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- Part of The Growth Company
- Meet Our Team
- News & Blogs
- The Standard

- What are the elements?
- First Assessment
- Annual Continuous Improvement Checks
- 3yr Assessment
- Pricing
- Your FAQ’s
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- IAQF Welsh Govt. Framework
- Start

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- Copy of the Standard and Sector Guidance Packs
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matrix Standard matrix Standard is the Department for Education’s (DfE) standard for ensuring the delivery of high-quality information, advice and guidance (IAG) About Us Copy of the Standard and Sector Guidance Packs
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# Start your matrix Standard journey today!

The matrix Standard is owned by the Department for Education (DfE) and ensures the delivery of high-quality information, advice and guidance (IAG) services that enable people to reach their full potential. The Standard is delivered by the Growth Company and is applicable in all IAG settings including, education, skills, employability, careers, health advice, money advice, and more as you will discover in our case studies. Please explore the site and do not hesitate to contact us for further support and guidance.

##### Comprehensive Quality Assurance

We offer a rigorous and comprehensive quality assurance framework to support your organisations IAG services.

##### Make Information, Advice & Guidance Better

Working with the matrix Standard enables you to further improve your IAG services so you can unleash the full potential of those recipients' you serve making a wider impact within the community. #MakeIAGBetter

##### Recognition & Competitive Advantage

Achieving the matrix Standard demonstrates your commitment to excellence and quality which attracts more customers and may be required for some contracts and tenders.

## Learn more about matrix Standard

The leading Standard for information, advice and guidance (IAG). The Standard may be applicable to your whole organisation or those services that deliver that deliver IAG

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## What our clients say

"The matrix Standard team are exceptionally organised and professional, and also combine this with a very kind, considerate, and human touch. Your expertise is highly valued and you also identify practical and insightful ways for us to improve ourselves."

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## What our clients say

"We are delighted! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Growth Company and its representatives for the help and guidance through this process. We believe this will have a profound effect on our partners and candidates who we work with. "

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## What our clients say

"The team at Tempdent Training are delighted to receive our matrix Standard Accreditation. I would like to personally thank Kevin, our assessor, for a great learning experience for the Tempdent team, we value the feedback and will start to work on these and further improve the learner experience 2024."

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### Culture of Wellbeing

Explore how our information, advice and guidance (IAG) approach fosters a culture of wellbeing, promoting mental, emotional, and social support for individuals to thrive

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### Equity, Diversity& Inclusion

Discover how our IAG practices prioritise equity, celebrate diversity, and foster inclusivity, creating a supportive environment that embraces all

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### Data Security
& Privacy

Rest assured with our IAG services, as we prioritise data security and privacy, ensuring confidentiality and safeguarding personal information with utmost care

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# Client Case Studies

See how The matrix Standard & IAG is working with some of our clients

- ##### Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

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- ##### Grounds Management Association

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- ##### Bottle Green Training (BGT)

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# Meet some of our support team

Our dedicated support team, here to assist you with prompt,
reliable, and personalised service

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###### Roger Chapman

Head of Service

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###### Jennifer Riley

Business Development Manager

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###### Mark Blythe

Client Engagement Manager

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###### Nicola Read

Client Engagement Executive

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# Read our latest news

Read our news to discover compelling stories about Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG), providing valuable insights and practical knowledge

- 14/06/2024

Press Release

##### Bishop Auckland College celebrates its matrix Standard Accreditation

In a world where constant evolution and adaptation are key to success,

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- 28/06/2023

Press Release, Revised Standard

##### What are the elements?

The revised **matrix** Standard will have 7 elements to it. Purpose, Resource, Offer, Delivery, Outcomes for

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- 16/05/2023

Press Release

##### Read more about our matrix Standard

In a world where constant evolution and adaptation are key to success,

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- 25/03/2023

News, Press Release

##### Watch Roger Chapman Discuss the matrix Standard

The launch of the 2023 revised matrix Standard marks a pivotal moment

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- 28/11/2022

Press Release, Revised Standard

##### The Final Report

Click here to read the Final Report to gain insight into the

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- 08/11/2022

Press Release, Revised Standard

##### What did the review of the matrix Standard entail?

Whilst the revisions have been completed now lets look back on some

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##### Learn more about the revised matrix Standard

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matrix Standard is the Department for Education’s (DfE) standard for ensuring the delivery of high-quality information, advice and guidance (IAG)

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- Pricing Framework
- Debt Advice Framework
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