Ascentis

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, reminding us why good mental health is so important and how we can prioritise it in our lives and communities.

The theme for 2026 is "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change."

Our Level 2 Award in Mental Health and Well-Being Short Vocational Qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge and understanding of different mental health conditions and their impact on individuals and communities.

It introduces learners to key issues in mental health, raising awareness of sensitive topics and providing guidance on how to support both themselves and others.

Conversations about mental health can make a real difference, and they matter most when we listen to people's experiences. 👏

Learn more 👉 https://www.ascentis.co.uk/qualifications/soqs/ascentis-level-2-award-in-mental-health-and-well-being/

World Mental Health Day 👉 https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/world-mental-health-day

06/10/2026

Spriing ahead with our new hybrid learning for Access to HE 🙌

As one of the UK’s leading awarding organisations, we are proud to announce the launch of a new hybrid learning platform designed to support the delivery of our nationally-recognised Access to Higher Education (HE) qualifications. 🤩

Purpose-built in collaboration with centres, the cutting-edge platform is designed to support both blended and face-to-face delivery models.

Developed by industry experts, Spriing provides interactive, engaging digital content that supports high-quality teaching and an enhanced learning experience for Access to HE learners. 🚀

Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8BMZ7fU

29/09/2026

Did you know we partnered with Metaverse Learning to create a suite of Access to Higher Education (HE) healthcare resources, enhanced through immersive learning technology 🤩

These resources are designed to support learners progressing into healthcare careers by providing a modern, practical, and engaging approach to preparation for higher education and professional practice.

The immersive resources place learners within realistic healthcare scenarios, enabling interactive engagement with subject content such as the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology. 🖥️

Get in touch to learn more 👉 https://www.ascentis.co.uk/arrange-a-meeting/

28/09/2026

Don't miss our webinar series! 🖥️

Head to the events page on our website to explore a range of expert webinars covering qualification support, delivery guidance, funding updates and more.

You'll also find our Quality Assurance webinars, designed to support centres with quality compliance and best practice. 🤩

Book your place 👉 https://www.ascentis.co.uk/events/

22/09/2026

We take care to listen to the needs of our centres and act on customer feedback. 🙌

Did you know❓
Developed in response to centre demand for paper-based assessments, we’ve expanded our English and Maths Functional Skills assessment offering to include paper-based versions of our existing Level 1 and Level 2 online assessments.

Discover more about our English and Maths Functional Skills qualifications here 👉https://www.ascentis.co.uk/qualifications/english-and-maths-functional-skills/

Or arrange a meeting with a qualification expert here 👉https://www.ascentis.co.uk/arrange-a-meeting/

17/09/2026

London will host the WorldSkills UK National Finals in 2027 and 2028, in the biggest
celebration of skills in over a decade. 🙌

Hundreds of leaners will compete in over 40 skills competition areas, from engineering and the built environment to health and hospitality.
Designed hand in hand with employers, the National Finals will showcase the very best of technical talent across the capital and nationally, while highlighting the importance of investing in skills, training and lifelong learning. 🎉

Read more here 👉
https://www.worldskillsuk.org/news/london-host-worldskills-uk-national-finals-2027-2028/

London is set to host the capital’s biggest celebration of skills at the WorldSkills UK National Finals in 2027 and 2028.

15/09/2026

ESOL Without Limits! 🚀

When selecting an ESOL awarding organisation, assessment models matter.
At Ascentis, we believe assessment should support learning, reduce unnecessary barriers, and help learners progress when they are ready. 🙌

We’re committed to supporting learner progress and meaningful language development through a modern, flexible approach to ESOL. That's why we're the UK's favourite ESOL awarding organisation 🤩

Read more on how we're supporting learner success 👉 https://www.ascentis.co.uk/news/supporting-learner-success-through-flexible-esol-assessment/

10/09/2026

Spriing ahead with our new hybrid learning for Access to HE 🙌

As one of the UK’s leading awarding organisations, we are proud to announce the launch of a new hybrid learning platform designed to support the delivery of our nationally-recognised Access to Higher Education (HE) qualifications. 🤩

Purpose-built in collaboration with centres, the cutting-edge platform is designed to support both blended and face-to-face delivery models.

Developed by industry experts, Spriing will provide interactive, engaging digital content that supports high-quality teaching and an enhanced learning experience for Access to HE learners. 🚀

Find out more 👉 https://www.ascentis.co.uk/news/ascentis-launches-new-hybrid-learning-platform-to-transform-access-to-higher-education-delivery/

07/09/2026

📣 New Construction workbook available on Parnassus! 📣

Supporting the delivery of the Ascentis Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment this optional workbook supports teaching and learning by offering a range of activities aligned to the qualification's learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

The activities can be used to support learners' portfolio development and help them demonstrate achievement of the qualification requirements.

Contact us to find out more 👉 https://www.ascentis.co.uk/contact-us/

03/09/2026

It's great to hear directly from our centres about their positive experiences using our Access to HE qualifications.

Shipley College has been an Ascentis customer since 2000, working with us to support high-quality delivery across their Access to HE provision. Through our Spriing platform, we provide a flexible hybrid learning environment designed to enhance engagement, accessibility, and learner success—particularly for students balancing study with work and family commitments. 🙌

Our new Spriing Hybrid Learning platform is launching this academic year transforming higher education delivery!

Read more here 👉https://www.ascentis.co.uk/news/ascentis-launches-new-hybrid-learning-platform-to-transform-access-to-higher-education-delivery/