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Schools Minister congratulates students on A-Level and Advanced Diploma results
This week saw young people receiving their A-Level and Advanced Diploma results. This is the first time that the two-year Advanced Diploma courses have been examined and a positive set of results shows the success of this new qualification. Schools Minister Nick Gibb MP congratulated students on their results and praised the hard work of schools and colleges.
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Get involved in shaping new qualifications in learning and development
Current NVQs in learning and development will not be available beyond March 2011. There is an urgent need to consult on what would be appropriate qualifications to replace these in the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
Focus on Qualifications...
Every month we take a look at one of the qualifications available to those within the Justice and Community Safety sectors. This month we look at the Level 3 Diploma in Traffic Management.
Skillsmark® success for Avon and Somerset Constabulary
In this edition we talk to Nick Rider, ICT Team Leader at Avon and Somerset Constabulary about their achievement of Skillsmark® endorsement for the following programmes:
ICF Review 2010
The ICF Review is gathering pace and we are now inviting Forces to take part in a consultation on the first draft of the Behavioural Framework.
Breathing Apparatus, Water Rescue and Incident Command - Consultation
We have been working closely with the Fire and Rescue Sector to develop Vocational Qualifications for a number of key areas:
Consultation: QCF and Guidance for those working with Children and Young People - deadline extended
If you work with children and young people as part of your role, or represent others who do, help us and provide feedback on draft proposals regarding the core requirements.
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Local Government Group Annual Safer Communities Conference
The third Annual Safer Communities Conference takes place on 12-13 October at the Thistle Hotel in Brighton. The conference will look at the immediate issues facing the local authority community safety world, not least the significant reduction in public sector spending announced in the new government's budget.
When are the best things in business free?
When it's a free website that reaches new customers. The following article, from Getting British Business Online, may be of interest to some employers who are looking to get their business online.
Date Published:
20/08/2010
Source:
Skills for Justice
