Assessment Tips - Brooks and Kirk

Maybe some of our Assessment tips will help you as an assessor. After all, you are never too old to learn.

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Adapting To Learners With Specific Needs

When it comes to adapting assessment methods for learners who have specific needs, it may be a bit hard. But we’re here to give you some advice and guidance on how you can do just that. We’ve already talked about adapting assessments for learners who have visual and hearing impairments, as well as learners whose […]

Supporting EAL learners

As an Assessor, it is more than likely that you will come across EAL learners. What does EAL stand for? This stands for English as an Additional Language. This is a learner whose primary language isn’t English. However, they are learning English on the side, to adhere to the qualification criteria. Some learners may struggle […]

Assessor and IQA – What Is The Difference?

Assessors and Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) are both involved in a student’s learning journey. Part of both roles is to make sure that assessments and activities are to a set standard. It is not uncommon to confuse the terms Assessor and IQA, as these roles work together. This enforces the misconception of them being the […]

Supporting Learners With Impairments

Teaching should be inclusive at each stage of a person’s education. For those who have or struggle with hearing or visual impairments, education can be difficult. So it’s important that as an Assessor you take all the steps possible to make their learning as effective as possible. There are an estimated 11 million people in […]

What Are British Values and How Do They Affect Assessors?

You may have heard the term British Values. Or you might have never heard of it. It can be confusing to people and you may not be sure how this applies to assessors and assessing. What are British Values? British Values are all about underpinning what it is to be a citizen in Britain, and […]

The Assessment Process – Good Practice Tips

When it comes to assessing learners, it is really important that you have a well-rehearsed assessment process. This not only helps with standardisation, but also to ensure you have a good process in place that works time and time again. There are lots of things you can do to improve your assessment process, but here […]

Interviews VS Professional Discussions in End-Point Assessments

Interviews or professional discussions are mainly used in discussion-based assessments. They are a great way to assess both the theoretical and technical knowledge that the apprentice has. There is often some confusion about how an interviews vs professional discussions within EPA. They are both commonly used within the End Point Assessment; if you are looking to […]

Why Are Assessment Plans Important?

You might be thinking; why are we writing an entire blog post about the importance of assessment plans? Surely it is quite simple? It’s because the document that outlines what the assessment for a given apprentice includes. Whilst that is partially correct, there is a lot more to an assessment plan than meets the eye. […]

The Assessment Cycle

The Assessment Cycle is a common framework used in assessing academic and vocational courses or programmes. The idea behind it is to provide structured and constructive assessment feedback to the learner and give them an indication as to what criteria they have achieved. The cycle continues until all aspects of the qualification have been gained […]

How to Meet the Needs of a Learner with Visual Impairments

Being an Assessor can be both challenging and rewarding. With various types of learners to cater to, creating an inclusive and effective assessment plan can seem daunting. However, it’s vital to adapt to meet individual needs. Visual impairments, in particular, need extra support and careful thought, as we’ll explore further. What is Visual Impairment? Visual […]