Mental Health Awareness Week – May 2026 Assessment can be a positive opportunity to demonstrate your skills and knowledge but it can also feel challenging at times. With Mental Health Awareness Week taking place from 11th May, it’s a good reminder to prioritise your mental health throughout the assessment process. Understanding Assessment Pressure It’s completely normal to feel some level of pressure when preparing for or completing assessments. Deadlines, expectations, and w

Apprenticeships are a powerful way to develop talent within your organisation but understanding how apprentices are assessed can sometimes feel unclear. As an employer, having a basic understanding of assessment methods not only helps you better support your apprentice, but also ensures you’re getting real value from the programme. At Steadfast Assessment, we use a range of methods designed to measure knowledge, skills, and behaviours in a practical, fair, and robust way. Her

Earlier this week, the Steadfast Assessment team had the pleasure of attending the Apprenticeship and Training Conference 2026 (ATC 2026) and what an incredible two days it was. Hosted by the Apprenticeships and Training Conference, ATC remains one of the key events in the apprenticeship and training calendar. Bringing together providers, AOs, awarding organisations and sector leaders, the conference provided the perfect platform for insightful discussion and meaningful co

Apprenticeship assessments are a crucial milestone in an apprentice’s journey. They don’t just test technical competence – they also assess confidence, professional behaviours, and the ability to apply learning in real-world situations. While assessment providers play a key role, employers are often the biggest influence on an apprentice’s readiness . With the right support, employers can help apprentices approach assessment feeling confident, capable, and well prepared. Here

At Steadfast Assessment, we believe assessment plays a vital role in the success of apprenticeships. High‑quality assessment ensures learners are developing the right skills, knowledge, and behaviours, while giving employers confidence that standards are being met.

From 1 September 2025, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework is being updated. These changes bring new legal duties for childcare providers, but also fresh opportunities to strengthen safety across nurseries, schools, and early years settings.

On 1 August 2025, the new version (v1.1) of the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner came into effect.

At Steadfast Assessment , we’re committed to staying aligned with national standards and making apprenticeship assessments as clear and...

Steadfast Assessment is proud to announce our approval by Ofqual to assess 12 additional apprenticeship standards, bringing our total offering to 35 standards. This expansion underscores our commitment to providing comprehensive and high-quality Apprenticeship Assessments across a diverse range of sectors: