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1st for EPA has been commended for its growth after being named a finalist for two awards in the FSB North East Celebrating Small Business Awards 2022. The Federation of Small Businesses, which runs the awards, named us a finalist in the categories Start-Up Business of the Year and High Growth Business of the Year. …

The APAR is the government’s new, single register, that lists all apprenticeship training providers. It previously also listed end point assessment organisations (EPAOs), though these were separated on 11 December 2024 and can now been found on the Find an end-point assessment organisation for your apprentice service. The APAR was announced in May 2023 and …

Name: Mollie Maclean Company: Newbury Building Society Apprenticeship standard: Junior Content Producer Training Provider: AS Training Result: Distinction Which apprenticeship did you do and why did you choose it? When the Junior Content Producer apprenticeship was mentioned to me, I instantly knew that being new to the industry, it was going to be a great …

Wow, what a fantastic night we had!  1st for EPA were crowned winners of Best New Services Business and the big award, Best New Business, at the Tees New Business Awards 2022.      Sometimes you need to pause and reflect on how far you’ve come. Last night, 10 November, was the ideal time for …

1st for Awarding has been named Best Small Business at the prestigious Tees Businesswomen Awards 2022. Winner of Best New Business at the 2021 Businesswomen Awards, we have gone from strength to strength. 1st for Awarding has supported over 600 apprentices through their EPA, with a hugely impressive 98% first-time pass rate. Our client list includes …

When taking any assessment, it can be very nerve-wracking and there can be pressure to perform well. It’s important to prioritise your own physical and mental wellbeing. We encourage all apprentices to speak out and seek the support you need to be the best you can be. You’ll find there’s plenty of guidance and support …

This guidance was correct at the time of publication. Please be aware it may no longer reflect current guidance. Please refer to our current support materials for up to date guidance. This can be found on the epaPRO portal. In this video we give examples of how to answer questions in an EPA interview or …

Name: Sarah Reynolds Company: Commercial Services Group Apprenticeship standard: Marketing Assistant Level 3 Training Provider: Professional Academy Result: Distinction What did you do to prepare for EPA? I downloaded and read all of the guidance and through the toolkit a couple of times, and continued to refer to it throughout. It was really useful in …

Name: Bradley Birchmore Apprenticeship standard: Marketing Executive Level 4 Employer: everymessage Training Provider: Cambridge Marketing College Result: Distinction What did you do to prepare for EPA? Revise, practice and gaining confidence. By using the toolkit, it allowed me to understand what I needed to do to achieve my target grade. What were your feelings prior …

This guidance was correct at the time of publication. Please be aware it may no longer reflect current guidance. Please refer to our current support materials for up to date guidance. This can be found on the epaPRO portal. Failing your end point assessment (EPA) or apprenticeship assessment is not the end of the road …

This guidance was correct at the time of publication. Please be aware it may no longer reflect current guidance. Please refer to our current support materials for up to date guidance. This can be found on the epaPRO portal. Two of the most popular questions when preparing for end point assessment (EPA) are ‘What EPA …

Name: Rachael Taylor Company: St Helens Borough Council Apprenticeship standard: Marketing Executive Level 4 Training Provider: Professional Academy Result: Pass What did you do to prepare for EPA? I revised for the multiple choice test by creating flash cards and doing practice tests. For the other parts of the EPA, I read up on my …