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Welcome to the January e-news update 

 
We have a busy New Year edition for what will no doubt be another busy year for everyone involved in supporting maths, English and Digital Skills development!

A new CPD programme to support Functional Skills English practitioners in using phonics-based teaching at Entry Level is now available - further information below. The programme is free of charge to 31st of March, so do act quickly if you would like to participate.

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Barbara Zealley
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Inspection framework consultation
Ofsted has launched a consultation on proposals for changes to the education inspection framework, to take effect from September 2019. Views are sought on the overall changes to the framework as well as on how they will work in practice. More

Post-16 dyslexia assessment requirement changes
Learners assessed with dyslexia while at school will no longer need further assessments after the age of 16 to receive support at work or at university. More

Centenary Commission launched
A commission has been launched to consider the challenges England faces in educating people throughout their lives, 100 years on from the publication of a landmark report which concluded that lifelong learning opportunities are key to the country's future. More

Digital Skills: teaching prisoners to code 
We take a look at current initiatives that aim to enable prisoners to develop coding skills, build their confidence and increase their chances of employment on release. More  
Training and Events
Using phonics-based teaching at Entry Level
Do you teach Functional Skills English at Entry Level? This CPD programme will introduce you to phonics-based teaching approaches and will enable you to explore the principles and practices that underpin the new Post-16 Phonics Toolkit.  More 
Developing Advanced Practitioners
This innovative 3 day 'Developing Advanced Practitioners' CPD programme will model approaches that you can apply to your own work, and will be delivered through a blend of input, discussion and reflection. More
Shaping Success in maths and English
Looking to develop your practice and improve learner outcomes? These interactive webinars will give you the opportunity to collaborate with other practitioners, learn new strategies and share best practice. More 
Teaching Functional Skills English
Teaching Functional Skills English but don't have a subject-specialist teaching qualification? This Level 5 CPD module will enable you to teach with confidence. More
Maths and English in Apprenticeships
Would you like to improve your delivery of maths and English within the new apprenticeship standards? These interactive 90 minute webinars will help you develop your practice. More
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Visit our Recruiter Showcase to find out about a range of organisations and the career opportunities they can offer. Find out more
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GCSE maths (foundation level) for post-16 learners
This newly published book aims to support achievement of Functional Skills maths and/or foundation level GCSE maths for learners studying in a range of post-16 settings, including further education colleges, adult and community learning, sixth form colleges and work-based learning. 
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Advanced Practitioner Toolkit
This free Toolkit is a practical resource designed to enable those working in Advanced Practitioner roles to further their understanding and development and to drive quality improvements in teaching, learning and assessment across their organisation. 
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