At Ascentis we are committed to supporting centres and learners as much as possible. We have put together this bank of free resources which we hope you’ll find useful; from teaching tools to advice on looking after your mental health and well-being. Please click on the images below to access the resources.
Remember Ascentis are here for you as usual so please keep in touch by calling us on 01524 845046 or emailing our customer support team on hello@ascentis.co.uk.
Ascentis helps change the lives of over 170,000 learners each year. Hear about why our staff love working for us, and why our customers love working with us.
Leicester Adult Skills and Learning Service Speaking about Ascentis English & Maths Stepping Stones
Ascentis has a fantastic suite of English and Maths Stepping Stones qualifications which enable learners to focus on specific skills, build their confidence and progress onto further learning. This testimonial video features Leicester Adult Skills and Learning Service who outline the benefits to them and their learners of using these qualifications.
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The City of Liverpool College Speaking about Ascentis Access to Higher Education
Access to HE with Ascentis - We Make a Difference. Watch our Testimonial and hear how it makes a difference to learners and the opportunities it brings.
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Best Practice People Speaking about Ascentis Short Online Qualifications
The Ascentis Short Online Qualifications are delivered in many centres across the UK and help to support learners’ Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare. Listen to Ascentis Customer, Best Practice People talk about how effective the Ascentis Short Online Qualifications are and how they successfully aid their NEET learners, improving skills and confidence in turn helping them secure employment.
“We are very pleased that we made the move to Ascentis for all our ESOL exams. The exams are appropriate for our learners, and lecturers find the marking manageable. As an organisation, Ascentis is a pleasure to work with. Our queries are always dealt with quickly and we are extremely well supported by our verifier.”
Waltham Forest
“We have thoroughly enjoyed our first year with Ascentis. There has been support of a high quality throughout the academic year. Support has been provided through a variety of roles including the quality managers, lead EQA’s and subject moderators.”
Bradford College
“We have been delighted with the impact Ascentis Extended Awards in Mathematical Skills (Stepping Stones) have had on our student’s progression towards their functional skills mathematics as well as preparing them for the completion of their GCSE. It has taught them the essential skills in mathematics which enabled them to deal with the practical problems and challenges of life – at home, in education and at work. These skills are valued by employers and further education, and are a platform on which to build other employability skills. We are also very impressed with the level of service and commitment shown by the staff of Ascentis, they are always available to help whenever help is needed.”
Brent Start
“The transparency and support of Ascentis has been refreshing. Our moderation process has been a pleasure and developmental feedback has always been welcomed.”
This Webinar is for Ascentis customers only and is free to join. The Webinar is focused around Ascentis expectations in relation to:
• Responsibilities and requirements of assessment
• The Assessment Cycle
• The recording of the assessment process
• Standardisation
• Best practice in portfolio building
• External quality assurance activities
Who can join the Webinar?
All approved Ascentis centres delivering Ascentis qualifications - Assessors and Internal Verifiers who are either new to the role or would like a refresher of knowledge and understanding in relation to assessments, procedures and expectations - are invited to join this webinar.
Who delivers the Webinar?
The webinar is delivered by our experienced External Quality Assurer (EQA), Andrea Davaraj. Andrea is a subject expert in the field of assessing and internal quality assurance and also works in centres as an EQA so has a vast knowledge of Ascentis expectations and processes. Andrea will be joined by a Quality Assurance Manager to answer any QA specific questions.
Why join the Webinar?
Each attendee that participates in the webinar will receive a certificate of attendance which counts towards Continuing Professional Development.
You will receive useful information that will help with the standardisation, delivery and assessment of the qualifications.
Feedback from previous webinar delegates includes:
“Very informative and detailed with opportunity for questions”
“Clear and well presented – thankyou”
“Great session, clear and helpful. Thank you”
“Enjoyed it - new to Ascentis so found it very useful”
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 event is for Ascentis centres only and places are limited. Please book your place using your centre email address to avoid disappointment.
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