Who are we? Registered educational charity with a strong heritage 4th largest awarding organisation Operating in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and internationally Last year over 340,000 learners from over 2,000 schools, colleges and training organisations started NCFE qualifications Qualifications in a variety of subject areas from entry to level 5 Acquired market leading specialist awarding organisation CACHE in 2015

Progression to Higher Education Over 40 NCFE and CACHE qualifications with UCAS Tariff points Specific qualifications designed to  develop study skills: NCFE Level 3 Award in Higher Level Studies (601/7789/5) NCFE Level 3 Extended Award in Higher Level Studies (601/7788/3) Expert feedback in qualification development from schools, FE, HEIs, employers, regulatory bodies and professional bodies Qualifications developed in line with DfE technical guidance and supporting HE priorities Continue to work with HEIs to develop higher level skills and promote progression opportunities for FE students

CACHE qualifications

Vocational routes to higher education Recognised for entry by an increasing number of HEIs Solid foundation for higher level study in relation to chosen career Develop transferable skills

Early Years Educator Suite Title Units Internal assessment External assessment UCAS tariff Level 3 Award and Technical Certificate and Diploma in Childcare and Education (EYE) Award: 601/3998/5 Certificate: 601/8436/x Diploma: 601/8437/1 14 Knowledge and Skills Externally set, internally marked 2 X Externally set, externally marked synoptic assessments Supervised conditions 168 A* Level 3 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Childcare and Education (EYE) 601/3998/5 (Award) 601/3999/7 (Certificate) 601/4000/8 (Diploma) 15 2 X Externally set, externally marked synoptic assessments. Level 3 Technical Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (EYE) 601/8438/3 27 Mandatory Longitudinal study 1 X Short Answer Examination 112 A* Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (EYE) 601/2147/6

Children and young people (Wales and Northern Ireland) Title Units Internal assessment External assessment UCAS tariff Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Wales and Northern Ireland) 600/7093/6 150 credits Knowledge and Skills Externally set, internally marked 3 X Externally set, externally marked synoptic assessments 168 A*

Health and Social Care Suite Title Units Internal assessment External assessment UCAS tariff Level 3 Award and Technical Certificate and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Award: 601/6108/5 Certificate:    601/8434/6 Extended Diploma: 601/8435/8 18 Knowledge and Skills Externally set, internally marked 2 X Externally set, externally marked synoptic assessments Supervised conditions 1 X Short Answer Examination 168 A* Level 3 Award, Certificate and Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Certificate: 601/6109/7 Extended Diploma: 601/6110/3

Supporting preparation for higher education Content Subject matter experts Key subject areas and specialisms Explore subject areas from different perspectives Connect learning across themes Placement experience Assessment Internal and external Knowledge and skills Higher level skills of analysis, evaluation and criticality Hierarchical requirements for evidence of own research and use of relevant resource materials Synoptic Transferable skills

Those with vocational qualifications… Capable Confident Interpersonal skills Sense of agency Changing patterns in vocational entry qualifications, student support and outcomes in undergraduate degree programmes, 2015. Available at: https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/system/files/resources/Changing%20Patterns%20in%20Vocational%20Entry%20Qualifications.pdf. Accessed 02/02/2017

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