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"Our EPA Coordinator has been exceptional"

Discover how the Sussex Partnership NHS Trust has transformed care across the South East and empowered staff in partnership with NCFE.

NCFE's 14-16 schools offer

Enhance your Key Stage 4 curriculum with a balanced mix of vocational and academic qualifications.

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Raising the bar for baby care

Early years expert Janet King highlights how NCFE's newly launched Level 3 qualification aims to enhance practitioners' skills, improve care standards, and support early childhood development.

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Expert judging panel revealed for national education awards

An impressive panel of education, skills, and media leaders has been assembled to judge the 2025 Aspiration Awards – a national celebration of those doing exceptional things in education.

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New qualification addresses growing demand for baby care expertise

The Level 3 Award in Working with Babies and Young Children Under 2 Years has been developed to close the gap in specialist training, equipping practitioners with the skills needed to meet the unique needs of infants and toddlers.

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Life lessons from The Traitors: how transferable skills help us to thrive

Discover how TV sensation The Traitors showcases essential transferable skills such as teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving, and learn why these skills matter and how they’re developed through education and work.

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Helping to level the playing field with our Social Impact Fund

At the heart of our core purpose to promote and advance learning lies a commitment to ensuring that no learner is left behind. That’s why we’re proud to highlight the difference made by our Social Impact Fund.

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Leading awarding organisation partners with international esports expert to develop specialist pathways into the sector

The partnership aims to provide high-quality qualifications to learners across the UK and beyond, creating specialist pathways into the world of esports including artificial intelligence, event management, business, and coaching.

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Centre stories: “NCFE’s strong focus on learners makes the EPA process clear and straightforward”

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is transforming careers with NCFE apprenticeships in Senior Healthcare Support and Business Administration. We spoke with their Training Lead, Claire Smith, to learn about her EPA delivery experience.

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The Curriculum and Assessment review: a landmark moment?

With the potential to be a landmark moment for our education system, our Head of Policy, Michael Lemin, explores how the upcoming review could create a more inclusive, flexible, and skills-focused system that empowers all learners.

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Learner stories: “I’m passionate about advocating for children's rights and ensuring they have access to education”

We speak to Saman Kaur, a recent Education and Early Years T Level student at Sandwell College, who has now begun studying for an Early Childhood Studies degree at Staffordshire University following completion of this qualification.