Policy Updates
Launch of the consultation on QCF regulatory requirements
The consultation on QCF regulatory arrangements was launched at the Federation of Awarding Bodies conference on 29 November 2007. It will run until 29 February 2008. The arrangements are designed to support implementation of the QCF from August 2008 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In particular they refer to findings from the first year of tests and trials of the QCF www.qca.org.uk
Getting the Best Possible Start
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) published Setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five. www.standards.dfes.gov.uk
Implementing the Leitch Review of Skills in England
Government Response On Wednesday 18th July, the Government unveiled major new plans for making our nation a world class leader in skills by 2020, aimed at creating new opportunities for citizens and businesses, and delivering prosperity for all. The plan, World Class Skills: implementing the Leitch Review of Skills in England is the Government's response to the independent Leitch Review of Skills and sets out how Government will lead the country into a skills 'revolution'. www.dius.gov.uk (pdf)
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