YMCA Heart of England – Setting the Standard for Quality and Impact
YHoE recently achieved both the matrix Standard and Trusted Standard (Level 1) an – a rare dual accreditation in the
Case Study: Gatewen Training Services – A Pioneer in Quality Standards
Gatewen has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first organisation to achieve the Information and Advice Quality Framework (IAQF)
National Careers Week 2026: Celebrating Our matrix‑Accredited “Careers First” Organisations
For National Careers Week, we are highlighting organisations that specialise in Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG).
Some of Our Longest Standing Accredited Apprenticeship Providers
About our longest standing esteemed apprenticeship providers
Raising the Bar: Best Practice in IAG for Apprenticeship Providers
A practical outline of what best practice looks like for apprenticeship providers aiming to deliver high‑quality IAG
What’s New in Ofsted’s Inspection Toolkit and Operating Guidance for FE Providers?
The new Ofsted Inspection Toolkit and implications for FE and HEI providers, including links to interesting publications and other articles.
Are You an IAG Service?
Recognising and Implementing Effective Information, Advice, and Guidance.
Future-Proofing Trustworthy Support: The matrix Standard for IAG
The updated matrix Standard represents a major step forward in future-proofing IAG provision for the decade ahead.
How is AI Transforming Employability & Public Services?
Our Head of Service, Roger Chapman, shares key takeaways from the IEP Summit 2025. Find out how AI could restructure the
Watch Roger Chapman Discuss the matrix Standard
The launch of the 2023 revised matrix Standard marks a pivotal moment for organisations in their pursuit of excellence in
