Progress on restoration of services
We’re pleased to share with you the NCFE Portal will be available for you to use, with full functionality, from Monday 9 February. For an update and FAQs visit our service continuity webpage.
By collaborating with mayoral strategic authorities, local authorities, providers, employer representative bodies, and stakeholders, we gain deep insight into regional skills needs and challenges. This helps us design solutions that support your priorities and deliver real outcomes for your region, your communities and your learners.
Our devolved offer
We can provide scalable, flexible products and services that meet regional requirements and funding landscapes. Our offer includes:
- an extensive portfolio of funded qualifications and standalone units aligned to national and regional priorities that can be customised to deliver local impact
- bespoke training programmes to help providers meet local skills improvement plans and delivering for their region
- expertise to support Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) in shaping strategies that improve employment outcomes and social mobility
- specialist consultancy services, including bid training and writing, policy and research support, and quality assurance for skills programme delivery.
We’re keen to engage with all stakeholders from commissioners, providers and employer bodies to help create impactful solution that meets the skills needs of your region and help individuals progress into work or further study.
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Why work with NCFE?
- We’re the sector leader in adult education qualifications, with more learners enrolled on our funded programmes than any other awarding organisation.
- Our qualifications and content solutions remove barriers to learning and support skills-led recovery across key sectors.
- We bring an unbiased, expert perspective to employer consultations and regional skills planning.
- We have a team of experts dedicated to supporting organisations at every level build out their local skills strategies and potential delivery plans.
Meet the team
Our dedicated team works nationally across all existing and emerging devolved regions. We partner with mayoral strategic authorities, local authorities, employer representative bodies, providers, and stakeholders to create tailored solutions that meet regional priorities. With deep sector expertise and a shared commitment to social mobility, we help deliver meaningful outcomes for learners and communities.
Suzanne Slater - Commercial Director
Suzanne leads NCFE's commercial strategy across devolved regions, bringing a wealth of experience from both the further education and training sector and major blue-chip organisations. She is passionate about working with regional partners to develop bespoke, high impact skills and qualification solutions that drive social mobility, support regional economic growth, and respond directly to employer and labour market needs.
Suzanne works closely with key stakeholders and partners nationally, as well as within the North East and Tees Valley regions, ensuring NCFE’s offer is aligned, innovative, and strategically positioned to make a meaningful difference.
David Redden – Commercial Manager
David brings over 16 years of experience in education and skills development. He plays a key role in engaging with local authorities, employers, training providers, and wider stakeholders to understand and develop tailored solutions for adult learners.
By combining data‑driven insights, collaborative partnership working, and a deep understanding of local economic needs, he works to design and champion initiatives that meet the regional needs, show impact and drive social mobility across the Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire regions.
Claire Bridger – Commercial Manager
Claire brings over 20 years of experience in education and training, specialising in aligning commercial opportunities with regional priorities to create meaningful impact. She leads with a collaborative, customer‑focused mindset, working closely with stakeholders to co‑create solutions that genuinely respond to the needs of learners and the communities they serve.
Focusing on the West Midlands and Greater London Authority devolved regions, Claire develops strategies shaped by local ambitions, funding landscapes and inclusive growth agendas. Her work centres on ensuring NCFE’s offer remains competitive, relevant and socially purposeful.