Hi Bne Ba86,
I had my assessment 28 May, I was offered a start date to begin 29 September. It was then withdrawn. At the end of October I was offered a second training date beginning 1 Dec. I was asked to resubmit my references before they offered me the start date. From there they asked my permission to contact my references. I have now received my contract and I am hoping to start soon.
It seems they are not doing the whole recruitment process in any particular order. At least its a step in the right direction if they have made contact with your referees.
Even though I have progressed this far, I am still half expecting the dreaded phone call saying they have cancelled. I won't rest until the day before I start.
When was your interview?