The Chartered Institution for Further Education (FE Charter) is a new membership body for the higher performing FE colleges and training providers in the UK. It received its Royal Charter on 9 October 2015. The Chartered Institution takes over from the Institution for Further Education Ltd, the not-for-profit company which was set up by Lord Lingfield in 2013 to pave the way for a new chartered membership organisation for colleges and training providers in the further education sector.
The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) creates leaders, through qualifications, membership and cutting edge research. ILM is a trademark of the City and Guilds of London Institute and is used under licence.
The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has been designed to increase the number of Apprenticeship opportunities and provide a dedicated, responsive service for both employers and learners. They have simplified the process of recruiting an Apprentice through Apprenticeship vacancies, an online web-based matching service. Their main role is to work with employers, helping more of them take on apprentices; and to work with those who advise learners, so that more young people and adults are able to benefit from the experience of work based learning.
City & Guilds is the UK’s leading vocational Awarding Body providing over 50% of all NVQs, with over 1.8 million learners every year. City & Guilds designs vocational qualifications to be delivered by colleges, training providers and employers, offering 500 qualifications in 28 industry areas. They are well known for working closely with industry experts and set the benchmark for vocational education. As such, they are trusted by providers, employers and learners for the development of the most relevant qualifications for the workplace and the growing needs of UK businesses.
The Matrix Standard is the government quality Standard for any organisation that supports individuals, enabling them to make informed choices about their future. The Standard was launched in February 2002 in direct response to the need for a national quality standard for any organisation that delivers information, advice and guidance on learning and work. For many, the matrix Standard ensures that clients receive consistently high quality help and support, enabling them to make informed decisions on their future.
The Department for Education (DfE) is the UK government department responsible for education, children’s services, and skills in England. It sets education policy and oversees schools, colleges, and training providers to support learning at all stages of life.
Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC) is a leading supplier of compliance qualifications and apprenticeships. HABC is regulated by Ofqual, the Welsh Government, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Accreditation and the Security Industry Authority (SIA). HABC is a family-run business, operating on the core values of quality, value,service and integrity. Their company vision is to set the global standard for listening and responding.
Cyber Essentials Plus is a UK government-backed certification that demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to protecting itself against common cyber threats. It requires an independent technical assessment to verify that key security controls are effectively implemented and maintained.