We uphold high training and assessment standards through robust Internal Quality Assurance (IQA), ensuring fairness, consistency, and continuous improvement.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that Alliance Academy maintains high standards in training and assessment through a structured and effective Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) process. This policy ensures compliance with the requirements of Qualsafe Awards and relevant UK regulations.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all trainers, assessors, and internal quality assurers involved in delivering and assessing regulated qualifications at Alliance Academy.

3. Objectives

  • Ensure fairness, validity, reliability, and consistency in assessment decisions.
  • Maintain compliance with Qualsafe Awards and regulatory requirements.
  • Support assessors through structured feedback and professional development.
  • Identify and implement areas for continuous improvement.
  • Maintain transparent and auditable IQA records.

4. Roles and Responsibilities

  • Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs): Conduct sampling, provide structured feedback, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Assessors: Ensure fair, consistent, and valid assessments in accordance with IQA guidelines.
  • Trainers: Deliver training to required standards and support the assessment process.

5. IQA Process

  • Risk-Based Sampling: A structured approach to selecting assessment samples based on assessor experience, qualification type, and learner performance indicators.
  • Standardisation Meetings: Regular meetings to discuss best practices, review assessment decisions, and ensure consistency.
  • Assessor Development: Ongoing professional development and training for assessors to maintain quality standards.
  • Learner Feedback Review: Collect and analyze learner feedback to inform improvements in training and assessment.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain secure, accurate, and auditable records of sampling plans, feedback reports, and standardisation activities.

6. Continuous Improvement

Alliance Academy is committed to continuous improvement by reviewing IQA processes, incorporating feedback, and conducting internal audits to enhance training and assessment quality.

7. Compliance and Review

This policy is reviewed annually or as required by regulatory changes. Non-compliance with IQA procedures may result in corrective actions or additional training requirements.