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News from 2020

27 November 2020

The “magic” of Access to Higher Education

Sally Howard, our Moderations Manager, believes in giving people a second chance at education. Here she talks about her experiences of Access to Higher Education diplomas.

16 October 2020

AIMVOC Inclusivity at its best!

Sue Benton says "AIMVOC allows a ‘non-threatening’ approach to learning that builds confidence and skills for every learner"

13 October 2020

A plea from the Creative Industries Federation Team

The Creative Industries Federation team has today put out a plea for its members to raise awareness of this world-leading sector and to seek continued investment...

6 October 2020

AIMVOCs - For all learners

How do you ensure that learners who fall outside the national curriculum get good support for their educational and vocational development?

30 September 2020

DfE launches support for schools and colleges

The Support Service is an extensive support package to help schools and colleges with essential additional costs associated with running autumn exams

29 September 2020

New qualifications added to the AIM portfolio

New and updated qualification are introduced to the AIM Qualifications portfolio

16 September 2020

The Department for Education publishes guidance on their Exam Support Service.

The DfE has published guidance on their Exam Support Service. The arrangements cover Access to HE, GQ and VTQ qualifications.

14 September 2020

QAA update on numerical marking for the Access to HE Diploma

QAA have provided an update to AHE providers on changes to their marking system for Access to HE Diploma.

18 August 2020

Centre Assessment Grades announcement– impact on VTQs

Centre assessment grades (CAGs) will apply to GCSE and A level results in England, overriding grades that have been determined using a statistical model.

23 July 2020

Access to HE Diploma (Animal Science) launched

The Access to HE Diploma (Animal Science) is the latest qualification to be developed by AIM, in conjunction with a number of HEIs. This latest diploma is aimed at students wanting to gain the skills and knowledge to access undergraduate degrees within th

14 July 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak's ‘Plan for Jobs’

Chancellor Rishi Sunak sets out a ‘Plan for Jobs’ that will help businesses bounce back from the Coronavirus outbreak

6 July 2020

Creative industries to receive Government support package

The Federation responds to the announcement of an unprecedented £1.57 billion package to protect UK’s creative industries

17 June 2020

Protect our Creative Industries

The Creative Industries Federation are calling on government for a Cultural Renewal Fund for those who’ve been hit hardest.

21 April 2020

Post-Production Apprenticeship for Technical Operators Launched

The Show Must Go On - Post-Production Apprenticeship Launches Despite Covid-19

19 March 2020

Additional guidance for student teachers on DET courses disrupted due to Covid 19

A statement from the Department of Education regarding DET courses disrupted due to Covid 19 and further education initial teacher education - advice

10 March 2020

AIM Qualifications development: Level 2 award in Psychological Understanding and Responding to Trauma

AIM Qualifications is developing an introductory qualification looking at trauma and how therapeutic practice can be used when working with individuals who have experienced trauma.

25 February 2020

AIM Qualifications in Counselling Skills, levels 2 and 3, are now designated for teaching in Wales by Qualifications Wales

AIM Qualifications' are proud to announce that our level 2 and 3 certificates in Counselling Skills are now designated by Qualifications Wales.

21 February 2020