FE News | NCFE | Activity https://www.fenews.co.uk/members/ncfe/activity/ Activity feed for NCFE. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:32:16 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.7.70 en-GB 30 hourly 2 3dae685986e096bed1a65a0f6a034d61 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=544075 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:41:39 +0000
Why Essential Skills Are Hard To Assess, And Why That Matters

Essential skills are key to work and daily life, so why don’t we assess them in the same way as occupational skills or knowledge? So why do we need to change our…

]]> 0 82f1d8c43f45f5d097f459b393623730 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=544176 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:15:58 +0000
Sector and media experts join judging panel for national education awards 

A panel of influential figures from education, skills, and the media will come together to judge the 2026 Aspiration Awards – a nationwide celebration of…

]]> 0 a970bfa2a01123c097ba026203e913b7 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=541149 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:12:14 +0000
NCFE strengthens board with four new trustees bringing global and sector expertise 

The educational charity and leading vocational and technical learning organisation NCFE has appointed four new trustees to its board, further strengthening its governance with expertise spanning…

]]> 0 981184ded43487f4ce729e6697a5feab NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=540789 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:33:00 +0000 0 f738d3059ee0e7aae8ae8ccdc47f0e94 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=538566 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:50:00 +0000 0 36031c2701fd2c097d5e2e027aa9ddc7 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=537781 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000 0 db5bf1e652cc2810c69fa34e72bbff50 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=535779 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Why Intergenerational Practice Could be the Key to Stronger, more Connected Communities 

When we talk about care and education, we usually picture separate worlds: nurseries, schools, and care homes, each operating in isolation. But what if we brought these…

]]> 0 6ca174fed5e5c24e9c5bc87af2d0193d NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=535769 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Diary of an Apprentice: Final Reflections on my Level 7 Senior Leadership Journey 

I’m incredibly proud to share that I’ve now completed my Level 7 Senior Leadership apprenticeship at The University of Manchester: Alliance Manchester Business School – graduating with a…

]]> 0 86b5f3ea4b8a4a7c4a92b9ec96726e07 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=530440 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:38:30 +0000
New projects to receive over £200,000 to explore recognition of crucial employability skills

Two new projects announced today (12 November) will aim to provide a better understanding of the role immersive technology can play in the recognition and…

]]> 0 0db0ab58ac70d8d73d8cb76706e0b6f6 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=527019 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:24:11 +0100
Research project explores adaptive and AI-powered learning to support confidence, accessibility, and progression 

A pioneering project exploring the use of mixed reality (MR) that personalises assessment and learning through advanced diagnostics and AI technology has found that learners…

]]> 0 dadfb25ef106a6dfbc75c0e96ea66acf NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=523194 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:01:00 +0100 0 5cc78b2e169f88ac89a0dc012fd7aa0f NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=523126 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:22:05 +0100
NCFE launches new qualifications to support recruitment and create pathways into social care

A leading awarding organisation for the health and social care sector has seen a series of new qualifications approved that will provide more routes into…

]]> 0 d76decaf92fd5bf70501dd680ed59709 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=517239 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:54:30 +0100
NCFE shortlisted for five national awards at FAB 2025

Educational charity and awarding body in vocational and technical learning, NCFE, has been named as a finalist in five categories at the upcoming Federation of…

]]> 0 f157a045eb64dd21e8a05fd789630ddc NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=512273 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:53:00 +0100 0 48ffefa040fcc3287e3e2afa571d8ea3 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=511758 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:42:00 +0100 0 308f4c94fee47b802a893460ec43224d NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=511750 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:09:00 +0100 0 f29d1263b81a544ddccc1d01e2df9070 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=511742 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:03:00 +0100 0 06e3ccc6d387d115ee7a5fc163ea9c96 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=511565 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:35:00 +0100 0 04dd7d18666a6221e51ebd31f8f39585 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=511262 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +0100 0 87ff48890a438dcffa2debd6ebee7523 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=511257 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:43:00 +0100 0 752dbaf83cd6132f6319e86eda1a8a4e NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=511244 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:06:00 +0100 0 e67e9e306f537bad8e9518080c14af60 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=511220 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0100
National Education Awards Celebrate Inspiring Learners and Educators   

Winners of this year’s Aspiration Awards have today (25 June) been announced. Created by the education charity and leader in vocational and technical learning NCFE,…

]]> 0 e088aae514a5067e8f97303f1d48096c NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=506564 Tue, 20 May 2025 23:01:00 +0100
From £3m Drug Addiction to Managing a Rehabilitation Centre 

After opening his first restaurant at 19, Andy Kalli had the world at his feet. But after falling into addiction in his late twenties, what…

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Finalists Announced for NCFE's National Education Awards

National finalists have today (1 May) been announced as part of a celebration of vocational and technical education in the UK.  Launched by the education…

]]> 0 fd95bb23311f20a6697cb8c93c6c4b37 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=501442 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:47:00 +0100
How Do We Bridge the Digital Divide in the Age of AI?

Digital skills have long been a key requirement for employability, evolving as technology advances. It recently struck me that it wasn’t long ago that “proficient…

]]> 0 c465997affe60171b0275bb885c21352 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=500374 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:01:00 +0100
New NCFE Report Finds 1 in 5 Lack the Digital Skills Needed for Modern Life

A new report from education charity NCFE has revealed that one in five people in the UK lack the essential digital skills needed to navigate…

]]> 0 5a477f2afbb24d9f1bc969cf9a88feb2 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=499186 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:30:06 +0000
What We've Learned From Investing £1 million In Assessment Innovation

From AI-driven feedback to VR simulations – to date, the Assessment Innovation Fund (AIF) has invested £1 million in pioneering projects that are reshaping the…

]]> 0 e4ce76ffe5293d2be2eb1735df0e1d66 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=499099 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:51:00 +0000 0 015de8b7857653f0e30c7be2ebf6d4f6 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=498075 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:45:00 +0000 0 48dcb7c197ed64b0ede137c0d2a77ff1 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=496502 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:46:00 +0000
Innovation in Assessment - Ep1 - Inclusion

Welcome to Innovation in Assessment, this is a brand new mini series with NCFE unpacking the latest innovations in Assessment. We kick off the new…

]]> 0 4f95b66ee5827533965a36f2f9c3f1b8 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=492498 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:16:00 +0000 0 b959a4826d38a157f4962cd2d1cc2bd7 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=494053 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:00:00 +0000 0 a36c49ecc47883b7669544d329d8f12a NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=493189 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:53:41 +0000
Assessment Innovation Fund offers up to £125k to transform assessment and vocational education

The latest round of funding has opened today looking for ideas to improve assessment within vocational education.   Supported by NCFE and Ufi VocTech Trust, the…

]]> 0 8f6f999e3268fe3e4b9858ba8ff724ac NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=490594 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:01:00 +0000 0 a00a8eddd6cdc4a0d40b9effd6595fa4 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=490114 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:09:28 +0000
New qualification addresses growing demand for baby care expertise

Leading awarding organisation and early years specialist NCFE has today (31 January) launched a pioneering qualification designed to address the growing need for high-quality baby…

]]> 0 ad9578fd3afaf3d52ce3b84acb9d92ae NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=487811 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:22:04 +0000
Leading awarding organisation partners with international esports expert to develop specialist pathways into the sector  

One of the UK’s foremost awarding organisations has entered a partnership to establish an esports curriculum that will provide a starting point in the industry. …

]]> 0 d12532e7859099373c6287b4d45e486b NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=482267 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:45:00 +0000
Unlocking Opportunities - Season Finale - Powering FE for all

Welcome to Episode 6 of Unlocking Opportunities: Powering FE for all. Which is the season finale. This episode focusses on how we can empower educators…

]]> 0 4c3e8e0bdfc023533c38b27b7b2c83ef NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=481625 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:30:11 +0000
Pilot Seeks to Take Learners into the Metaverse  

A pioneering new project is looking to develop a mixed reality (MR) platform to enhance assessment and make learning more immersive.   Metaverse Learning has been…

]]> 0 971c249b9037c57bd556a09940b21b09 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=481007 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:45:00 +0000 0 c4e3c0140fd2ed68ebffb188b7f0ac84 NCFE updated their profile https://www.fenews.co.uk/news-feed/p/104595/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:44:21 +0000 0 3e9fedbf8886a9c9e7fbe522c38187e9 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=480253 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:16:15 +0000
National awards celebrating stories at the heart of further education open for nominations 

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Aspiration Awards, a national celebration of the outstanding achievements of learners, apprentices, educators, support staff, and educational institutions…

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Unlocking Opportunities: No One Left Offline: Essential Digital Skills - Ep4

Welcome to Episode 4 of Unlocking Opportunities: No One Left Offline: Essential Digital Skills. This is a new livestream season in partnership with FE News…

]]> 0 0d7d5042c3eb930d2f1a4cbc0463054d NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=478047 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:27:00 +0000 0 99c909cade1d57d86b19adf36c35e3c4 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=478131 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:45:00 +0000
NEETs and youth employment, Ep3 of Unlocking Opportunities

Welcome to Episode 3 of Unlocking Opportunities, a new livestream season in partnership with FE News and NCFE. Episode 3 is exploring NEETs (Not in…

]]> 0 ee6e347527c94d278da06e4d71340811 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=476413 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:15:01 +0000
The Curriculum and Assessment Review. Ep2 of Unlocking Opportunities

Welcome to Episode 2 of Unlocking Opportunities, a new livestream season in partnership with FE News and NCFE. Episode 2 is exploring The Curriculum and…

]]> 0 f982e17dabc52f8a3814b6e1e0de2f32 NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=475317 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:39:00 +0000 0 fb178bc549367bdd11f9fb8f535e021d NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=474530 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:08:00 +0000 0 4490761f50be2ab2ca507163a0de9cfc NCFE posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=474524 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000
NCFE Report highlights charity’s impact on deprived communities 

A new report published by education charity NCFE has shown how it is supporting some of the most deprived areas of the country.   The Social…

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