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Spending Review – what does this mean for education?
Friday 27 Nov 2020
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered the Spending Review on 25 November 2020. A one year settlement was provided, a change from the original plan to set budgets for the next three years, in light of the uncertainty to public finances caused by Covid-19. Below is a breakdown of key announcements and what we know so far.
The importance of the ‘College of the Future’ report to the future of FE in England
Wednesday 28 Oct 2020
Inspirational college learner uses our qualification to progress on to university
Wednesday 14 Oct 2020
17-year-old Emma Noble, a student from Ullswater Community College, was nominated in our 2020 Aspiration Awards for her motivation and effort during her studies and has since progressed to Higher Education.
Inspirational teacher receives record breaking number of nominations in prestigious awards
Wednesday 14 Oct 2020
Julia Chaplin, a tutor at Brooklands College, received an impressive number of nominations in our 2020 Aspiration Awards in the Tutor of the Year category. The award recognises educators who have gone over and above to support their learners and receiving such a high number of nominations shows Julia has certainly left her mark on those she teaches.
Dedicated college student progresses through further education with the help of our qualification
Wednesday 14 Oct 2020
Originally enrolled onto his Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner qualification as a late starter, Raja wasn’t going to let that stop him from achieving his goals. He was soon known by all learners and tutors within the college because of his friendly and considerate personality.
Newly qualified tutor supports learners to achieve 100% attendance during lockdown
Wednesday 14 Oct 2020
Sharon Chatyoka, a Health and Social Care lecturer at Berkshire College of Agriculture, was nominated in our 2020 Aspiration Awards for the dedication and impact she demonstrates through her teaching.
NCFE joins forces with Northumbria Police to tackle hate crime in the North East
Tuesday 13 Oct 2020
NCFE has joined forces with Northumbria Police to put a stop to hate crime in the North East by launching internal Hate Crime Champions.
Blended learning to achieve success
Thursday 08 Oct 2020
Although blended learning isn't a new term, it's certainly more prevalent now, as the sector’s response to Covid-19 forced education to swiftly adjust to using technology to support learning from home, in a way that was never envisaged before.
UK’s young people in crisis with only 18% positive about future career prospects
Tuesday 06 Oct 2020
Highlighting the importance of lifelong learning at work
Monday 05 Oct 2020
Following Boris Johnson’s pledge to support further education, businesses gear up to celebrate Learning at Work Week 2020. Employers and individuals across the country are gearing up to celebrate the benefits of lifelong learning as ‘Learning at Work Week’ returns!
A way to wellness with NCFE health and fitness qualifications
Friday 25 Sep 2020
Amy achieved her dream of becoming a PT by studying NCFE qualifications in health and fitness. Amy now helps women achieve their own individual fitness goals through one to one training sessions at her North East home.
No support for FE and training in Sunak’s Winter Economic Plan
Friday 25 Sep 2020
Yesterday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined his “Winter Economic Plan” for supporting the business community through the second wave of Coronavirus.
Message from Gillian Keegan, Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills
Thursday 17 Sep 2020
I’m delighted to share the news that the first T Level students are starting their courses this month.
Speed read: Top 5 takeaways from “Taking decisive action on youth employment”
Wednesday 16 Sep 2020
Here are the top 5 takeaways to help you quickly understand why we are launching our ‘go the distance’ initiative, what impact it will have, and how you can get involved.
Why choose NCFE for your school?
Friday 04 Sep 2020
We will support you to develop an enhanced curriculum, so every one of your learners can reach their full potential, whatever that looks like to them.
Adapting to the new normal - supporting apprentices through COVID-19
Tuesday 21 Jul 2020
EPA Plus has been responding quickly to the changing situation presented by COVID-19 to meet the needs of providers, employers and apprentices, and we’d like to share the results of this.
Team Leader apprentice successfully completes end-point assessment with EPA Plus
Wednesday 15 Jul 2020
Tony Rossiter has successfully completed end-point assessment for the Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship standard. Tony works as a Senior Engineering Change Coordinator and decided to do the Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship at a later stage in his career because he wanted to test and demonstrate his skills in effective leadership and management.
Bold action from the Chancellor – but more is needed
Monday 13 Jul 2020
Michael Lemin, Senior Policy Specialist at NCFE, unpacks the detail of the Chancellor’s economic statement, including the positive commitments made to youth employability
Revolutionary Forces discussion paper – top takeaways
Friday 10 Jul 2020
In our recent discussion paper published in partnership with Campaign for Learning, a host of experts from across the FE, labour market economics, employment and mental health sectors explored the revolutionary forces facing the UK economy.
Adapting delivery methods following COVID-19 – what does the future hold?
Tuesday 07 Jul 2020
Learning Curve Group takes a look at the impact that COVID-19 has had on education and what this means for the future of the sector.
The FE sector needs the revolutionary post-16 white paper that has been promised now more than ever
Monday 06 Jul 2020
A paper published today by NCFE and our friends at Campaign for Learning is urging the Government to ensure that the plans outlined in the forthcoming post-16 white paper are sufficiently flexible to meet the immense changes facing the UK economy.
Adapting to the new normal - supporting staff
Tuesday 30 Jun 2020
COVID-19 has had a substantial impact on education in recent months. While we may not understand the true extent of these changes on the future of the sector, it’s critical we start forward planning, so you and your colleagues feel prepared and supported for what’s to come.
Adapting to the new normal - supporting learners
Tuesday 30 Jun 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a great deal of disruption to learning, the impact of which will be felt long into the next academic year and possibly beyond.
Vocational qualifications improve your learners’ employability skills
Friday 26 Jun 2020
Ensuring young people leave their formal education ready for the workplace is a difficult task but one which providers have been challenged to deliver on as part of their careers education and commitment to employability skills.
The charities working hard to make education equal for all
Tuesday 23 Jun 2020
This pride season, we wanted to highlight the work of fellow charities who are doing amazing things in the sector to make education inclusive for students, teachers, tutors, parents and carers. We believe that education is for everyone and the more diverse we can make this space, the more we can learn and the richer our experiences will be for it.
Press releases, editorials and blogs
Have we got news for you! You can access our full bank of recent press releases, comment pieces and editorials all in one place. From partnerships and launches, to thought pieces on hot topics in the sector - the rise of digital, the role we play in social mobility, the changing labour market, a post Covid-19 education landscape and much more.
We also publish weekly blogs, keeping you up to date on the latest news within the education sector and beyond. Hear from a range of experts within the organisation, from our Senior Policy Specialists and Sector Specialists to our Chief Executive, as we unpick the issues that you care about the most. We also feature a range of guest bloggers from schools, colleges, training providers, the world of policy, and from industry.
Our brand
How we connect with people through our brand is essential to who we are and what we do. With this in mind, it’s important that our brand is applied correctly and consistently for the clarity of the organisations that we work with, as well as the learners completing our qualifications.
How to use our logos – this document was put together for our customers to give clear guidance on how to use our logos on both your printed and online materials.
Logos – If you’re an approved centre or partner of ours, we would be delighted if you would like to use our logo to showcase the fact that we are working together! To access our logos, simply email [email protected], stating your centre name and number as well as the logo that you require in line with what your centre is delivering (NCFE, CACHE, Accreditation & Employer Services, EPA Plus, Skills Forward). Please note, that if you stop working with us, we ask that you remove any logos or references to NCFE and its business units from your website and all collateral. This is to avoid confusion for learners about the qualifications and services that you are delivering.
Media contacts and information
- For more information about NCFE, our core purpose, our history and our future, please visit https://www.ncfe.org.uk/about-ncfe
- For all media enquiries, please contact Lindsay Plumpton, Marketing Operations Manager, with your request and she’ll get back to you as soon as possible. You can reach Lindsay at [email protected]