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The Lifetime Skills Guarantee is transforming the adult learning landscape, and we’re proud to be the number one awarding organisation for funded adult training.
We are supporting the government-backed Lifetime Skills Guarantee initiative with 36 fundable qualifications and a range of fundable units.
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With English and maths being talked about more than ever before, David Redden, Functional Skills specialist at the awarding organisation NCFE, outlines the challenges facing both learners and educators, and discusses what needs to be done to change the status quo.
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What’s next in the post-16 reforms?
David Rowley, Product Manager in Technical Education, explains the latest developments from the post-16 reforms and why he believes we have an opportunity to create a fantastic technical education landscape.
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We must seize the opportunity to reimagine the future of the early years sector
Founder of Little Angels Nursery, Lucy Lewin, explains the need to create a collaborative ecosystem where early years professionals can excel and positively impact the lives of children and families.
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NCFE announced as finalists at upcoming TechEd awards
NCFE has been shortlisted for an accolade at the Bett Awards 2024 in the ‘Assessment, Planning & Progress Monitoring’ category with its Skills Builder and Skills Portfolio solutions.
Read the articleOur flexible EPA solutions come with sector expertise, guidance materials and proactive support to guide you through a seamless EPA journey.
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FAST
FAST is an integrated solution that combines Functional Skills registrations, One Assessment and Skills Builder, and all the support and resources you need to deliver English and maths.
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Developed by our experts, and supported by comprehensive learning resources, our offer will help you maximise your Adult Education Budget and improve adult learner outcomes.
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Lifetime Skills Guarantee
Supporting the government-backed Lifetime Skills Guarantee initiative with a range of fundable units and qualifications.
Fundable qualifications