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- Open Awards Supports the #GameChangers in #Liverpool
- Kids Planet and Open Awards launch Outdoor Learning Apprenticeship!
- Confessions of an Adult Apprentice - How to beat those Functional Skills Anxieties.
- Open Awards attend The Pharmacy Show 2023.
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- Happy World Access to HE Day!
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- Our level 2 Pharmacy Certificate is now available on the Health (Pharmacy Services) apprenticeship framework for Wales.
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- My Apprenticeship Journey So Far - by Matthew Hood
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- Get Inspired to Join a Book Club on World Book Day.
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- How the Access to HE Diploma in Health has changed my life!
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- Embracing Neurodiversity and Autism Acceptance in the Workplace
- The Accessibility and Relevance of Entry-Level Functional Skills
- Case Study - The Apple Cafe at The Russett School
- Access to HE Success Story – Chris’ Journey
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- New Centre Mantra Learning Launches New £1 Million Reverse Logistics Training Centre
- New Qualification for Pharmacy Technicians
- Functional Skills Paper Based Assessments - Change of Procedure
- Open Awards continue to deliver External Quality Assurance until June 2019
- Access to HE Success Story - Natalie's journey to her dream job
- Open Awards Successful in Bid to Continue to Deliver EQA on Behalf of IFATE
- Access to HE Diploma in Media Make-Up at Future Skills at University Centre at Salford City College
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- The latest Open Awards Bursary applications reveal a huge milestone!
- Keynote Panel Discussion - Exclusions and the School System
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- Celebrations at Keith Fletcher Memorial Presentation 2019
- Introducing... Level 2 Award in Professional Behaviours
- Our newest qualification – Level 3 Certificate in Cultural Awareness of the LGBTQ+ Community is now available
- Peer Mentoring Success Story
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- Tick-Tock Countdown to Legacy Functional Skills Final Registrations
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- Qualifications Review | Autumn 2019
- Open Awards and Northampton College Challenge and Reward Learners with the Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Further Learning and Employment
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- New Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians qualification
- Liverpool City Council's Liverpool Independent Travel Training courses available now
- Type Faster, Work Smarter - Gad's Story
- Access to HE Success Story - Elise's Story
- Access to HE Success Story - How Ellie did it
- Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) - Supported Internship Conference
- Outstanding Acheivements at Bury College
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- Double Celebrations at Apex Charitable Trust
- ESFA Funding Review - Open Awards Qualifications
- The Future of Midwifery Education
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- Six New Access to Higher Education Diplomas Available for September
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- "Access to HE enhanced my knowledge and academic skills to an undergraduate level which has fully prepared me for university life" - Access to HE Success Story
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- "In less than a year I’ve gone from doubting my ability to being accepted for Edge Hill University" - Access to HE Success Story
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- Open Awards is proud to offer Remote Invigilation for any of our registered centres delivering Functional Skills.
- "I can honestly say that the decision to study an Access course at Southport College, prepared me with a discipline to achieve." - Access to HE Success Story
- Open Awards – Results Day
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- Open Awards working in Partnership with the National Youth Agency (NYA)
- Make 2021 a life-changing year with Access to HE
- Have Your Say on Post-16 Level 2 and Below Study
- Six of our qualifications have been included in the National Skills Fund – level 3 adult offer.
- Open Awards Qualifications Update 2021
- Notification of Qualification Withdrawals - Update 25 Jan21
- Success Story - Developing and expanding your curriculum with Open Awards
- Access to HE Student Update Jan 2021
- Congratulations to Elle and Victoria
- Pharmacy - Another Milestone in Open Awards Journey
- Education and Skills Funding Agency Review - Post-16 Qualifications – Appeal
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- Introducing Open Awards Invigilators for Functional Skills assessments
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- "I chose to do the Access to HE course because I wanted to go to university, to challenge myself and to further my life skills" - Access to HE Success Story
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- Happy National Youth Work Week!
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- Celebrations with Wargrave House at the Educate Awards 2021!
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- Inspire Your Heart with Art - Invent Learning
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- Ofqual Qualifications Update February 2022 – Extensions
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- Ofqual Qualifications Update February 2022 – Amended & Extended
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- Values Awards Nominees - February 2022
- Standardising the Approach for ST0272 – Chartered Manager
- New Lyme and Wood Learning Hub Opens at Wargrave House School and College
- Open Awards Access to HE Success Stories - Stacey Wrennall
- Post-16 Qualifications at Level 2 and Below
- Open Awards Access to HE Success Stories - Majah Glodel Collantes
- Open Awards - Employees of the Year: Part 1
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- International Day of the Midwife 2022 - Success Stories
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- Open Awards Bursary Guidance - May 2022
- What changes would you like to see with the Education System in England?
- Three Significant Changes to The Apprenticeships Programme from August 2022
- Open Awards Level 2 Food Safety in Catering - Q&A with Peter Steel
- World Productivity Day - 5 Top Tips to Stay Productive
- Open Awards Bursary Guidance - Revised July 2022
- Fond Farewells at Open Awards’ Annual General Meeting
- Regulated Qualifications (RQF) Round Up - Update June 2022
- Open Awards Badge of Excellence Case Study - GSTS
- Qualification Update - International Supply Chain Logistics
- Apprenticeship Funding Rules Update - English and Maths Requirements
- Apprenticeship Off-The-Job Training Requirements Update - August 2022
- Always Open...Part 1 - Pricing
- Introducing The Open Awards Academic Study Skills Suite
- Learning and Work Institute of Wales - Celebration of Adult Learning
- Introducing the Open Awards Online Teaching and Learning Design Course
- Happy Youth Work Week 2022!
- Curriculum Planning: Guidance and Support
- Launch of New Youth Work Professional Development Qualification
- Confessions of a Middle-Aged Apprentice
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- How are Open Awards Supporting Time to Talk Day 2023?
- Reflections Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2023
- Should you complete your End-point Assessment?
- Preparing for your Professional Discussion
- How can We support Apprentices to complete their apprenticeship?
- Open Awards And Bury College learner Kelly Doran has won the Keith Fletcher ‘Outstanding Commitment to Study’ award!
- How much do you know about Functional Skills qualifications?
- Open Awards awarded as ‘Leading Specialists in Alternate and Vocational Learning Programmes 2023-UK.'
- The Importance of the Logistics Sector
- Why Do We Need Careers Guidance?
- How Can You Embed Gatsby Measures Into Alternative Curriculum?
- Reflecting on the benefits of a neurodiverse workforce
- Top tips for raising awareness of students observing Ramadan
- How can employers get involved on National Supported Internship Day?
- A Spotlight on Peer Mentoring
- The Benefits of Peer Mentoring at Motiv8
- Our commitment to support the development of new Horticulture and Landscaping Technical Managers
- Celebrating Everyone Who Works in Education
- The Benefits of an Education Focused Access to HE Diploma
- Open Awards Update - Summer Awarding 2023
- Celebrating the Links Between Education and Youth Work
- Another successful Open Awards SEND Forum
- Unlocking Success: The Benefits of Essential Digital Skills Qualifications
- Celebrating Heather Akehurst, CEO, on receipt of an OBE in the New Year Honours List.
- Meet the Assessors - Level 3 Peer Worker
- Qualification Pass Rates: Dangerous if Used in Isolation
- Development of a NEW Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
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- Highlights from Open Awards Annual General Meeting June 2024
- Apprenticeship Funding Rule Changes - 1st August 2024
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