Knovia Group Launches Specialist Training Provision for Early Years Sector
Knovia Group has announced the launch of Shaping Lives, to offer specialist training and apprenticeships in early childhood education. With 20 years of experience in…
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Ofsted Unveils Major Reforms in Response to ‘Big Listen’ Consultation
Ofsted has today published a detailed response to its ‘Big Listen’ consultation, setting out how the inspectorate will reset its relationship with the sectors it…
Excellence in Education Celebrated at Bradford College STAR Awards
Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford was filled with excitement and anticipation for the first-ever Bradford College STAR Awards ceremony. The prestigious event celebrated outstanding achievements and…
We share the story and legacy of Barbara Crone, who received the posthumous Special Recognition Award at the Aspiration Awards
An inspiring teacher from Northern Ireland who dedicated over 30 years to further and higher education has been recognised with a national award. Barbara Crone,…
Research project launched to improve early years apprentice success rates with “real-world” functional skills
@ncfe: A leading End-point assessment organisation has embarked on a groundbreaking research initiative to support early years apprentices in achieving their maths Functional Skills qualification…
Evaluating recent policy changes for the early years and care sectors in light of acute skills challenges
The article discusses recent UK apprenticeship funding changes and their impact on vital industries like early years and adult social care. While welcomed, the changes…
Gill Mason on Empowering the Future and Ensuring Quality Childcare for All Through Apprenticeships
Across April, VTCT is exploring the challenges facing the Early Years sector and how we can collaborate to find solutions to revitalise it. In the…
Trailblazer insights into the revised Level 3 Early Years Educator
In the latest of our series, Trailblazer Lead Sandy Silvester shares her insider perspective on the revised Early Years Educator standard. As Early Years Education…
Revitalising Early Years: Expert Insights with Mark Child
In my three decades as a specialist in the early years sector, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that confront the industry. The early years sector…
Revitalising Early Years: Apprenticeship Growth Signals Hope Amidst Recruitment Crisis
As the Early Years and Childcare sector grapples with both anticipation and anxiety surrounding the increase in free childcare hours, recent apprenticeship data offers renewed…