In this episode, Tom speaks with Jeremy Barlow of the Education Skills Funding Agency, on what makes a great EPAO. Jeremy is the Senior Manager, Apprentice Assessment Delivery at Education and Skills Funding Agency and has worked for both an EPAO and Awarding Body.

Tom and Jeremy discuss the EFSA’s expectations of EPAOs and how the conditions for being on the register shape an organisation thinking. The episode also explores some of the best practices which the agency have seen from EPAOs and how providers can under better the role of the EPAO and provider to ensure apprentice success.