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Close skills gaps in teaching and support staff

Our latest qualifications are designed to support and strengthen teaching teams across schools and Further Education settings.

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Webinar: what's changing in social care apprenticeships

Join our latest webinar on 28 April, covering all the latest insights on social care apprenticeships.

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Term-time checkpoint open now

You need to take action before Thursday 30 April if you deliver any of the qualifications in scope for this year's timely delivery of results arrangements.

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Discover our digital qualifications

Explore digital skills pathways from Entry to Level 5 - including the new Level 5 Diploma in Data Engineering.

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Online CPD: Trauma-Informed Management Essentials

Our new professional development course builds on trauma-informed practice to help managers develop leadership behaviours that support psychologically safe organisations.

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Now available: standards in sport and leisure

Discover our latest sport and leisure standards, designed to support and drive apprentice success.

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Enhance your 16-19 curriculum

NCFE’s additionality programmes are flexible qualifications designed to enhance study programmes from induction through to progression.

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News and views

Finalists announced for 2026 national education awards

Finalists announced for 2026 national education...

The educational charity NCFE has today announced finalists across six categories for its upcoming Aspiration Awards, which honour the success of learners, apprentices, educators, support staff, and educational organisations across the UK. 

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It’s time to address teacher shortages and skills gaps in the education workforce – so where do we start? 

It’s time to address teacher shortages and skil...

Our Sector Manager for Education and Childcare, Janet King, explores how education providers can navigate teacher shortages and rising learner numbers.

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Why essential skills are hard to assess – and why that matters

Why essential skills are hard to assess – and w...

Essential skills are key to work and daily life, so why don’t we assess them like occupational skills or knowledge? Dr Rebecca Conway, Director of Research and Innovation at NCFE, explains why we must change our thinking to tackle employability challenges.

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9 ways providers can prepare for reformed apprenticeship assessment

9 ways providers can prepare for reformed appre...

Our Product Manager for Apprenticeships, Allison Chatten, outlines how England’s reformed apprenticeship assessment model introduces flexible assessment, and shares nine steps providers should take prepare for the transition.

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