A calm, well-prepared centre passes EQA visits with confidence. Here's a practical checklist to get ready.
External quality-assurance (EQA) visits are far less stressful when your evidence is organised and your team is aligned.
Get your sampling in order
Ensure your sampling plan is complete and that records show assessment decisions have been checked across assessors and methods.
Standardise before the visit
Run a standardisation session so assessors can speak confidently about how decisions are made.
Organise your evidence
Have learner portfolios, assessment records and IQA reports accessible and clearly referenced.
Prepare your team
Brief tutors and assessors on likely questions so they feel confident and consistent.