Events & Webinars

Highfield Security Qualifications – Your Questions Answered

This webinar is for training providers who currently deliver, or are considering delivering the Highfield suite of SIA License to Practice security qualifications, and have questions about the suite of security qualifications that they would like clarification on.

Strengthening Food Fraud Prevention with the Food Authenticity Network (FAN)

Food fraud, the deliberate misrepresentation of food for economic gain, is a growing global challenge. From mislabeling products to adulterating ingredients, fraudulent practices not only cost the industry billions but also threaten consumer safety, damage trust, and risk regulatory non-compliance. Detecting and preventing such activity is critical to protecting both public health and the integrity of the food supply chain. In this webinar, Selvarani Elahi will introduce the latest features of the Food Authenticity Network (FAN) and explore how these tools can support stakeholders in identifying and reducing the risks associated with food fraud. Following the presentation, we’ll host a live Q&A discussion with the FAN Team. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into FAN’s practical resources, ask questions directly to the experts, and strengthen your organisation’s resilience against food fraud.

Maths Functional Skills English Technical

Join us on 6 November for a dedicated maths technical webinar designed to help centres and training providers strengthen learner preparation and boost assessment success. Each webinar focuses on key areas where learners typically struggle and on how you can better support them.  What we’ll cover: Highfield functional skills offer - an overview of our maths functional skills qualifications  Resources - updates on Highfield Academy and any other available resources to support your delivery  Assessment review - the latest updates, tips and clarifications to help you guide learners effectively  Where marks can be gained - a focus on lower-performing criteria and strategies for improving learner outcomes  Core tools refresher - a quick revisit of the Highfield Core tools and how to make the most of them  Why attend?  Get the latest information on assessment updates and resources  Learn practical guidance for supporting learners and overcoming common challenges  Ask questions directly during an interactive Q&A session with members of Highfield’s qualification development team 

English Functional Skills Technical webinar

Join us on 11 November for a dedicated English technical webinar designed to help centres and training providers strengthen learner preparation and boost assessment success. Each webinar focuses on key areas where learners typically struggle and on how you can better support them.  What we’ll cover  Highfield functional skills offer - an overview of our English functional skills qualifications  Resources - updates on Highfield Academy and any other available resources to support your delivery  Assessment review - the latest updates, tips and clarifications to help you guide learners effectively  Where marks can be gained - a focus on lower-performing criteria and strategies for improving learner outcomes  Core tools refresher - a quick revisit of the Highfield Core tools and how to make the most of them  Speaking, Listening and Communicating (SLC) - an in-depth look at the SLC assessment method  Controlled Marking Assessment (CMA) criteria - key information and guidance  Why attend?  Get the latest information on assessment updates and resources  Learn practical guidance for supporting learners and overcoming common challenges  Ask questions directly during an interactive Q&A session with members of Highfield’s qualification development team 

Climate change and the food chain - what’s the risk to safety and security? 

Climate change is already transforming the way we grow, process and consume food, and the risks to food safety and supply are escalating. Drought, flooding and resource scarcity drive price spikes and fraud, while shifting temperatures encourage pests and affect growth of harmful microbes.  Join us on 18 November for this free webinar with Dr Lisa Ackerley as we unpack how climate change is reshaping food safety and security at every level of the food chain. Discover practical steps to help your business stay resilient, protect operations and safeguard your customers. Furthermore, Lisa will touch on how businesses can help mitigate climate change - and possibly save money!  Lisa is joint editor of the November 2025 Climate Change and Health edition of Perspectives in Public Health.