Higher Nationals newsletter May 2021

Student survey is live!

The student survey opened on 19 April and we're still accepting responses. If we receive eight or more responses from your centre, we'll create a report that focuses on your students' perception of your programmes.

Find out how to share the details with your students

Introducing: Higher Nationals in Digital Technologies

We partnered with the South Central Institute of Technology to develop this exciting qualification which aims to give students a strong foundation and prepares them for work in the digital sector. 

Join the webinar on 20 May to learn more

Reminders and upcoming deadlines

• Make sure to read the guidance for delivery and assessment as it sets out the process for awarding students this summer. Find out about delivery and assessment for BTEC Higher Nationals.
• Have you submitted a re-approval request to start delivering the new HNs in Business from September? There's still time to do it before the current re-approvals window closes on 15 June. Submit a re-approval request.

Higher Nationals in the era of Higher Technical Education

Higher Nationals sit at the centre of the current review of qualifications at levels 4 and 5. As vocational qualifications, designed with input from employers and professional bodies, HNs are well positioned to be recognised as Higher Technical Qualifications. 

Find out more about the review

WorldSkills UK Competitions

Students and apprentices can register for a wide variety of competitions, offering a chance to showcase what they have learnt. Competition registration is now open until 4 May 2020. However, please note that not all competitions are open to Higher National students – please check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.

Browse the competitions

Addressing the skills gap in cloud computing

Last month we hosted a discussion with Iram Bashir, our Computing & Technologies Subject Lead, and colleagues from AWS Educate, to talk about how HNs in Cloud Computing address the skills gap within the sector. 

Watch the recording

Keeping up with our graduates

Our graduates go on to achieve fantastic things across a range of industries. Check out our case studies now, to help inspire your students.

HN Success Stories

Pearson-set for HNs in Animal Management

It has come to our attention that we uploaded an incorrect file as the Pearson-set release document for Level 5 Higher Nationals in Animal Management. We have replaced the file, which you can download via HN Global. 

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you. 

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