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Chelsea's Apprenticeship journey

By Chelsea Dryden, Junior Tester, Tuesday 19 January 2016

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My name is Chelsea Dryden, and after a year-long Apprenticeship with NCFE, I’m now a permanent Junior Tester with NCFE. My journey as an apprentice began when I signed up for NCFE’s Rising Stars Academy. This came about because of a skills shortage of IT workers in the North East, and aimed to give young people a stepping stone to begin their career in IT.

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Ofsted annual report: what's in it for schools?

By Andrew Gladstone-Heighton, Policy Leader, Monday 11 January 2016

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Every year, Ofsted releases an annual report looking at the key findings and emerging themes from “over 5,000 inspections of schools, colleges and providers of further education and skills.” We’ve pulled together the key highlights for secondary schools from the report for you.

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FE makes learners more employable

By David Grailey, Chief Executive, Wednesday 16 December 2015

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A recent report by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has highlighted the positive impact Further Education (FE) has on helping the unemployed find work. The report, entitled “Impact of Skills and Training Intervention on the Unemployed”, comes shortly after BIS suffered a 17% cut in the wake of the Autumn Statement. Although this was less severe than many in the sector were expecting and therefore has been viewed positively, it’s still a substantial cut and one that could damage the Further Education sector.

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George Clooney models NCFE CareerPlugs!

By , Tuesday 17 November 2015

NCFE CareerPlug charity wristbands are a handy resource for learners filled with employability resources to help kick start their career. And they’ve recently been modelled by none other than Hollywood superstar George Clooney! Mr Clooney was attending the Scottish Business Awards 2015 as a guest speaker along with top comedian and TV presenter Rob Brydon, who was also pictured with the CareerPlugs.

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Learners who take Higher Apprenticeships earn more than university graduates

By David Grailey, Chief Executive, Thursday 22 October 2015

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A recent study has shown that learners who have taken Higher Apprenticeships earn more than university graduates. The research published by The Sutton Trust shows that the lifetime earnings of those who had undertaken a Higher Apprenticeship outstrips the money earned by university graduates. Former apprentices can earn around £100,000 more than their university counterparts over a lifetime by taking an Apprenticeship at level 5.

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The value of work experience

By , Thursday 22 October 2015

Schools and businesses want to see the return of compulsory work experience for pupils, a new poll has shown. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) polled over 3000 business owners, with 82% agreeing that it should be mandatory for all pupils under 16 to be offered work experience placements. 79% of those surveyed said work experience was necessary in order to equip young people with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Similarly, 73% of schools, colleges and universities supported the calls to make work experience compulsory in schools again.

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Sleeping rough for The Prince's Trust

By , Tuesday 13 October 2015

7 brave NCFE colleagues swapped their home comforts for sleeping rough outdoors on Friday night to raise money for The Prince’s Trust. Our fearless staff braved the cold October weather and slept overnight in the open air at Quorum Business Park in order to raise vital funds for, and awareness of, The Prince’s Trust. The sponsored sleep rough night was just one of the activities within a wider fundraising challenge, as NCFE’s Shine team are taking part in the Million Makers entrepreneurial fundraising challenge. The challenge requires teams to make £10,000 from an initial £1,500. All proceeds go straight to The Prince’s Trust charity.

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Level 2 qualifications increase earnings

By , Wednesday 23 September 2015

At NCFE, we know how valuable vocational education is to learners and that the benefits of further education should not be underestimated. So, we’re delighted that this has now been backed up with evidence that shows the financial benefits that Level 2 or below qualifications can bring. A recent study, led by Peter Urwin – professor of applied economics at the University of Westminster – commissioned by the 157 Group of colleges, and reported by the TES, suggested that low-level courses significantly boost income for learners who complete them.

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Tackling the skills gap

By , Tuesday 22 September 2015

It was recently announced that most graduates are in non-graduate jobs, a statistic that has raised further awareness of the skills gap crisis the UK is facing. Many recent reports have backed this up; a Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) study showed the UK has the worst-equipped school leavers when it comes to essential employment skills, particularly in regards to careers in business.

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Transitioning from school to FE

By , Friday 11 September 2015

As the new academic year begins, you’ll have a new influx of fresh-faced school leavers embarking on the next stage not only of their education, but also of their life. College is going to be completely new to these learners, so how can you support them in making the successful transition from school to Further Education? Whether your new learners are taking A Levels, a Traineeship, an Apprenticeship, or another vocational option, it’s important to understand what their aims and ambitions are. However, many young people are still confused about what they want to do after leaving education, and it’s vital they’re supported with making that choice throughout their education.

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