The Federation of Awarding Bodies is the British
trade association for awarding bodies and professional associations. The current chief executive is Tom Bewick.
History
It was founded in 2000.
Function
It represents providers of technical vocational education qualifications, not providers of general academic qualifications such as A Levels and GCSEs.
January 2007 Select Committee
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Structure
While the Federation has a mailing address in Grosvenor Square, London, the staff are home based.
As of 2023, FAB has 8 members of staff and Board of 2 co-chairs, a treasurer and 9 non-executive directors. It represents 117 full members and holds two flagship conferences each year, one of which is dedicated to End Point Assessment (EPA), most commonly associated with apprenticeships.
See also
* Association of Learning Providers
* Institute of Employability Professionals
* Institute for Learning
The Institute for Learning (IfL) was a voluntary membership, UK professional body. It ceased operating on 31 October 2014. Although precise membership figures and statistical details had been removed from IfL's webpage prior to its closure, ...
* TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training)
* UK Register of Learning Providers The UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) is a website at https://www.ukrlp.co.uk/ which collects and disseminates information about learning providers in the United Kingdom. Registration with the site allows a school, college or other training ...
References
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External links
FAB
Education in the City of Westminster
Educational qualifications in the United Kingdom
Further education colleges in the United Kingdom
Organisations based in the City of Westminster
Trade associations based in the United Kingdom
Vocational education in the United Kingdom