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Why choose us for End-Point Assessment (EPA)?   

Trust. Support. Quality.

That's what you get with NCFE as your EPAO partner. 

Our end-point assessment (EPA) service provides direct value to you through delivering on all our promises – from meeting service level agreements (SLAs) to the wraparound support provided by our dedicated Relationship Managers and IEPAs. Whether we're ensuring you meet audit requirements or supporting your preparation for Ofsted inspections, we do what we say we will – and then some more.

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What sets us apart?

Trust and transparency
  • No hidden costs or fees.
  • We deliver on our service level agreements so you can deliver on your commitments.
  • Trusted sector specialists' expertise, with first-hand experience.
  • We use epaPRO the UK's leading EPA software allowing providers control and transparency.
Relationship and support
  • Support from a dedicated Relationship Manager.
  • Independent End Point Assessors (IEPAs) directly employed by NCFE, solely focused on supporting you and your apprentices.
  • Our wraparound offer supports staff onboarding to ensure a seamless EPA experience.
Quality and rigour
  • We align to IFATE and Ofqual conditions, limiting your risk to delivery and achievement.
  • We provide a Gateway and evidence check to ensure you meet audit requirements of ESFA.
  • Our new Ofsted success pack can provide reporting to support your Ofsted and ESFA inspections.

Our Standards

We offer a range of standards in a number of different industries with a growing workforce need: 

Active IQ

 

NCFE and Active IQ have now merged into a single EPAO, providing comprehensive EPA for sports, leisure, and facilities standards.

 

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I’ve been extremely impressed with the service we have consistently received. Having a dedicated point of contact has been extremely reassuring.

How we’re simplifying your end-point assessment journey with NCFE

How we’re simplifying your end-point assessment journey with NCFE

Discover how our transition to the epaPRO platform will simplify your end-point assessment journey, making it a faster and more efficient experience with centralised tools, real-time updates, and detailed feedback for success.

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Centre stories: “NCFE’s strong focus on learners makes the EPA process clear and straightforward”

Centre stories: “NCFE’s strong focus on learners makes the EPA process clear and straightforward”

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is transforming careers with NCFE apprenticeships in Senior Healthcare Support and Business Administration. We spoke with their Training Lead, Claire Smith, to learn about her EPA delivery experience.

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Tyne North Training: “Our apprentices have continued to thrive in their learning journeys”

Tyne North Training: “Our apprentices have continued to thrive in their learning journeys”

We sit down with Tyne North Training's Senior Training Officer, Nicola Smith, to discover more about her experience of working with NCFE to deliver end-point assessment (EPA) to hundreds of apprentices across the North East of England.

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