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News Archive 2017

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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Heritage Craft Alliance Apprentices recognised by Heritage Industry Bodies

Heritage Craft Alliance Apprentices recognised by Heritage Industry Bodies

Two apprentices from Heritage Craft Alliance have been recognised for their achievement by Historic England and Institute of Heritage Building Conservation (IHBC).

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Digital Arts exhibition celebrates the creative work and progression of local hard-to-reach learners

Digital Arts exhibition celebrates the creative work and progression of local hard-to-reach learners

The digital arts and media company has launched its fourth third annual exhibition; Shining, with an aim to engage hard-to-reach learners’, boosting their confidence, belief and employability skills.

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Media Savvy wins ‘Social Enterprise Award’ and lands a highly commended ‘Best Training Provider’

Media Savvy wins ‘Social Enterprise Award’ and lands a highly commended ‘Best Training Provider’

Sunderland based social enterprise Media Savvy CIC has been crowned as winners of the ‘Social Enterprise Award’ at this year’s Sunderland Echo Portfolio Awards 2017.

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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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Learner Achievements at North Tyneside Disability Forum

Learner Achievements at North Tyneside Disability Forum

Learners at North Tyneside Disability Forum recently celebrated learners achieving One Awards Level 2 Speech To Text Using Voice Recognition Software.

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Cskills joins NOCN

Cskills joins NOCN

NOCN acquires Cskills to build a UK leading awarding and assessment organisation.

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DISC wins “Heart of the Community” Award

DISC wins “Heart of the Community” Award

Newton Aycliffe-based charity DISC has won a prestigious award proving it was at the “Heart of the Community”

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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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NOCN Qualification of the Month - March 2017

NOCN Qualification of the Month - March 2017

NOCN QUALIFICATION OF THE MONTH MARCH 2017: NOCN Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children & Young People

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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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NOCN Customer Satisfaction Survey draw presentation

NOCN Customer Satisfaction Survey draw presentation

Clare Friskney at Darlington Borough Council recently completed the NOCN customer satisfaction survey and was one of the lucky recipients of a Kindle.

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Planning for the Summer period?

Planning for the Summer period?

We’ve a good range of qualifications with lower GLH which may suit your requirements. Here at One Awards we’ve been casting our minds forward to the warmer months and in particular, progression initiatives, planning for Summer Schools and enrolment for the coming academic year.

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It’s a Mobile World! – and Stockton Riverside College aim to equip learners for the journey

It’s a Mobile World! – and Stockton Riverside College aim to equip learners for the journey

Following the recent review, Ofsted was asked, among other things, to evaluate the extent to which Learning Providers teach Students to adopt safe and responsible practices in using new technologies; in response increased demand from our members, One Awards have developed a suite of accredited units from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2 aimed at addressing this need.

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NOCN's Qualification of the Month

NOCN's Qualification of the Month

We have chosen the NOCN Level 2 Award for the Safe Worker as our ‘Qualification of the Month’ as a result of the positive feedback it is already receiving since its launch in September 2016

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Media Savvy wins 'Provider of the Year'

Media Savvy wins 'Provider of the Year'

Sunderland based social enterprise Media Savvy CIC has been crowned as ‘Provider of the Year’ at Sunderland Council's Family, Adult and Community Learning Awards.

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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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Changes with Ofqual Regulated Qualifications

Changes with Ofqual Regulated Qualifications

Ofqual has changed the way Awarding Organisations describe the size of a regulated qualification and between now and December 2017.

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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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New NOCN Qualifications

New NOCN Qualifications

New qualifications regulated by Ofqual.

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Tis the Season … for Arabic Dance!

Tis the Season … for Arabic Dance!

This vibrant and sensual style of dance also known as Bellydance, Egyptian dance, Middle Eastern dance, or Raqs Sharqi (Raks Sharki) is popular all over the world as an inspirational art form that enriches the lives of thousands of people.

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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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