Hodgson ConsultancyPractical help with assessment and quality assurance.
Writing assessment materials, reviewing EPA strategies, running a mock EQA visit, training new assessors, or taking a fresh look at your IQA processes. Tell me what you’re dealing with and I’ll suggest what fits.
Whatever you’re working on, start with a conversation.
What works for a large college won’t always suit a small provider with three assessors. Every project is shaped around where you are and what you need right now.
Assessment materials
Tasks, briefs, questions, grading criteria and mark schemes, from centre assignments to HTQs. Valid, workable and clear for learners and assessors.
Mock EQA visits
A realistic dry run of an external quality assurance visit, with honest feedback while there’s still time to act on it.
IQA and assessment review
A fresh look at your sampling, standardisation and paperwork: what’s working, what isn’t, and what you can stop doing.
New assessors and IQAs
Practical sessions that build confidence quickly, sitting alongside your awarding organisation’s own training.
EPA and apprenticeship assessment
Independent reviews of assessment strategies against Ofqual and Skills England requirements, EPA readiness for providers, and new materials for end-point assessment organisations.
Tell me the problem
You don’t need to know what you need. Describe what’s going on and we’ll work it out together.
Book a free call →From first chat to finished work.
Whatever the project, the route is the same: clear, fixed and with no surprises.
A quick chat
Fifteen minutes, no obligation. Tell me what’s going on and what you’d like to change.
A clear scope
I suggest what fits. You see what’s included, when it’ll be done and a fixed price before anything starts.
The work
Done by me, with as little disruption to your team as possible.
Handover
Everything explained, and everything yours to keep and adapt.
3-day IQA and assessment review
Every project is scoped and priced to fit. This one gives you a feel for what to expect.
- ✓A red, amber, green overviewOf your current assessment and IQA processes.
- ✓A prioritised action planWhat to fix, what to stop doing and what to keep.
- ✓Templates where you need themFor example a sampling plan, standardisation record or short SOP.
- ✓A 60-minute handover callWith your team, and everything yours to keep.
How ready is your assessment?
Answer honestly. You’ll get an instant red, amber or green rating and a tip for each area that needs attention. Nothing is stored or sent anywhere.
What people I’ve worked with say
Kev has a real talent for taking requirements and turning them into clear, workable solutions that support both quality and consistency. His knowledge, attention to detail and commitment to getting things right have made a real difference.
Kevin brought a wealth of knowledge in assessment and curriculum development. I’d happily recommend him to any team looking to strengthen their curriculum and assessment practice.
Kevin oversaw real improvements to our quality assurance processes and was very supportive as I stepped into the role of EQA. He works supportively with centres to ensure excellent provision for learners while keeping standards high across the board.
I’ve seen assessment from every side of the table.
I’m Kevin. I’ve been a lecturer, examiner, quality assurance manager and awarding body designer. Today I write and review national qualifications and apprenticeship assessments.
I know what an EQA looks for, and what actually helps them see it. I’ll tell you plainly what matters, what doesn’t, and what to do next.
A note on independence. Alongside my consultancy, I work for an awarding organisation. I don’t take on work that would conflict with that role, and we’ll check this together on our first call.
- Senior Lead Assessment DeveloperNational awarding organisation
- Pearson HE External ExaminerHigher education
- Quality Assurance ManagerUK Coaching / 1st4Sport
- HE Development ManagerFE and HE, including Level 4/5 HTQs
What are you working on?
Book a free 15-minute call. Tell me what’s going on and we’ll work out whether I can help, and how.
Book a free 15-minute call