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Tips for Teachers - managing your own mental health
Monday 20 Jan 2020
In the workplace, poor mental health can often be a consequence of work-related stress. The effective management of stress has been high on the agenda in schools for over a decade and stress has been identified as the most common health and safety problem in the UK.
Delivery of NCFE qualifications supported by iAchieve
Monday 20 Jan 2020
Schools across the country are using iAchieve to support the implementation and delivery of NCFE qualifications. The iAchieve online platform provides learners with an additional and alternative way of engaging with their NCFE qualification.
NCFE accredited qualifications support learners progression to university
Friday 17 Jan 2020
Abbey College Cambridge is using NCFE’s Accreditation Services to gain recognition and endorsement for their International Foundation Programmes (IFP).
Using SMART curriculum planning to help with learner success, retention and achievement
Monday 06 Jan 2020
Following nested suite programmes, like those from NCFE, can help with success, retention and achievement data by supporting learners at risk with appropriate drop off points in the year, and providing progression options for those who are excelling.
The Queen’s Speech – a view on education
Tuesday 24 Dec 2019
Her Majesty The Queen officially outlined the government’s agenda for the next five years at the State opening of parliament last week. We’ve rounded up some of the key points to take away from the world of education.
A spotlight on the general election
Monday 23 Dec 2019
The general election has dominated the media over the past few weeks. The landslide win for Boris Johnson’s Conservatives has changed the shape and power balance of parliament.
Top 10 reasons to switch to e-books
Wednesday 18 Dec 2019
While for some people, nothing will ever be able to replace the joy of curling up with a good book, it’s undeniable that there are some great benefits to e-books.
Give your child the gift of knowledge this Christmas
Monday 16 Dec 2019
What has your teenager asked for this Christmas? An Xbox? The latest iPhone? Designer clothes? What if we told you that for a fraction of the cost, you could buy them a five month headstart on their education?
Learners use bite-sized English and maths from NCFE to progress
Friday 13 Dec 2019
Learners at Darlington College are progressing to new career paths and learning opportunities thanks to bite-sized English and maths qualifications from NCFE.
5 benefits of accredited training
Friday 13 Dec 2019
Getting your internal and external training accredited can provide employers, companies and learners with a range of benefits that can add to the value and quality of your training programmes.
Preparing for January intake
Tuesday 10 Dec 2019
January intake is a great opportunity for you to help learners who’ve not been in a position to make a decision about their studies at the start of the academic year, and therefore missed the start of a programme.
General election: focus on adult education
Monday 09 Dec 2019
All three major political parties have vowed to focus on adult education over recent weeks. Below is a rundown of what has been promised, and what it means for adult learning.
Tackling the normalisation of online sexual violence in RSHE lessons
Friday 06 Dec 2019
Jan Lever, Director at Jigsaw PSHE, talks to NCFE about a new independent report into online sexual harm and the normalisation of sexual violence and how you can help to address this in school through PSHE and Relationships, Sex and Health Education, including qualifications from NCFE.
County Durham start-up disrupts tutoring market with innovative peer-to-peer learning app
Friday 06 Dec 2019
Peer Tutor provides young people with around the clock access to high-quality learning resources and tailored learning support by connecting them ‘on demand’ with a DBS checked and verified peer tutor.
Tips for teachers - what the new inspection framework means for you
Wednesday 27 Nov 2019
Ruth McGuire has worked as an education inspector and training/education consultant for nearly 20 years and has lent her expertise to NCFE to describe what the new Education Inspection Framework could mean for your school.
The change process, parents and Relationships, Sex and Health Education
Tuesday 26 Nov 2019
Consulting parents about the school Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) policy is a requirement of the new legislation which applies from September 2020.
How to interview like a pro
Monday 25 Nov 2019
Joshua Dixon is the Founder and CEO of The YourCode Group, which specialises in recruitment and talent acquisition for businesses operating across the globe. Find out more about his top tips for interviewing.
Top tips to prepare for EQA
Friday 22 Nov 2019
Jayne Foster is Lead External Quality Assurer (EQA) for the CACHE brand at NCFE, managing a team of 14 EQAs across several regions.
Focusing on mental health to improve learner outcomes and retention
Thursday 07 Nov 2019
In recent years, there’s been continued focus and press attention about young peoples’ mental health, putting it at the forefront of the minds of educators.
Using technology to transform the way you teach
Thursday 07 Nov 2019
It’s not an exaggeration to say that technology is revolutionising education making it a fantastic time to be teaching.
Providing more diverse options for learners studying English and maths qualifications
Thursday 07 Nov 2019
An article by TES recently highlighted new Department for Education data which revealed that 2 in 3 students who resit their English and maths GCSEs make no progress.
Embracing new technology in the classroom
Thursday 07 Nov 2019
NCFE takes a look at how you can embrace technology in the classroom and use it to help advance learning in vocational and academic subjects.
T Levels could change everything. Are you ready?
Thursday 07 Nov 2019
To those who work in schools, you may feel somewhat isolated from the onset of T Levels.
Beat the machines and develop creative thinking in the classroom
Monday 04 Nov 2019
Karyn Taylor, Curriculum Officer at NCFE, looks at how you can develop your pupils' creative thinking in the classroom and why machines will never take over the creative industries.
Spotlight on External Quality Assurance: Jayne Foster
Monday 07 Oct 2019
We caught up with CACHE Lead External Quality Assurer (EQA), Jayne Foster, about her role and life at NCFE.
Our 5 top tips for building a successful Study Programme
Friday 13 Sep 2019
Building a successful Study Programme can be the key to a learner’s success and future employment prospects.
Tips for Teachers – Surviving your first year in the classroom
Friday 30 Aug 2019
NCFE offers NQTs advice on how to survive those first few months in the classroom including fundable CPD and vocational qualifications.
A new team for Education – will it make a difference?
Monday 05 Aug 2019
As the final piece of the Department for Education (DfE) ministerial team drops into place let’s take a look at the shape of the new team and where it might lead us.
Update to the External Assessment Timetable and supporting documentation
Tuesday 16 Jul 2019
Each academic session the NCFE Assessment Delivery team is responsible for producing an updated version of the External Assessment Timetable covering all NCFE CACHE qualifications, which have set dates for external assessments.
Widening participation in education
Thursday 20 Jun 2019
At NCFE, our core purpose is to advance and promote learning and through this changethe lives of people of all ages and from all backgrounds through the enabling power of education. With this in mind, I’d like to focus on the social mobility agenda and widening participation in education for those who want to learn and develop themselves.
Award-winning young carer used her V Cert to boost attendance by 40%
Wednesday 19 Jun 2019
Keeley Crompton, Chorlton High School learner, awarded Highly Commended in the Learner of the Year – Against All Odds category in NCFE Aspiration Awards, while completing her Level 2 Certificate in Food and Cookery.
Childcare student honoured in NCFE Aspiration Awards is set to help other youngsters thrive
Wednesday 19 Jun 2019
Roisin Moran, learner at North West Regional College (NWRC), awarded Highly Commended in the Learner of the Year category in the NCFE Aspiration Awards.
Young carer and HMP Nottingham Prison Officer awarded Learner of the Year by NCFE
Wednesday 19 Jun 2019
Mark Miles, a Prison Officer at HMP Nottingham and former learner at Ashfield Comprehensive School, has been awarded Learner of the Year in the NCFE Aspiration Awards, following the completion of his vocational qualification in Uniformed Services.
Multi-award winning enterprise agencies endorse NCFE Business and Enterprise V Cert
Wednesday 19 Jun 2019
Changing the record: new requirement to log off-the-job hours on the ILR
Wednesday 22 May 2019
It’s fair to say that the rule that an apprentice must spend 20% of their program doing ‘off-the-job’ training has proven controversial. Whilst some recognise the value of this kind of training in aiding the development of an apprentice, others see it as needlessly constrictive, and a key barrier to recruitment.
Case study - Flying high: The Launch Group
Wednesday 22 May 2019
The Launch Group is a specialist training and recruitment provider that works nationally using Government and commercial funding to deliver diverse pre-employment programmes in the aviation sector. The highly regarded training provider recently received the ‘Provider of the Year’ award by the Aviation Skills Partnership.
Why NCFE is launching the #FullyFunctional campaign
Tuesday 07 May 2019
NCFE has launched our campaign #FullyFunctional, calling on the Government to allow learners who achieve Grade 3 in their English and maths GCSE (equivalent to Grade D in the old system) to be given the opportunity to study alternative qualifications such as Functional Skills.
Post-18 education report
Friday 03 May 2019
Yesterday, the Education Policy Institute (EPI) published their report, Post-18 education and funding: options for the government review.
How to use a qualification to meet your career guidance duties
Monday 29 Apr 2019
We’re committed to helping schools meet their career guidance duties by developing solutions for employability skills development that meet the expectations of employers.
Addressing skills gaps with NCFE
Wednesday 24 Apr 2019
At NCFE, we understand that every learner is different and that it’s important to develop a diverse and engaging offer that helps every learner achieve their full potential.
Suffolk New College learners prepare for entry to public services
Monday 15 Apr 2019
Learners on the NCFE Level 2 and 3 Diploma Entry to the Uniformed Services at Suffolk New College are gaining skills for a wide range of occupational roles in Public Services.
Case Study: University of Cumbria - NCFE qualifications are providing learners with a head start at Higher Education level
Thursday 21 Mar 2019
At NCFE, we want to ensure that learners who complete our qualification are able to access to a wide range of progression routes.
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