Summer Update from progress minded
We hope you’re managing to keep cool during the continued heatwave and finding a few moments to enjoy the summer, even if the weather has made assessment season feel a little warmer than usual. It has been a busy few months across progress minded and the wider apprenticeship world. We want to start by saying […]
Reform Update: Flexibility, Partnership and Progress
The apprenticeship reforms continue to evolve, and so does our approach. Since launching our assessment model, we’ve spoken with training providers, employers and sector partners across the country. The response has been incredibly positive, particularly around one theme: flexibility matters. Providers told us they valued having genuine choice in how assessment can be delivered, rather […]
A Mid-Spring Update from progress minded
As we move through the early part of 2026, we wanted to share an update on where things are and what we’ve been seeing over the last few months. It has been a busy start to the year. We have seen continued growth in assessments and welcomed new customers on board, while also hearing really […]
A Christmas Update from progress minded
As we approach the end of 2025, it feels right to take a breath, look back, and share where we are and where we are heading together. This year has been one of the busiest yet for progress minded. We have navigated significant change, both within our organisation and across the broader apprenticeship landscape. There […]
Then, now and next
When we started progress minded we didn’t even have a name, but we did have a vision – to provide high quality, niche end point assessment with a human touch, at competitive prices.
The rebirth of IT Solutions Technician
The IT Solutions Technician standard is necessary but has traditionally been underused. Version 1.0 was complex for employers, apprentices, training providers, and end-point assessment organisations alike.