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Update 20: OCN NI VTQ Assessments 2021

Following the lockdown announcements on 5th January from the Stormont Executive and the very fluid situation relating to learning and health which is foremost in our minds, OCN NI has been working to understand the implications for our centres, learners and qualifications.

Date: Friday, January 8, 2021

Update 17: 20/21 Adaptations to OCN NI qualifications

This guidance provides some clarification on the adaptation’s centres can make to OCN NI qualifications during the 20/21 academic year.

Date: Monday, October 26, 2020

OFQUAL Announcement re Vocational Qualifications

OFQUAL’s announcement on further flexibilities around adaptations for Vocational Qualifications

Date: Monday, December 7, 2020

Community Restorative Justice Ireland

Community Restorative Justice Ireland is a grassroots community organisation which was initially founded in 1998 to address issues around informal policing using accessible, non-violent, and peaceful means.

Date: Monday, December 7, 2020

St. Mary’s High School Newry team up with OCN NI for new national qualifications

St Mary’s High School in Newry recently worked with OCN NI to develop a L2 Applied Science and L2 Early Years qualification.

Date: Friday, December 4, 2020