Access to HE: The Exam

Join us on 7^th November 2019 at 10.30am to hear about our Access to HE Diplomas.

The mandatory time constrained activity can seem like an obstacle for some centres who do not currently deliver Access to HE Diplomas with Ascentis. However, when many undergraduate degree studies require assessments by formal examination or of a style that are limited by time, we believe including it in our Access to HE Diploma is the best way to prepare students for Higher Education.

We have recently, and will continue to, review our subjects and the assessment methods and they are only assessed by formal examination if relevant in the area of study. We decide this in collaboration with our delivering Access to HE centres and our Subject Expert Moderators. We have a number of subjects where there is a time-constrained element but this clearly reflects the demands of the subject.

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ESOL Quality Meeting Webinar

This is a free quality-focused event that Ascentis offers for all centres approved to deliver Ascentis ESOL. The event provides the opportunity to share best practice and centre concerns this academic year, and to receive updates on regulatory matters this year. We will also update you on adaptations for speaking and listening assessments that will be permitted for the rest of this academic year under the Extended ERF (EERF). Who can participate in the Quality Meeting? All approved Ascentis centres delivering Ascentis ESOL qualifications – centre co-ordinators, tutor/assessors, exams officers and those involved in the Internal Quality Assurance of these qualifications – are invited to attend. Who facilitates the Quality Meeting? It will be delivered by our experienced Lead ESOL External Quality Assurer (EQA), Ruth Simons. Ruth is a subject expert in the field of ESOL and also works in centres as an EQA so has a vast knowledge of Ascentis expectations and processes. Why attend? You will take away useful materials and information that will help with the delivery and assessment of these qualifications. Each delegate attending will receive a certificate of attendance which counts towards Continuing Professional Development. Feedback from previous delegates includes: • “Excellent understanding and supportive attitude towards centres” • “Fabulous support” • “Very informative” We very much hope you will take up this opportunity to join with our centres to participate in important quality assurance activities. Please note that this is a ticketed event for Ascentis centres only and places are limited. Please book your place using your centre email address to avoid disappointment.