Qualification and Assessment Design, Development and Awarding
Qualification and Assessment Design, Development and Awarding

Sheldrake EPAO
Vocational Training and Charitable Trust (VTCT)
Pearson/Edexcel
Chartered Institute for Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Chartered Institute of Linguists Qualifications (CIOLQ)
Notebook Assessment Services (NAS) EPAO
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Gordon Associates
Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards (FISS)
Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Institute of Hospitality
OCR
AQA
Awards for Higher Education and Training (ATHE)
World Skills
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA)
British Innkeepers Awarding Body (BIAB)
Medlearn (Medical Training Provider)
Numerous publishers
All testimonials and feedback detailed below has been redacted to protect client confidentiality.
The Qualifications team started working with Sam as Responsible Officer in January 2020. It was soon evident that we had found a diamond and would all benefit hugely from her wealth of knowledge and regulatory expertise. Her approach to work was structured and methodical. She was skilled in consistently getting the whole team involved and working together to meet challenging project deadlines. I would highly recommend Sam and the level of service she provides. She is professional, reliable and an absolute pleasure to work with.
Samantha Taylor has been instrumental in a step change in policy and process improvement at our professional body. She has helped us to review our qualifications and all aspects of regulatory compliance and continues to help us with advice, compliance, assurance and qualification development. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Sam joined us as Chief Examiner during a period of fundamental restructuring. Thanks to her we were able to maintain our rigorous standards when it came to assessments with no detriment to our learners. She can be relied on to adopt creative and pragmatic solutions without compromising on professionalism. I enjoyed working with her immensely.
Sam joined us as Chief Examiner during a period of fundamental restructuring. Thanks to her we were able to maintain our rigorous standards when it came to assessments with no detriment to our learners. She can be relied on to adopt creative and pragmatic solutions without compromising on professionalism. I enjoyed working with her immensely.
We invited Sam into our professional body to help with us with a range of accreditation-related projects. Creating and working to a comprehensive and detailed programme plan, she engaged with the whole team and encouraged staff members to take responsibility for workstreams, ensuring through regular monitoring that targets were met. Sam’s communications with the team, regulators and Board members were always timely and effectively and the programme achieved its objectives well within timeframes.
Sam came in to us to help us with the OFQUAL recognition process and recognition. Her deep understanding of the regulatory framework and application process was essential, her attention to detail all along has been invaluable. She’s kept us focused on the key issues and delivered real clarity in what can at times be a pretty opaque world. With her efficient support we met our targets for submissions, were well prepared for the OFQUAL panel review and most importantly achieved recognition first time without conditions. Couldn’t have done it without her!
I worked alongside Sam for c. 2 years at two different organisations. At one she headed up their EPAO as Interim Responsible Officer and Head of Assessment, leading it through the Ofqual recognition process successfully. Her technical skillset is expansive, and this led to high quality processes being implemented with ease. She has extensive networks and forges relationships with key stakeholders to deliver strategically. I loved working with Sam, she blends professionalism and expertise with emotional intelligence. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.
We've had the pleasure of working with Sam for guidance on regulatory processes, particularly relating to Ofqual requirements, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From our very first interaction, it was clear that she possesses deep, practical knowledge of the regulatory landscape. She doesn't just understand the technical requirements, she genuinely grasps the challenges that organisations face when working through complex compliance processes. This insight has proven invaluable to us.
What truly sets her apart is her responsiveness. She consistently replies to our queries promptly, often anticipating follow-up questions we hadn't even thought to ask yet. Whether we've needed urgent clarification on a deadline or more strategic guidance on long-term compliance planning, she's made herself available and provided clear, actionable advice. Her communication style is refreshingly straightforward. She has a talent for translating dense regulatory language into plain English, ensuring our entire team understands not just what we need to do, but why it matters. This has been particularly helpful when briefing colleagues who aren't immersed in regulatory detail daily.
Beyond being helpful and responsive, she's also proactive – often flagging upcoming changes or potential issues before they become problems. This forward-thinking approach has saved us considerable time and stress.
If you're looking for expert guidance on Ofqual regulations and regulatory processes, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sam's services. She's been an invaluable partner to our organisation.
Sam has been a friend and colleague for over 30 years. We initially met through work when she led course delivery and quality assurance, I learnt a lot from her, and we went on to become great lifelong friends. She is reliable, trustworthy and fair in all her approaches and is an absolute mine of information.
Sam's expertise and attention to detail in qualification design have been instrumental to progress the work we are doing. Her wealth of knowledge and experience in this field is truly impressive, and their dedication to creating high-quality qualifications is unmatched.
Her meticulous approach to qualification design ensures that every aspect is thoroughly researched, carefully planned, and precisely executed. Sam leaves no stone unturned, meticulously considering each component of the qualification to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.
What sets Samantha apart is their methodological approach to qualification design. They bring a unique blend of creativity and analytical rigor to the process, employing innovative methods while adhering to rigorous standards and best practices. Their ability to think critically and strategically allows them to anticipate challenges and develop comprehensive solutions that meet the needs of our organisation and our learners.
In summary, Samantha is a consummate professional whose expertise, attention to detail, and methodological approach make them an invaluable asset to any team or project. I have the utmost confidence in their abilities and would highly recommend them for any qualification design endeavour.

B.B King
TAYLOR EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING
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