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…
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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…
New report finds almost three-quarters of teaching assistants are thinking about changing careers
A new report from the education charity and leading awarding organisation NCFE has found that the majority of current teaching assistants (TAs) are considering leaving…
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…
NHS Careers Collaboration with Youth Employment UK
In collaboration with NHS England, Youth Employment UK has launched a suite of new resources for young people to discover more about the vital roles…
Young people want to feel seen, listened to, and valued, Youth Employment Week should be just the beginning
Created by Youth Employment UK, Youth Employment Week is a chance for organisations to champion inclusive opportunities for young people. Last year, the education charity…
70 –year-old college administrator wins national education award
A college administrator has won a prestigious national award for his devotion to further education after supporting staff and learners for the last 20 years. …
Aspiring midwife with over 100 placement hours claims national education award
A 16-year-old healthcare apprentice has been named Learner of the Year as part of a UK-wide celebration of outstanding achievement in technical and vocational education. …
Lecturer’s commitment to drive standards in childcare and youth work wins national award
An educator with over 30 years’ experience of raising national teaching standards has been recognised with a prestigious education award. Competing against her peers from…
Leeds City College’s Public Service Department named ‘Centre of the Year’ at national education awards
A specialist in developing the next generation of uniformed services has been recognised as part of a UK-wide celebration of excellence in further education. The…