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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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Why we must act now to safeguard our future workforce
There’s a risk of weakening social care’s talent pipeline unless action is taken quickly, explains David Rowley, Product Manager in Technical Education at the educational charity and awarding organisation NCFE.
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Pioneering assessment pilot leads the way in ethical AI
Supported by NCFE’s Assessment Innovation Fund, Bolton College's FirstPass platform pilot has investigated the use of trained AI to assist learners with answering open-ended questions, as well as the impact on teacher workloads.
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Double win at FAB 2023 Awards
Awarding organisations NCFE and Active IQ, which sits within the NCFE portfolio, were both recognised at the FAB 2023 Awards, celebrating success across the education and skills sector in the UK.
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6 ways to enjoy a more sustainable Christmas
Sustainability expert Claire Thew explores the ways that you can make your Christmas more sustainable and affordable – from mindful gifting to reducing food waste and travel emissions.
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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