Capacity for portfolio growth
Support in attaining approval for new qualifications where full regulatory approval is required
Key qualification reforms often require substantial submissions to government departments and regulators for approval. This can put additional pressure on Awarding Organisations (AOs) trying to deliver business as usual while also responding to these new opportunities.
Our team can provide additional capacity and expertise to support. Our team have many years of experience in preparing evidence and documents for this type of review, meaning we are well placed to help you get your proposal across the line. This example shows how we helped an AO to successfully achieve approval from Ofqual for their Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs).
The request
In 2025, our consultancy team was commissioned by an AO needing specialist support to develop four 360-Guided-Learning-Hour Extended Certificates for submission to Ofqual. They had limited internal resources and a tight six-week timeline, so we provided assessment and subject expertise to deliver:
- Development of assessment strategies for each qualification
- Development of sample assessment content, including external assessment (EA) and non-exam assessment (NEA)
- Supporting the sourcing of letters of support from HEIs.