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Progression Agreement with The University of Suffolk

Progression Agreement with The University of Suffolk

One Awards are delighted to announce we have signed a Progression Agreement, with The University of Suffolk, which will make it easier for students undertaking their Access to Higher Education Diploma to progress to university.

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Access to HE Grading Scheme Review – QAA Survey

Access to HE Grading Scheme Review – QAA Survey

QAA are currently collecting feedback on whether or not to proceed with the Grading Scheme Review, which was started in 2018 but paused during the pandemic. Please find further details below and a link to the survey which is now live. Responses are requested by 27th May.

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One Awards Access to HE Updates: New for August 2022

One Awards Access to HE Updates: New for August 2022

One Awards have several exciting developments which will be launched in August 2022!

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Coming Soon! The Home Achievement Academy

Coming Soon! The Home Achievement Academy

One Awards' Home Achievement Academy is a new, high-quality online learning solution that has been created with the bespoke needs of social housing tenants in mind. It is easy to use, can be used offline and helps develop confidence and desire to learn more and progress towards work

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Iraqi refugee achieves his University dream

Iraqi refugee achieves his University dream

Twenty five year old Aiman Aziz is one-step closer to fulfilling his life-long goal of working in the health sector after completing an Access to HE Science Diploma at Middlesbrough College.

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Supporting your Access to HE Provision - online event

Supporting your Access to HE Provision - online event

Please join us on the 23rd March from 10:30am for our ‘Supporting your Access to HE Provision’ online event.

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AoC Student of the Year runner up Simon celebrates national recognition

Former Access to HE student Simon Wood is celebrating national recognition after being award runner up in the AoC Higher Education Student of the Year Award.

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Quality Mark Webinars: A Training Endorsement

Quality Mark Webinars: A Training Endorsement

We have two Quality Mark webinars planned over the next few months to provide an overview of One Awards Quality Mark and how it can add value to your training programmes.

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Access to HE Diploma offers opportunity to plug skills shortage in Engineering Sector

Access to HE Diploma offers opportunity to plug skills shortage in Engineering Sector

Individuals with higher level skills are a shortage area in the STEM sector and 49% of all UK engineering firms are experiencing skills shortages when recruiting. An Access to HE Diploma can offer the first steps for adult learners wishing to enhance their careers in the sector or for those who are considering a change of direction in their career path

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Christmas Closure and Registration Submission Dates 2021

Christmas Closure and Registration Submission Dates 2021

One Awards will be closed from 5:00pm on Thursday 23rd December 2021, and re-open at 9:00am on Tuesday 4th January 2022.

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Flexible Opportunities for Adult Learners: January Starts

Flexible Opportunities for Adult Learners: January Starts

One Awards have a number of providers that offer an Access to HE fast track programme for those learners who may have missed out on the September intake or for those adults that have decided to retrain mid-year.

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Access to HE: Careers in the Health Industry

Access to HE: Careers in the Health Industry

Access to HE Diplomas in the Health sector are the most popular and well recruited across the country. The 2019-20 QAA key statistics show that 53% of Access to HE registrations were on Health Courses and Nursing is the top HE subject studied by students. With Nursing also being named as one of the employment growth areas for the UK this is likely to continue being the case.

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Webinar - Access to HE The Career Changer

Webinar - Access to HE The Career Changer

Please join us to hear more about our bespoke Access to HE Diplomas, support provided and our moderation processes. We will also hear from guest speakers who will be announced over the coming weeks.

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HE Admissions Fair 11-15th October 2021

HE Admissions Fair 11-15th October 2021

​We are pleased to provide details of our virtual HE Admissions Fair for 2021 that will take place from 11-15th October 2021. We are delighted to continue to facilitate this important event which offers HE Institutions the opportunity to promote their courses, advice and support services to Access to HE students.

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One Awards Access to HE Built Environment Diploma

One Awards Access to HE Built Environment Diploma

Have you considered offering the One Awards Access to HE Built Environment Diploma? The Access to HE Built Environment Diploma is designed to engage students in the knowledge and skills required to study at HE level within the construction or built environment sectors. The Diploma is also suitable for those who have worked in the industry trade and wish to progress their career prospects within the sector.

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Can you help us promote the benefits of Adult Learning?

Can you help us promote the benefits of Adult Learning?

We are currently collaborating with local partners to develop a campaign to promote the huge benefits of adult learning. This campaign will be aimed primarily at promoting adult education to those in ethnic minority communities and to ex-offenders.

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Access to HE student Hayley Little - Women in Engineering

Access to HE student Hayley Little - Women in Engineering

Hayley 29, completed her Access to HE Diploma in 2015, progressed to Teesside University to study Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) which she completed with first class honors in 2019 gained employment as a Graduate Process Engineer with SABIC and has recently become an Operations Co-ordinator at Wood a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy.

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Access to HE (Uncovered!) Episode 7 'The Students Revisited'

Access to HE (Uncovered!) Episode 7 'The Students Revisited'

​In this podcast, we revisit four students whom we spoke to earlier in the year. We catch up with them to find out how they got on, what their experience has been like and what their advice and guidance would be for anyone thinking of embarking upon their own Access to HE journey.

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Access to HE Awards 2021

Access to HE Awards 2021

Our Access to HE Awards 2021 was held as part of our annual Access to HE Forum on Friday 11th June 2021 and as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations as an Access Validating Agency.

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Access to HE Forum 2021

Access to HE Forum 2021

With less than a week till our Access to HE Forum, this is the last chance to book a place on the event, please ensure you book your place no later than 12noon on Thursday 10th June 2021. Please see the Agenda for the event along with the details of the fantastic workshops that we have on offer for you. The event will focus on current issues affecting Access to Higher Education. We have two amazing key note speakers; David Hughes, CEO of the AoC and Julie Mizon, Head of Access at QAA to explore and discuss the current adult education climate and Access in particular. We also have a fabulous and diverse series of workshops for you to attend.

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An Access to HE Diploma will prepare you for a new career!

An Access to HE Diploma will prepare you for a new career!

​If you would like to study at University or Higher Education, but you’ve been out of education for a while or don’t have the qualifications you need, then an Access to HE Diploma will prepare you for studying in your new career pathway!

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One Awards Managing Director appointed Export Champion

One Awards Managing Director appointed Export Champion

​We are pleased to announce that Our Group Director of One Awards, International and Culture Fabienne Bailey has been appointed by the Department for International Trade (DIT) to become one of the Northern Powerhouse's Export Champions.

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Access to HE (Uncovered!) Episode 6 'Tales from a previous student'

Access to HE (Uncovered!) Episode 6 'Tales from a previous student'

In this programme John Earland, the One Awards Access to HE Manager, is in conversation with Jo Fletcher-Saxon, Assistant Principal - Higher and Adult Education & Practitioner Research Lead at Ashton 6th Form College.

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From civil servant to counsellor, how the Access to HE Diploma continues to change lives.

From civil servant to counsellor, how the Access to HE Diploma continues to change lives.

From civil servant to counsellor, how the Access to HE Diploma continues to change lives.

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COVID-19 Access to HE Update - 12th April 2021

COVID-19 Access to HE Update - 12th April 2021

COVID-19 Access to HE Update - 12th April 2021: Update on the arrangements for the award of the Access to HE Diploma

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Access to HE Uncovered! - Episode 5 The Tutor's view

Access to HE Uncovered! - Episode 5 The Tutor's view

​In this programme John will be speaking with Dennese Bloomer from Bishop Auckland College. Like all Access tutors, Dennese has all the qualities need to be a fantastic teacher, adviser and advocate for adult education.

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Access to HE Uncovered! - Episode 4 The External Moderator's view

Access to HE Uncovered! - Episode 4 The External Moderator's view

In this programme John Earland, the One Awards Access to HE Manager, is in conversation with Alison Zucker, a Lead External Moderator at One Awards. The programme explores the key role of the external moderator in helping to maintain and raise educational standards across the Access to HE Diploma qualification.

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Fantastic Feedback for One Awards Training sessions

Fantastic Feedback for One Awards Training sessions

One Awards Training is aimed at supporting and inspiring our approved NOCN Group centres. From ‘bite sized’ 2 hour sessions, 1 day accredited courses through to full NOCN qualifications we aim to provide a holistic programme of support. We are pleased to have received such positive feedback from attendees on a range of sessions attended.

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Access to HE Uncovered - Episode 3: There and back again

Access to HE Uncovered - Episode 3: There and back again

In this programme John Earland, the One Awards Access to HE Manager, is in conversation with Kate Gibbon, an Access to HE Tutor at Middlesbrough College. The programme explores Kate’s distance learning programme and what motivates her about working on this course.

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One Awards Access Validating Agency 25th Anniversary - 2021

One Awards Access Validating Agency 25th Anniversary - 2021

​2021 is our 25th Anniversary as an Access Validating Agency. Many things have changed over those years but our fundamental mission in championing adult education and our values of inclusivity and supporting our providers, remains the same. Key to all of this is the privilege of continuing to proudly award Access to HE Diplomas to a diverse and deserving adult student population.

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Reminder to use correct postal address for One Awards

Reminder to use correct postal address for One Awards

Following the transfer of One Awards staff to remote working we would like to remind centres to check they are using the correct postal address.

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Access to HE Uncovered - Episode 2

Access to HE Uncovered - Episode 2

Following on from our first podcast covering everything about the wonderful world of the Access to HE Diploma. In this episode we talk to four new Access to HE students from different providers studying different courses.

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New Access to HE Diploma in Policing for 2021

New Access to HE Diploma in Policing for 2021

With over 20,000 new police officers needed by 2025, One Awards has created an Access to HE Diploma in Policing.

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Access to HE Webinars for 2021

Access to HE Webinars for 2021

As we continue to deal with the ever changing demands of COVID-19 restrictions it’s great to know that there are some positives to take away and nothing is more positive than the One Awards Access to HE Diploma experience.

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Access to HE Uncovered!

Access to HE Uncovered!

No, not a new Access to Diploma title but a brand new series of podcasts all about the Access to HE Diploma qualification.

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Former Access to HE Student wins National Festival of Learning Award

Former Access to HE Student wins National Festival of Learning Award

Former Access to HE student Brandon Layton was named the National Winner in to Outstanding Individual Learner Award category as part the of the 2020 Festival of Learning for his achievements.

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One Awards ‘Access to HE Fair’ goes virtual at vital time for Adult and Lifelong Learning

One Awards ‘Access to HE Fair’ goes virtual at vital time for Adult and Lifelong Learning

The annual One Awards, Access to Higher Education Fair is set to take place virtually from the 9th-13th November to promote adult learning and routes to either University or Higher/Degree Apprenticeships and the event could not come at a more vital time, with adult and lifelong learning set to play a vital role in the UK’s journey to recovery from the widespread impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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One Awards HE Admissions Fair 9-13th November 2020

One Awards HE Admissions Fair 9-13th November 2020

We are pleased to provide details of our virtual HE Admissions Fair for 2020 that will take place from 9-13th November 2020.

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Celebrating and remembering 20 Years' service for One Awards colleagues

Celebrating and remembering 20 Years' service for One Awards colleagues

3 members of One Awards staff reached 20 years’ service over the last 6 months, Ann McCluskey, Dave Johnson and Sue Scheilling as part of the Quality Assurance teams covering both NOCN Qualifications, Access to HE Diplomas and Bespoke Accreditation.

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COVID-19 Access to HE update: 28th September 2020

COVID-19 Access to HE update: 28th September 2020

QAA have today (28.09.2020) published guidance on the arrangements for the award and assessment of Access to HE Diplomas in 2020-21.

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One Awards Team moving to virtual office working

One Awards Team moving to virtual office working

Covid 19 and the lockdown restrictions have impacted many individuals, businesses, communities, and charitable organisations like ourselves and has forced a change to the way we are able to work and connect with our customers. One Awards have been successful in adapting to the new ways of working, using technology better to communicate with each other and our centres.

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Access to HE Webinar - Making the most of your Advanced Learner Loan Allocation

Access to HE Webinar - Making the most of your Advanced Learner Loan Allocation

As a leading Access Validating Agency these free webinars will provide an introduction to Access to HE Diplomas and the funding that can be drawn down by providers.

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New Chair of Trustees for One Awards

New Chair of Trustees for One Awards

David Balme has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees for One Awards and takes up his post this month from outgoing Chair, Peter Stonell who has been a Trustee since 2015 and led the board from 2017.

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We are clapping for former Access to HE student Bethany

We are clapping for former Access to HE student Bethany

Former One Awards Access to HE Health student Bethany, who completed her Diploma at Redcar and Cleveland College talks about her experiences working as a staff nurse on the front line and shares her stay at home message to all.

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One Awards MD in Leaders Council Podcast with Lord Blunkett

One Awards MD in Leaders Council Podcast with Lord Blunkett

One Awards Managing Director Fabienne Bailey recently appeared in a Leaders Council podcast alongside Lord Blunkett.

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Digital Skills - Be Part of the Digital World

Digital Skills - Be Part of the Digital World

Technology has revolutionised the way we work, but more than half of UK employees (53%) do not have the digital skills needed for work. These skills can be anything from being able to avoid suspicious links and pop-ups to sharing documents by attaching to an email.

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Coronavirus Update for Customers

Coronavirus Update for Customers

At One Awards and the wider NOCN Group we will endeavour to minimise the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on our support for training centres, test centres and learners, whilst following the advice from Public health England and the Department of Education.

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One Awards Head of Quality celebrates 20 years service

One Awards Head of Quality celebrates 20 years service

​Jennie Lawson, Head of Quality at One Awards, celebrated 20 years with One Awards.

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Celebration of Learning Awards

Celebration of Learning Awards

Life-changing achievements by delighted North East learners of all ages were celebrated on Tuesday 12 February 2020 at the One Awards Celebration of Learning Awards 2019.

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One Awards Annual General Meeting

One Awards Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting was held on 12th February 2020, as part of the Celebration of Learning Awards, the event brought together recognised centres, One Awards Staff, Trustees and stakeholders.

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NOCN Group Managing Director to support Halo Project South Africa

NOCN Group Managing Director to support Halo Project South Africa

NOCN Group Managing Director Graham Hasting-Evans is to become a Director of the Halo Project South Africa to support the global campaign to raise awareness and challenge gender-based violence in the country

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NOCN Group delighted to be recognised at NCFD Grand Awards

NOCN Group delighted to be recognised at NCFD Grand Awards

​NOCN was the first Awarding Organisation and Apprentice Assessment Organisation to be accredited as Leaders in Diversity by the National Centre for Diversity (NCFD). The organisation is now ranked number 30 in the NCFD 2019 Top 100 Diversity Index, which celebrates the UK’s private, public and third sector employers setting the bar for fairness in the workplace.

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The Year in Review 2019

The Year in Review 2019

The past 12 months has been an exciting time for One Awards. Here are some of the highlights from 2019.

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South Africa Teacher Training Development programme with Funda Trust

South Africa Teacher Training Development programme with Funda Trust

​Following the recent trade mission to South Africa, One Awards has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Funda Trust to act as their education advisor and accreditation partner for a project to be delivered in South Africa to raise educational standards of teachers and teaching in the rural communities and townships.

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Derwentside College celebrates learner achievements

Derwentside College celebrates learner achievements

Derwentside College celebrated the achievements of their learners at an event held on Thursday 5th December 2019.

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Celebration of Achievement at Hartlepool College of Further Education

Celebration of Achievement at Hartlepool College of Further Education

Hartlepool College of Further Education’s top-performing students were recognised at a glittering awards evening.

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One Awards joins Northern Powerhouse Trade Mission to ASEAN

One Awards joins Northern Powerhouse Trade Mission to ASEAN

In October, Fabienne Bailey, Managing Director of One Awards, was invited by the Northern Powerhouse to participate in an international trade mission to Thailand and Indonesia.

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HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students 2019

HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students 2019

On 17th October 2019 One Awards hosted its annual HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE students.

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HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students 2019

HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students 2019

We would like to offer the opportunity to anyone studying or involved in the Access to HE Diploma to attend this free event. It is completely free and aimed exclusively at students undertaking QAA-recognised Access to HE courses. It’s an ideal opportunity for students to ask key questions in relation to planning for the future.

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One Awards support East Durham Trust FEED Project

One Awards support East Durham Trust FEED Project

One Awards recently supported East Durham Trust FEED Project by providing a donation for their food bank.

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HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students 2019

HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students 2019

We are pleased to provide details of our 2019 Higher Education Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students

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NOCN Group marks International Day of Charity by supporting Trussell Trust Food Banks

NOCN Group marks International Day of Charity by supporting Trussell Trust Food Banks

Today (Thursday 5th September 2019) is the International Day of Charity and as part of our commitment to supporting local and national charities NOCN Group has launched its campaign to support The Trussell Trust’s Food Bank.

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Two special celebrations at One Awards

Two special celebrations at One Awards

The 1st August 2019 marks two special celebrations for One Awards. the 1st Anniversary of being part of the NOCN Group and the 25th anniversary of One Awards.

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Hartlepool College Access to Higher Education Awards 2019

Hartlepool College Access to Higher Education Awards 2019

Hartlepool College held they second annual Access to Higher Education Awards on Wednesday 10th July 2019.

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Access to HE Awards 2019

Access to HE Awards 2019

At our Access to HE Forum held at University of Sunderland on 11th June 2019, awards were presented to students who completed their Access to HE Diploma last summer.

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One Awards Access to HE Forum 2019

One Awards Access to HE Forum 2019

One Awards held their 2019 Access to HE Forum ay St Peters Campus, University of Sunderland on Tuesday 11th June 2019.

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One Awards Annual General Meeting

One Awards Annual General Meeting

One Awards held our Annual General Meeting on 24th May 2019.The event titled 'Building Skills for a Productive Society' brought together recognised centres, One Awards Staff, Trustees and stakeholders.

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How did we do - Registration and Certification Standards

How did we do - Registration and Certification Standards

We are pleased to provide the Registration and Certification standards for January to April 2019.

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NOCN Group retains Investors in People IIP Silver Award

NOCN Group retains Investors in People IIP Silver Award

NOCN Group has retained Investors in People IIP Silver Award in recognition of its commitment to employee development, showing an ambitious and expanding organisation which nurtures and invests in its talent.

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Stakeholder Survey 2019

Stakeholder Survey 2019

Here at One Awards, we greatly value your feedback on our performance and contributions to our strategic direction. With this in mind a Stakeholder Engagement Survey will be sent out week commencing 25th February to all Centre Contacts.

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Hot Topic Learning - Meeting the requirements of the new Ofsted Framework

Hot Topic Learning - Meeting the requirements of the new Ofsted Framework

The new Ofsted Framework for 2019 is under consultation but on its way and recent announcements from Ofsted and Amanda Spielman, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, have highlighted some of the key changes. One Awards can help you to support learner behaviour, attitude and their personal development through innovative and flexible accredited solutions

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Access to Higher Education Diplomas; A pathway to fulfil students’ aspirations and fill the UK skills gap

Access to Higher Education Diplomas; A pathway to fulfil students’ aspirations and fill the UK skills gap

The skills gap is an ongoing challenge for the UK, across a number of sectors and industries, despite many workers of all ages wanting to upskill in their current role or looking to retrain to move into a different profession. The UK is still lagging behind other countries when it comes to workforce skills and productivity, yet there are still barriers for those looking to up-skill and according to UCAS there is a declining proportion of students aged 21 and over (or mature) applying to and entering full – time higher education in the UK.

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The Year in Review - One Awards

The Year in Review - One Awards

The past 12 months has been an exciting time in One Awards history. From joining our long-term partners NOCN Group, to new staff becoming part of our growing team. Here are some of the highlights from 2018.

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One Awards represents Northern Powerhouse in Hong Kong

One Awards represents Northern Powerhouse in Hong Kong

One Awards Managing Director, Fabienne Bailey recently visited Hong Kong as part of the Northern Powerhouse trade mission. The Department of International Trade delegation consisted of 12 innovative and forward-thinking businesses in the Education Sector at the recent Learning and Teaching Expo.

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How did we do - Registration and Certification Standards

How did we do - Registration and Certification Standards

We are pleased to provide the Registration and Certification standards for August to October 2018.

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One Awards are delighted to welcome our new Senior Business Development Manager

One Awards are delighted to welcome our new Senior Business Development Manager

One Awards are delighted to welcome our new Senior Business Development Manager, Roger Guy

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What Access students can expect from our annual #AccesstoHE Admissions Fair

What Access students can expect from our annual #AccesstoHE Admissions Fair

At our upcoming #AccesstoHE Admissions Fair on Friday 19th October, we’ll be running a number of workshops throughout the day to help Access students make decisions about their future.

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HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students 2018

HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students 2018

We are pleased to provide details of our 3rd Annual Admissions Fair.

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Could you be a befriender or Peer Mentor with Escape Family Support?

Could you be a befriender or Peer Mentor with Escape Family Support?

ESCAPE Family Support are looking for befrienders and peer mentors to help individuals across Northumberland.

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How did we do in July 2018 - Registration and Service Standards

How did we do in July 2018 - Registration and Service Standards

In July 2018, our average turnaround time for registration and certification was one day.

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One Awards Joins NOCN Group

One Awards Joins NOCN Group

One Awards and NOCN recently signed a subsidiary agreement which came into effect on 1 August 2018. One Awards is now a subsidiary of the NOCN Group. This move will widen the NOCN Group offer to the FE market to include Access to HE, regulated qualifications, Functional Skills and apprentice end point assessments.

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How did we do in June 2018 - Registration and Service Standards

How did we do in June 2018 - Registration and Service Standards

In June 2018, our average turnaround time for registration and certification was one day.

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Awards Night Celebrates Student Success at Redcar and Cleveland College

Awards Night Celebrates Student Success at Redcar and Cleveland College

Dedicated students have had their hard work recognised at our Celebration of Achievement Awards. The annual event puts the spotlight on the efforts of learners across the College

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Access to HE Awards 2018

Access to HE Awards 2018

At our Access to HE Forum held at Teesside University on 15th June 2018, awards were presented to students who completed their Access to HE Diploma last summer.

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Future Careers within the NHS: How Access to Higher Education needs to adapt

Future Careers within the NHS: How Access to Higher Education needs to adapt

At our Access to HE Forum on 15th June, Scott Godfrey Principal Lecturer at the School of Health & Social Care, Teesside University, will be hosting a workshop on Exploring Health and Social Courses within Higher Education.

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Access to HE Forum 2018; a practical approach to student and tutor-friendly assessment

Access to HE Forum 2018; a practical approach to student and tutor-friendly assessment

Undertaking an Access to HE Diploma is an exciting route to Higher Education, allowing students to gain qualifications which equip them with the skills and knowledge to further their education at university. At One Awards, we work in partnership with Access to HE providers and HE institutes to develop courses which meet the needs of the students in a range of subjects from nursing and social sciences, to law and computing.

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How did we do in April 2018 Registration Service Standards

How did we do in April 2018 Registration Service Standards

In April 2018, our average turnaround time for registrations was the same day, and two days for certification

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Transferring Access to HE provider; why it was an easy decision for Calderdale College

Transferring Access to HE provider; why it was an easy decision for Calderdale College

We have been working with Calderdale College for two years, supporting both the college and their Access to HE students. Having started the journey with One Awards after transferring from their previous Access Validating Agency, we asked Claire Lowe, Course Leader at Calderdale College a few questions to shed light on their experience of the transfer process:

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How did we do in March 2018? Registration Service Standards

How did we do in March 2018? Registration Service Standards

In March 2018, our average turnaround time for registrations was the same day, and two days for certification.

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One Awards to join NOCN Group

One Awards to join NOCN Group

One Awards are delighted to announce that from 1 August 2018 One Awards will join the NOCN Group. This move will widen the NOCN Group offer to the FE market to include Access to HE, regulated qualifications, Functional Skills and apprentice end point assessments.

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How did we do in February 2018? Registration Service Standards

How did we do in February 2018? Registration Service Standards

In February 2018, our average turnaround time for registrations was the same day, and two days for certification.

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One Awards welcomes new Managing Director

One Awards welcomes new Managing Director

We are delighted to announce that following an extensive recruitment process before Christmas, Fabienne Bailey has joined One Awards as Managing Director. Fabienne has 18 years’ experience in the education and training sector along with 10 years’ senior management experience within the learning and skills environment and may already know many of you in the sector.

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Tori encourages women to engineer new careers

Tori encourages women to engineer new careers

A Teesside mum-of-one is launching a new career for herself after completing an Access to HE Diploma at Middlesbrough College – and now she’s encouraging other women to follow suit.

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Incredible Journeys!

Incredible Journeys!

Discover how Hartlepool mother and daughter Alison and Gabrielle became a GP and a teacher after changing their lives with adult education.

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From Cleaner to GP: Mum inspires others to achieve

From Cleaner to GP: Mum inspires others to achieve

After a succession of low paid jobs with no career prospects and three children to support, Allison Corbett made the brave decision to return to education and signed up to an Access to Health course at Hartlepool College of Further Education. With eight years of studying ahead of her, Allison defied the odds and now is a fully qualified GP.

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YEI in action at Actes Trust, Middlesbrogh

YEI in action at Actes Trust, Middlesbrogh

New recruit Richard Yuille is a perfect example of how Actes supports its clients to fulfil their potential, having gone from client, to volunteer and now full-time employee in just a few months.

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How One Awards is helping Colleges and Learning Providers help retain Access to HE Students

How One Awards is helping Colleges and Learning Providers help retain Access to HE Students

Gathering feedback over the past few years and, as a result of our work with colleges up and down the country including colleges in the North East, North West and Yorkshire, we understand that more and more providers are looking to their AVA to help them develop their Access to HE digital and online learning opportunities.

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How did we do in November? Registration Service Standards

How did we do in November? Registration Service Standards

In November 2017, our average turnaround time for registrations was the same day, and one day for certification.

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Successful One Awards Access to HE Admissions Fair attracts students from across the UK

Successful One Awards Access to HE Admissions Fair attracts students from across the UK

On Thursday 19th October, One Awards hosted its annual Access to HE Admissions Fair at St James’ Park in Newcastle for students enrolled on Access courses across the North of England. 26 colleges, universities and employers exhibited on the day providing students with the opportunity to explore their options and inform important decisions about their future careers.

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Why Mature Students Nationwide are Accessing Higher Education with One Awards

Why Mature Students Nationwide are Accessing Higher Education with One Awards

We work with learning providers across the UK to support adults and mature students into university and bright new careers and have particularly close partnerships with colleges in North and West Yorkshire.

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HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students 2017

HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students 2017

One Awards is delighted to invite you to our annual HE Admissions Fair, on Thursday 19th October 2017 this year being held at the amazing St James Park in Newcastle. Our fair is designed exclusively for students enrolled on QAA recognised Access to HE courses across the North of England.

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Access to HE Diploma Course Vacancies

Access to HE Diploma Course Vacancies

Diploma Vacancies The following colleges have vacancies on some of their Access to HE Diplomas listed below. Please contact the college of your choice directly using the information provided*.

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How did we do in May? Registration Service Standards

How did we do in May? Registration Service Standards

In May 2017, our average turnaround time for registrations was the same day, and one day for certification.

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One Awards student awarded at Keith Fletcher Memorial Presentation

One Awards student awarded at Keith Fletcher Memorial Presentation

Congratulations to former One Awards student Richard Lambeth from Newcastle City Learning who was awarded runner up at the Keith Fletcher Memorial Awards.

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Access to HE Awards 2017

Access to HE Awards 2017

At our Access to HE Forum held at Middlesbrough College STEM Centre on 31st March, awards were presented to five students who completed their Diplomas last summer.

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QuartzWeb Update

QuartzWeb Update

From Tuesday 21st March 2017, when you log into QuartzWeb you should see that the layout and look of our system has changed.

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Apprenticeship reforms under scrutiny at One Awards Annual General Meeting

Apprenticeship reforms under scrutiny at One Awards Annual General Meeting

The future of apprenticeships and the impact that changes in government legislation will have on employers and training providers came under the spotlight at One Awards Annual General Meeting.

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Welcome to our new organisations

Welcome to our new organisations

We would like to welcome the following organisations who have recently gained approval.

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How did we do in January? Registration Service Standards

How did we do in January? Registration Service Standards

In January 2017, our average turnaround time for registrations was the same day, and one day for certification.

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Success Stories

Success Stories

We would love to hear what is happening in your organisation so we can feature your learner stories and case studies within the newsletter and on the One Awards website.

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Dates for your 2017 Diary!

Dates for your 2017 Diary!

We have several events planned for 2017, please put them in your diary:

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Welcome to our new organisations

Welcome to our new organisations

We would like to welcome the following organisations who have recently gained approval.

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The Future of Access to HE Events

The Future of Access to HE Events

We would like to invite you to attend one of two upcoming Access to Higher Education events that we are running in Leeds and Manchester in the New Year.

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Celebrating Learner Success at Hartlepool College

Celebrating Learner Success at Hartlepool College

Hartlepool College’s Celebration of Achievement Awards saw students scoop accolades for their outstanding work throughout 2015/16.

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The North East’s first admissions fair for mature students exceeds expectations

The North East’s first admissions fair for mature students exceeds expectations

The North East’s first Higher Education admissions fair held exclusively for adults and mature students studying the Quality Assurance Agency Access to Higher Education Diploma attracted over 300 delegates seeking a new career.

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Your Views, Your News

Your Views, Your News

One Awards e-newsletter is circulated to all our recognised centres, we welcome your comments or ideas about what you would like to be included.

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HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students

HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE Students

Following the success of the Admissions Fairs facilitated by QAA in London, we are delighted to provide details of our forthcoming HE Admissions Fair for Access to HE students which will take place at the Centre for Life in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on Wednesday 16th November, from 11.00am - 7.30pm.

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You said We did

You said We did

We held a consultation event in June 2016, which many of you attended and kindly contributed your thoughts and ideas at the various workshops.

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Great North Run success for One Awards

Great North Run success for One Awards

One Awards staff members Patrick Mallon and Bridget Randall successfully completed the recent Great North Run.

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Introducing our new Customer Charter and service standards

Introducing our new Customer Charter and service standards

Here at One Awards, we’re proud of our reputation for delivering outstanding customer service. But we don’t want to get complacent, so we’re always striving to improve our service to you. As part of this, we’ve introduced a new Customer Service Charter, which tells you exactly what we’ll do, and when we’ll do it by .

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One Awards joins UK's elite 11 percent

One Awards joins UK's elite 11 percent

We are thrilled to announce that One Awards has become one of the first businesses in the region to achieve Investors in People Silver with a new version of the Standard.

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New Scheme to Boost Basic Skills in Teesside

New Scheme to Boost Basic Skills in Teesside

Redcar & Cleveland College has launched a new scheme to help people without qualifications prepare for study in higher education or the world of work.

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Celebrating the rising stars of the future at a Teesside College

Celebrating the rising stars of the future at a Teesside College

Top achievers from a Teesside college have been recognised in an annual awards ceremony celebrating the rising stars of the future.

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Middlesbrough College Student Awards 2016

Middlesbrough College Student Awards 2016

Student Achievements were celebrated at Middlesbrough College Student Awards held on 15th June 2016

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Vacancies: Access to HE Diploma Moderators

Vacancies: Access to HE Diploma Moderators

We are currently looking to appoint suitably qualified individuals to the role of Diploma Moderator to join our existing team working across Recognised Centres in Yorkshire and the North East and North West of England.

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Shaping One Awards Future in Learning and Skills

Shaping One Awards Future in Learning and Skills

One Awards’ Annual General Meeting and consultation event was held at Middlesbrough College’s state of the art STEM Centre on Friday 10th June 2016.

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Redcar Students Offer Vital Aid to St John Ambulance

Redcar Students Offer Vital Aid to St John Ambulance

HEALTH students from a Redcar and Cleveland College have offered a lifeline to a St John Ambulance unit by pledging their volunteering services.

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How did we do in May? Registration Service Standards

How did we do in May? Registration Service Standards

In May 2016, our average turnaround time for registrations was the same day, and 1 day for certification.

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One Awards maintains Low Risk Rating with QAA

One Awards maintains Low Risk Rating with QAA

One Awards is delighted to announce that we have received written confirmation from The Quality Assurance Agency, (QAA), regulator for Access to HE Diplomas, that our risk level has been maintained at Low for the third successive year. This is the highest rating possible and provides external recognition of the continued high standards One Awards achieves.

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Access To HE Student Becomes Access To HE Lecturer

Access To HE Student Becomes Access To HE Lecturer

After a change in career following the Access to Higher Education course, Elizabeth Shipley, 54 is now the Course Leader in Health at Stockton Riverside College, guiding the new Access to Health students into their chosen careers.

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Shaping One Awards Future in Learning and Skills Event

Shaping One Awards Future in Learning and Skills Event

We would like to invite you to attend our Shaping One Awards Future in Learning and Skills Event and AGM to be held at Middlesbrough College STEM Centre, Dock Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1AD on Friday June 10th 2016 from 9.30am.

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QAA Access to HE annual quality development network event – 19 May 2016

QAA Access to HE annual quality development network event – 19 May 2016

QAA Access to HE annual quality development network event – 19 May 2016 Assessing, analysing and assuring the Access to HE Diploma

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Celebrating 20 Years as an Access Validating Agency

Celebrating 20 Years as an Access Validating Agency

One Awards recently celebrated 20 years as an Access Validating Agency at a magnificent event held at The Sage, Gateshead on 11th March.

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Welcome to Hartlepool Sixth Form College

Welcome to Hartlepool Sixth Form College

We are delighted to welcome Hartlepool Sixth Form College as a new Access to HE Provider with One Awards.

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Access to HE Diploma joins the UCAS Tariff system

From September 2016 the Access to HE Diploma becomes part of the newly revised UCAS Tariff points. These points will be used for applications submitted for the 2017 admissions cycle onwards.

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Welcome to our New Trustees

Welcome to our New Trustees

We would like to welcome Ann Burrell, Gary Cumiskey and Chris White who have recently joined our Board of Trustees. Our Board of Trustees is responsible for the mission and strategic direction of One Awards and works closely with the management team and staff to ensure the delivery of our charitable aims.

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Access to HE Learners - Where are you now?

Access to HE Learners - Where are you now?

​Did you study on an Access to HE course before you applied for your degree? Was your Access to HE Certificate awarded by TROCN or OCN North East Region, now known as One Awards? If so One Awards would like to hear from you.

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Students sought for One Awards 20th year celebrations

Students sought for One Awards 20th year celebrations

One Awards, which was previously known as TROCN and OCN North East region, is keen to hear from anyone holding an Access to Higher Education Certificate or Diploma, who went on to complete a university degree.

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Congratulations to Action Foundation - the Guardian Charity Awards

Congratulations to Action Foundation - the Guardian Charity Awards

Action Foundation have been presented with the Guardian Charity Awards one of only five winners from almost 1300 entries.

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One Awards 20th Anniversary Access to HE Awards

One Awards 20th Anniversary Access to HE Awards

One Awards 20th Anniversary Access to HE Awards - please send us your nominations

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How did we do in November 2015?

How did we do in November 2015?

Excellent turnaround times in November 2015, for registration and certification

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Welcome to our new Centre Recognised organisations

Welcome to our new Centre Recognised organisations

​We would like to welcome the following organisations who have recently gained Centre Recognition with One Awards.

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Vote for Minna! - The Result

Vote for Minna! - The Result

Thank you to everyone who voted for former trustee Minna Ireland for The Guardian’s Trustee of the Year 2015.

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Welcome to Calderdale College

Welcome to Calderdale College

We are delighted to welcome Calderdale College as a new Access to HE Provider with One Awards.

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Welcome to our New Members

Welcome to our New Members

We would like to welcome the following new members who have been approved by our Board of Trustees.

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Welcome to our New Members

Welcome to our New Members

We would like to welcome the following new members who have been approved to deliver NOCN qualifications and One Awards units by our Board of Trustees.

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Middlesbrough College Annual Student Awards

Middlesbrough College Annual Student Awards

Middlesbrough College held their Annual Student Awards on 6th July 2015

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Celebration of Learning Awards 2015

Celebration of Learning Awards 2015

Life-changing achievements by delighted North East learners of all ages were celebrated in Newcastle on Friday 12 June at the One Awards Celebration of Learning Awards 2015.

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Excellence in the Provision of Access to HE Diplomas

Excellence in the Provision of Access to HE Diplomas

Winner - Hartlepool College of Further Education Highly Commended - Derwentside College

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Life changing achievements by North East learners to be celebrated

Life changing achievements by North East learners to be celebrated

​Life-changing achievements by North East learners of all ages will be celebrated in Newcastle this Friday 12 June at the Celebration of Learning Awards 2015.

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Learning is not preparation for life, learning is life itself

Learning is not preparation for life, learning is life itself

Learning is not preparation for life, learning is life itself - Celebration of Learning and AGM event at The County by Thistle, Newcastle upon Tyne on Friday June 12th from 9.30am.

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One Awards Celebration of Learning Awards 2015

One Awards Celebration of Learning Awards 2015

Nominations are open for our Celebration of Learning Awards 2015.

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Happy Birthday - One Awards is one!

Happy Birthday - One Awards is one!

On 21st March One Awards, formerly OCN North East Region, celebrated its first birthday under its new brand!

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LDR Squared and One Awards launches unique Access to HE Diploma for science industry

LDR Squared and One Awards launches unique Access to HE Diploma for science industry

LDR Squared, a Wilton Centre-based training provider has been approved to deliver the Access to HE Diploma for people working in the science sector to gain qualifications needed to access university.

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Celebrating the Learning Journey One Awards Access to HE Awards and AGM

Celebrating the Learning Journey One Awards Access to HE Awards and AGM

One Awards celebrated the achievements of Access to HE Students, Tutors and Centres at our Annual Awards held on Friday 20th June 2014

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Outstanding Academic Achievement - Winner, Joseph Renwick

Joseph, winner of the One Awards Access to HE Awards, Outstanding Academic Achievement category, nominated by Julia Meredith, Middlesbrough College

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Outstanding Academic Achievement - Highly Commended, Maria Freeman

Maria, highly commended of the One Awards Access to HE Awards, Outstanding Academic Achievement Category, Nominated by Pauline Ewart, Sunderland College

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Outstanding Commitment to Study - Winner, Whitney McFarthing

Whitney, winner of the One Awards Access to HE Awards, Outstanding Commitment to Study category, nominated by Julia Meredith, Middlesbrough College

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Outstanding Commitment to Study - Highly Commended, Kayleigh McFarlane

Kayleigh, highly commended of the One Awards Access to HE Awards, Outstanding Commitment to Study Category, Nominated by Anne Clare, Redcar and Cleveland College

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Outstanding Commintment to Supporting Others - Winner, Helal Ahmed

Helal, winner of the One Awards Access to HE Awards, Outstanding Commitment to Supporting Others category, nominated by Pauline Ewart, Sunderland College

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Outstanding Commitment to Supporting Others - Highly Commended, Michelle Patterson

Michelle, highly commended of the One Awards Access to HE Awards, Outstanding Commitment to Supporting Others, Nominated by Julia Meredith, Middlesbrough College

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Student's Choice Award - Winner, Dennese Bloomer, Bishop Auckland College

Dennese, winner of the One Awards Access to HE Awards, Students Choice Award, nominated by Bryony Round

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Innovation in Access to HE Award - Winner, Ian Evans, Middlesbrough College

Ian, Winner of the One Awards Access to HE Awards, Innovation in Access to HE category, nominated by Julia Meredith, Middlesbrough College

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Innovation in Access to HE - Highly Commended, Sunderland College

Sunderland College, highly commended in the One Awards Access to HE Awards, Innovation in Access to HE category, nominated by Ann Inkson, Sunderland College

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Keith Fletcher Memorial Presentation

Keith Fletcher Memorial Presentation

‘Determined, inspiring, dedicated’- just three of the words used to describe Access Learners at the Keith Fletcher Memorial Access to HE Learner prize presentation on Thursday 27 March 2014 at The Palace of Westminster.

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