an initial introduction, during their planning meeting, apprentices will receive a detailed breakdown of their upcoming evaluation. They will be provided with standard specific toolkits and project support templates designed to get them feeling prepared for the big day. 4.      Ask questions While this may feel like a fairly obvious one. Questions are a great way to get as much information as possible to help to alleviate any uncertainties with the upcoming assessment. However, it is important to be conscious that assessors are under strict parameters. As such assessor may refuse to answer any leading questions. 5.      Practice, Practice, Practice Once the apprentice has completed their planning meeting and gotten all the information they need, it’s now time to practice. Apprentices are encouraged to head to Rogo to access mock exam materials to put their knowledge and skills to the test, before the real thing. #EndPointAssessment #EPATips #PlanningMeeting #1stAwards #Apprenticeship