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Accurate Initial Assessment for Further Education.

Precision diagnostics that place every learner on the right pathway from day one. Evidence-backed results with full audit trails, covering Entry Level to Level 2 across five awarding body frameworks.

The Challenge

FE Colleges Need More Than a Pass/Fail Score.

Placing learners correctly matters. An inaccurate initial assessment means learners on the wrong course, wasted funding, and poor outcomes. Colleges need diagnostics that reveal the full picture, not just a headline number.

Quality & Compliance

Ofsted expects evidence of accurate initial assessment informing individual learning plans. Timestamped, domain-level results deliver exactly that.

Funding Evidence

ASF and other funding streams require documented initial assessment. Exportable reports with learner identifiers and working levels make audit preparation straightforward.

Learner Pathways

Spiky profiles reveal where each learner is strong and where they need support, enabling curriculum teams to personalise learning plans from the first session.

Platform Features

Everything Your College Needs.

Ofsted-Ready Evidence

Timestamped results, audit trails, and exportable reports that satisfy quality and compliance teams.

Spiky Profiles

Domain-by-domain breakdowns showing exactly where each learner is strong and where support is needed.

5 Awarding Body Frameworks

Results automatically mapped to Pearson, NCFE, City & Guilds, BCS, and OCNLR standards.

Multi-Subject Coverage

Digital Skills, English, and Maths in one platform. Run individually or as a combination assessment.

Cohort Management

Organisation dashboard with team management, learner tracking, and aggregated reporting.

Mobile-First Design

Learners complete assessments on any device. Over 60% attempt theirs on a phone.

15-25 Minute Assessments

Adaptive testing finishes when accuracy is sufficient. No wasted time on questions that are too easy or too hard.

CSV & PDF Export

Download individual reports or bulk data exports compatible with common MIS platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Every assessment generates timestamped results with domain-level breakdowns, exportable as PDF or CSV. Results include the learner's working level, strengths, and areas for development, providing the specific evidence Ofsted inspectors look for during quality reviews.

Yes. The platform is cloud-based with no concurrency limits. You can share a single assessment link with an entire cohort and learners complete it independently on any device. Results appear in your dashboard in real time.

The platform covers Digital Skills, English, and Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. A combination assessment option covers all three subjects in one sitting for 2 credits instead of 3. An AI readiness assessment is also available.

Results are automatically mapped to Pearson (BTEC), BCS (ICDL), NCFE, City & Guilds, and OCNLR frameworks. There is no need to pre-select a standard. Note: assessments are aligned to these frameworks; we are not endorsed by or certified by these awarding bodies.

Assessment results can be exported as CSV files that are compatible with common MIS platforms. The export includes learner identifiers, subject, working level, domain scores, and timestamps.

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