Planned Portal downtime
The Portal will be unavailable from 4:30pm on Friday 30 October until 8:30am on Monday 2 November. This is to support preparations for the integration of Active IQ with NCFE.
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 Skills England 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...
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.