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Edexcel are proud sponsors of the Horniman Museum and Gardens Inter-College Animal Enclosure Design Competition.
The new Diploma is the cornerstone of the Government's 14 - 19 reforms. As educationalists line up to comment on its development and consider what is at stake in its success, Jerry Jarvis sets out the view from Edexcel and six key tests that the Diploma will need to pass.
January is an important part of the exam calendar with four weeks of GCSE and A level units sat starting on the 9th January.
BTEC students graduate and prepare for life at university
A motivated teenager has turned her life around after being excluded from secondary school
A BTEC student graduates with honours
A BTEC student has been promoted to the highest cadet rank achievable.
A theatre company has written and devised A Yorkshire Nativity alongside Craven College BTEC performing arts students.
BTEC students were among Wales's great success stories at this year's National Training Awards held in Cardiff on the 8th November.
Congratulations to Karl Everett from Westinghouse Rail Systems who won the Management and Leadership Achiever of the Year Award, sponsored by Edexcel, at the Go for Excellence Passenger Transport Awards.
Congratulations to four students from Mid-Kent College who were presented with college awards, sponsored by Edexcel, at an awards ceremony in November.
Blackburn College's in house record label On Song has recruited 21 BTEC students to work with a chart band for a live recording session.
Last night, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) awarded 22 of Britain’s brightest young engineering apprentices with prestigious scholarships.
Author launches his book, aimed at the FE sector, at the conference.
New, innovative and useful tools for schools, colleges and learners.
Educational reforms were at the centre of the Prime Minister Gordon Brown's first Queen's Speech, given today at the state opening of Parliament.
BT Operate has announced that 83 apprentices have recently begun a three-year development programme with the company.
Jerry Jarvis, Edexcel's Managing Director, commented this morning on Ed Balls' announcement about three new Diplomas and the planned review of qualifications in 2013.
Are you aged between 13-19? Have you got a passion for fashion? Do you want to see your work shown in the Design Museum and meet Matthew Williamson?
Young people from across the UK who have excelled in the first wave of the Construction and the Built Environment GCSE will have their achievements recognised at an awards evening to be held on 8 October at the Institute of Civil Engineers Building, London, as part of National Construction Week 2007.
The Defence Centre of Training and Support (DCTS) have become the first employer-based training organisation to award in-house instructors with a Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS).
Edexcel and the ifs School of Finance (ifs) are working together to enhance personal finance education which will complement Edexcel's 14-19 Diploma 'total solution' offering.
As the new diploma nears introduction next year, some confusion and misinterpretation about BTEC's future has arisen in speeches and conversations.
Edexcel is the primary sponsor of this year's Association of Learning Providers' Conference on Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st October 2007 in Newbury, Berkshire.
Edexcel announces the accreditation of the BTEC Award in Community Safety for Accredited Persons.
This August, over 100,000 students from across the UK and further afield logged on to receive their GCSE and A Level results online.
Edexcel supports the Edge campaign.
Edexcel and Security and Facilities Education Ltd. (SAFE Ltd.) have today signed a new agreement to further their joint working arrangement in developing qualifications for the private security industry.
Results Day is the culmination of hard work for hundreds of thousands of students around the world.
Exposures, the UK Student Film Festival, is seeking submissions for this year's event.
Edexcel has today published a response to World Class Skills, the Government's implementation plan in response to the Leitch review of skills.
Edexcel has welcomed news that BTEC First Certificates and First Diplomas in science will be included in the science indicator of 2007 Attainment and Achievement Tables.
Edexcel believes that this decision materially undermines the objectives of the Government's own Science and Innovation Strategy.
Edexcel is disappointed that its Science BTECs will not to be included in the new league tables.
Edexcel has sponsored the 2007 Outstanding Education Reporting by a National Journalist Award – one of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations' Education Journalist Awards.
Centres who have had examinations affected by the severe weather should apply for special consideration for the candidates in question.
Congratulations to the winning Apprentices and Employers at the LSC's 2007 Awards
New qualification for stewards and marshals at spectator events
e-Spec is an innovative way of bringing the new A Level specifications alive for teachers
This year's birthday honours list featured many people from the education sector
Edexcel reaches landmark total of 10 million scripts scanned and digitised.
A series of information events for heads of department and teachers, introducing Edexcel’s new A Levels.
Edexcel has today welcomed the Ofsted report, Key Stage 4 Curriculum: increased flexibility and work-related learning.
In preparation for the summer results, centres throughout the UK have begun registering for ResultsPlus.
Teachers’ comments on the home examination papers.
Edexcel Thinks paper looking at the LSC consultation on funding models for adult learning.
Edexcel sponsors 'employer of the year' at the forthcoming LSC Apprenticeship Awards.
Examzone offers a wealth of information and support for students
Edexcel issued a statement in support of the publication of today's report
All schools and colleges are being mailed secure PIN slips to enable their students to register for ResultsPlus Direct
Edexcel introduces a range of measures to further increase the security of exam packages
Revision tips and exam techniques for MP3/MP4 devices available on Examzone.
Edexcel and SSAT launch BTEC in Mathematical Applications
Mary Curnock Cook of QCA delivered the keynote address at Edexcel's first GCE 2008 launch seminar
Edexcel is to launch a series of audio downloads for students aimed at boosting their revision and exam performance
Edexcel's recent Employers Forum looked at the impact on employers of the publication of the Leitch Report on UK skills
Rosemary Clark, formerly of the AoC, questions the new Diplomas and says that existing qualifications such as BTECs already serve students well
Edexcel has gathered a selection of top revision tips from past students
Edexcel has today sent its new A level specifications to QCA for accreditation.
Congratulations to the centres and consortia that have successfully completed the Gateway process.
The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) has published a Green Paper that sets out proposals giving all young people the opportunity to remain in education or training until the age of 18.
Edexcel is organising a series of seminars around the country to provide advice and guidance on the new GCEs for 2008.
Edexcel welcomes CBI report highlighting the value of work experience in developing young people.
Ed Vaizey MP has become a member of the Edexcel Board
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has today published a Report making recommendations to Government about how the Further Education system could be reformed, putting the needs of learners at the centre. Learning for Life: A New Framework for Adult Skills, written by Simone Delorenzi, was funded by Edexcel.
Last night, Edexcel hosted a dinner to mark National Science and Engineering Week.
Edexcel is pleased to be a contributing sponsor to this conference at Oundle School organised with the Science School, University of Warwick on 15th March.
New range of BTEC qualifications available to assist the professional development of examination officers.
Edexcel has launched a website dedicated to its new free service for schools and colleges - ResultsPlus
Students at Burton College have been given an insight into the travel industry.
From ICTamworth – reproduced with permission
Edexcel has launched a range of BTEC Security qualifications in Scotland to support regulatory changes to the industry.
Edexcel supports the CIPR's Education Journalist of the Year 2007 Awards
Wayne Barnes, England’s youngest Rugby Football Union official – who takes charge of the opening match of this year’s RBS Six Nations tournament - launched Referee’s Assistant, Edexcel's new interactive product for schools and colleges at BETT last week.
Edexcel will roll-out its Results Plus service, following successful pilot
Fire and Rescue Service helps young people to gain BTEC qualification.
Edexcel fits tracking devices to its exam papers.
Edexcel has issued advice for parents - written by parents for parents - about how best to support their son or daughter’s revision programme.
