6 Ways to Maximise Your Adult Education Budget (AEB)

Ascentis has an extensive range of AEB-funded qualifications which help learners develop skills and knowledge in a variety of areas. 

Our swift registration process makes it simple for you to start teaching and enrol learners to achieve extra certification before the end of the academic year. 

Find out more about our most popular AEB-funded qualifications below.

Short Online Qualifications (SOQs)

These short online qualifications contain practical applications to daily life, work and study, allowing learners to develop a diverse range of life skills. There are 26 titles to choose from, all of which are mapped to the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.

Popular SOQs include:

This suite benefits from e-Invigilation, meaning qualifications can be completed in the classroom, remotely or as part of a blended learning programme.

Short Online Qualifications (SOQs)

Digital Skills


Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (EDSQs)

Ascentis offers a full suite of Digital Skills qualifications from Pre-Entry to Level 3. Our Essential Digital Skills Qualifications – Entry 3 and Level 1 Award in Essential Digital Skills for Work & Life - are mapped to the National Occupational Standards for Essential Digital Skills and are ideal for adults with little or no digital skills. These are fully funded under the Legal Entitlement Offer for learners aged 19+.

Digital Skills

Progression and Employability Qualifications

These qualifications are designed to help learners develop skills, attributes and values which will enable them to overcome barriers to employment and further study.

The most popular qualifications in our Progression and Employability qualifications are:

Progression and Employability Qualifications

Vocational

Ascentis offers a range of vocational AEB-funded qualifications that can be used individually or as part of a wider programme of learning.

Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control – this qualification is designed to give learners a good understanding of the causes of infection and how these can be controlled in relevant settings, such as hospitals and care homes. It is mapped to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and can be delivered either in the workplace, as a classroom-based course or as a blended learning programme.

Vocational

Curriculum Planning Conference

Join us for our Curriculum Planning and Enrichment Conference where we will explore the Ascentis portfolio of AEB-funded qualifications, including:

• IT and Digital Skills

• ESOL

• English & Maths

• Short Online Qualifications

This event is complimentary to attend with lunch provided. This is a great opportunity to network with practitioners and discover how to maximise your AEB budget with industry-leading qualifications designed to meet the needs of centres and learners.

To find out more about these qualifications contact us or book a meeting with one of our qualifications experts who can advise on bespoke qualification packages to support your learners, as well as how to maximise any underspent AEB budget.
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“We are very pleased that we made the move to Ascentis for all our ESOL exams. The exams are appropriate for our learners, and lecturers find the marking manageable. As an organisation, Ascentis is a pleasure to work with. Our queries are always dealt with quickly and we are extremely well supported by our verifier.”

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“We have thoroughly enjoyed our first year with Ascentis. There has been support of a high quality throughout the academic year. Support has been provided through a variety of roles including the quality managers, lead EQA’s and subject moderators.”

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“We have been delighted with the impact Ascentis Extended Awards in Mathematical Skills (Stepping Stones) have had on our student’s progression towards their functional skills mathematics as well as preparing them for the completion of their GCSE. It has taught them the essential skills in mathematics which enabled them to deal with the practical problems and challenges of life – at home, in education and at work. These skills are valued by employers and further education, and are a platform on which to build other employability skills. We are also very impressed with the level of service and commitment shown by the staff of Ascentis, they are always available to help whenever help is needed.”

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