£300K fund launches to develop new and inclusive assessment methods
A charitable fund offering two organisations up to £150,000 for projects that explore innovative approaches to assessment for vocational education has been launched. The Assessment…
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Diary of an Apprentice: My Journey into Leadership
In the first entry of her ‘Diary of an Apprentice’ series, Sakina Khan details her experience of beginning a Level 7 apprenticeship later in life,…
Unique project connects importance of self-leadership, learning power, and student engagement
An innovative pilot has identified how a learner’s understanding of their own unique strengths and weaknesses has a direct impact on their engagement with their…
National education awards open looking for inspiring individuals and outstanding organisations
A celebration of learners and educators across the country has opened for nominations today (22 January) to recognise learners, apprentices, educators, support staff, and institutions…
Why we must build on our sector’s momentum into 2024
David Gallagher, Chief Executive of the awarding organisation NCFE, discusses what’s been a landmark year for the education charity and why it’s important to build…
Welsh language boost as UK leader in technical education launches new range of bilingual qualifications
Welsh speakers can now access some of the most in-demand technical qualifications, covering topics spanning equality and diversity, nutrition and health, social care and teaching…
Pioneering assessment pilot leads the way in ethical AI
First-of-its-kind research into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in formative assessment has shown clear benefits for both learners and educators. The pilot project, supported…
You want to be a hairdresser? If a train travels at an average speed of 60 miles per hour…
With English and maths being talked about more than ever before, David Redden, Functional Skills specialist at the awarding organisation NCFE, outlines the challenges facing…
Ufi and NCFE partnering to drive forward innovation in the assessment of vocational skills
Ufi VocTech Trust and the awarding organisation NCFE have announced a new strategic partnership to harness the transformative power of technology to drive change and…
Ensuring we have the digital workforce of the future
As part of NCFE’s spotlight report on digital skills, James Lane, Sector Manager for Digital, Creative and Design, explores how we can create the digital…