The Membership Organisation for IQA Professionals in Education & Training across the UK

The most effective IQA systems are not “bolted on”—they are embedded into day-to-day activity. Standardisation, feedback, and professional discussion should feel routine rather than reactive. For IQAs and IVs, reflective practice is now a professional expectation. Regular reflection strengthens judgement, sharpens focus, and supports continuous improvement.

Discover reflective questions for Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) to review their practices, support tutors, prioritise learners, and stay aligned with awarding body and Ofsted requirements.

September is the perfect time to review and update your IQA sampling strategy: Does it reflect the current cohort sizes, assessor availability, and delivery models? Are you sampling a variety of units, assessment methods, and learner abilities? Having a clear, updated sampling plan now will help avoid surprises later — and ensures your practice stays compliant and robust.

Every IQA knows the challenge: ensuring compliance while nurturing tutors to be confident and creative practitioners. Too much emphasis on control, and we risk stifling innovation. Too much leniency, and standards slip. Ask yourself: Am I seen as a partner in quality, or a gatekeeper of rules? The best IQAs are those who manage to be both — rigorous in standards but generous in guidance.