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What is the new Care Certificate? Everything you need to know
Ahead of the new Care Certificate for social care workers being launched in June 2024, we speak to Craig Wade, our Sector Manager for Health and Social Care, who explains what it is, who it's for, and where to get it.
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The Apprentice’s Tim Campbell MBE highlights the role of education and skills for employers at NCFE event
A passionate and vocal advocate for technical education, Tim spoke to those in attendance about the empowering potential of education and the importance of providing all learners with choice and opportunity.
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Apprenticeships for all: embracing diversity and inclusion to empower every learner
Multicultural Apprenticeships Ambassador Kasim Choudhry outlines the impact apprenticeships have on individuals from diverse backgrounds, emphasising their ability to create opportunities and ensure inclusive workforces.
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Strength, resilience and role modelling: defining the makeup of female leadership
We hear from six female leaders from across NCFE to gain their unique perspectives and insight into what it means to be a woman in leadership, the mentors that have influenced them, and their advice to other young women.
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Why are books important for a child's development?
Janet King, Sector Manager for Education and Childcare at NCFE, explores the role of books in opening up conversations around often difficult topics – from the environment and food banks to sexuality and war.
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Learning architecture: a blueprint for the future of learning and development
Our Chief People Officer, Helen Ketteringham, outlines how learning architecture goes beyond the creation of set learning programmes to craft holistic learning experiences which empower individuals and fuel personal growth.
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Diary of an Apprentice: my journey into leadership
In the first entry of her Diary of an Apprentice series, Sakina Khan, Innovation Project Manager at NCFE, details her experience of beginning a Level 7 apprenticeship later in life, discussing her desire to pave the way for others.
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Empowering through education: the evolution of NCFE and FE institutions
To mark NCFE's 175-year legacy, Dr Sam Parrett CBE reflects on the impact of both NCFE and the wider further education sector, outlining how colleges act as catalysts for transformative change within their communities.
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