Media releases and news
As a charity and leader in vocational and technical learning, we want to drive change in the sector.
Read our latest news, press releases and updates to discover how we’re shaping smarter learning and working for a fairer educational system.
New report finds almost three-quarters of teaching assistants are thinking about changing careers
The report by NCFE, which surveyed more than 150 active TAs, also found that less than one in 10 teaching assistants feel it is a highly respected and valued role, and almost half wouldn’t recommend it as a career.
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NCFE launches new qualifications to support recruitment and create pathways into social care
The news comes as the DfE concluded the latest submission cycle of post-16 reforms for Level 3 Technical Occupational Qualifications – the final opportunity for awarding bodies to address the potential gap in provision for social care.
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NCFE shortlisted for five national awards at FAB 2025
The awarding body has been named a finalist in five categories at the FAB 2025 Qualifications & Assessment Excellence Awards, including EPAO of the Year and Qualification of the Year for its Education and Early Years T Level.
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Healthcare educator honoured with national award for outstanding achievement
Sara Louise Gilpin, a lead educator at Southern Regional College in Northern Ireland, has received the CACHE Outstanding Achievement Award at NCFE’s Aspiration Awards 2025.
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National education awards celebrate inspiring learners and educators
The winners of the 2025 Aspiration Awards have today been announced by NCFE. Now in their eighth year, the awards honour learners, educators, and organisations across the UK who have gone above and beyond to achieve.
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New report urges urgent action to shape an education system that works for all learners
NCFE is proud to support the new report from the Foundation for Education Development (FED), which represents the most extensive consultation on education in England in the past five years and sets out a bold vision for long-term reform.
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New partnership offers free assessment tracking tools for V Certs
Through the collaboration with Pupil Progress, schools can access free assessment tracking for two subjects designed specifically for NCFE V Certs, giving teachers greater visibility of progress and enabling more informed interventions.
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From a £3 million drug addiction to managing a rehabilitation centre
Our new short film 'Addiction and Me: Andy’s Story' tells a powerful story of recovery, resilience, and how education helped one man rebuild his life. It supports the launch of NCFE’s new campaign, Why Should I Care?
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