OCN London Region aims to provide you with up to date information on government regulation, educational research and emerging trends.
This section contains downloadable documents and links to other websites that will be of interest to anyone concerned with the delivery of courses and qualifications. Click on any of the links to view the material.
Please note that OCN London Region cannot guarantee the availability of these links nor is it responsible for the views and content expressed in external web sites.
The following papers have been written by our colleagues at OCN Eastern Region but are applicable to all regions:
Using NOCN Qualifications to accredit learning in custody and community: Pathways to reducing re-offending through skills and employment
A white paper for the offender learning community
March 2009
Widening Participation in Learning
A white paper for NHS training staff
November 2008
Developing a Personalised Curriculum for Alternative Provision
A white paper for schools
October 2008
Developing a Personalised Curriculum for Alternative Provision
A white paper for providers of learning to the 14-19 age group
August 2008
Foundation Learning Tier (FLT) and Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF)
Qualifications & Curriculum Authority FLT site
The QCF and the FLT are emerging frameworks so details are not yet finalised and may yet change. If you still cannot find what you are looking for please contact us and we will do our best to help. Call OCN Eastern Region on 01206 873023, or email us at enquiries@ocnlr.org.uk
External sites for NOCN qualification searches:
The National Database of Accredited Qualifications - also known as NDAQ. All NOCN qualifications can be found here.
DCSF Section 96 (under 19) and Section 97 (post 19) fundable qualifications.
These general links will also be of interest:
Department for Children, Schools & Families - probably the best place to start for any general education enquires.
Department for Innovations, Universities & Skills - brings together functions from two former departments. Science and innovation responsibilities from the Department of Trade and Industry. Skills, further and higher education from the Department for Education and Skills.
Learning & Skills Council - essential site for all centres funded via the LSC.
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) - essential information about standards and quality for all publicly funded learning.
NIACE- the national organisation for adult learning, probably one of the best online resources for information about adult learning (now also incorporates the Basic Skills Agency).
Learning & Skills Development Agency - valuable resource for all AE/FE issues.
Employability
For further information about the NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Employability contact us.
Functional Skills
Here is a simplified Guide for Practioners that you might find useful.
Abbreviations, acronyms and terms
Abbreviations and Acronyms
A Glossary of Terms used by OCN