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Nick Linford

Writing exclusively For NCFE

Recent history should be a warning against changing the apprenticeship levy

Tuesday 01 May 2018

The ongoing slump in apprenticeship starts since the apprenticeship levy was introduced has emboldened the lobbyists, and those with vested interests.

Joe Hindmoor

Guest Blogger

My week of work experience at NCFE

Tuesday 24 Apr 2018

Last week I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to do some work experience at NCFE. I’m currently studying A-Level Sociology, Politics and BTEC Applied Law at Durham Sixth Form Centre. I spent two and a half days with the Policy team followed by two and a half days with the Marketing team. I really enjoyed my time with the teams and feel that I learned a lot about the type of work that is done in these areas.

Louise Geddis-Regan

Innovation Marketing Officer

Stress Awareness Month

Friday 20 Apr 2018

With Stress Awareness Month now underway, the NCFE Innovation team have been reflecting on the complex relationship between stress and technology. Undeniably, our hyper-connectivity with technology often fuels stress and is a regular culprit in the media for our struggle to relieve stress. However, we’ve been reviewing how we can harness the power of technology to help prevent and better manage our stress levels.

Esme Winch

Managing Director

Focus on schools funding

Tuesday 17 Apr 2018

Following the publication of the Education and Policy Institute’s report on schools funding, it was reassuring that this report, once again, allowed this issue to become a focus of the media.

Esme Winch

Managing Director

Rules out… for Easter

Tuesday 17 Apr 2018

Having eagerly awaited the latest version of the Adult Education Budget (AEB) Funding rules, we were delighted to see them published before the Easter break.

Andrew Gladstone-Heighton

Policy Leader

Fixing the foundations

Monday 16 Apr 2018

NCFE Policy Leader, Andrew Gladstone-Heighton examines skills growth and replacement in a post-Brexit economy in his newly published paper.

Kievah Wallace

PR and Social Media Officer

NCFE apprenticeships – let’s get to work

Monday 16 Apr 2018

The Department for Education (DfE) has halted turning off apprenticeship frameworks, saying that they won’t withdraw any further frameworks until 2020. This is welcome news from the DfE, after months of concern that reforms around content, procurement and funding are being rolled out too fast. It’s encouraging to see that the DfE are willing to hit the pause button and allow providers to choose what they see fit for their learners.

Rachel Hopkins

Marketing Officer

SEND pupils losing out on school places

Monday 16 Apr 2018

Recent press attention surrounding the lack of appropriate provision in schools for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils has highlighted a complex issue which seems to lack a solution for inclusivity for many children.

David Redden

External Quality Assurance Officer

Functional Skills reform

Monday 16 Apr 2018

Functional Skills qualifications are changing and as an active member of the FAB Functional Skills Working Group, we want to keep you up to date with the latest developments.

Allie Bennett

Marketing Excutive

NCFE Community Time Bank – giving back and making a difference

Wednesday 11 Apr 2018

In September, Stakeholder and Partnership Development Manager at NCFE, Warren Cresswell, started volunteering at his local primary school, Little Heath Primary School in Hertfordshire, as part of NCFE’s Community Time Bank.

Rachel Hopkins

Marketing Officer

Stress Awareness Month: recognising the signs of stress

Monday 09 Apr 2018

Christine Bennett is a practicing counsellor with an MSc. in Counselling Studies and extensive experience in recognising stress and trauma. In this article, Christine looks at the physical signs of stress which may manifest in yourself or your pupils, allowing you to approach and manage the situation.

Josh Dixon

Managing Director, YourCode Recruitment Group

Guest blog from Josh Dixon, Managing Director, YourCode Recruitment Group

Thursday 22 Mar 2018

We love hearing about how technical education can change people’s lives so when we met Josh Dixon, Managing Director at YourCode Recruitment Group, we just had to share his story.

Neil Stocking

Vice Principle: Highcrest Academy

School focus: Highcrest Academy

Tuesday 20 Mar 2018

Neil Stocking, Vice Principle of one of our Champion Schools, Highcrest Academy, gives his thoughts on how teaching has changed over the years, the challenges he faces on a daily basis at Highcrest Academy, which many schools will relate to and the ways in which the school overcomes these challenges:

Esme Winch

Managing Director

We love it when a plan comes together.

Tuesday 20 Mar 2018

I’m delighted to share the positive news that our new model for combined level V Cert qualifications has been received extremely well by the Department for Education (DfE). In their latest update to the published list of approved qualifications, our redeveloped Health and Fitness qualification is the first V Cert of this kind to appear on the list for the 2020 performance tables. This news gives us further confidence in this new model and the next round of submissions.

Esme Winch

Managing Director

Shaping the new National Retraining Scheme

Tuesday 20 Mar 2018

Last week, NCFE and Campaign for Learning were delighted to publish our second white paper of 2018 entitled ‘Shaping the new National Retraining Scheme’. Written by Dr Susan Pember, the paper assesses the current and emerging needs a National Retraining Scheme should address. These include longer working lives, rising automation, and the potential retraining needs of millions of atypical workers, especially the 15% of adults who are self-employed.

kathryn Bradbeer

Work Experience Student

Is social media causing depression amongst young people?

Thursday 08 Mar 2018

In response to a recent BBC report regarding the link between social media and mental health issues amongst young people, NCFE work experience student Kathryn Bradbeer, 17, explores the issue further.

Louise Geddis-Regan

Innovation Marketing Officer

International Women’s Day 2018

Thursday 08 Mar 2018

International Women’s Day, 2018. The year of #Vote100. Today has a lot of resonance.

Kievah Wallace

PR and Social Media Officer

Supporting apprenticeships, creating opportunities.

Wednesday 07 Mar 2018

We’re passionate about apprenticeships and are really getting behind National Apprenticeship Week. This year's theme looks at what apprenticeships mean to individuals, employers, communities and the wider economy, and we'll be sharing our stories and experiences all week!

Kievah Wallace

PR and Social Media Officer

NCFE appointed as end-point assessment organisation for Virgin Trains

Wednesday 07 Mar 2018

We’re really pleased to be working with Virgin Trains as their end-point assessment (EPA) organisation.

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