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NCFE brings you…..Functional Skills explained
Tuesday 18 June 2013
At last! If you or your colleagues are still struggling with how to interpret the Functional Skills standards, coverage and range - help is now at hand.

There’s an increasing emphasis by Ofsted to make sure that all staff within an organisation who are delivering learning in a classroom setting, the community or in the workplace, are equipped to support learners in developing their Maths and English skills. This means there has never been a more appropriate time for us to support you with our new Functional Skills resource documents.
Tribal – Training Provider of the Month
Tuesday 18 June 2013
June’s Training Provider of the Month goes to Tribal, one of the country’s leading providers of professional support services to the learning and skills sector. As a technology organisation, they offer a range of innovative solutions to the sector and recognise the needs of employers, learners, colleges, training providers and other key stakeholders.

NCFE has worked in partnership with Tribal for over 10 years developing structured, yet creative and flexible programmes. Tribal’s interactive development and publishing teams are leaders in the production of high-quality learning resources, which can lead to nationally accredited qualifications.
EQUAL – the latest innovation in online learning
Monday 17 June 2013
As distance learning becomes an increasingly popular education option, innovations in online learning continue to gain pace. With this in mind, The Skills Network has developed EQUAL – an online learning platform with a difference. What's more, The Skills Network is currently taking their EQUAL roadshow around the country, supported by NCFE - a series of events exploring the future of e-learning.
Apprenticeships continue to rise in popularity
Thursday 13 June 2013
A record 11 applications are being made for each Apprenticeship vacancy in the UK, the latest official data suggests. Almost 370,000 applications were submitted between February and April and the National Apprenticeship Service said there had been a 32% increase in demand for on-the-job training placements since last year.
Accrediting your pupil projects
Thursday 13 June 2013
With the second half of the summer term now in full swing, we thought we’d tell you about our selection of project based units that can be used to help your pupil engagement and enrichment strategy. Current our 3 project based units are:

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Creative vocational qualifications in secondary education
Are you wondering which vocational qualifications will still be offering performance points from 2013/14? Maybe you’d like to know which vocational Creative Studies subjects will be available.

Following changes to GCSE equivalency in performance points, hear how secondary schools can continue to use vocational qualifications as a way to engage, educate and motivate pupils whilst still getting recognition in the DfE performance tables.
Exams Officers: Introduction to NCFE
Are you new to NCFE or a new Exams Officer?

If the answer is yes then we've got the training for you. Come along to our training event on the morning of Thursday 4th July in Leeds at the Park Plaza Hotel.
Online Certification Webinars
Did you know you can claim your certificates on the portal using Online Certification?

We are hosting the following webinar sessions to show you the easiest way to get your certificates.
Assessor Training
We're pleased to announce dates for 2013/14!

Assessor training will help you to:
- explore the assessment process
- find out what NCFE expects from Assessors
- get to know NCFE paperwork
- highlight good practice
- have all your questions answered.
Internal Moderator Training
We're pleased to announce dates for 2013/14!

Internal Moderator Training will:
- develop existing skills in assessment and internal moderation
- review current practices
- formulate ideas for improvement
- provide solutions to common problems
- assist you to achieve and maintain DCS.

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Directory of Products and Services
Contains full details of all of NCFE's qualifications and awards.
Fees and Pricing
A guide to NCFE's fees and prices for the 2012-13 session.
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