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Level 3 health and social care: what to expect from September 2024
Find out the options available to learners once 16-19 funding is withdrawn from the final list of Level 3 health and social care qualifications.
What are the options?Gain recognition for your informal training with endorsement from NCFE
Coupled with the ability to issue digital credentials, you can transform the way you validate skills within your learning and development strategy.
Find out moreT Level summer assessment series
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V Cert summer assessment series
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Inspiring list of finalists announced for upcoming national education awards
NCFE has announced its shortlist of finalists across six categories for its upcoming Aspiration Awards, which honours the success of learners, apprentices, educators, support staff and educational organisations across the UK.
Read the articleNCFE becomes first large-scale awarding organisation to regulate new Care Certificate
Developed by Skills for Care and aimed at those entering the social care sector without a qualification, the Level 2 qualification is set to launch this year with an initial 37,000 funded places following £53.91m from the DHSC.
Read the articleNew College Swindon: "T Levels are a gateway to a successful and rewarding career"
We speak to Karen Beecroft, T Level Health Programme Lead at New College Swindon, to learn how they've connected students with real-world experiences and prepared them to embark on a range of careers in healthcare.
Read the articleWhat is the new Care Certificate? Everything you need to know
Ahead of the new Care Certificate for social care workers being launched in June 2024, we speak to Craig Wade, our Sector Manager for Health and Social Care, who explains what it is, who it's for, and where to get it.
Read the articleOur flexible EPA solutions come with sector expertise, guidance materials and proactive support to guide you through a seamless EPA journey.
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Our end-point assessment (EPA) service
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Our Accountancy EPA standards
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Our Data EPA standards
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FAB 2022 Award winner
NCFE was awarded EPAO of the Year and Learner of the Year at the FAB 2022 Awards.
Assessment Innovation Fund Social Impact Report 2021-23
The Assessment Innovation Fund (AIF) launched in 2021 following a £1 million commitment by the awarding organisation and education charity NCFE. Over the last two years, the fund has supported 12 projects, with 3,289 learners participating in these pilots. In total, 206 educators across two continents and 49 institutions have been involved in AIF funded studies.