Insights and resources

from the Federation of Awarding Bodies Conference 2023

Can tech help improve the speed, cost and flexibility of qualification development and delivery?


On 1 December 2023, the workshop 'Can tech help improve the speed, cost and flexibility of qualification development and delivery?' was held at the Federation of Awarding Bodies Conference.

The session was hosted by Louise Rowland, Deputy CEO of Ufi, Wendy Edie, Managing Director of eCom Learning Solutions, and Cassandra Baxendale, Business Development Director of Metaverse Learning, with the aim of encouraging curiosity, building insight and understanding about the role of technology.

On this page we have curated some useful resources to support the workshop. You can also access the slide deck from the session here.

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Ufi funding and support

  • VocTech Activate

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    Our test bed where the first spark of an idea can be scoped and tested in the supportive environment that Ufi funding provides. Grants of £30,000 to £60,000.

  • Ufi Ventures

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    The UK’s specialist investor in EdTech to support adult skills and learning for work. Providing £75k to £1m in early-stage investment.

  • AmplifyFE Community of Practice

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    A free and supportive community for digital learning, teaching and assessment in vocational education. Join the community by signing up to their mailing list or following them on social media.

  • Ufi and NCFE Assessment Innovation Fund

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    Through our partnership we are developing a new round of the NCFE Assessment Innovation Fund that seeks to encourage the development of learner-centric, inclusive and adaptable assessment solutions that meet the needs of learners and employers. The grant will open in Spring 2024.

Ufi funded projects & Ventures that might be of interest

Ufi VocTech Directory 2023

Explore our VocTech Directory

Ufi's VocTech Directory provides a wealth of insight into the organisations we have supported through grant funding and direct investment, and the ways they are using digital technologies to improve skills for work.

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Interesting viewing, reading and listening

Delivering the future of assessment: Practical insights from the NCFE Assessment Innovation Fund

During the Week of VocTech 2023, the Assessment Innovation Fund team from NCFE explored how new technologies and approaches are being adopted across the assessment system, driving forward the transformation of assessment and supporting post-16 learners to thrive and achieve their potential.

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VocTech Podcast: Why adult education is broken and how we fix it

In this episode of The VocTech Podcast, Sophie Bailey chats with James Plunkett, author of 'End State: 9 Ways Society is Broken and How We Will Fix It'.

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First Step Trust, person centred approach to removing barriers to learning

First Step Trust uses technology to help people get the skills they need for work. Supported by grant funding from Ufi VocTech Trust, their innovative person-centred approach is removing barriers to learning and providing real opportunities.

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Rebalancing Adult Learning

Rebalancing Adult Learning research from Ufi and The RSA that sheds light on the needs, motivations and barriers to learning of those furthest from traditional educational provision.

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    Using AI to make teaching easier and more efficient.

Ufi key asks

  • Key asks for training providers

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    Ufi calls on all training providers to integrate digital skills and pedagogy into core staff Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

  • Key asks for employers

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    Ufi calls on employers to ensure all staff are benefitting from training throughout their working lives so the UK has the skills it needs, now and in the future.

  • Key asks for policy makers

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    Ufi calls on policy makers to reform the UK assessment and qualifications system to unlock UK skills and productivity for a thriving and sustainable economy.

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