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I recently visited Sellafield Ltd and Gen2 where I heard valuable feedback from students and staff on their experiences with End-Point Assessments (EPAs) and apprenticeships. During a tour of the Gen2 facilities, I visited classrooms and a workshop where learning was being delivered with hands-on training. I was impressed by apprentices’ enthusiasm as they shared what inspired them to pursue their chosen career paths, how they found the training and what they learnt from it. In conversations with staff, we discussed the positive aspects and challenges that EPAs present for training providers. It was great to hear that the clear and well-structured EPA standards provide a strong foundation for designing robust curriculum. Thank you very much to Sellafield Ltd and Gen2 for hosting us. I look forward to visiting more training providers, employers and schools to hear directly from apprentices, students, and teachers about the qualifications we regulate. Lakes College