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May 2021

DIPLOMA OF THE MONTH - May 2021

The Access to HE Diploma (Digital Technologies in Business Management) offers adult returners a coherent, integrated and supported year of study through which they will gain the knowledge, awareness, skills and confidence necessary for successful undergraduate studying in the intended progression routes for this Diploma. READ MORE

April 2021

Linking London Pledge

We have signed up to the Linking London ‘Green Pledge’, which is a commitment to support collaborative work across the Linking London partnership of further and higher education institutions, with the aim of ‘greening’ the educational curriculum to support the needs of the new green economy. READ MORE

DIPLOMA OF THE MONTH - April 2021

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Medicine) is a Level 3 qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university. READ MORE

Support learner progression and wellbeing whilst maximising your AEB allocation in the summer term

We have handpicked a few qualifications for you which can be added to your curriculum instantly and will meet your learners' needs in the summer term. READ MORE

March 2021

Digital skills qualifications funding: entry level and level 1

List of ICT and Digital Skills qualifications at entry level and level 1 that the Education and Skills Funding Agency will stop funding from 1 August 2021. READ MORE

Awarding of Access to HE diplomas in 2021

Information for centres and learners on how Access to HE diplomas will be awarded in 2021. READ MORE

February 2021

DIPLOMA OF THE MONTH - Feb 2021

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Pharmacy and Bio-medical Sciences) is a Level 3 qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university. READ MORE

Michael Sargent Bursary Awards 2019-2020

This year the Bursary Award celebrates the achievements of Access to HE learners who have shown outstanding academic commitment to study. READ MORE

January 2021

DIPLOMA OF THE MONTH - Jan 2021

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Policing and Criminology) is a Level 3 qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university. READ MORE

Qualification withdrawals 2021-22

As a result of our most recent review, we have identified a number of qualifications that will be withdrawn for new learner registrations. READ MORE

December 2020

Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (EDSQ)

We are pleased to inform you that OCN London has completed Ofqual’s technical evaluation and can now make our Essential Digital Skills qualifications available to centres. READ MORE

November 2020

Government call for evidence on level 2 and below qualifications

We would urge anyone delivering qualifications at levels entry, 1 and 2 to read and respond to this consultation with evidence. READ MORE

DIPLOMA OF THE MONTH - Dec 2020

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) is a Level 3 qualification which prepares people without traditional qualifications for study at university. READ MORE

Awarding of OCN London qualifications in 2020-21 (Updated)

Guidance for centres on assessment, moderation and awarding in 2020-21, in the context of the Extended Extraordinary Regulatory Framework (EERF). READ MORE

Lifelong Learning

Now more than ever, we must invest in and provide greater opportunities for people to return to learn and develop their skills, and to improve their chances of securing not just employment, but better and meaningful employment. READ MORE

October 2020

Colleges Week 2020

Colleges week is a chance to celebrate and recognise the incredible work colleges do throughout the year to build communities, boost businesses and support individuals. READ MORE

August 2020

Maintain the Safety of your Learners and Staff

We have developed two short Awards in Preventing the Spread of Infection and Disease to help you fulfil your duty of care to learners and help maintain safe working and learning environments. READ MORE