The document outlines practical pointers for end point assessment (EPA), emphasizing the importance of employer involvement throughout the process to support learners effectively. Key aspects include timely assessment completion, understanding expectations, and a feedback loop among stakeholders to enhance on-programme delivery. It also advocates for quality assurance through dedicated assessors and support systems leading up to the EPA.

1. Practical Pointers for
End Point Assessment
Safaraz Ali
CEO
Pathway Group

2. Firstly it is important to
recognise that everyone is
different

3. Employer Involvement in EPA
● Paramount
● Timely EPA
● Assessment Completion
● Support to learner, especially as no longer with provider
● Grading Expectations

4. Employer Involvement at Gateway
● Sign Off
● Understanding Responsibilities
● Understanding EPA Process
● Understanding expectations on the learner
● Levelling expectations : on-programme vs final
assessment against the standard and cross sector KSB

5. Employer Involvement during on-
programme
● Support
● Supports from start to gateway
● Understanding of the standard (KSB)
● Understanding what EPA will look like
● Head Office vs. Local

6. Employers using lessons learnt from
EPA to adapt on-programme delivery
● Feedback loop between EPAO, Provider and Employer
● Right standard, right job role
● Considering special considerations/access arrangements
● Grading understanding into on-programme
● Reviewing delivery model and suitability
● Lessons learnt to give future learners best possible outcome
● Supported by EPAO continuous improvement cycle and quality
assurance

7. What does a good approach to EPA
look like?
Face-to-face End
Point Assessment
delivery to ensure
quality experience for
the apprentice
Planning meetings
to support the
apprentice
understand EPA
expectations
Pre-EPA & gateway
support, guidance, mock
assessment
Dedicated, full-time
End Point Assessors
Invigilation provided by
your EPA
Dedicated Assessment
Internal Quality
Assurance team

8. Final Thoughts,
Reflections, and any
Questions?
Email: safaraz@pathwaygroup.co.uk or
https://www.linkedin.com/in/safaraz/