New report unpicks the use of digital badges within assessment
A new report investigating the impact of replacing marks with digital badges has been released following a year-long study. Funded through the educational charity NCFE’s…
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Organisations encouraged to embrace learning and development ahead of annual celebration
Employers of all sizes are being asked to join a national celebration of learning and promote a culture of opportunities in the workplace. Learning at…
Why even movie stars need maths
In this article, David Redden explains why having a spotlight on maths can be an opportunity to ensure people are equipped with the essential skills…
£200K assessment innovation fund opens for next round of applications
A charitable fund offering up to £200K to help develop new and innovative approaches to assessment has opened for new applications. The Assessment Innovation Fund,…
NCFE publishes inaugural social impact report
NCFE has today (3 April) published its first ever report into the impact the educational charity is having on the FE sector and beyond. The…
Prison initiative for fathers and support project for asylum seekers among winners at national learning awards
Organisations demonstrating imaginative, engaging, and impactful approaches to working with families have today (29 March) been recognised as part of a national celebration of learning.…
How T Levels and industry placements are helping shape careers
To mark Careers Week 2023, Adam Goldstein unpacks the role that T Levels are already playing when it comes to learners’ future education and employment…
Shortlist announced for national learning awards
Organisations demonstrating imaginative, engaging, and innovative approaches to working with families have today (06 March) been recognised as part of a national celebration of learning.…
Professionalisation in Further Education: are we moving in the right direction?
As the Further Education (FE) sector continues to seek wider recognition of the pivotal role it plays in the education ecosystem, we should ask ourselves…
What is family learning?
With more than 500 members signed up, working with over 80,000 families across the UK, the National Centre for Family Learning has already shown its…