Who Gets to Learn? Why EDI Matters in Skills Policy and Practice

Skills development is often framed as a neutral process: identify a gap, deliver training, improve performance. In practice, it is rarely that simple. Who is…

Solving the Skills Passport Challenge: NOCN Defines the Standard for Trust and Consistency

NOCN Group is addressing a key challenge in skills reform: the lack of consistency, trust and interoperability in skills passporting. Under the leadership of Chief…

London Scheme puts Women in Driving Seat of Construction Careers

A pioneering programme of construction bootcamps in London is helping fast-track hundreds of women into skilled roles as demand for qualified plant operators continues to…

NOCN Group Awards Nine Grants In First Year Of New Skills Foundation

Skills charity NOCN Group has marked a major milestone in its commitment to supporting innovation across the UK skills system, celebrating nine organisations at the…

The Missing PART of the Puzzle: Lack of Investment in Part-Time Worker Skills is Stunting Economic Growth

A new report from skills charity NOCN Group highlights the government’s missed opportunity of not properly investing in training, up-skilling and re-skilling part-time workers to…

NOCN Group Chief Executive sets out ‘World Class Skills System for Fair Economic Growth’ in new report

UK-based international charity and ‘skills solutions’ provider NOCN Group has published a new report in which its Chief Executive Graham Hasting-Evans sets out a ‘World…

New research tackles construction apprenticeship completion rate crisis

A new report from the British Association of Construction Heads (BACH) investigates the reasons behind why 47% of construction apprentices do not complete their apprenticeship.…

NOCN Group launches suite of skills solutions for engineering sector’s Machining Technician profession

International education charity NOCN Group has added a Level 3 Diploma, Apprenticeship End Point Assessment, and an Assured Short Course for the Machining Technician profession…

Modernising and elevating teaching standards in the 'Cinderella' Further Education & Skills Sector

In June 2024, NOCN Group launched its new Level 5 Diploma in Teaching, a flexible qualification designed ‘for experts, by experts’ to enable learners to…

South West-based Green Construction Advisory Panel (GCAP) to be rolled out nationally with BACH

The British Association of Construction Heads (BACH) has launched a collaborative programme with the Green Construction Advisory Panel (GCAP) to roll it out across the…

NOCN Group Launches Level 5 Diploma in Teaching to Address FE Skills Shortages

NOCN Group is seeking to address Further Education (FE) skills shortages with the launch of its new Level 5 Diploma in Teaching; a flexible qualification designed…

NOCN Group first Awarding Organisation to be approved to deliver EPA for new Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship

NOCN Group(@NOCNGroup) is the first Awarding Organisation to be approved to deliver End Point Assessment for the new Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship Standard. Training…

Go ahead for new NOCN Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate

New Government-funded qualification from leading Awarding Organisation will elevate standards and professional outcomes across the UK care workforce. Awarding Organisation NOCN Group has gained approval…

NOCN Group named as one of Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024

Skills charity NOCN Group (@NOCNGroup) has been named amongst the Best Medium-sized Organisations in the UK in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024…

Bridging the gap: Strengthening Maths and English Skills in the UK

In the ever-changing landscape of education, two subjects remain fundamental for personal and professional success: Maths and English. No matter what route an individual decides…

NOCN Group launch new joint report with CCATF: "Boosting Routes into Industry: An employers' perspective"

A joint report by NOCN Group and CCATF sets out recommendations to improve the flow of skilled and competent talent into the construction sector. With…

Haryana Polytechnic Board Celebrates Student Achievements in NOCN International UK Diploma Program

The Haryana Board of Technical Education hosted a historic graduation ceremony at the Government Women’s Technical Institute Faridabad, to celebrate the accomplishments of students from…

NOCN Group Expands its Presence in the GCC Region with the Opening of New Office in Bahrain

NOCN Group, a leading global awarding organisation and UK-Government approved End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO), is thrilled to announce the opening of its new regional…

A Sustainable Skills System is critical to support the greening of the UK's skills.

Headlines from COP27 are deeply concerning, with reports of economic losses from extreme weather in Asia, greenhouse gases at record levels, and an upsurge in…

GREENING THE UK’S SKILLS 

In tandem with COP27, a new report by Graham Hasting-Evans (President of the British Associate of Construction Heads and Chief Executive of NOCN Group) outlines…

Launch of Level 3 Certificate for Data Technicians

NOCN Group works in partnership with Boston Training Academy and Makutu DOT IO to develop a Level 3 Certificate for Data Technicians  NOCN Group developed…

Stop Telling, Start Asking Innovative Workplace Coaching at East Durham College One Awards have worked in partnership with East Durham College and My Coach Joanna…

An open letter from Graham Hasting-Evans regarding the recent consultation on Level 2 qualifications and below in England.

This week, I like many others will have put in our response to the Departmental Consultation issued through the Department of Education entitled “Review of…

The Importance of Curriculum Design - 5 key steps

Every curriculum shares the same end goal, to help students learn and this starts with a solid plan. A good curriculum plan helps to make…

Vocational education and apprenticeship leaders team up to urge for creation of a national upskilling system

Historic collaboration between NOCN and City & Guilds to be unveiled at Skills and Employability Summit Global skills development leader, City & Guilds has partnered…