New Engineering Foundation

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The New Engineering Foundation (NEF) is a UK-based not for profit registered charity and think tank founded in 2004 by Prof. Sa'ad Medhat,^[1] which focuses on developing vocational education. The organisation works to improve standards of teaching and training in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), through working closely with further education colleges and businesses throughout the United Kingdom, and provides direct services to technical professionals in the learning and skills sector. It also works with government to affect policy^[2] and increase standards in vocational education.^[3]

Activities

NEF is involved in multiple areas of educational development, including:

Masterclasses and Briefings - Professional development masterclasses^[4] and briefings^[5] on a variety of STEM topics, including renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, low carbon technologies and digital communications.

Industrial Fellowship Scheme - A national scheme which enables each participating college to apply for a grant towards the secondment of up to three Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) lecturers to take secondments in industry, with local businesses or research organisations. The scheme updates teaching programmes and methods and enables them to develop relationship with local businesses. The IFS scheme has engaged more than 160 further education colleges, and has seen FE lecturers seconded to over 350 companies nationwide.^[6]

NEF Assured - A standard developed by NEF for assuring deliverers of training in a particular sector. This assures organisations which deliver in-house training by adding a sector specific component to existing and widely used quality assurance standards and systems. The standard is targeted towards businesses and learning providers operating in the specific sectors including Aerospace, Power, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Health, Transportation, and the Environment.^[7]

STEM Assured - A standard specifically developed for colleges by NEF to assure quality in an integrated, cross-curricular approach to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) teaching in further education. The process involves a critical review of a provider's strategy and approach to ensure their vocational STEM offer meets the needs of employers and sectors. The standard adds an industry-led assurance component to existing quality standards and systems.^[8]

NEF GB

NEF GB is the commercial arm of the New Engineering Foundation. It was established to support the foundation in turbulent economic times and works with colleges and businesses to help reduce skills gaps, better respond to organisational needs and adjust to the economic environment. NEF offers educational products, tools and solutions to individuals, businesses and organisations engaged in learning and training.

References

1. ^ "Science, technology and engineering expert". guardian.co.uk. 2010-07-09. http://careers.guardian.co.uk/science-technology-and-engineering-expert. Retrieved 2010-12-21. 
2. ^ "New report backs further freedoms for further education". fenews.co.uk. 2010-08-19. http://www.fenews.co.uk/fe-news/new-report-backs-further-freedoms-for-further-education. Retrieved 2010-12-21. 
3. ^ Paton, Graeme (2008-10-22). "CSI leads to increase in forensic science courses". telegraph.co.uk. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/3243086/CSI-leads-to-increase-in-forensic-science-courses.html. Retrieved 2010-12-21. 
4. ^ "NEF Masterclasses". thenef.co.uk. http://www.thenef.co.uk/masterclass.asp. Retrieved 2010-12-21. 
5. ^ "NEF Briefings". thenef.co.uk. http://www.thenef.co.uk/briefing.asp. Retrieved 2010-12-21. 
6. ^ "Industrial Fellowship Scheme". neweng.org.uk. http://www.neweng.org.uk/article.asp?aid=46. Retrieved 2010-12-21. 
7. ^ "NEF Assured - About the Standard". nefassured.org. http://www.nefassured.org/about-the-standard. Retrieved 2010-12-21. 
8. ^ "NEF Assured - What is STEM Assured?". nefassured.org. http://www.nefassured.org/sector-availability/stem-assured. Retrieved 2010-12-21. 

External links

• Official website - the Foundation
• Official website - the NEF
• Official website - NEF Assured
• New Engineering Foundation, Registered Charity no. 1112354 at the Charity Commission

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