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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.
Learning at Work Week takes to the air for 2020
Friday 22 May 2020
Employers across the UK are being invited to take part in a first-of-its-kind virtual learning event this week as Learning at Work Week returns, but with a few twists!
How to engage learners while working remotely
Thursday 14 May 2020
Keeping learners engaged while working remotely has been a key challenge for the education sector during this enforced period of lockdown.
Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week – raising awareness, encouraging conversations and showing a little kindness
Monday 11 May 2020
Once again, CACHE is getting involved in this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual campaign hosted by the Mental Health Foundation.
Addressing the impact of COVID-19 on post-16 education
Thursday 16 Apr 2020
In light of the ongoing situation with COVID-19, there has been a great deal of disruption across the education sector at all levels, the impact of which will be felt long into the next academic year and possibly beyond.
Peer Tutor – online peer-to-peer support for your learners
Wednesday 08 Apr 2020
With the current COVID-19 outbreak causing uncertainty and unease across the globe and schools closed until further notice, Peer Tutor will ensure your students can continue to receive academic support and develop their knowledge from home
Managing stress inside and outside of the learning environment
Tuesday 31 Mar 2020
All of us experience some form of stress during our lives, some more regularly than others depending on our job, our day-to-day responsibilities, what’s going on in our personal lives and how we each cope with the situations we find ourselves in.
The importance of digital literacy to the future workforce
Monday 23 Mar 2020
A commonly held belief is that people who have grown up in the midst of the technological revolution don’t require formalised digital literacy skills support. However, is this really the case?
Tops tips for going green in the classroom
Wednesday 18 Mar 2020
The younger generation are more socially and environmentally aware than ever, and it seems we’re constantly being reminded about the effects our actions are having on the world around us and being encouraged to ‘do our bit’.
Encouraging Reflective Learning in the Classroom
Monday 16 Mar 2020
Reflective learning is a form of education where learners purposely and critically evaluate and analyse a learning experience, with a view to using it for self-development and/or learning.
Need for a rethink on vocational FE
Monday 16 Mar 2020
NCFE recently teamed up with Campaign for Learning to launch a new policy paper titled: ‘No 16-18 year old left behind’. FE Policy Analyst, Mick Fletcher, shares his highlights of the paper.
‘Making a Success of the National Skills Fund’ – setting the scene
Tuesday 10 Mar 2020
To help address some of the rising challenges set to impact the economy and labour market throughout the 2020s and beyond, the Conservatives promised in their General Election manifesto to introduce a National Skills Fund from 2021.
Celebrating women in business – International Women’s Day 2020
Friday 06 Mar 2020
We celebrate women’s achievements every day, but as its International Women’s Day, it gives us an excuse to shout about it!
Six ways to boost your CV for career success
Tuesday 03 Mar 2020
Sitting down to write a CV can be a stressful task, especially if it’s your first, but don’t worry! It doesn’t have to be. There are so many different ways you can boost your CV to help you stand out from the crowd and land your dream job.
Prioritise digital literacy in your school to support the future workforce
Friday 28 Feb 2020
The education committee described digital literacy in 2018 as being “crucial to the success of the fourth industrial revolution”.
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