Assessor Development
Strengthening assessor confidence, judgement and internal verification practice in SVQs.
Three Pillars of Assessor Development
These pillars outline how philosVQ™ supports assessors and IVs – building strong foundations, developing confident professional judgement and embedding reflective, evidenced-based assessment practice.
Assessor Foundations
Practical support for new and aspiring assessors working toward LD9, focusing on cire assessment skills and confidence.
Clear assessor guidance Strengthened judgement and decision-making Evidance-aligned assessment practice Reflective writing and mapping support Enhanced clarity around NOS requirements
Internal Verification & Sampling
Guidance for IVs working toward LD11 or honing their practice, with a focus on robust sampling and constructive challenge. Balanced and targeted IV sampling Solution-focussed Feedback Standardisation support & benchmarking Assessor coaching & professional growth Monitoring of centre/EV compliance
Advanced Reflective Practice & Coaching
Development for experienced assessors and IVs who want to deepen their reflective practice and mentoring skills Continuous improvement guidance Support with policies, procedures and documentation review Structured action planning Strengthening centre-with IQA processes
Ready to Improve Your Assessment & IV Practice?
Whether you’re building assessor capacity, supporting colleagues through LD9/LD11, or looking to strengthen skills and professional judgement, philosVQ™ provides clear, supportive development tailored to your needs..
philosVQ™ is built by a practising SVQ Assessor, IV and Tutor – grounding candidate support in real social care practice.