We’re delighted to be named a finalist at the Qualification and Assessment Excellence Awards 2025 – run by the Federation of Awarding Bodies. We are nominated in the End-Point Assessment Organisation of the Year (SME) category.
It’s a great honour to be a finalist alongside some of the leading lights of the assessment sector, especially in such a talented and competitive field. Our role as an EPAO is to support the development of workforces, and provide trusted and independent assessments for apprentices.
Our sector works in some of the most regulated and complex operating environments in the UK, and the dedication our team and our partners show to making sure we deliver those experiences is phenomenal. We’re thrilled this hard work has been rewarded by being named a finalist.
As part of the nomination process we spoke with partners across the protective services to find out how we were doing. Here’s what they said:
“SFJ have been incredibly supportive, the team are highly responsive, and they have been so flexible in scheduling EPAs. The custodial environment is extremely challenging and the SFJ team are very understanding regarding the constraints when working with the officers”.
Custody and detention provider
“Beyond technical delivery, SFJ Awards continues to set the benchmark for integrity, responsiveness, and learner-centred assessment. Their impact has not only raised the quality and credibility of apprenticeship delivery across the fire sector, but has also ensured continuous development of skilled, competent professionals ready to meet the demands of modern public safety services”.
Fire and rescue service employer
“SFJ Awards’ dedication to supporting trailblazer groups in the fire sector has been instrumental in the successful rollout of new apprenticeship standards. Acting as both a guiding force and critical friend, the team have offered expert advice, technical support, and facilitation throughout the often-complex development and revision processes. This support has empowered employers and sector leaders to take ownership of their standards while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and national priorities.”
Sector apprenticeships lead
A huge thank you to all our customers for continuing to work with us as your End-Point Assessment Organisation.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony taking place on 27 November, as part of the Federation of Awarding Bodies Conference 2025. We look forward to hearing amazing stories from across the qualifications and assessment world on the night!
SFJ Awards as an End-Point Assessment organisation
SFJ Awards is a trusted, independent End-Point Assessment, supporting a wide range of popular apprenticeships across both the public and private sectors. With extensive expertise in designing tailored assessments for each standard, we ensure quality and relevance every step of the way.
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