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News Archive 2015

NOCN Qualification News

NOCN Qualification News

This has been a period of change for many qualifications with many older ones withdrawn and new ones launched

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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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Assessment and Internal Verification Practitioner Workshop - Session Outcome

Assessment and Internal Verification Practitioner Workshop - Session Outcome

An ‘Assessment and Internal Verification Practitioner Workshop’ was held on 23rd October 2015 at The Angelou Centre in Newcastle. The session covered the basics of assessment and internal verification practice.

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Important Changes to Certificate Sorting for NOCN Qualifications

Important Changes to Certificate Sorting for NOCN Qualifications

We are pleased to announce that we are now implementing a change to the order NOCN certificates will be issued.

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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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Planning to Ensure Assessments are Effective - Session Outcome

Planning to Ensure Assessments are Effective - Session Outcome

​A practitioner workshop entitled ‘Planning to Ensure Assessments are Effective’ was held on 21st October 2015. The session covered the importance of good, effective assessment planning.

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NOCN Qualification in the Spotlight

NOCN Qualification in the Spotlight

One Awards are delighted to announce that further to the approval of the suite of NOCN Certificates in Skills for Employment and Study (QCF).

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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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SETPD Qualification Update

SETPD Qualification Update

Great news for centres using NOCN’s Skills for Employment Training and Personal Development qualifications who aim to provide a personalised approach to Study Programmes, Traineeships and Employability Initiatives

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NOCN Qualifications confirmed for funding 2015-16

NOCN Qualifications confirmed for funding 2015-16

The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) updated list of qualifications which it has approved for public funding for 2015 to 2016 on 1st October 2015.

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Making a LEAP into a career in Hospitality

Making a LEAP into a career in Hospitality

Attendees on the LEAP Hospitality courses delivered through Redcar and Cleveland College were given hands on experience by Fat Brewer at their Hospitality Training Academy based in Crook, Co Durham.

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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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Single Funded Units

Single Funded Units

No Time for Qualifications..... Try Single Funded Units Instead!!

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Stepping Stone Qualification Approval

Stepping Stone Qualification Approval

NOCN Entry Level Maths and English Skills qualifications have been included on the approved list of new stepping stone qualifications to GCSE and Functional Skills.

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Tyne Metropolitan College Celebration of Success 2015

Tyne Metropolitan College Celebration of Success 2015

A collective celebration of success, achievements and accolades of Tyne Metropolitan College’s students resounded in the walls of the Whitley Bay Playhouse on the 7th July 2015.

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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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NOCN Qualifications funded by SFA for 2015 – 2016 updated 01 July 2015

NOCN Qualifications funded by SFA for 2015 – 2016 updated 01 July 2015

The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) updated list of qualifications which it has approved for public funding for 2015 to 2016 on 01 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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Learners Choice for Tutor or Group of Tutors

Learners Choice for Tutor or Group of Tutors

Winner - Debbie Rewcastle, Bishop Auckland College Highly Commended - Ros Jackson, Sunderland College

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Commitment to Learning

Commitment to Learning

Winner - Kathleen Fowler, Swan Lodge Highly Commended - James Richardson, Redcar Adult Learning Service

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Commitment to Learning - Learning Group

Commitment to Learning - Learning Group

Joint Winner - Hearts and Minds Group, The Cornforth Partnership Joint Winner - Tenancy Group, Swan Lodge

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Life Changing Learner under 24

Life Changing Learner under 24

Joint Winner - Robyn Sterling, Sunderland College Highly Commended - Jane Morton, The Clock

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Life Changing Learner 24+

Life Changing Learner 24+

Winner - Philip Taylor Highly Commened - Christopher Chicken

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How did we do in May 2015

How did we do in May 2015

Excellent turnaround times in May 2015, for registration and certification

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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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One Awards supports Adult Learners Week

One Awards supports Adult Learners Week

One Awards is a proud supporter of Adult Learners Week and this year a sponsor of the Emplyer Award Northern Region won by The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Cullercoats.

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Latest Units - Understanding High Cost Credit and Credit Unions

Latest Units - Understanding High Cost Credit and Credit Unions

Do you work with adults who would benefit from learning about the implications of high-cost credit? Would those learners also benefit from understanding the role of credit unions?

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How did we do in April 2015

How did we do in April 2015

Turnaround times in April 2015, for registration and certification

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National Receptionist Day, Wednesday 13th May 2015

National Receptionist Day, Wednesday 13th May 2015

National Receptionists’ Day was first launched in 1991 in the US to celebrate the role of professional receptionists and is a special day to recognise and appreciate all the things that receptionists do for an organisation.

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The Festival of Learning and Adult Learners Week 13-19 June

The Festival of Learning and Adult Learners Week 13-19 June

One Awards and NOCN are champions of lifelong adult learning and we are proud to be sponsoring Adult Learners’ Week as part of the Festival of Learning. The Festival is co-ordinated by NIACE.

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Do you know which NOCN qualifications are funded?-updated

Do you know which NOCN qualifications are funded?-updated

​NOCN has over 400 qualifications - but do you know which ones are funded?

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Latest Units - Workplace Skills

Latest Units - Workplace Skills

We are delighted to announce two brand new bespoke accreditation units which meet the growing need for employers to upskill their workforce with a set of essential specific skills.

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How did we do in March 2015

How did we do in March 2015

Excellent turnaround times in March 2015, for registration and certification

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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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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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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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One Awards supports National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2015

One Awards supports National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2015

One Awards helped celebrate the many contributions made to the welfare, personal and social development of young people at the 8th National Youth Worker of the Year Awards, hosted by YouthLink Scotland.

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Going for Gold in National Apprenticeship week

Going for Gold in National Apprenticeship week

Heritage Craft Alliance Ltd is pleased to celebrate the successful achievement of their Traditional Skills Apprenticeship with their first three apprentices this week.

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Save the Date - One Awards Summer Conference and AGM

Save the Date - One Awards Summer Conference and AGM

Save the date for our Summer Conference and AGM to be held on Friday 12th June 2015.

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Winners all round for One Awards

Winners all round for One Awards

At the Community Learning Awards in Co Durham on Friday 6th February, the organisation was delighted to celebrate the fantastic achievements of learners of all ages throughout the region.

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How did we do in January 2015

How did we do in January 2015

Excellent turnaround times in January 2015, for registration and certification

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Learners LEAP at the chance to get involved with Redcar and Cleveland College’s new initiative

Learners LEAP at the chance to get involved with Redcar and Cleveland College’s new initiative

LEAP – Linking Employment, Achievement and Potential The LEAP programme has been especially designed for Young People across Teesside, aged 16-24. It’s a short 6 week course that provides students with a vocational qualification, work experience and a guaranteed Apprenticeship Interview. Courses run throughout the year with and have a focus on different vocational areas.

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