The Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) national awards and conference is back, celebrating the sectors’ achievements in the face of extreme adversity since the last event took place nearly 2 years ago.

Learners can search by qualification, from our database of over 250 qualifications including the largest portfolio of Fire and Rescue Qualifications, a new suite of SIA Licence-linked qualifications, health, and care qualifications, policing and law enforcement qualifications and many more. It’s also possible for a learner to find centre details and make enquiries based on location and search their local area for an approved training provider, making it even easier to find the right training for their future career ambitions.

As champions of exceptional learning and development programmes, apprenticeships and vocational qualifications, SFJ Awards are thrilled to be sponsoring the 'Dedication to a Lifelong Learning Culture' Award category, part of the national Our Health Heroes Awards.

Emergency services and responders play an integral part in keeping the public safe, even if it means risking their own lives. Our team at SFJ Awards supports the continual development of a highly skilled and sustainable emergency services workforce, particularly the contribution made by the UK’s Fire and Rescue Service. Firefighters, apprentices, trainees, and operational support staff have stepped up to support not just other emergency services throughout the pandemic, but more recently those that have traveled miles to help battle the devastating fires across many parts of Greece.

One of our newest SFJ Awards Approved Centres, Emergency Response Driver Training Ltd (ERDT), has launched an industry-first Level 3 Award driving qualification, and a suite of driving and instructors’ Certificate of Achievements, to address planned changes in the legislation covering the driving of emergency vehicles.

After consultation with the education sector, students and parents, the Department for Education (DfE) has today confirmed the government’s reforms to “simplify and streamline the current system” for students finishing their GCSEs will be phased in between 2023 and 2025.