In February 2025, the Government announced the improvements to apprenticeship assessment and has published a new set of assessment principles.
The assessment process will be streamlined by enabling more design and delivery flexibility so that:
These changes will apply to all apprenticeships, at all levels. Existing assessment plans will be rewritten on a standard-by-standard basis to reflect these changes, with the first plans being revised from April 2025.
Further detail on implementation, including which assessment plans will be revised and when, will follow in due course.
February 2025
Updates are being made to the design and delivery of Apprenticeship Assessment Plans to ensure they continue to meet the needs of employers and apprentices. These changes will deliver more proportionate, timely and efficient assessment while retaining rigour and validity.
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