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Early years expert Janet King highlights how NCFE's newly launched Level 3 qualification aims to enhance practitioners' skills, improve care standards, and support early childhood development.
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Learner stories: Negar’s journey – overcoming adversity to reach for the skies
Negar Rezaei is currently studying Aerospace Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University, having begun her educational journey in the UK as a refugee. We spoke with the former Burnley College student to hear more about her inspiring journey.
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Expert judging panel revealed for national education awards
An impressive panel of education, skills, and media leaders has been assembled to judge the 2025 Aspiration Awards – a national celebration of those doing exceptional things in education.
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New qualification addresses growing demand for baby care expertise
The Level 3 Award in Working with Babies and Young Children Under 2 Years has been developed to close the gap in specialist training, equipping practitioners with the skills needed to meet the unique needs of infants and toddlers.
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Helping to level the playing field with our Social Impact Fund
At the heart of our core purpose to promote and advance learning lies a commitment to ensuring that no learner is left behind. That’s why we’re proud to highlight the difference made by our Social Impact Fund.
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Leading awarding organisation partners with international esports expert to develop specialist pathways into the sector
The partnership aims to provide high-quality qualifications to learners across the UK and beyond, creating specialist pathways into the world of esports including artificial intelligence, event management, business, and coaching.
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Centre stories: “NCFE’s strong focus on learners makes the EPA process clear and straightforward”
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is transforming careers with NCFE apprenticeships in Senior Healthcare Support and Business Administration. We spoke with their Training Lead, Claire Smith, to learn about her EPA delivery experience.
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The Curriculum and Assessment review: a landmark moment?
With the potential to be a landmark moment for our education system, our Head of Policy, Michael Lemin, explores how the upcoming review could create a more inclusive, flexible, and skills-focused system that empowers all learners.
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Learner stories: “I’m passionate about advocating for children's rights and ensuring they have access to education”
We speak to Saman Kaur, a recent Education and Early Years T Level student at Sandwell College, who has now begun studying for an Early Childhood Studies degree at Staffordshire University following completion of this qualification.
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