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London Institute of Early Years: empowering educators through accredited CPD
Seeking to create tailored learning opportunities that address current and emerging themes in early years education, LEYF and the Institute partnered with NCFE to secure awarding body accreditation, ensuring external recognition and credibility for its CPD offer.
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Social Impact Fund: Inspiring through adventure
Through NCFE's Social Impact Fund, St Aidan's RC Primary School has been able to cover the costs of travel and purchase activity materials for two memorable trips that have benefitted 60 children.
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IIHC: How Vietnam’s first 5-star hotel school became internationally accredited
As the first and only hotel school in Vietnam to operate within a 5-star international hotel complex, Imperial International Hospitality Management College (IIHC) delivers world-class hospitality education tailored to the evolving demands of Vietnam’s tourism industry.
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Learner stories: “I chose to study a T Level because I knew I wanted to work with children”
We speak with Faith Pitt, a Walsall College student who recently achieved a distinction grade in her Education and Early Years T Level, about her decision to gain practical experience while keeping her future pathway options open.
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