Monday 03 August 2015
We are delighted to announce that today we have acquired CACHE, the Awarding Organisation and brand (the Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education).
The trustees of both brands have entered into the acquisition agreement with a view to combining our strengths, and enhancing our service offerings for the benefit of both centres and learners in the FE sector.
Ongoing changes in regulatory and funding dynamics have increased the likelihood of market consolidation in the accredited qualifications sector, and we were identified as the preferred organisation and best placed to help CACHE realise its growth opportunities and ensure the highest standards of qualification development are maintained.
We were keen to acquire CACHE because not only is it highly respected in the care sector, but crucially it also shares our values and ambitions, placing strong emphasis on learner success and exceptional customer service.
This acquisition aligns with our growth strategy to continue development of our portfolio in Health, Public Services and Care (which includes Health and Social Care and Childcare). The decision was also taken in response to the changes and funding cuts taking place in the FE sector. We’ve already been working collaboratively with other organisations and partners to share expertise and offer flexible and innovative solutions in the changing education environment, and we believe combining portfolios and some back office systems will make us more efficient and better placed to face the challenges ahead.
We are confident that by coming together, the NCFE and CACHE brands will be able to grow their influence in the sector whilst continuing to provide the excellent service our customers expect from us.
We would like to assure our customers that there will be no interruption to your service, and you will continue to be supported in the best way possible by your NCFE team. Should you have any queries about this, please speak to your Centre Support Advisor who will be happy to help you.