Defining Best Practice in Social Prescribing
How can social prescribing services demonstrate quality, consistency and impact while remaining person-centred?
How to use your Free Sector Guide
The sector guides provide sector-specific context, examples, and guidance to help organisations interpret and apply the Standard within their particular
Aligning the matrix Standard with Ofsted: A Shared Focus on Impact, Inclusion and Quality
Although the matrix Standard and Ofsted serve different formal purposes, they are deeply aligned in both philosophy and practice
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
Case Study: London Ambulance Service
How LAS Used the matrix Standard to Transform Its Employability Programme
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.
