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Now approved – Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Social Care (Diploma)

Launching August 2026, this brand-new technical occupational qualification offers a pathway into one of the UK’s most vital sectors.

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Watch our new 'Funding Focus' series

Discover how funding can support your adult learners – with our new video series, Funding Focus.

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Now live: Early Years Practitioner v1.1

Gain insights into the early years sector with our free webinar and speak to our team about the new Early Years Practitioner standard.

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Explore the Adult Skills Fund

Maximise your adult skills funding and improve adult learner outcomes. 

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See our 2025 Aspiration Awards winners!

From inspiring learners and apprentices to dedicated educators, support staff, and centres, we’re incredibly proud and excited to share our deserving winners with you.

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London Institute of Early Years: empowering educators through accredited CPD

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

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

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”

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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