National Council for the Training of Journalists

AnnualAnnual Report Report 2009-2010 2009-2010

www.nctj.com NCTJ strategic objectives

• Broaden the NCTJ into a converged training body in order to deliver effective products and services for all journalists across all media sectors

• Develop ‘gold standard’ multimedia journalism qualifications that are the respected benchmark of Contents excellence • Enhance, promote and support the high standard and quality of 3 Vital statistics education and training provided by 4 Chairman’s report accredited journalism courses

5 Chief Executive’s review • Take action to achieve greater 6-7 Qualifications development diversity of journalists in the media 8 Examinations delivery industry 9-11 Certificate in Journalism • Communicate effectively with all 12-13 National Certificate Examination target audiences to increase 14-16 Accreditation awareness of the NCTJ’s brand 17 Results tables values, core business and its 18-19 Student Council status as a charity 20-21 Journalism Diversity Fund 22-23 Awards for Excellence in Journalism 24 Communications

25 Learning resources 26-27 Journalism Skills Conference 28 Business and finance review 29 Who’s who Vital statistics

A total of 16,290 NCTJ exams were sat throughout 2009-10

These comprised:

9,205 preliminary exams (excluding shorthand) sat on course,

756 national exam sittings, and

4,468 shorthand exam sittings

The total number of NCE exams sat was 1,861

1,786 students attended one of

67 accredited courses at

38 approved centres and sat the Certificate in Journalism exams

297 of these achieved gold standard, passing all exams while on the course

387 candidates sat these exams on the two national dates

625 trainees sat the National Certificate Examination –

595 reporters, 20 photographers, 6 sub-editors and 4 sports journalists

324 trainees achieved gold standard of passing their NCE –

301 reporters, 14 photographers, 6 sub-editors and 3 sports journalists

Registrations consisted of 197 reporters, 7 photographers and 1 sub-editor

24 scheduled and in-house short training courses were run during the year

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In an exciting new media world that gives you news, employers, confronted with a sack of applications from aspiring pictures and opinions wherever you are and whenever you reporters, find NCTJ qualifications a pretty good place to start. want, how do you know what you can actually trust? Who’s checked the stories? Where were the pictures We believe there are certain skills that journalists should have – and taken? Could the video be faked? others that they might find useful. So, in our new Diploma in Journalism for example, we aim to strike a balance between It’s terrific that the barriers have come down, that anyone can publish compulsory elements – reporting, shorthand, essential media law and and that news is no longer under the control of professional essential public affairs, a multimedia portfolio – and selective topics organisations. But we haven’t time to look at everything, so it’s such as a choice of media law court reporting, video journalism for helpful to have an idea about the origins of what we read and watch online, sub-editing, sports journalism, the business of magazines and and listen to: is the blogger writing with inside knowledge or broadcast journalism. regurgitating something she has read? Is the guy on Twitter actually there or hearing it second hand? Everything we do is designed to equip trainee journalists with the knowledge and experience they need to gain a job. There are many attractions to practising “citizen journalism” as a hobby: most people That’s why we tend to turn in the find it even more attractive to do journalism and be paid for it (on end to sources we trust, “brands” which note, it has been encouraging to see signs that the media economy is recovering a little). that we recognise. We can be successful only if we keep in touch with what is going on When it comes to news, we know those sources operate on the in the industry. It’s why Joanne Butcher and her team get out into the basis of certain journalistic principles. The form of delivery changes, country, talking to everyone who has a stake in journalism. As we but the underlying journalistic requirements remain the same. Their develop journalism training, we must take with us students, teachers journalists believe in curiosity and passion, but understand the and employers. You are never short of ideas and we are immensely importance of objectivity and accurate source. They have a working grateful for that. You take the time to work with us to develop new knowledge of public bodies, the law. They operate under codes of courses and the trouble to tell us what you think. Working together, practice. And yes, despite all the new technology, many continue to we will meet the needs and aspirations of the next generation of take a shorthand note. It’s remarkably practical, shorthand. journalists.

They demonstrate, in short, the kind of journalistic skills that the NCTJ develops and examines: practical skills, developed with the Kim Fletcher purpose of ensuring high standards of journalism. That is why Chairman

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The NCTJ has been overseeing the training of professional industry standard and giving people the best possible chance to journalists for many years. It has stood the test of time succeed in journalism. but, like the fast-changing multimedia industry it serves, has also moved with the times. It continues to deliver and The Journalism Diversity Fund goes from strength-to-strength and oversee the most trusted training scheme for journalists in soon it will have helped more than 100 students who couldn’t afford the UK. their training. We are particularly grateful for the financial support of the Newspaper Licensing Agency and the Scott Trust as well as Just as the industry is changing, so the NCTJ is in the midst of those in the industry who have given up their time to help tackle the the biggest revolution in its history. We are investing in a broader diversity issue. range of charitable activities to raise journalism standards and are developing into a truly multimedia organisation. The economic downturn hit our industry hard. We’re conscious that we have moved from an under-supply to an over-supply of qualified The highlight of the year was the launch of the industry’s new new entrants. So we are even more focused on quality and efficiency. diploma in journalism. Everyone was involved in its development, There were no increases in exam fees and thanks to the industry's led by top employers in all media, journalism schools, and students on-going support we were able to continue to invest. We have a new and trainees. website, students have access to their exam results online, and we launched a qualification for senior sports journalists. At its heart are the fundamental skills of high quality journalism in newspapers, magazines, online, television and radio. We involve as many people as possible in our work through editors' focus groups, exam boards, meetings of heads of journalism, our Journalism skills have converged and so ‘new’ and ‘traditional’ skills Student Council and the Journalism Skills Conference. are now fully integrated into training to a national standard. Our strategy for the next 12 months will continue the work to The diploma focuses on the vital skills of finding and telling stories ensure the NCTJ has the expertise and support to operate in all accurately and to deadline. media sectors.

Our role as a professional awarding body is recognised by Ofqual, There are lots of exciting new projects in the pipeline but most the exams regulator. We were thrilled during the year that Ofqual importantly we are about to embark on a comprehensive review extended our recognition to operate in the new Qualifications and of the National Certificate Examination. It has been through many Credit Framework. changes since its introduction in 1990, when it replaced the old National Proficiency Test. The exams provide a challenging test Our Journalism Qualifications Board, chaired by Sunday Post editor of senior status and the logbook won a National Training Award for Donald Martin, has provided valuable advice and guidance and Sean the industry. We look forward to hearing your views on the current Dooley, the chair of quality and standards, is the independent arbiter training scheme and how the qualification needs to evolve in the of NCTJ awards and keeps us on our toes. future.

A new cross-media accreditation board, chaired by Chris Elliott, Next year we look forward to celebrating our 60th birthday with you. readers’ editor at the Guardian, was set up during the year to ensure Thank you for your involvement and support. the industry standard for accrediting courses is the very best.

All our accredited courses have signed up to deliver the new Joanne Butcher, diploma. These are the centres that have opened themselves up to Chief Executive public scrutiny. They are as committed as we are to delivering an

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Diploma in Journalism of our Journalism Qualifications Board, Donald Martin, editor of The Sunday Post, Weekly News and editor-in-chief of all D.C. Thomson It has been an exciting year for qualifications at the NCTJ titles in Dundee, and the content was presented by NCTJ subject with the development of a new entry level qualification, the chief examiners. Diploma in Journalism. Donald summed-up the value of the diploma to the journalists of Working with all stakeholders, including leading employers across tomorrow when he said: all sectors, training providers, students and trainees, the NCTJ produced a new qualification which meets the needs of all trainee “The boundaries between journalism journalists. It equips them with the necessary skills to work in the media, from newspapers to magazines, news websites, TV sectors are no longer distinct. and radio. Employers like me are demanding What is unique about the diploma is that it also provides flexibility multi-skilled journalists.” to allow candidates to specialise in a particular area of journalism and gain additional in-depth knowledge and skills in that ‘The NCTJ, in consultation with editors, trainers and trainees, has particular field. developed a new set of assessments that test the fundamental core skills of a multimedia journalist, and provide new recruits to the industry with a range of skills that allow them choice and transferability across the media.’

Digital skills are taught through the diploma and integrated in the learning of core journalism skills such as finding and telling stories, producing clean, accurate copy for any platform which is legally sound, written to length and to deadline. Broadcast journalism

Embracing ‘new skills’ for journalists and addressing convergence in skills across the media has seen the NCTJ diversify into new areas of journalism including the broadcast sector. TV and radio journalists use the same fundamental core skills and the diploma in journalism integrates basic broadcasting skills in the reporting and essential media law modules, as well as the multimedia portfolio which is suitable for showcasing news stories prepared for TV and radio.

Videojournalism skills are also assessed in the portfolio and there is a specialist option in videojournalism for online in which there is some overlap in skills when producing video reports.

To complement these skills, provide candidates with the opportunity to gain the diploma and assess them to broadcast quality standards, the NCTJ will develop a broadcast journalism specialist option in the coming year.

26 accredited course providers have opted to deliver the diploma Diploma content from September 2010 and all NCTJ-accredited courses will be To gain the diploma, all candidates complete five mandatory subjects delivering the new multimedia qualification from September 2011. – the core skills for all journalists – plus at least two specialist Qualifications forum options.

On 20 April 2010, the new diploma was launched at Bloomberg in The mandatory subjects are: Reporting; Essential Public Affairs; London at a forum for journalism educators, trainers and editors. Essential Media Law; Shorthand; and Multimedia Portfolio. These Attended by over 50 representatives from NCTJ-accredited courses cover the core skills that all journalists require allowing them to work and the industry, the diploma structure was outlined by the chairman in any sector of the media using converged journalism skills.

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Mandatory subjects Content Reporting Finding and telling stories, accuracy and use of English, multi-platform reporting, news writing for print, online, magazines and TV/radio, basic editing skills and how to work as a freelance journalist.

Multimedia Portfolio Showcases journalism skills and provides evidence of ability to produce multi-platform news stories/features/TV and radio interviews/video reports/podcasts etc. Also includes a compulsory public affairs journalism assignment.

Shorthand Assesses speeds from 60 to 120 words per minute (wpm). 100wpm is the industry standard and candidates are assessed on their ability to identify and accurately transcribe a key quote as well as speed and accuracy at 90 and 100wpm.

Essential Media Law Includes general reporting, regulation and compliance (including the PCC and Ofcom) and an introduction to court reporting. Exam includes an optional Ofcom related question.

Essential Public Affairs Includes central and local government and one exam assesses knowledge and practical application to journalistic scenarios.

To complete the diploma two of the following specialist options must also be taken:

Specialist Options Content Media Law Court Reporting An in-depth module which follows on from the introduction included in Essential Media Law. An essential option for newspaper reporters wishing to progress to the NCE.

Videojournalism for Online The basic techniques used in videojournalism, the equipment and software used, scripting and putting together a news package for a website.

Production Journalism How to sub and manipulate copy on a variety of platforms including writing headlines and using basic proofing symbols in a desk top publishing programme. Teaches design and layout for newspapers, magazines and websites.

Sports Journalism How to produce different types of stories for all platforms required at each point in the sports news cycle; from preview through live report to inquest.

Business of Magazines Provides a detailed knowledge and understanding of the magazine industry and how magazines work from advertising and marketing to circulation and distribution.

Broadcast Journalism A brand new development and a specialist option will be offered from September 2011.

This list of options is not exhaustive and the NCTJ will continue to Qualifications and Credit Framework listen to the industry, training providers and trainees to ensure we offer industry standard qualifications for a wide range of relevant, The diploma in journalism is accredited to the government’s current and up-to-date skills. regulatory framework, the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). Accredited at level three, each subject that makes up the qualification Journalism qualifications board is posted as a unit worth a number of credits which are accumulated by the learner and may be transferred across qualifications in other The journalism qualifications board, chaired by Donald Martin, has sectors. played a pivotal role in driving through the changes to the NCTJ’s entry level qualifications and has ensured the new diploma in Recognition in the QCF means the diploma is eligible for public journalism is relevant to the industry. Membership includes the funding across further education colleges and may allow individuals subject chief examiners and representatives from industry. to access career development loans and bursaries.

The coming year will see the board tasked with reviewing the NCTJ’s professional qualification, the National Certificate Examination (NCE) and considering a pre-entry level qualification in citizen journalism.

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Examinations Student log-in

Despite the industry downturn, NCTJ examinations Following feedback from the student council held in February 2009 continued to be popular. 16,290 examinations were run we introduced a new area on the NCTJ website where students throughout 2009/2010, of these, 14,429 were preliminary studying an NCTJ-accredited journalism course can now check their exams, including 4,468 shorthand exams. There were exam results online. In this secure area students can view their own 1,861 NCE exam sittings. personal page which will show all their recent exam results. The log-

A National Certificate Examination (NCE) for sports reporters was introduced in September 2009. Four trainees were entered for this exam and feedback was very positive. A new compulsory video element was introduced to the NCE for photographers in May 2010.

Ofqual

The NCTJ is recognised as a professional awarding body by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual). We adhere to the statutory regulations of external qualifications set by Ofqual and comply with a range of criteria to ensure our qualifications are fair, consistent and transparent.

Last October the NCTJ received its first monitoring visit from Ofqual. The aim of the monitoring activity is to promote continuing improvement in the quality of accredited qualifications. We received the outcome of our visit which, overall, was positive and demonstrates the NCTJ is a professional awarding body with robust procedures. The regulator identified some issues which we have to in area also allows students to see forthcoming exam dates and address, mainly updating our policies and procedures to ensure they enables them to update their contact details ensuring contact with are clear and transparent to our customers. the NCTJ is maintained throughout their careers.

Quality assurance and standards The NCTJ forum is another feature of the student log-in area, allowing in-depth discussions to take place. Current forum discussion The first meeting of the quality assurance and standards committee subjects include the structure of the Diploma in Journalism and the was held on 29 September 2009. The committee consists of five forum can also be used to discuss recent developments in media law members – chairman, Sean Dooley, an independent industry member and public affairs. The forum is still in its development stages and the who has not been at any time in the last seven years a member of NCTJ has only allowed access to student representatives for the time the NCTJ’s boards or an employee or examiner of the NCTJ; two being. We will gradually expand the forum to other students which representatives from approved centres, Sue Kelly from Darlington will enable them to start new discussion threads. College and Sarah Niblock from Brunel University; a representative from the industry, Barry Hunt, editor Harlow Herald and principal The year ahead examiner Amanda Ball. Within the next year tutors will be able to access a forum through the The purpose of the quality assurance and standards committee is to NCTJ website. This will be a tool used for discussions, best practice maintain parity of standards in each subject and qualification. The and communication with other tutors. It will also enable the NCTJ to committee ensures the delivery of NCTJ examinations to be fair, communicate more effectively with tutors. open and transparent and agrees the implementation of any changes if required. We will research the possibility of e-assessment for NCE logbooks and Diploma portfolios. This will allow tutors to track the progress of candidates at all stages within their NCTJ course or training programme and will allow NCTJ examiners to moderate portfolios online speeding up the process of marking and moderation.

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In the 2009-10 academic year, 2173 candidates sat the NCTJ Certificate in Journalism exams. To gain the full certificate and meet the industry’s exacting standard is a real achievement and those who accomplish it deserve to be congratulated.

Newspaper reporters

To achieve the industry’s gold standard and be eligible for entry to the National Certificate Examination, candidates must gain a grade A-C in all certificate in journalism exams including 100wpm shorthand. The 255 trainees who gained the full Certificate in Journalism (Newspaper Reporters) during 2010 are listed below

Bournemouth University Darlington College Matthew Denney Abigail Bethany Brydon Karl Bruce Hansell, Daniel Macadam Danielle Cumber Natalie Marie O’Neill Jun Merrett Amy De-Keyzer Alexander James Ross Henrietta Walsh Emma Louise Matthews Sarah Frances Tawton Lambeth College Rachel McAthy Sarah Bond Laura Mitchell De Montfort University Alex Derber Simon Reed Sharan Bajwa Kate Ferguson Laura Routledge Tamsin Cocks Andrew Fitchett Amanda Claire Smart Luke Jonathon Dixon Sarah Gill Fae Tabel Laura Mary Elvin Michael Goldstein Daniel Richard Thomas Geoffrey William Garner Emily Gosling Camilla Goodman Thomas Patrick Hensby Brunel University Paul Michael Lynch Rebecca Hobson Victoria Bartram Zeenat Sabur Tom Meltzer Jamie Brooks Nneka Opara Neelanjona Debnath Glasgow Caledonian University Anna Parkin Andrew Dickens Julia Correia Matthew Pickles Robin Edds Andrew Harris Suzanna Ring Toby Higgins John-Paul Holden Beck Robertson Sean Keywood Emma Langman Ian Smith Sarah Singer Gillian Provan George Peter Thorpe Ishbel Macleod Ian Weinfass Cardiff University Cristiana Theodoli Dan Bloom Leeds Trinity University College Michael Brown Emma Lidiard Caroline Cook Rhian Waller David Elward Sean Wozencroft Liverpool Community College Ciaran Jones Jayne Boothroyd Katie McGonagle Harlow College Laura Cullen Hugh Morris Nicholas Robert Gill Stephanie Cureton Fiona Roberts William Lodge Danielle Manning Sarah Scott Michael Jeffrey Sims Rob Pattinson Alexander Smith Lowri Stafford Caroline Stanley City College Brighton & Hove Highbury College News Associates, London Sarah Greatorex Farhan Ahmed Ben Baker Stephanie Jones-Berry Emma Dunn Christopher Ballinger Nikki Withers Bethan Phillips Thomas Barclay Michelle Ray Samuel Barker City of Wolverhampton College Alexandra Sage Patrick Barrett Adam John Grinsell Matthew White Vicky Beckett Jennifer Meierhans Rebecca Benhamou Peter Smith Kingston University Richard Binks Daniel Aspel Louisa Blair Cornwall College James Buckfield Ben Bloom Natasha Swift Nicole Canning Rachel Bull Amy Dawson Joshua Burrows

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Charlie Byrne Steven Chicken Aniqah Rathore Rebecca Clancy Michael Dalglish Kathryn Withers Samual Dale Jillian Geary Ruth Dickinson Amy Horwich Staffordshire University Edwina Ellington Emma Hughes Neil Bracegirdle Benjamin Endley Zulkifle Hussain Rachel Butler Sophie Evans Stephen Ho Colin Munford Sophie Flowers Paul Irving Claire Fox David Keane University of Brighton Gemma Francis Michael McKenna Daniel Clark Edward Gent Charlie Mole Tom Eke Eleanor Gibbs Lauren Potts Christopher Hasker Russell Greaves Laura Stubbs Samuel Green Joshua Taylor University of Central Lancashire Holly Hamilton James Trueman Jamie Bullen Peter Harmer Joseph Vaughan-Birch Catherine Ferris Rhys Hayward Alan Vincent Michael Hill Sophie Herdman Guy Dermot Kilty Christopher Hewett noSWeat Journalism Training Adam Maring Lord Rachel Hunter Abigail Foulkes Jonathan Lord Liam Kennedy Ellen Frampton Hannah Upton Walaa Khubieh Olivia Gagan Benjamin Winstanley Thomas Liddle James Linacre Nottingham Trent University University of Salford Alison Lock Alexander Britton Lucy Henson Chris Madden Nicholas Calladine Jonathan MacPherson Laura Manning Ruairi Creaney Christopher Slater Harriet Marsh Bryonie Cundy Claire Wiley Alastair Marsh Glen Davies Daniel McKeown Will Gant University of Sheffield Colin McKean Jayne Garfitt Laura Anne Burge Liam Osborne James Haigh Mark David Duell James Pennicott Lucy Amelia Hill Megan French Joshua Richards Rosanna King Robert Golledge Adam Richards Juliet Langton Victoria Hawkins Laura Niblett-Roberts Simon Leonard Rachel Hovenden Hunter Ruthven Lucia Miyashita Robert Kidd William Saunders Laura Morrison Anna MacNaughton Stephen Scott Michelle Scott Daniel Mason Matthew Sherry Sebastian Walke Rebecca Penston Glyn Semple Fraser Wilson Gemma Kappala-Ramsamy Niki Seth-Smith Molly Woodruff Robert Setchell Catherine Shannon Oliver Yew Sam Smith University of Strathclyde Joseph Thomas Press Association Training David Kirkpatrick Jason Thomson Krysta Eaves Allan Valente Christian Tobin Christine Fleming Jack Travers Martin Green University of Sunderland Heidi Vella Graham Henry Hollie Morton Lindsay Watling Andrew Hirst Benjamin John O’Connell Nicholas Webster Rafael Sanchez Samantha Peters Samantha Webster Katie Anderson Kelly Usher Rose Wilkinson Tom Bristow Alexandra Winter Steven Impey Up to Speed Robin Woolley Jack Maidment James Bass India Fearnley News Associates, Manchester Robert Gordon University Chris Knight Beth Allcock Rachel Loxton Holly Brooke-Smith Warwickshire College Thomas Byrne Sheffield College, Norton College Daisy Wenda May Blacklock Simon Byrne John Birch Kimberley State

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Magazine journalists

To achieve the full Certificate in Journalism (Magazine Journalists), candidates must gain a grade A-C in all assessments including a minimum 80wpm shorthand. The 15 trainees who gained the full Certificate in Journalism (Magazine Journalists) during 2010 are listed below.

City College Brighton & Hove Harlow College University of Sunderland Caelainn Barr Amanda Greenwood, Michelle Winter Verity Hogan Melanie Rose Hancill Ben Ince Tessa Norman Laura Wilkins Leonora Emma Beresford Owen Mike Revell Natasha Priest-Smith Michael Turner Kate Waters

Sub-editors

To achieve the full Certificate in Journalism (Sub-editors), candidates must gain a grade A-C in seven assessments including sub-editing. The 17 trainees who gained the full Certificate in Journalism (Sub-editors) during 2010 are listed below.

Brighton Journalist Works Oliver Jones Ellie Moss James Bargent Isabella Kaminski Nicola Slagter James Beale Emma Laurence Emily Sneyd Russell Honeyman Alastair Lyle Rebecca Taylor Davet Hyland Luke Moore Paul Thomas Melissa Ittoo Jon Morgan George Walker

Photographers

The achieve the full preliminary qualification for press photographers and photojournalists, candidates must gain a grade A-C in five assessments including a portfolio with a compulsory video report.

The 10 trainees who gained the full qualification for press photographers or photojournalists during 2010 are listed below.

Sheffield College, Norton College Adam Gray Vagner Vidal de Lima Rachel Sarah Adams Mathew Growcoot Jacob Mark Russell Zachary Evan Brown Amy Husband Rachelle Victoria Whillis Jethro Liam Bradley-Firth Antony Kitchener

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REPORTERS, July 2009 Shaun Jepson, Samuel Blackledge, Advertiser Gemma Louise Jimmison, Hemsworth & Laura Bowyer, Leeds Weekly News Caroline Dawn Abbott, Express & Echo, Exeter South Elmsall Express Kevin Bradford, Hendon Times Safira Mussarat Ali, News and Star Helen Louise Kitchener, & Sussex Courier Winston Brown, Market Drayton Advertiser Emily Allen, Oxford Mail Keeley Knowles, Bedfordshire on Sunday Lucy Helen Buckland,Courier Newspapers Victoria Ashford, Wiltshire Times Patrick David Knox, Basingstoke Gazette Richard Thomas Burin, Harrogate Advertiser Michael Bailey, Adam Deniz Kula, The News, Portsmouth Craig Burnett, Wimbledon Guardian Peter Bainbridge, Macclesfield Express Nicole Le Marie, Advertiser Sarah Calkin, Evening Echo, Basildon Sophie Barley, Scarborough Evening News David Maclean, Shields Gazette Lauren Campbell, Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald Amanda Barnes, Alton Post Gazette Simon Mail, Watford Observer Daniel Carden, Matlock Mercury Amanda Barrell, Littlehampton Gazette Kate Mason, Doncaster Free Press Samantha Chetwynd, The Press and Journal, Aberdeen Jenny Lee Barwise, News and Star Chine Mbubaegbu, Reading Evening Post Alexander Christie-Miller, Crawley Observer Kirsty Beever, Scarborough Evening News Rhiannon McDowall, Macclesfield Express Becky Churcher, West Sussex County Times Julia Bennett, Blackpool Gazette Roisin McGroarty, Ayr Advertiser Laura Jane Churchill, Derek Bish, Haverhill Echo Georgina Morris, Dewsbury Reporter Julian Andrew Cooper, Kentish Times Angela Brennan, Christopher Moss, Harlow Star Kerry Leigh Coupe, Rutland & Stamford Mercury Nicholas Brimacombe, Mansfield Chad Alice Murphy, Wokingham Times Charles Crabtree, Kidderminster Shuttle Andrew David Brookes, Lincolnshire Free Press & George Nott, Medway News James Cracknell, Freelance Spalding Guardian Lisa O’Brien, Hemsworth & Elmsall Express Felicity Crump, Stephanie Kay Brooks, Bury Free Press Jane Onyanga-Omara, The Herald, Plymouth Sarah Dale, Worthing Herald Victoria Mary Carr, Harrogate Advertiser Luke Page, Diss Express Catherine Dalton, Express & Star Russell Claydon, Nathaniel Payne, Swindon Advertiser Lucy Ann Dickinson, Romford Recorder Andrea Collitt, Harwich & Manningtree Standard James Frank Perris, Harrogate Advertiser Ian Duncan, Scarborough Evening News Jessica Cunniffe, MK News Miriam Phillips, Dorset Echo Tara Dundon, Peterborough Evening Telegraph Jack Daniel Davidson, Malvern Gazette Philip Pitt, Freelance David Elliott, Annabelle Dickson, Eastern Daily Press Samantha Pope, Weston & Somerset Mercury Samantha Emanuel, Claire Duffin, Derby Telegraph Siobhan Prideaux, Bath Chronicle Sara Fenton, Leamington Spa Courier Conrad Emmett, Catherine Victoria Pye, Lancashire Telegraph Hannah Finch, Herald Express Lisa Ettridge, Blackpool Gazette Emily Roberts, Epping Forest Guardian Sarah Louise Firth, Nottingham Evening Post Kelly Felstead, Newmarket Journal Jack Royston, Harrow Times Oliver Florence, Surrey Advertiser Louisa Felton, Hemel Hempstead Gazette Jonathan Joseph Schofield, Suffolk Free Press Jennifer Foster, Worksop Guardian Paul David Fisher, Bedfordshire Times & Citizen Joseph Shackley, Kentish Times Gemma Gardner, Royston and Buntingford Mercury Martin Christopher Ford, Frank Smith, Watford Observer Carla George, Barnsley Chronicle Victoria Foster, News Shopper Lucy Tatchell, Worcester News Robert Gibson, Hexham Courant Oliver Frankham, Kent & Sussex Courier Ruth Taylor, Shrewsbury Chronicle Neil Graham, Grantham Journal Adam Carl Gaudry, The Echo, Basildon Mark Desmond Thompson, Hartlepool Mail Jennifer Grant, Amy Glendinning, Heywood Advertiser Sean, Topham, Horncastle News Emma Greenhalgh, Hartlepool Mail Bernadette Patricia Goodjohn, Northants Evening John Richard Turner, Isle of Man Newspapers Eleanor Harding, Wandsworth Guardian Telegraph Adam Uren, Spalding Guardian Bryan Henesey, Nottingham Evening Post Cherie Rose Gordon, The Herald, Plymouth Lloyd Vaughan, Somerset County Gazette Nicholas Hitchens, Freelance Rebecca Gough, Norwich Evening News James Wallin, Swindon Advertiser Lauren Pamela Hockney, Maldon & Burnham Standard Charlotte Gray, Freelance Emma Wherry, James Richard Hoy, Mansfield Chad Christopher Gregory, Basingstoke Gazette Emma Jane Youle, Andrew Hughes, Shields Gazette Kerry Grove, Surrey Comet Rebecca Younger, Surrey Advertiser David John Anthony Hurley, The News, Portsmouth Laura Hannam, MK News Timothy Joesbury-Clarke, Worcester Standard Rosemary Harland, Reading Chronicle SUB EDITORS, July 2009 Timothy John, Daily Echo, Bournemouth Emma Jayne Jones, Dominic Harris, Bristol Evening Post Debbie Attwood, Courier Media Group Emma Louise Kasprzak, Shropshire Star Suzanne Louise Harvey, Lancashire Evening Post Andrew Forrester, The Gazette Series James Robert Kershaw, Evening Echo, Basildon Alexander Hayes, Bucks Free Press Rebecca Morice, South Wales Evening Post Tristan James Kirk, Harrow Times Duncan Hepburn, North London Newspapers Roderick Edgar, Annandale Observer Ruby Kitchen, Harrogate Advertiser Sian Louise Hewitt, East Grinstead Observer Chris Williams, Kent Regional News and Media Rachel Hickman, Dudley News Emily Koch, Bristol Evening Post Sarah Hilley, Swindon Advertiser REPORTERS, November 2009 Frances Leate, Daily Gazette, Colchester Rachel Louise Hine, The News, Portsmouth Victoria Leggett, Eastern Daily Press Craig Lewis, Luton & Dunstable Express Christopher Hopper, Lancashire Telegraph Kirsty Barton, Salisbury Journal Owen Lock, South Wales Guardian Matthew Thomas Humphreys James Beal, Bridgwater Mercury David Lumb, Banbury Guardian Islington/Camden Gazette Daniel James Wooton Binns, Epping Forest Guardian Tyrone Marshall, Lancashire Telegraph Luke Jacobs, Surrey Advertiser Jonathan Birkin, Derby Telegraph Ian Mason, Richmond & Twickenham Times

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Colleen McDonnell, Freelance REPORTERS, March 2010 Daniel Keel, News Shopper Richard Mennear, Hartlepool Mail Joanna Kilvington, Richmond & Twickenham Times Thom Morris, Kentish Express Katie Adams, Wiltshire Times Stacey Lewis, Wiltshire Gazette & Herald Dawn Morrison, Midlothian Advertiser Rachel Allen, Wiltshire Times Molly Lynch, North West Evening Mail James Edward Nadal, Bucks Free Press Chinwe Akomah, Congleton Chronicle Richard Marsden, Northants Evening Telegraph Katherine Nelson, Kentish Times Inderdeep Bains, Slough Observer Hannah Marsh, West Sussex County Times Laura Nesbitt, Bridgwater Mercury Alexandra Barham, St Albans & Harpenden Review Guy Martin, Surrey Advertiser Miranda Jennifer Newey, Warrington Guardian Jennifer Bell, The Press, York Jonathan Mattos, Patrick O’Kane, Westmorland Gazette Laura Blyth, Express & Star, Wolverhampton Ian Matuszczyk, Cheddar Valley Gazette Tanya O’Rourke, Telegraph & Argus Elizabeth Broughton, News and Star, Cumbria Matt Meade, Dunfermline Press Benjamin Perrin, Swindon Advertiser Cadisha Brown, Kidderminster Shuttle and Times Delia Monk, Nottingham Evening Post Daniel Phillips, Harlow Star Adam Burling, Kidderminster Shuttle and Times Edward Moore, The Herald, Plymouth Michael Purton, News Shopper Paul Cahalan, Wandsworth Guardian Christopher Morris, Macclesfield Express Nicholas Reinis, Peterborough Evening Telegraph Hana Callard, Monmouthshire Free Press Sara Morton, Driffield Times Julia Rodgerson, Matlock Mercury Lisa Campbell, Keighley News Karen Moss, Barking & Dagenham Post Alexander Ross, Weston & Somerset Mercury Joanne Charlton, Croydon Advertiser Martin Naylor, Derby Telegraph Jacob Rusby, Hemel Hempstead Gazette Paul Christian, East Herts Herald Alistair Nelson, Saffron Walden Reporter Marina Soteriou,Kentish Times Rachel Clare, Stroud News and Journal Ruth Offord, Doncaster Free Press Richard Spillett, Thanet Gazette Jennifer Coombes, Ilford Recorder Louise Osborne, Woking News and Mail Emma Felicity Streatfield, Swindon Advertiser Alexa Copeland, Bridlington Free Press Catherine Phillips, Redditch Standard Laura Stuart-Cook, Express & Star Adam Cornell, Maldon & Burnham Standard David Pickthall, North West Evening Mail Matthew Taylor, Westmorland Gazette Andrew Coulson, Morpeth Herald Christopher Richards, Welwyn & Hatfield Times Paul Lennox Perry Teed, Hounslow & Brentford Times Marijke Cox, KOS Media Ben Robinson, Lancashire Evening Post Rhys William Thomas, Hucknall & Bulwell Dispatch Lucy Cramer, Thurrock Gazette Mark Round, Express & Star, Wolverhampton Marina Anne Thomas, The Docklands Natalie Crockett, South Wales Argus Timothy Sculthorpe, Scunthorpe Telegraph Holly Thompson, Surrey Mirror Charlotte Cross, Express & Star, Wolverhampton Petra Silfverskiold, News Guardian, Whitley Bay Benjamin Philip Truslove, Melton Times Laura Crothers, Scarborough Evening News John Sommers, Aldershot News Suzan Uzel, Daniel Darlington, Maidenhead Advertiser Susan Stephenson, Scarborough Evening News Matthew Viney, Wolverhampton Chronicle David Deans, South Wales Argus Christiana Symmons, Telford Journal Joe Walker, Kentish Gazette Faye Dickson, South Wales Argus Charlotte Talbot, Woking News & Mail Kirk Ward, West Sussex County Times Anna Dowdeswell, The Bucks Herald Ben Thompson, Wimbledon Guardian Verity Ward, Shields Gazette Adam Drummond, Berwick Advertiser Joanna Till, Surrey Advertiser Jonathan Ware, Wiltshire Gazette & Herald Frances Duckett-Pike, The News, Portsmouth Jacqueline Turley, Isle of Man Newspapers Matthew Watts, Streatham Guardian Andrew Edgeworth, Grimsby Telegraph Victoria Turton, Wakefield Express David James Wiles, Stroud News & Journal Sonia Elks, Clacton Gazette Kirsty Whalley, Croydon Guardian Christopher Mark Wilkinson, Wigan Evening Post Sarah Elliott, Express & Echo, Exeter Oliver Williams, Leamington Spa Courier Max Wilkinson, Weston & Somerset Mercury Suzanne Elvey, East Kent Gazette Amanda Williams, Oxford Mail Claire Louise Wilson, Somerset Standard Lauren Everitt, Bracknell News Richard Williams, Courier Newspapers James Wilson, Northwich Guardian Simon Faulkner, Grimsby Telegraph James Willoughby, Northumberland Gazette Christopher Edward Wood, South Wales Argus Leanne Fender, Freelance Aamina Zafar, Slough Observer Richard James Woodall, Banbury Guardian Amy Fenton, North West Evening Mail Yamurai Zendera, Dover Express Kathryn Woodhouse, Western Telegraph James Fisher, Bridgnorth Journal Helen Woods, Northumberland Gazette Robert Garratt, Norwich Evening News SUB EDITORS, March 2010 Christopher Young, Congleton Chronicle Thomas Gibbon, Banbury Guardian Sarah Stead, Reading Chronicle Claire Hack, Epping & Ongar Guardian Laura Hammond, Belper News SPORTS REPORTERS, November 2009 SPORTS REPORTERS, March 2010 Claire Hardy, Newbury Weekly News David Pritchard, David Hemming, Bridgwater Mercury Nicholas Banks, Express & Echo, Exeter Elizabeth Henzell, Andrew Sloan, Bristol Evening Post PHOTOGRAPHERS, November 2009 Charlotte Hester, Shrewsbury Chronicle Jennifer Banks, Sarah Hickinbotham, Evesham Journal PHOTOGRAPHERS, May 2010 Jemma Cox, Nottingham Evening Post Trudi Hodges, Clevedon Mercury Catherine Booker, South Wales Argus Elizabeth Kearsley, Northants Evening Telegraph Sarah Holt, Paul Johnson, West Cumberland Times & Star Leah McLaren, Derby Evening Telegraph Esther Hutcheson, Linlithgowshire Journal & Gazette Laura Jones, Western Gazette Laura Page, Derby Evening Telegraph Scott Inglis, East Fife Mail Georgina Mabee, Peterborough Evening Telegraph Gus Sivyer, Bolton News Rebecca Inman, Northants Evening Telegraph Jacob Oakley, Dewsbury Reporter Laurence Underhill, Express & Echo, Exeter Caroline Jones, Derby Telegraph Lucy Shaw, Derby Telegraph Gwen Woods, The Sentinel Megan Jorsh, News and Star, Cumbria Jonathan Jurejko, Doncaster Free Press

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2009-10 accreditation panellists If a journalism course is accredited by the NCTJ, then Mark Acheson, deputy editor, Portsmouth News prospective students know that they will be taught the essential skills needed to be good journalists. If these skills Lynn Ashwell, deputy editor, The Bolton News are to be meaningful, then it’s important that an NCTJ- Marc Aspland, chief staff sports photographer, The Times accredited course delivers vocational training to the Michael Beard, editor, The Argus highest standard. The UK media industry recognises the Martin Biddle, assistant editor, Nottingham Evening Post NCTJ’s standard as the hallmark of excellence. Bob Bounds, editor, Kent Messenger Clare Bourke, editor, Hertfordshire Life Richard Bowyer, deputy editor, The Sentinel The NCTJ’s role Andy Cairns, executive editor, Sky Sports News Colin Channon, editor-in-chief, Sussex Newspapers, West The NCTJ believes that the overall programme structure and Toby Chapman, regional editorial training and development manager, methods of teaching should be left to the experts at the universities, Trinity Mirror North West colleges and commercial training centres who deliver accredited Brian Dodds, editor, Harborough Mail courses. We are confident that our centres believe that our accreditation process is rigorous, fair, reasonable, straightforward Graham Dudman, managing editor, The Sun and professional. Steve Dyson, media consultant and columnist Chris Elliott, readers’ editor, The Guardian During the accreditation process, the NCTJ aims to achieve the Mark Faulkner, broadcast journalist, BBC Radio Nottingham following: Terry Fletcher, freelance magazine columnist John Furbisher, editor, Sheffield Star • Ensure the NCTJ syllabus is delivered effectively so that Alan Geere, editor-in-chief, Essex Chronicle Media Group / editorial students leave the course ready to work as trainee director, South East journalists, and thus potentially towards achieving their Cerys Griffiths, editor, television news, BBC North West professional qualification, the NCE, which raises them to the Chris Harris, assistant editor, BBC Solent level of a senior journalist. Allan Hodge, editor, The Extra • Support courses as they work to teach students the Dave King, editor, Swindon Advertiser converged skills that they need to work effectively in a Stewart Kirkpatrick, editor, Caledonian Mercury 21st century newsroom. John Lawrence, assistant editor, BBC Look North • Work in partnership with course providers – and now with the Richard Lenton, editor, Football Punk new accreditation board – to maintain and inform an Geoff Martin, editor, Ham & High accreditation process that ensures quality, “real world” Alan McCabe, deputy editor, Evening Express journalism skills and yet is flexible enough to accommodate Tom McConigley, managing editor, Clyde & Forth Press Group creative, value-added initiatives. Alison Moore, freelance sub editor Paul Morgan, editor, Rugby World We are committed to a programme of continuous improvement Keith Morris, editor, Northwich Guardian based on regular discussions with all of our partners – course Ian Murray, editor-in -chief, Southern Daily Echo leaders, students, industry professionals – and we welcome ideas Paul Napier, editor, Yorkshire Evening Post and feedback. As always, our ultimate goal is to maintain the highest standards of journalism. Steve Nelson, production editor, York & County Press John Newth, editor, Dorset Life We are also grateful to the industry professionals who donate their Sue Owen, editor, BBC Stoke time to sit on accreditation panels and provide the valuable feedback Marcus Ryder, editor, news and current affairs, BBC Scotland that courses need in order to succeed. Daneet Steffens, editor, Mslexia magazine Karen Swayne, features editor, Prima Darren Thwaites, editor, Middlesbrough Evening Gazette Hannah Walker, editor, South London Press Neil Webber, editorial training manager, KM Group Neil White, deputy editor, Derby Telegraph Victoria Wilcox, picture editor, Derby Telegraph Kay Wright, news editor, BBC Radio Leicester Joy Yates, editor, Hartlepool Mail

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Accreditation

Accreditation board members Course updates

The NCTJ currently accredits 68 courses at 38 learning centres across the UK, made up of 21 universities, 10 further education colleges and seven commercial providers, and 2009/10 was a busy year for accreditation visits. Thirty centres were visited for new accreditations, re-accreditations, monitoring visits, and advisory visits for new centres wanting to apply for accreditation.

Four new journalism courses were awarded NCTJ accreditation for Chairman the first time during the 2009/10 academic year: Chris Elliott, readers’ • MA Magazine Journalism, Leeds Trinity University College editor, the Guardian (NCTJ director and trustee) • Multimedia Journalism Foundation Course, Press Association Training Centre, London Members • MA Sports Journalism, St Mary’s University College, Andy Cairns, executive editor, Sky Sports News Twickenham

• MA Journalism, Teesside University Paul Connolly, managing editor, Belfast Telegraph

Graham Dudman, managing editor, The Sun Accreditation board Cerys Griffiths, editor, television news, BBC North West This year’s big change for NCTJ accreditation was the formation of a cross-media accreditation board, which consists of industry leaders Tom Hill, course director, Up to Speed Training and heads of journalism schools. The board met for the first time at the Guardian in London on 8 September 2010. The board will meet Dave King, editor, Swindon Advertiser (NCTJ chief three times a year, and its purpose is to plan and inform the NCTJ examiner – sports journalism) accreditation strategy. Its principal function is to develop the industry standard for pre-entry journalism training courses. The accreditation Robin Staniforth, director of the centre for broadcasting board reports to the NCTJ main board of directors through its and journalism, Nottingham Trent University chairman, Chris Elliott, readers’ editor of the Guardian. Michelle Stanistreet, deputy secretary general, National The accreditation board reviewed the industry standard and the Union of Journalists centre self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) at their first meeting. The SAQ format has been updated to reflect the structure of the new Richard Tait, director of the centre of journalism studies, diploma, but questions will continue to refer back to key performance Cardiff University indicators in the standard. The board unanimously agreed on the importance of having a standard as a robust set of consistent Joy Yates, editor, Hartlepool Mail benchmarks for training.

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BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY KINGSTON UNIVERSITY THE SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism MA/PgDip Journalism NORTON COLLEGE Academic year Press Photography or BRIGHTON JOURNALIST WORKS LAMBETH COLLEGE Photojournalism Fast-track Newspaper Certificate in Journalism (Sub-editing) Fast-track Newspaper Journalism Journalism Foundation degree Journalism BRUNEL UNIVERSITY 8-week block release Press Photography or MA Journalism LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Photojournalism MA/PgDip Print Journalism CARDIFF UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON MA/PgDip Magazine Journalism PgDip Newspaper Journalism BA (Hons) Sports Journalism LIVERPOOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE CARDONALD COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE Fast-track Newspaper Journalism HND in Journalism Studies BA (Hons) Journalism Fast-track Magazine Journalism Day release – Newspaper Journalism MA/PgDip Newspaper Journalism Academic year Newspaper Journalism MA Magazine Journalism CITY COLLEGE BRIGHTON & HOVE Day release – Newspaper Journalism Fast-track Multimedia Journalism UNIVERSITY OF KENT NEWS ASSOCIATES, LONDON BA (Hons) Journalism and the News Industry CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE Fast-track Newspaper Journalism Academic year Newspaper Journalism Part-time Newspaper Journalism UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH Day release – Newspaper Journalism BA Journalism (single and combined NEWS ASSOCIATES, MANCHESTER honours) CORNWALL COLLEGE CAMBORNE Fast-track Newspaper Journalism Fast-track Newspaper Journalism Part-time Newspaper Journalism UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD MA/PgDip Journalism DARLINGTON COLLEGE NOSWEAT JOURNALISM TRAINING Fast-track Newspaper Journalism Fast-track Newspaper Journalism UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Part-time Newspaper Journalism BA Journalism (single & combined honours) DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY MA/PgDip Print Journalism MA/PgDip Journalism NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY BA (Hons) Journalism BA (Hons) Print Journalism UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND MA/PgDip Newspaper Journalism BA (Hons) Journalism GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY BA (Hons) News Journalism BA (Hons) Journalism PRESS ASSOCIATION TRAINING, LONDON BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism MA Multimedia Journalism Multimedia Journalism foundation course BA (Hons) Sports Journalism PRESS ASSOCIATION TRAINING, MA Journalism Certificate of Higher Education in Print NEWCASTLE MA Magazine Journalism Journalism Multimedia Journalism foundation course TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY HARLOW COLLEGE STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism Fast-track Newspaper Journalism BA (Hons) Journalism MA Journalism Fast-track Magazine Journalism MA Journalism UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER Academic year Newspaper Journalism ST MARY’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE MA Journalism Academic year Magazine Journalism MA/PgDip Sports Journalism UP TO SPEED JOURNALISM TRAINING LTD HIGHBURY COLLEGE THE ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY Fast-track Newspaper Journalism Fast-track Newspaper Journalism MSc Journalism Fast-track Magazine Journalism One year, part-time Newspaper Journalism Fast-track Sports Journalism Fast-track Broadcast Journalism

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Results tables

For the third year running, we will be publishing 2009/10 results tables on our website at the end of 2010. The tables, which measure the performance of students at our centres, show both the number and percentage of students completing an accredited course and gaining A – C grades in each core exam. In the case of shorthand, the number and percentage of students passing at a minimum speed of 100 wpm – the industry standard – is recorded.

It also shows the number and percentage of students completing an accredited course gaining A – E grades in each core exam (depending on the journalism pathway) and, in the case of shorthand, the number and percentage of students passing at a minimum speed of 60 wpm. Course leader Phyllis Hughes with Press Association London's first student cohort. In 2008/9, the top performing courses in each area were:

The NCTJ aims to accredit courses: • HE postgraduate: University of Ulster, MA Newspaper Journalism

• that are promoted clearly and compellingly to • HE undergraduate: Bournemouth University, BA (Hons) students seeking a vocational qualification that Journalism is widely recognised and highly valued by • FE fast-track: Darlington College journalism employers • Commercial fast-track: Press Association Training • where students are selected on the basis of ability and the potential to succeed in a career • Academic year: Harlow College in journalism • Magazine: City College Brighton & Hove, Fast-track • that are committed to fostering a safe, Magazine Journalism supportive and inclusive learning environment, regardless of class, gender, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or particular needs • where the NCTJ syllabus is delivered effectively and in full by knowledgeable and experienced teaching staff • where there is an integrated approach to teaching with formal classroom tuition linked to practical journalism that reflects developments in media convergence • whose providers are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement based on a well- developed and coherent quality management process • where staff are able to carry out the required The award for the best performing postgraduate course is presented to administrative and examination functions in a Maggie Swarbrick of the University of Ulster, by Kim Fletcher, NCTJ chairman. timely and professional manner The course was the top performing overall.

17 National Council for the Training of Journalists Annual Report 2009-2010 Results tables Student Council

Student journalists were again placed at the heart of the Joanne chaired a Q&A session where senior NCTJ managers were NCTJ’s decision-making at the third meeting of the Student quizzed about a number of issues, mostly related to concerns about Council in February. preliminary exams. There were requests for cheaper exam fees, free feedback about exam failure, more practical questions for media law and Fees, feedback and more practical exam questions were among public affairs and easier shorthand outlines. the topics raised by student representatives studying on one of 68 NCTJ-accredited courses. Multimedia content in journalism courses was also a source of great debate. Some students felt courses should cover all the skills required Forty-two students from 40 centres running NCTJ-accredited courses across the media and others thought courses should focus on came face-to-face with editors, NCTJ staff and directors at the Guardian particular platforms. News & Media Office in London. However, students welcomed the new multimedia qualification, in Kim Fletcher, chairman of the NCTJ, welcomed everybody to the development at the time but which has since been launched by meeting – which gives students attending an opportunity to raise issues 26 centres running NCTJ-accredited courses. affecting them and to give their views about the industry’s training and qualifications. In the afternoon, students were given the opportunity to field questions to an editors’ panel chaired by Bob Satchwell, executive director of the The NCTJ’s chief executive Joanne Butcher provided an introduction to Society of Editors and an NCTJ director. Bob was joined on the panel by the registered charity and Shevon Houston, events and website manager Brien Beharrell, editorial director, Newbury Weekly News Group; Jeroen at the NCTJ, gave a demonstration of the new student log-in feature on Bergmans, editor of easyJet magazine; Graham Dudman, managing the re-developed website. editor of The Sun; Dave King, editor of the Swindon Advertiser; and Dominic Ponsford, editor of Press Gazette. Joanne said: The editors’ panel offered advice to students about their future careers “The Student Council has become one and the skills needed to thrive in today’s newsrooms. of the most important events in our Students were later given an update on the actions the NCTJ had calendar because it is what the future taken in addressing the issues highlighted at the previous year’s Student Council. of good journalism is all about.” “The NCTJ was established in 1951 following concerns about journalism standards in a report by the Royal Commission on the Press and this issue remains central to our work today.”

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“I’m glad that the topic of multimedia has been discussed as it is what is needed to update the NCTJ.”

Other progress made by the NCTJ, including more promotion for shorthand and the Journalism Diversity Fund, and improvements in exam feedback, were also communicated to those at the meeting.

After suggesting improvements they thought were needed and putting forward ideas for future developments, representatives of students on NCTJ-accredited courses were then asked what they believed worked well at the NCTJ. All the feedback received was taken directly to the NCTJ board meeting in June, when four representatives presented views of the Student Council members to the directors. In the past two meetings students have demanded more direct communication with the NCTJ and, as stated above, courses which The day concluded with Joseph Harker, assistant comment editor at reflect the convergence of the media industry. The Guardian, addressing students and offering them advice about a career in journalism. Students were then given a tour of The Guardian’s In response to the request for more direct communication, we have impressive multimedia newsroom. unveiled our revamped website, which aims to address this problem. As part of the re-development, all NCTJ students are now able to log-in Speaking about the success of the annual event, Joanne Butcher said: to the site for advice, guidance and support as well as to check their examination results. “The NCTJ Student Council has been There is also a forum for students to debate issues. growing every year and we are Students were also given an update on how the NCTJ’s new Diploma in delighted so many students have Journalism qualification was progressing. The diploma, which includes additional modules available for students to study, is designed to reflect seized the chance to place themselves the needs of today’s multimedia journalists by offering video journalism, at the heart of NCTJ decision-making.” production journalism, sports journalism and by September 2011, a broadcast journalism option.

One student representative was pleased to see the NCTJ responding to concerns at the previous Student Council and updating its courses to reflect the continued convergence of the media industry:

19 National Council for the Training of Journalists Annual Report 2009-2010 Student Council Journalism Diversity Fund

The Journalism Diversity Fund is an industry-driven bursary The NLA have now contributed £500,000 since the diversity fund scheme which aims to increase diversity in UK newsrooms. was set up in 2005 and David spoke of his delight that almost 100 It has so far helped 92 budding journalists pay for their students had received help with their journalism training. “We, and training. Launched in 2005, the fund has continued to grow the newspapers we represent, are proud to have supported the in stature, this year gaining the backing of a number of training of just under 100 journalists in that time.” new high-profile supporters. Past recipients Chinwe Akomah, now a senior reporter, and Sam Smith, who secured a trainee reporter job at the Brentwood Gazette The aim is to give people from socially and ethnically diverse after receiving a bursary in 2009, shared their experiences with this backgrounds the chance to gain an industry-recognised journalism year’s students and praised the success of the fund. qualification.

Supporters of the fund, including the Newspaper Licensing Agency, Future plans Associated Newspapers, Guardian News and Media, News From 2011 there will be more opportunities for those interested in International, Pearson, and The Scott Trust, hope the scheme will applying to the Journalism Diversity Fund with six groups of bursaries ensure UK newsrooms reflect today’s multicultural society. awarded instead of three. The deadlines for applications will be more frequent to encourage more people to apply to the fund. Record year This has been a record-breaking year for the Journalism Diversity There are also plans to make the website more interactive, dynamic Fund with bursaries awarded to 36 aspiring journalists: more than and attention-grabbing. Videos, blogs and lots more pictures will be double the number in 2008/09. There were 18 applicants invited for added to reflect the convergence of today’s media industry. an interview for the first round of bursaries in June 2010: a record for Contributions will be welcomed from bursary recipients past and a single cohort. And 13 of those were subsequently awarded present as well as media professionals who support the work of bursaries, also the most in one group. Both of these records were the fund. again surpassed in the second round. In August, 26 would-be Although the awareness of the diversity fund continues to grow, it is journalists were shortlisted and 18 of those were successful after important we continue to market and advertise how it can help to impressing at the interview stage. redress the imbalance in newsrooms across the UK. With the help of In August 2010 a number of new supporters helped interview bursary recipients and supporters, there are plans to ensure that we shortlisted applicants at The Financial Times office in London. They reach schools and sixth-form colleges in ethnic communities and included Dotun Adebayo, presenter for Radio 5live; Rajini socially-deprived areas and continue to target postgraduate students Vaidyanathan, news correspondent for the BBC; Vijay Sharma, head at universities. of the BBC Asian network; Haroon Siddique, news reporter at the We want to show people of all ages that the Journalism Diversity Guardian; Marverine Cole, freelance journalist and TV presenter; Fund can give them the opportunity to be involved in one of the most James Geary, editor of Ode magazine; and Julian Kossoff, senior exciting professions around. editor at Telegraph.co.uk. Success stories Senior status Many of last year’s bursary recipients are now working as journalists In April two past bursary recipients achieved senior status after after successfully completing their studies with the help of the passing the NCE. Chinwe Akomah, who studied at the University of Journalism Diversity Fund. Some of them are listed on the following Central Lancashire, and Jennifer Coombes, a postgraduate of the page. University of Sheffield, were later joined by Rosemary Davenport when she passed in July. Rosemary, who was a student at the Bursary recipients have completed courses at the University of Salford, Chinwe and Jennifer were all awarded a bursary following centres during this financial year: by the Journalism Diversity Fund in 2007. • Cardiff University • Glasgow Caledonian University Chinwe is now working for News Team International, Jennifer is a • Harlow College senior reporter at the Ilford Recorder and Rosemary is currently • Lambeth College working in PR after leaving her position at the Lincolnshire Echo. • Liverpool Community College • News Associates, London Celebratory lunch • News Associates, Manchester • noSWeat Journalism Training Over 60 people attended this year’s Journalism Diversity Fund annual • Press Association, London celebratory lunch hosted by Robin Esser (pictured above right), • Press Association, Newcastle executive editor of the Daily Mail. Kim Fletcher, chairman of the • The Sheffield College, Norton College NCTJ, welcomed bursary recipients and supporters to the event and • University of Central Lancashire accepted a cheque of £100,000 on behalf of the fund from David • University of Salford Pugh (pictured above left), managing director of the Newspaper • University of Sheffield • University of Sunderland Licensing Agency. • University of Ulster

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Mark Elliot Katie Anderson

Mark is working at BBC Stoke, Katie finished her multimedia having completed his fast-track journalism course with Press course in newspaper journalism Association in May. with noSWeat Journalism Training in January. His role sees him She is now a junior reporter at the commentating on football matches, Bognor Regis Observer and is writing news and match previews working towards the NCE. about local football clubs Port Vale and Crewe for the BBC Sport website and regularly reading sports bulletins.

He has also completed work placements with Sky Sports and BBC Sport and was previously a commentator for Queens Park Rangers Football Club. In addition, Mark has had a number of articles published by his local newspaper, the Shropshire Star. Amanda Hall

Amanda completed her postgraduate diploma in print India Adams journalism at the University of India got a job with North News and Sheffield in July. She has been Pictures as soon as she completed working for her local paper, the her MA journalism course at the Cannock Chase Post, and has University of Sunderland. During her secured a trainee reporter job with first week she reported on the Raoul the Maidenhead Advertiser which Moat manhunt alongside seasoned begins in November. Amanda will journalists from national newspapers be working towards the NCE when and other media organisations. she begins her new job.

Sam Smith Chinwe Akomah

Sam studied the fast track in Chinwe studied at the University of newspaper journalism course at Central Lancashire and graduated noSWeat Journalism Training. He is in 2008. After two years as a now working as a trainee reporter trainee reporter at the Congleton for the Brentwood Gazette, a Chronicle, Chinwe, who passed weekly newspaper in Essex. her NCE in March, started work with News Team International in Birmingham in 2010.

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The NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism, now in The judging panel consisted of: their third year, are still proving popular as students and trainees continue to submit a high standard of entries. Jon Austin, Basildon Echo; Clare Bourke, Life; Once again, over 100 entries were received for the category Paul Durrant, freelance journalist, awards and judges found it difficult to choose a winner from Kim Fletcher, NCTJ chairman; some of the outstanding submissions. Dave King, Swindon Advertiser; Lee Marlow, ; Category awards Murray Morse, Sport Newspapers Ltd; For each of the following categories there are two awards. One Alice Ryan, Cambridge News; for students on NCTJ-accredited pre-entry courses and one for Paul Sanders, The Times; trainees on the NCE pathway John Wilson, Johnston Press. The judges felt that the standard of entries was quite remarkable • News journalism and made judging a really enjoyable task. They commented on • Sports journalism the number of strong stories that were submitted and were • Top scoop/exclusive pleased to see some original subject ideas. There were some thoroughly researched articles that showed real talent and images • Features of the year were technically strong and newsy. • Images of the year

This year’s winners received their awards at the 2010 Chairman’s award Society Editors Conference in Glasgow. Following a congratulatory speech by NCTJ chief executive, Joanne A Chairman’s award recognising an individual’s outstanding contribution to high standards of journalism training will be Butcher, the awards were presented by Simon Bucks, presented by NCTJ chairman Kim Fletcher at the Journalism associate editor. Skills Conference in December 2010.

All the winners were present except for Amy Husband who was sitting her NCE and Antony Kitchener who now lives and works in New Zealand.

Performance awards

Each year, there are three performance awards which recognise the best performance in NCTJ exams at preliminary and NCE level.

NCTJ Student NCTJ Reporter NCTJ Photographer Journalist of the Year of the Year of the Year

Rachel Bull Catherine Dalton Lucy Shaw News Associates London Express & Star Derby Telegraph

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The category winners are: Images of the year:

Student Trainee

News Journalism

Leanne Rinne Tara Russell Antony Kitchener University of Sheffield Southern Daily Echo The Sheffield College, Norton College Sports Journalism

Josh Burrows Jon Mattos News Associates – London Hull Daily Mail

Top Scoop/ Exclusive

David Raven Katie Bowler Amy Husband Edge Hill University South Wales Evening Post Features

Jayne Garfitt Megan Jorsh Nottingham Trent University News & Star

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It is vital that the NCTJ communicates effectively with own identity. This mailing will provide NCTJ students with details on our stakeholders, and that we facilitate a two-way courses, exams, traineeships and events to ensure they always have conversation, allowing all parties to be fully involved in the most relevant and up-to-date information. the organisation. The NCTJ is committed to ensuring stakeholders have access to all the information they Social media need and to achieving this through a wide variety of In these days of iPhones, mobile internet, blogs and bluecasting, the communication methods. use of social media is vitally important to successfully communicate with all stakeholders. Social media helps to create and maintain Website two-way communication channels with our trainers, students, former students and industry supporters. The NCTJ website is the first point of contact for most of our stakeholders. It must therefore showcase our strong brand identity, Social media has become universally popular with more than help to increase awareness of the NCTJ’s core business and also 500 million people around the world using Facebook, 145 million promote the NCTJ’s courses, activities and products in a logical and on Twitter and 67 million registered with LinkedIn. user-friendly way.

The website underwent a redesign in the last year that has been well received by our stakeholders. The site is now simpler to navigate and The NCTJ now has a Facebook business page to provide news and features a more contemporary appearance that reflects the forward- events information via the network. Followers of the NCTJ Facebook looking nature of the NCTJ. page will see any updates in their homepage newsfeed as soon as they log on, which is particularly key given the high proportion of During the coming year, there are plans to further develop the main people that use Facebook as a form of consumption media. They website to allow for more interactivity, image galleries, video and don’t have to look for the news, instead the news goes to them audio, and a possible blog. In addition, the current Awards for ensuring that those who do not have the time to search for Excellence website will be incorporated into the main NCTJ site, information will not miss out. which will strengthen the brand identity of these awards and also assist in the promotion of the other awards featured on the website. The page has been set-up to encourage comment and discussion The Journalism Diversity Fund website will also benefit from an from users however the pre-existing group has been left in place as update to keep it fresh and appealing to the target audience. The this is a more suitable forum for debate rather than news releases. option of a Journalism Diversity Fund blog is also being researched. eJournalism news Twitter users can now follow the NCTJ via our dedicated page, and The monthly electronic newsletter from the NCTJ continues to be various media organisations, students and journalists are doing so popular, with more people requesting their names to be added to the already. Regular news updates are released via Twitter not just distribution list. The design of the newsletter is being reviewed to directly to our followers but also on our LinkedIn page. Twitter ensure it reflects the latest NCTJ look and style and also to make updates are also searched by Google helping internet users to easily sure it clearly communicates relevant news and events to recipients. find NCTJ references. eJournalism news for centres has proved a successful addition to the monthly mailings. Designed to keep accredited course providers up The NCTJ has a new presence on the professional networking site to date with all relevant news and information, this too is to be LinkedIn. Users can view information about the organisation, recent refreshed in line with the NCTJ website and the main newsletter. Twitter updates and news found by Google. They can also connect In 2011 eJournalism news for students is to be introduced. This will with relevant NCTJ employees and use the site as a means of keep visual links with the existing newsletters while developing its contacting us if they wish.

Organisational structure

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Publications Distance learning

The NCTJ continues to offer a wide range of publications The new Diploma in Journalism will be launched as a distance for trainee journalists and journalism students. learning course early in 2011. The five mandatory modules will be available for purchase: Reporting, Portfolio, Essential Public Affairs, The 21st edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists is currently Essential Media Law and Shorthand. being worked on by Mark Hanna, chairman of the NCTJ Media Law board and law tutor at the University of Sheffield and Mike Dodd, Four specialist options will also be available: Media Law Court Press Association’s legal advisor and editor of Media Lawyer. Reporting, Sports Journalism, Production Journalism and Business of Magazines. Videojournalism for onlineand Broadcast Journalism Recent releases include both Teeline Gold Standard for Journalists by will not be available as distance learning. A learning plan to Marie Cartwright, NCTJ chief examiner for shorthand and shorthand accompany Teeline Gold Standard for Journalists is now on sale tutor at The Sheffield College, and Public Affairs for Journalists, by as a downloadable document from our shop. James Morrison, PA tutor at Kingston University and NCTJ examiner for this subject. The Foundation Course in News Reporting distance learning programme is still proving popular and during the year 2009/10 The second edition of Public Affairs for Journalists is in production more than 210 people studied NCTJ distance learning courses. and will be published early in 2011. Author James Morrison has updated the book, which reflects developments in local and central Forums government and changes to the NCTJ public affairs syllabus. The NCTJ continues to organise a number of workshops, seminars and forums which focus on a number of different areas of skill to ensure we are working closely with our stakeholders and consulting with them regularly.

Short courses

More than 50 years of NCTJ experience in delivering journalism training is available to everyone through a programme of open short courses. Our short course offering is constantly being revised and refreshed to ensure it is up-to-date and relevant to our customers. Anyone who needs to learn writing, editing and publishing skills for the workplace or self-improvement can find the training they need on an NCTJ short course.

In-house courses are also arranged to order, at a time and place of our customers’ choosing and focussing on the exact training they need.

To assist those about to sit the NCE, we also specialise in refresher courses, which are very popular.

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Over 90 delegates packed into BBC Scotland’s state-of- The BBC College of Journalism’s head of training, Alex Gerlis, added: the-art headquarters for the start of the NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Conference in Glasgow held on the 3rd and 4th “It’s absolutely crucial to have a December. grasp of the fundamentals of The annual two-day showpiece provided a platform for the journalism, the writing, the desire to discussion of the latest issues associated with developing journalists tell a story and how to tell it. It is across all media sectors, and recognised the achievements of those involved in education and training. important to have resilience.”

It brought together editors, trainers, heads of journalism, course Delegates were then given a tour of the BBC Scotland’s £188m leaders and tutors, as well as NCTJ directors, staff and examiners – headquarters, which, when opened in 2007, was one of the most all of whom have a vested interest in ensuring the journalists of modern, state-of-the-art, digital broadcasting facilities in the world. tomorrow are trained to the highest standard. This was followed by dinner, where the achievements of those Director of BBC Scotland Ken MacQuarrie launched the NCTJ’s involved in journalism education and training were celebrated. flagship event by stressing the importance of training journalism Awards for the top-performing NCTJ courses were presented and students to meet the modern demands of a multimedia age, saying: the NCTJ Chairman’s award for 2009 was announced. The MA in newspaper journalism at the University of Ulster was the “It’s never been as important that all best performing of the 68 courses accredited by the NCTJ, with 69 sectors of journalism operate in a per cent of students gaining the preliminary Certificate in Journalism. multimedia world and it has never been as important that students are taught the skills to work in a multimedia world,”

This sentiment was shared by Kim Fletcher, chairman of the NCTJ, who said prior to the conference: “Journalists today need to know how to work across all platforms and NCTJ qualifications must reflect this need.” The opening address was followed by a Question Time debate about the future quality of journalism chaired by Aasmah Mir, presenter of Radio 5live and Good Morning Scotland.

Members of the panel were Alex Gerlis, head of training, BBC College of Journalism; Tom Happold, head of multimedia, Guardian News and Media; Tom Lowe, newsgathering editor, STV; John McLellan, editor, The Scotsman; and Margaret Strayton, group editorial manager, Newsquest. “Guile, curiosity and rat-like cunning” were the qualities identified by John McLellan, editor of The Scotsman when discussing the most important skills aspiring journalists need when entering the newsroom.

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To obtain the qualification, widely regard by recruiting editors as the Presenting him with the award, Kim Fletcher said: essential qualification for aspiring journalists, students have to pass all six core exams at C grade or above and reach a shorthand speed “I know it is a cliché but it has been of 100wpm. known for students to believe Jon Legendary tutor Jon Smith, a former journalist at The Northern Echo walks on water and there are many and The Times, was presented with the prestigious NCTJ Chairman’s award by Kim Fletcher for his outstanding contribution to journalism among his journalistic and education training. colleagues who would agree.”

Jon, who is also the author of Essential Reporting: The NCTJ Guide The evening was concluded with an entertaining after dinner speech for Trainee Journalists, was a journalism trainer on the NCTJ- by Sally Magnusson, presenter of BBC Scotland’s current affairs accredited fast-track course at Darlington College – named the top programme Reporting Scotland.. further education fast-track course by the NCTJ this year – before Opening the second day of the conference at Hampden Park, retiring in January. Glasgow South MP Tom Harris backed the NCTJ to deliver quality Receiving his award Jon thanked his colleagues at Darlington journalism training in a multimedia age. College, the NCTJ and the newspaper company Newsquest for supporting him in his years of training journalists. “I have no doubts at all that the NCTJ is up to the task of training that new generation of journalists and making sure they are equipped to face whatever challenges are thrown in their path.”

The Labour MP and NCTJ alumnus is well known in political circles for embracing the opportunities presented by the internet by daily updating his award-winning blog And Another Thing, voted the best blog in Westminster and Scotland by Total Politics Magazine.

Tom said: “It’s no longer a case of being a press journalist or broadcast journalist, specialising to some extent in your chosen field. Nowadays you’re expected to do it all, including the technical aspects. “Can you imagine that being able to happen even a few years ago?”

The structure of the new NCTJ multimedia qualification was then outlined by the qualifications board and debated by delegates. From September 2010, this new qualification, called the Diploma in Journalism, was delivered for the first time by many NCTJ-accredited course providers.

The conference was concluded with interactive sessions focussing on media trends, the gold standard for training and the future structure and content of qualifications for multimedia journalists.

Tutor and former journalist Jon Smith receiving the Chairman’s award from Kim Fletcher

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Resources with the advice of Rensburg Sheppards Investment management Limited and the directors are satisfied with its performance. The net incoming resources of the group amounted to £356,953 (2009: £76,813), which included an extraordinary Reserves repayment of £334,470 following the closure of a final salary pension scheme. Together with net realised and It is the aim of the directors to generate surpluses sufficient to unrealised gains on investments amounting to £15,742 maintain adequate resources, in line with the Board’s policy, to meet (2009: loss £27,106) this produced a total movement of risks associated with the various income streams, expenditure plans funds of £372,695 surplus (2009: £49,689 surplus). There and balance sheet items. was, exclusive of the Journalism Diversity Fund and the The principal income sources are: donations from per capita pension disinvestment a small trading deficit of £3,001 members; income from registration and examination fees; sales of offset by revaluations on investments to give a surplus of publications, distance learning packages and training materials; £12,741 (2009: £7,067 deficit). accreditation fees; donations to the Journalism Diversity Fund; and Whilst operating income from activities declined slightly in the year, investment income. this was expected and reflects the downturn in recruitment in the industry. This was built into the budgets and business plan for the Structure and governance charity and expenditure was managed appropriately during the year The National Council for the Training of Journalists is a registered to balance this. The directors consider the state of affairs of the charity. The training activities of the group are carried out by NCTJ charity to be satisfactory. Training Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.

The industry charitable fund, the Journalism Diversity Fund, is New directors are recommended and appointed by the directors. managed and administered by the NCTJ as a ‘restricted fund’. The number of directors is not subject to any maximum but is not Donations of £100,000 and £25,000 were received from the less than three. A director’s term of office is three years, renewable Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) and Scott Trust respectively for a further three years, and, in exceptional circumstances; another (2009: £125,000). The NLA is committed to a further donation of three years. £100,000 in the next year. Charitable contribution Investment powers, policy and performance During the year NCTJ Training Ltd made a charitable donation under Under the memorandum and articles of association, the NCTJ has deed of covenant of £43,151 (2008: £73,827) to its holding the power to make investments in such securities, property and other company, The National Council for the Training of Journalists, a investments as the directors see fit. The Charity’s portfolio is invested registered charity (No: 1026685).

Statement of accounts 2009-10 2008-9 Incoming resources £1,304,857 £1,024,419 Expenditure £947,904 £947,606 Operating surplus for the year £356,953 £76,813 Consisting of: Restricted fund £25,484 £56,756 Pension disinvestment £334,470 £0 Trading deficit/surplus (£3,001) £20,057 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2010 Tangible fixed assets £513,110 £533,407 Investments £195,319 £180,345 Current assets £832,368 £494,050 Current liabilities £133,271 £172,971 Net current assets £699,097 £321,079 Net assets £1,407,526 £1,034,831

Notes 1. This financial information does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 394 of the Companies Act 2006. 2. Copies of the full statutory accounts are available on request

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NCTJ board of directors Journalism qualifications board

Chairman: Kim Fletcher, managing director of Trinity Management Chairman: Donald Martin, editor of the Sunday Post Communications Amanda Ball, principal examiner Vice-Chairman: Brien Beharrell, editorial director of the Newbury Lloyd Bracey, chief examiner, Online and Videojournalism News Group Marie Cartwright, chief examiner, Shorthand Sue Campbell, managing director of Media Messages Cathy Duncan, chief examiner, Sub-editing Edmund Curran, editor-in-chief of Independent News and Media, Janet Jones, chief examiner, Public Affairs Northern Ireland Dave King, chief examiner, Sports Journalism Chris Elliott, readers’ editor of The Guardian Mark Hanna, chief examiner, Media Law Alan Geere, regional editorial director of Northcliffe Media South East Catherine Houlihan, chief examiner, Broadcast Journalism Jan Lever, managing director of Newsquest’s Blackburn, Bolton and Steve Nelson, chief examiner, Newspaper Journalism Kendal operations Steve Phillips, chief examiner, Press Photography and Donald Martin, editor of the Sunday Post Photojournalism Stephen Mitchell, deputy director of BBC News David Rowell, industry representative Alison Moore, director of finance and company secretary at the Sarah Rowlands, education representative Newspaper Licensing Agency Steve Panter, experienced journalist, lecturer and author Joanne Butcher, chief executive Bob Satchwell, executive director of the Society of Editors Lyn Jones, head of qualifications Malcolm Vickers, group director of human resources for Johnston Press Accreditation board Russell Whitehair, chairman of North Wales Newspapers Chairman: Chris Elliott, readers’ editor, The Guardian Joanne Butcher, chief executive Andy Cairns, executive editor, Sky Sports News Chris Dunham, company secretary Paul Connolly, managing editor, Belfast Telegraph Graham Dudman, managing editor, The Sun NCTJ staff Cerys Griffiths, editor, television news, BBC North West Joanne Aitchison, examinations manager Tom Hill, course director, Up to Speed Training Jan Alder, PA to chief executive and short course manager Dave King, editor, Swindon Advertiser Joanne Butcher, chief executive Robin Staniforth, director of the centre for broadcasting and Chris Dunham, head of finance and IT journalism, Nottingham Trent University Lisa Edmonds, examinations controller Michelle Stanistreet, deputy general secretary, National Emma Hart, marketing and communications manager Union of Journalists Gemma Holloway, examinations controller (maternity cover) Richard Tait, director of the Centre of Journalism Studies, Shevon Houston, events and website manager Cardiff University Lyn Jones, head of qualifications Joy Yates, editor, Hartlepool Mail Michelle Patient, head of accreditation Jessamy Rapkin, examinations controller Joanne Butcher, chief executive Beverley Rhodes, examinations controller Michelle Patient, head of accreditation Sam Tonkin, Journalism Diversity intern Christine Watson, examinations controller (maternity cover) Quality assurance and standards committee

Chairman: Sean Dooley Barry Hunt, Archant Sarah Niblock, Brunel University Sue Kelly, Darlington College Amanda Ball, principal examiner

Joanne Butcher, chief executive Joanne Aitchison, head of examinations Lyn Jones, head of qualifications

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