ABC Awards

ABC - Developing Qualifications for Local Need

The ABC team in Taunton. From left to right: Tracy Harker, Lucy Donnelly, Laura Pye, Avril Johnson, Lejanne Houweling,  Julia Masters and John Gibson.

ABC Awards is one of the largest vocational awarding bodies in the United Kingdom, which has a base at Learning South West.

It brings together the previously independent examinations, assessment and accreditation services of three original partners - Learning South West (Taunton), CENTRA (Chorley), EMFEC (Nottingham.)

It was formally established in 1998 and was one of the first vocational awarding bodies to be approved by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) for inclusion in the National Qualifications Framework.

Level 2 Certificate in Carnival Skills is a qualification unique to ABC Awards and has strong local connections because of the famous Bridgwater Carnival which dates back to the 1860’s and is probably the largest illuminated carnival in the world. Read how members of Bridgwater based carnival club Gremlins have benefited from this award.

Forthcoming events for ABC Centres:

For all forthcoming events please visit the Events Section of the ABC website.

The national ABC website provides information about services for centres, students, moderators and examiners including updates on National Qualifications Framework-listed qualifications.  Check out the site for updates and the latest ABC news.

Online registrations are now available to approved centres, via ABC's website. For more information click here.

Contact the Taunton ABC Awards office on
01823 365655 or email:
Lejanne lejanneh@abcawards.co.uk
Julia juliam@abcawards.co.uk 
Avril avrilj@abcawards.co.uk
Clare clarep@abcawards.co.uk
Dilys dilysm@abcawards.co.uk
Laura laurap@abcawards.co.uk