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Digital Functional Skills key information
January 9th 2023
David Redden from NCFE shares some key information on what’s coming and what to expect from the new Digital Functional Skills qualifications.

Professional Standards for Leaders launched
January 2nd 2023
Professional Standards for Leaders working in the Further Education and Training sector have been developed. Find out what the new Standards mean for you and for the sector.

Skills for Life Network E-News Update December 2022
December 14th 2022
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update December 2022 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Trainin … Read more

Digital Functional Skills – a progress update
December 13th 2022
Ofqual has published a progress update on the new Digital Functional Skills qualifications, with information on the status as at 8 December 2022 of the qualifications that awarding … Read more

Tenders Update December 2022
December 5th 2022
Take a look at Tenders Update December 2022 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.

Essential Digital Skills in prison learning
December 5th 2022
The Digital Learning team at Novus has been researching the potential for using simulation tools to teach Essential Digital Skills in prison environments.

Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2022
November 16th 2022
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2022 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Trainin … Read more

New best practice networks
November 6th 2022
These best practice networks are open to everyone supporting maths, English and digital skills development.

Tenders Update November 2022
November 5th 2022
Take a look at Tenders Update November 2022 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.

FEtapestry newsletter November 2022
November 5th 2022
Check out the FEtapestry newsletter November 2022 for the latest practitioner-created content and practitioner-led events.