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NCFE’s campaign to create a level playing field for English and maths.
ESFA Learning Aims Hub announcement
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Explore our employability solutions for schools to get your learners career ready and meet your career guidance duties.
End-Point Assessment
We are approved by the Education and Skills Funding Agency to deliver end-point assessment (EPA) for the following subject areas: Customer Service, Leadership and Management, Professional services and Retail.
Qualifications
On our dedicated website QualHub, you’ll find:
- details on all qualifications including learning resources
- approval forms to get started
- offer additional qualifications
- delivery support – from assessment windows to sample portfolios
- quality assurance advice – prepare for and request a visit
- online assessment support
- direct claim status information
- policies
- much more.
AEB devolution
Supporting you through the devolution evolution
Study Programmes
Whether your learners are going on to university or hoping to embark on a career, NCFE study programmes provide a structured learning experience, giving 16- 19 year old learners the best possible chance of success. Our substantial qualifications are endorsed and accepted by a number of universities.
Routes to success
Plan your curriculum and map your learners’ progression routes with our sector maps and guides.
Key Stage 4 & V Certs
V Certs are technical alternative qualifications to GCSEs at Key Stage 4 holding Department for Education (DfE) performance points and recognised in the Progress 8 Measure.
Accreditation and Employer Services
Our products give you Awarding Organisation (AO) recognition for your own qualifications and programmes.
Fair funding for 18-year olds – but only for a few: Mick Fletcher
In policy terms one of the most interesting features of the recent announcement on funding for T levels was the decision that 18-year olds on these courses will be funded at the same rate as those aged 16 and 17 on the same or similar programmes.
Time to mature: The future of the EPAO market
When we look at the end-point assessment (EPA) market, it can seem uncertain, perhaps even chaotic.
The importance of English and maths in the skills system
The legacy of the recent policy approach to English and maths is grim and employers constantly complain about its impact.