In this episode, Tom talks with Sharon Stainsby-Thompson, a Chartered Manager, FE and Skills Improvement Consultant, who provides Ofsted monitoring visit support.  Sharon has expertise in apprenticeship Policy, Curriculum and EPA writer, IEPA, experienced Board member and Trustee, BD and Safeguarding specialist

Accomplished English Teacher and literacy specialist. Proficient in strategic, performance and financial management including governance, bid writing, RoATP applications and all HR functions.

In the episode Tom, and Sharon explore what are the headline preparations a Provider can take in order to ensure their apprenticeship provision stands up to the rigour of Ofsted. 

How to Ofsted view End Point Assessment and what do HMI look for regarding EPA and what would be Sharon’s advice in the IAG process and onward progression