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apt awards becomes AptEd

We are delighted to announce that apt awards officially became AptEd as of Monday 5th January 2015, following consultation with our Approved Centres.

We feel it is an appropriate time to develop our brand, whilst retaining our vision and key values. AptEd - Access, Progress, Transform through Education - is at the heart of all that we stand for.

» Please click here for more information.
Standardisation Events 2015

We encourage Approved Centres to get involved in our programme of standardisation events, which allow Centres to review their quality and standards against those of others, and offer the opportunity to share good practice.

» Please click here for full information and to view the full programme of events for 2015
New AptEd Qualifications

The following new qualifications have recently been added to the Register of Regulated Qualifications:

» AptEd Level 3 Certificate in Applied Therapeutic Skills (QCF)

» AptEd Level 1 Award in Tenancy Skills (QCF)

» AptEd Level 1 Award in Digital Technologies for Learning (QCF)
Customer Satisfaction Survey Summary

Thanks to all those who took the time to participate in our Customer Satisfaction Survey in October.

Your opinions are very important to us and we welcome your feedback in order to help us shape the organisation for the future and to continually improve the service we offer to you.

» Please click here for a summary of the survey findings.
Funding for AptEd Qualifications and Units

There is over 200 AptEd qualifications and over 2,000 units included within AptEd qualifications currently confirmed for public funding by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) for learners aged 19+.

There is also almost 300 AptEd qualifications on the DfE Section 96 list for funded delivery to learners aged under 19.

Please click here for full lists of AptEd qualifications and units eligible for funding.