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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.
Sector and media experts join judging panel for...
A panel of influential figures from education, skills, and the media will come together to judge the 2026 Aspiration Awards – a nationwide celebration of individuals and organisations making an outstanding impact in learning.
NCFE strengthens board with four new trustees b...
The educational charity has appointed four new trustees to its board, further strengthening its governance with expertise spanning technology, adult social care, early years, and the sport, active leisure and wellbeing sector.
Research project explores adaptive and AI-power...
A pioneering project exploring the use of mixed reality that personalises assessment and learning through advanced diagnostics and AI technology has found that learners can experience a positive increase in confidence and understanding.
New report finds almost three-quarters of teach...
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.
NCFE launches new qualifications to support rec...
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.
NCFE shortlisted for five national awards at FA...
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.
Healthcare educator honoured with national awar...
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.
National education awards celebrate inspiring l...
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.
