1. SummingUp Live Neil Maguire, Marketing Campaign Specialist
Friday 24 March 2017

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3. Contents 1 The news in March 2 Looking ahead 3 Questions? 4
Useful links

4. March news 2018 synoptic window dates
Synoptic assessment results – clarify the six week rule
Downloading AVSY evidence – troubleshooting guide
Advanced Diploma synoptic assessment format
Apprenticeship updates
End point assessments (EPA)
Reflective statements at Level 3 and Level 4
Register as an EPA Centre
Training Provider Awards / Conference

5. 2018 synoptic assessment dates published
Following consultation with training providers and assessment venues, we've now finalised the 2018 synoptic assessment dates for the AQ2016 Foundation, Advanced and Professional Accounting Qualifications.
You can download your copy here
Familiarise yourself with these dates as they are slightly different to 2017.

6. Synoptic assessment results – six week rule
Synoptic assessment windows last for seven days (Monday to Sunday).
Results are released from the Friday of each synoptic window.
Example:
Your student sits their Advanced Synoptic (AVSY) assessment during the following window: Monday 20 March to Sunday 26 March 2017.
Results for all assessments taken during this window will be released six weeks from Friday 24 March 2017, meaning results will be released on Friday 5 May 2017.

7. Downloading AVSY evidence – troubleshooting guide
The Advanced Diploma Synoptic assessment (AVSY) has been designed for students to download, save and access the data files to complete their evidence.
The task pages in Part 2 contain an easy to follow step-by-step guide to inform students how to open and save the files and how to work from the data file and assessment book side by side.
Please instruct students to follow these steps and practice them using the sample assessments through SecureClient.
Any issues? Visit aat.org.uk/cba for troubleshooting guides.

8. Advanced Diploma synoptic assessment format
When you're preparing your students for the Advanced Diploma synoptic assessment (AVSY), don't forget to remind them about the format of the assessment.
More information, including a video demo can be found here

9. Apprenticeship updates
Apprenticeship EPAs – these will consist of two parts; a synoptic assessment and a portfolio reflective using evidence gathered during the OPL and will combine with a reflective statement which draws on their portfolio.
The reflective statement at Level 3 will be in the form of a professional discussion, for Level 4 this could be a professional discussion or a written statement.
Register as an EPA Centre – the online registration service will open on Friday 31 March. TP Main contacts will have access to the service through Centre Services

10. Coming soon…

11. Training Provider Awards / Conference
Record breaking year – over 110 applications received
Shortlist will be announced in next week’s SummingUp (31 March)
Conference
Workshops have been announced
You’ll be able to book your workshops from next Monday (27 March)

12. Access qualifications updates
Look out for information in SummingUp in April where there will be more details on the new suite of Access Level 1 qualifications that are being launched in Jan 2018.
The Qualification specifications will be available before conference and there will be sessions at conference for you to find out more about the new suite of qualifications.

13. Pass rates are coming…

14. Questions? Contents slide 2 columns
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15. Questions?

16. Useful links
Conference dates – 4/5 May. Book now at aat.org.uk/tpconference
All Assessment information - aat.org.uk/CBA
How to take the Advanced Synoptic assessment video
Instructions for conducting assessments
Trailblazer Apprenticeship information - aat.org.uk/trailblazer
Independent Assessor recruitment information -
aat.org.uk/apprenticeship-assessor

17. Sign up for the Tutor Forums
The sign up process
Tutors can sign up to the new Tutor Forum by completing the following steps:
1. Register for the Tutor forum at: Tutors can also sign up using their Social Media accounts – meaning they could have one less password to remember!
2. us at with the following details:
Full name
Registered address (used in step 1)
Name of training provider you work for.
Once received, we’ll process the request within one working day of receiving the .