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An update on adult skills funding in 2015-16

By David Grailey, Chief Executive, Wednesday 22 April 2015

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The cuts to funding for adult skills in 2015-16 have been widely documented in the last month as the Association of Colleges warns that up to 190,000 adult education places will be lost next year. However, the government has stated that although overall funding is being cut, high quality apprenticeships and English and maths are being prioritised to ensure that learners are literate and numerate, with vocational qualifications of prestige.  At NCFE, we have been working hard to ensure that our popular and valued vocational qualifications have their funding protected and we’re pleased to say that we now have almost 100 funded qualifications available for 15-16 with further qualifications pending approval. These qualifications include courses within Health and Social Care such as Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care, Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings, as well as substantial qualifications such as Level 1, 2 and 3 Diplomas in Entry to the Uniformed Services and many more.

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Earth Hour 2015 – Are you being Green?

By , Tuesday 24 March 2015

Climate change is in the news again as the concern for the damage we may be doing to our planet increases. Recently it’s been reported that increases in temperature could bring mosquito-carried diseases to the UK, and that it could even affect the quality and taste of our food. In an effort to raise awareness of climate change and encourage people to actively participate in green activities, the WWF began Earth Hour in 2007. Over 162 countries worldwide now participate in the event, which involves turning off lights for an hour. Prominent landmarks including the Sydney Opera House and Big Ben have taken part in the past, reaching the attention of millions worldwide.

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The future lies in Renewable Energy

By David Grailey, Chief Executive, Tuesday 20 May 2014

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With programmes of study now being developed and integrated into curriculum planning for next year, many of you are looking ahead at what substantial qualifications you can offer your learners. With this in mind, NCFE is dreaming green and has developed some substantial qualifications in Renewable Energy which are regulated and ready for delivery from September 2014. Designed to meet the funding requirements of the Study Programme, these new qualifications are a great addition to our existing 28 substantial qualifications ranging from Uniformed Services to Photography; Business and Sport. 

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Providing learners with quality and employability

By David Grailey, Chief Executive, Monday 16 September 2013

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As we enter into the new academic year there is a noticeable theme coming from the industry surrounding “quality” and “employability”. The government promote that every learner should receive a quality education, but what does the term quality in this sense mean?  A good learning experience?  An excellent and friendly tutor?  Or providing the right qualifications to the right learner, which are at the right standard to help that learner progress in their career and life.

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Re-engaging Britain's teens in education by David Grailey, NCFE Chief Executive

By David Grailey, Chief Executive, Monday 15 April 2013

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A new report has highlighted the need to re-engage Britain’s young people in learning, as the UK falls to the bottom of an international league table showing the proportion of young people in education. The United Nations states that Britain ranked in last place, out of the 29 countries surveyed – with fewer than 75 per cent of 15 to 19-year-olds studying. However, initiatives such as the raising of the participation age together with investment in traineeships and high quality apprenticeships aim to tackle the issue.

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