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Apprenticeships vs. university: finding the right pathway for your future
At NCFE, we’re gearing up to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week by bringing you the latest information and statistics to guide your decision on whether studying an apprenticeship is right for you.
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Raising the bar for baby care: how specialist training can help practitioners meet the needs of under twos
Education and early years expert Janet King highlights how NCFE's newly launched Level 3 qualification aims to enhance practitioners' skills, improve care standards, and support early childhood development.
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Life lessons from The Traitors: how transferable skills help us to thrive
Discover how TV sensation The Traitors showcases essential transferable skills such as teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving, and learn why these skills matter and how they’re developed through education and work.
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Helping to level the playing field with our Social Impact Fund
At the heart of our core purpose to promote and advance learning lies a commitment to ensuring that no learner is left behind. That’s why we’re proud to highlight the difference made by our Social Impact Fund.
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How to make workforce training fit your needs
Michelle Storey, Accreditation Manager at NCFE, discusses the challenges for charities in ensuring their employees and volunteers have the right skills, as well as the role accredited training can play in supporting service users.
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Unlocking Opportunities: recapping powering FE for all
Revisit the key takeaways from the sixth and final episode in our Unlocking Opportunities live show series in partnership with FE News, featuring speakers Gavin O'Meara, Michael Lemin, Charlotte Jones and Parisa Shirazi.
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Shining a light on the power of social impact in further education at the Good for Me Good for FE Awards
Our Senior Innovation and Investments Manager, Dean Blewitt, recaps his experience at the Good for ME Good for FE Awards, which marked the extraordinary contributions of staff and students from further education colleges across the UK.
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Education starts here, not in the classroom
Qualifications and skills expert Janet King from the awarding organisation and early years specialist NCFE discusses the government’s new milestone of ‘giving children the best start in life’ and the sector’s role in delivering the commitment.
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