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City & Guilds
A global leader in skills education, City & Guilds develops programmes of learning, learning technology, certification and assessment, to support colleges, training providers and governments. Its qualifications span 26 industries and are delivered through 10,000 training centres across the globe – reaching millions of people every year across five continents.
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Association of Employment and Learning Providers
AELP is a national membership organisation, membership starts from as little as £331 + VAT per annum and in return your organisation will receive weekly concise updates, a monthly member newsletter and attendance at exclusive complimentary members’ forums.
Moreover, the opportunity for you to ‘make a difference’ in our policy development and government consultations; the chance to engage with all policy makers from the sector, along with other benefits. To learn more, come and join us at the AELP stand on the ground floor in the Chablis suite.
visit: www.aelp.org.uk/join call: 0117 947 2090 email: membership@aelp.org.uk twitter:@AELPUK linkedIn: AELP
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Stand 1: UCAS
Although you’ll be familiar with UCAS – the admissions service for undergraduates – you may not have heard of UCAS Progress, and the work we are doing to help young people make the right decisions after their GCSEs. UCAS Progress are helping all young people – not just those looking to go on to higher education – by giving them access to impartial information and advice, and the ability to search and apply for all post-16 destinations, including work-based learning.
call: 0371 468 2568 email: ucasprogress@ucas.ac.uk |
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Stand 2: People 1st
People 1st is the skills and workforce development charity for employers in the hospitality, tourism, leisure, travel, passenger transport and retail industries focusing on transforming skills in the sector through the development of effective recruitment, training and talent management solutions.
visit: www.people1st.co.uk call: 01895 817129 email: accreditation@people1st.co.uk |
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Stand 3: Learning Curve Group
Learning Curve Group works in partnership with over 150 FE Providers to support the delivery of outstanding training. Our key services include:
- Low-risk, high-quality subcontracted activity with 93% success rates
- Links to over 4,000 employers that created 20,000 learner referrals for technical certificate and Apprenticeship programmes in 13/14
- Awarding body approved learning content available in hard copy or online
- Innovative web-based learning resource for the study programme that was used by over 8,000 learners last academic year
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Stand 4: OneFile
OneFile is a software provider for apprenticeships, Early Years Foundation Stage and efficient data capture.
OneFile Nomad is the lead assessment eportfolio for apprenticeships, QCF, NVQ, BTEC and all criteria-based qualifications. Used by hundreds of training providers across the UK, our flagship eportfolio is cited in Ofsted Grade 1 reports and praised as “extremely effective electronic assessment”.
OneFile Ignite reduces the admin involved in data capture. Used for enrolment and sign ups, Ignite lets you collect information on your tablet or laptop without the paperwork.
OneFile Primate is our portfolio app for Early Years Foundation Stage and allows providers to track the development of children in and out of the classroom.
visit: www.onefile.co.uk call: 0161 918 6768 twitter: @onefileuk facebook: facebook.com/onefileuk youtube: youtube.com/onefileuk
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Stand 5: The Education and Training Foundation
The Education and Training Foundation was set up to improve standards in the further education and training sector.
We set professional standards for teachers and trainers and provide support to ensure learners and employers benefit from excellent, relevant education and training.
Our priorities are improving the teaching of English and maths, and embedding these key subjects within the curriculum; supporting the sector in bringing standards of leadership, management and governance up to the level of the very best, and developing a VET system based on genuine partnership between providers and employers.
We are focused on:
- Raising the quality and professionalism of teachers and trainers across the FE and training sector
- Delivering consistently excellent outcomes for learners and employers
- Supporting Colleges and training providers of all types in achieving their own improvement objectives
- Promoting this vibrant sector to employers and national influencers, and raising awareness of its vital role in rebalancing the economy
Visit our website for information on:
- Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers
- Apprenticeships and Traineeships support
- Maths and English enhancement – helping you prepare to teach GCSE
- Governance support and development
- Senior leadership and development
Coming soon: New resources for ITP governors
visit: www.etfoundation.co.uk twitter: @E_T_Foundation
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Stand 6: ABC Awards
ABC Awards is a leading national awarding organisation which has a long-established reputation for developing and awarding high quality vocational qualifications. We are committed to developing qualifications which transform learners and organisations, providing the relevant skills, experience and confidence to excel.
We work with over 900 centres nationally and many tens of thousands of learners achieve an ABC Awards qualification each year.
Established in 1998, ABC Awards combines more than 180 years of examination and assessment expertise but at the same time integrates a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.
visit: www.abcawards.co.uk email: businessdevelopment@abcawards.co.uk call: 0115 854 1616
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Stand 7: OCR
OCR is ahead of the game. As a Cambridge Assessment exam board, part of the University of Cambridge, our vocational range of qualifications is developed with employers and educators. They are proven to support people’s education, raising their confidence and aspirations.
We will continue to develop inspired solutions for vocational delivery models, working in partnership with training and employment providers to ensure they maximise funding flexibilities while helping prepare learners for success.
If you want to learn more about our learning programmes such as Cambridge Traineeships or any of our qualifications, come along to our stand at the AELP Autumn Conference.
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Stand 8: Guroo
WELCOME to GUROO
DID YOU KNOW YOU GET ALL THIS WITH YOUR GUROO LICENCE
- Student ILP and progress tracker
- Guroo Choice screener and bias test for GCSE/Functional Skills
- Ofsted compliant Initial Assessment for Functional Skills online and paper based
- Diagnostic Skills Gap Analysis for Functional Skills
- Ofsted compliant Initial and Progress Assessment for GCSE maths and English
- Diagnostic Skills Gap Analysis for GCSE maths and English
- Ofsted compliant Progress Assessment tests for Functional Skills and GCSE
- On-line interactive learning resources for maths, English and ICT across 14 different vocational areas
- Downloadable paper based worksheets, solutions and lesson plans at all levels and subjects
- More than 2000 revision questions
PLUS FEATURES THAT ARE COMPLETELY UNIQUE TO GUROO
- Guroo Curator linking the best external resources to GCSE and Functional Skills diagnostic
- 36 additional exam style practice questions for level 1/2 Functional Skills
- 50+ high quality tutorial videos and worksheets covering key learning topics skills in all subjects
- Free on-line training, free lifetime technical support, free pdf level checkers
contact: Jonathan Wells visit: www.guroo.co.uk call: 0191 3055045
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Stand 9: SQA
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is Scotland's national awarding and accreditation body. We are an international leader in education and training; we also assess and award qualifications throughout the UK.
Our wide range of qualifications and services helps individuals and organisations realise their potential and achieve their ambitions. We are trusted by our partners; including employers, trade federations and sector bodies, and we are responsive to emerging industry needs. We work closely with training providers, colleges, and employers to develop and deliver our qualifications and assessments.
Experts in assessment, we are renowned for quality and are Ofqual recognised.
Our people take great pride in offering exceptional customer service — acknowledged by government organisations, universities, businesses and individuals throughout the world.
visit: www.sqa.org.uk call: 0303 333 0330 email: mycentre@sqa.org.uk twitter: @sqanews
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Stand 10: VTCT
VTCT is an awarding organisation approved to accredit National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs).
VTCT offers a complete apprenticeship package covering beauty therapy, hairdressing, sports & active leisure, business skills and hospitality & catering.
The package includes:
- lifetime registration fee
- appropriate competence qualification
- appropriate knowledge qualification (technical certificate)
- transferable skills e.g. Functional Skills
- relevant Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) qualification where applicable
- optional Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
- access to on-line assessments
- learner-friendly record of assessment books to support all units and qualifications
The package is supplied at a single price per learner and is supported by a high level of customer service.
For information about VTCT please contact us on the details below.
visit: www.vtct.org.uk email: customersupport@vtct.org.uk
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Stand 11: Trainsure
 Celebrating 50 years in 2014, Trainsure has grown to become the UK’s leading provider of insurance to the Training Industry. As specialists in our field, we know that Insurance requirements for work based learning providers are unique and diverse, so we work with our clients to provide flexible, practical solutions to meet their needs. We currently look after over 600 clients nationwide including many members of AELP.
The insurance market has changed dramatically over the last few years with an ever increasing number of Insurer’s products. Trainsure is able to cater for all your insurance needs and many of our clients have found working in partnership with us of great value in these times of change, as having an in depth understanding of your industry is invaluable when arranging insurance.
Trainsure are proud to announce our continued working relationship with AELP having agreed an exclusive package of benefits for AELP Members!
So, if you wish to discuss this further or arrange a meeting to review your existing insurance policies, please contact Wayne Cowley on the details below.
visit: www.trainsure.com email: waynec@trainsure.com call: 01274 206500 |
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Stand 12: Pearson Work Based Learning and Colleges
At Pearson, we take learning personally. We are the world’s leading learning company, providing education and assessment services in over 80 countries. In the UK, names like Edexcel, Longman, Heinemann, and BTEC combine 150 years of experience with resources, technology and expertise that support every learner.
Come and talk to us at the conference about our Employability offer. Alongside BTEC Apprenticeships, BTEC Higher Apprenticeships and Functional Skills, we will be showcasing our range of Skilled for Life products and services which provide diagnostic tools, personal learning programmes and certification opportunities for learners engaging in Traineeships, study programmes, work programmes and other preparation for work initiatives.
visit: www.pearsonwbl.com call: 0844 576 045 email: wbl@pearson.com |
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Stand 13: NCFE
Passionate, dynamic and committed to changing lives through learning - NCFE is an awarding organisation with a heart. NCFE designs, develops and certificates diverse, nationally recognised qualifications, benefitting over one million learners across the UK in the past 10 years.
NCFE believes that education can help every individual to achieve their full potential. It’s what NCFE stands for and it’s why it exists.
NCFE is a registered educational charity with a strong heritage in learning, going back over 150 years. Dynamic and responsive, NCFE is proud to be recognised for its exceptional customer service and unique, friendly approach.
visit: www.ncfe.org.uk for more information.
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Stand 14: bksb
bksb develop eLearning solutions to improve English, maths and ICT skills. We are the UK’s most popular GSCE and Functional Skills solution and our core products are designed in line with the GCSE and Functional Skills criteria.
bksb supports the learner, by offering constant, thorough support that can be accessed anywhere at any time, and the organisation, by offering excellent quality assurance and producing vast amounts of data to evidence learner progress in line with Ofsted requirements. We also offer eLearning products to support ICT, ESOL PLTS and dyslexia assessment.
If you’d like to join the thousands of organisations already using bksb, visit our exhibition stand or claim your free product trial at our website.
visit: www.bksb.co.uk call: 01623 413333 email: enquiries@bksb.co.uk twitter: @bksbUK
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