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Policy Corner - 17 April 2014

By Andrew Gladstone-Heighton, Policy Leader, Thursday 17 April 2014

Andrew Gladstone-Heighton

Each week I’ll be sharing my summary of what’s been reported in the education media (looking at publications such as FE Week and the TES). Would very much welcome your thoughts and comments on any of the news stories mentioned! Traineeship figures ‘deeply disappointing’

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Michael Gove calls for a battle against illiteracy

By Brigid Farrell, Work Experience student, Monday 14 April 2014

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Talking to the British Chambers of Commerce Conference in April this year, Education Secretary Michael Gove said that the UK should regard the battle against illiteracy in the UK in the same way as a developing country may treat malaria. Mr Gove stated that “we need to ensure we eliminate illiteracy and innumeracy in Britain in the same way as developing nations know they need to secure clean drinking water and eliminate malaria if their children are to flourish.”

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Tougher GCSEs for arts subjects

By Lindsay Plumpton, Communications Leader, Monday 14 April 2014

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It’s been reported that A-levels and GCSEs in arts subjects in England, including music, drama, art and dance, are set to be made more "rigorous and demanding". The tougher exams will come into play from September 2016 as part of the Government's programme of exam reform. GCSEs in history, geography, sciences and modern languages are also being revised to bring them into line with English literature, English language and maths.

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More funding updates

By David Grailey, Chief Executive, Thursday 10 April 2014

David Grailey

As we continue to update you on the latest developments with the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and the new funding rules for 2014-15, I have further news to share. Over 5,000 adult vocational courses are set to be cut in order to simplify and streamline the adult skills system in England; with approximately £200m of the department’s adult skills budget now be re-directed towards what the Government considers to be the `most relevant` qualifications.

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My week in the NCFE Marketing team

By Alex Wilson, Work Experience student, Monday 31 March 2014

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When I first entered Q6, I had no idea what to expect of my week here at NCFE. Thoughts of the best possible scenario alongside the worst made me a bag of nerves sitting at the reception. I’ve never had an in-depth experience of marketing and PR, so I was really entering the unknown in quite a few aspects. I tried to find out whatever I could about the organisation beforehand. However, I knew that however much I researched, nothing could prepare me for stepping into the world of work. I can happily say that my best case scenario thoughts were right; friendly and approachable staff and tasks that challenged me but wouldn’t give me a migraine. As the week went on, I gained more and more knowledge of the marketing world and I felt more confident and comfortable within the workplace.

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