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.
Inspiring list of finalists announced for upcoming national education awards
NCFE has announced its shortlist of finalists across six categories for its upcoming Aspiration Awards, which honours the success of learners, apprentices, educators, support staff and educational organisations across the UK.
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NCFE becomes first large-scale awarding organisation to regulate new Care Certificate
Developed by Skills for Care and aimed at those entering the social care sector without a qualification, the Level 2 qualification is set to launch this year with an initial 37,000 funded places following £53.91m from the DHSC.
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Report marks two years of unique assessment innovation fund
The new report explores the social impact of the Assessment Innovation Fund (AIF), following its £1 million commitment to supporting a range of organisations investigating new and innovative assessment methods.
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NCFE's dedication to apprenticeship excellence recognised at inaugural Apprenticeship Guide Awards
Educational charity and end-point assessment organisation NCFE has been recognised at the inaugural Apprenticeship Guide Awards, being listed as a finalist in two categories including Best Apprenticeship in Healthcare.
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NCFE and RCNi join forces to support learners ahead of their journey into the nursing workforce
The partnership will see the provision of additional learning resources for students who are studying T Levels in Health, Healthcare Science, and Science, empowering them ahead of their journey into the nursing workforce.
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In brief: our Advanced British Standard response
The consultation for the Advanced British Standard (ABS) is well underway and with a deadline to submit our response by 20 March, here are our top-level takeaways regarding the proposed new qualification.
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NCFE partners with Learning Vault to drive forward its delivery of digital credentials
Digital credentials are secure digital assets to validate a learner’s or employee’s educational achievements which can be stored, managed and shared via digital skills wallets, opening pathways to further education and employment.
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Empowering education: NCFE and Gatsby partner to support T Level teaching
Through the provision of free teaching materials for educators who teach T Levels, the partnership aims to create solutions which elevate teaching, learning, assessment, outcomes and progression for individuals in education.
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