Centre Approval Support

Get approved by your awarding body — without the guesswork.

Guided by an active IQA practitioner, from your first application to full awarding body approval — no generalist consultants, no guesswork on what awarding bodies actually need to see.

This service, at a glance
Typical timeline8–12 weeks
Awarding bodies worked across18+
Process4 steps, audit to go-live
IQA strategyBuilt in, not bolted on
Why approval fails

The same gaps, every time

Most rejected applications come down to the same gaps: policies copied from templates that don't match the centre's actual delivery model, IQA sampling strategies that look good on paper but don't hold up under scrutiny, and evidence packs assembled at the last minute. We build it right because we've sat on the other side of the assessment as practitioners.

What's included

Built in from day one, not bolted on

Required policies

Assessment, IQA, appeals, malpractice, safeguarding, reasonable adjustments.

Qualification development

Mapped to your delivery model, not a generic template.

IQA sampling strategy

Built to hold up under EQA scrutiny, not just look good on paper.

Evidence pack review

Assembled properly ahead of time, not the week before a visit.

Awarding body submission support

Mapped to RQF requirements throughout.

Tailored, not templated

Scoped to your awarding body and number of qualifications.

How it works

Four steps, audit to go-live

1

Audit

Current readiness and your needs.

2

Build

Policies and evidence, mapped correctly.

3

Submit

To your awarding body.

4

Go live

Approval granted, delivery begins.

FAQ

Common questions

How long does centre approval take?

Typically 8–12 weeks, depending on the awarding body and how ready your existing systems are.

We're already approved but facing the September 2026 funding changes — can you help?

Yes — we support centres through Standards Transition as well as first-time approval.

Do you work with every awarding body?

We've worked across City & Guilds, Pearson, NCFE, TQUK, CACHE and more — ask if yours isn't listed.

What does it cost?

Scoped to your awarding body and number of qualifications — get a tailored quote rather than a generic price list.

Ready to start your application?

Tell us your awarding body and qualifications — get a tailored quote.

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