Two of our colleagues are walking the 26 mile Dipper Challenge in the Peak District or running the Wolverhampton half marathon to raise funds for two educational charities. The Derbyshire Childrens Holiday Centre not only provides kids who would otherwise miss out with a break away from home but also offers activities and support to develop their inter-personal skills and self-confidence. In Kenya many bright children from poor backgrounds cannot afford to access secondary schooling. KES helps fund students and equipment at a school in the Nakuru area of Kenya. We know money is tight and demands are many but if you are able please sponsor Nigel and Jackie through your preferred link:

Local: https://www.justgiving.com/stratagiaDCHC/

Kenya: http://www.everyclick.com/stratagiakes2014

Ofqual is consulting on proposals to remove the regulatory requirements surrounding the QCF and amend the approach to determining the size of qualifications. The consultation documents are available at

http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/removing-regulatory-arrangements-for-the-qcf/

http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/guided-learning-hours-july-2014/