Annual Report 2010-2011

National Council for the Training of Journalists Vital statistics

A total of 15,522 NCTJ exams were sat throughout 2010-11 Contents NCTJ strategic These comprised:

objectives 9,918 preliminary exams (excluding shorthand) sat on course 3 Vital statistics 4 Chairman’s report • Complete the transition of the NCTJ to a 646 national exam sittings, and 5 Chief Executive’s review converged training body in order to deliver 6-8 Accreditation effective products and services for ,153 shorthand exam sittings 9-10 Qualifications development journalists across all media sectors 11 Examinations • Develop a progressive framework for ‘ The total number of NCE exams sat was 805 12-14 Gold standard students standard’ journalism qualifications that are 15-16 NCE results the respected benchmark of excellence 1,215 students attended one of 17 NCTJ 60th anniversary • Support and enhance the high standard 18 Student Council and quality of education and training 68 accredited courses at 19 Awards for Excellence in Journalism provided by accredited journalism courses 20-21 Journalism Diversity Fund 39 approved centres and sat the Certificate in Journalism and 22-23 Journalism Skills Conference • Take action to achieve greater diversity of journalists in the media industry Diploma in Journalism exams 24 Learning resources 25 Short courses • Communicate effectively with all target of these achieved gold standard, passing all exams while on the course 26 Business and finance review audiences to increase awareness of the 396 27 Who’s who NCTJ’s brand values, its role, activities and status as a charity 447 students attended non-accredited courses and sat NCTJ exams making a total of 1692 408 candidates sat these exams on the two national dates

295 trainees sat the National Certificate Examination –

282 reporters, 8 photographers and 5 sports journalists

185 trainees achieved gold standard of passing their NCE –

176 reporters, 5 photographers and 4 sports journalists

Registrations consisted of 242 reporters, 5 sub-editors and 5 sports journalists

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

3 ’m writing this as the parents of Milly Dowler give evidence at the Our 60th anniversary celebrations have come at a time Leveson inquiry into phone hacking. Sally Dowler is speaking of when the ethical behaviour of journalists has never been the moment she called Milly’s phone, heard her daughter’s under greater public scrutiny. Those with long memories recorded voice and turned in excitement to her husband: “She’s will know that the NCTJ was set up all those years ago by picked up her voicemails, Bob. She’s alive.” Milly wasn’t alive, of those who were concerned about quality and cared about course. She had been murdered. Sally Dowler heard her voice standards of journalism. only because a private detective working for the News of the Training is at the of high standards of journalism practice and World had hacked into the phone and cleared out the voicemail. we take our responsibilities for overseeing the industry’s training This has not been journalism’s finest year, though we can admire scheme very seriously. The industry is coming together to review and ’s dogged refusal to keep pushing a story that many renew its commitment to ensuring agreed professional standards in the industry wanted buried. If only phone hacking had been permeate our newsroom cultures. merely a piece of mischief practised by a very few. I hope you will agree that the following pages of our annual report It wasn’t a tiny problem, but nor was everyone at it. As Paul showcase the activities of all those who are involved in the work of Dacre put it to the same inquiry: “There are thousands of decent the NCTJ. From editors who give up their time to sit on accreditation journalists in Britain who don’t hack phones, don’t bribe panels and boards, volunteers who help with interviewing and policemen and who work long anti-social hours for modest assessing trainees, to students who serve on the Student Council recompense – and if they’re in the regional press often for a and trainees who work doggedly to achieve the ‘gold standard’ and pittance – because they passionately believe that their papers produce award-winning journalism. give voice to the voiceless and expose the misdeeds of the rich, So many young people aspire to work in journalism – the volume of the powerful and the pompous.” entries in our Stars of the Future competition which produced some And that doughty fighter for the press, our colleague Walter promising journalism was proof of this. But in this fiercely competitive Greenwood, redressed the balance in a typically forceful letter to market we have a responsibility not to sell a dream and to select : “It was fatuous of the barrister for 51 victims of press Chief Executive’s those with the ability and potential to succeed. Chairman’s malpractice at the Leveson inquiry to say that the whole of the That is why our focus remains on quality: quality training, journalists British press is in the dock. It is not. Not even all the national and journalism. This means accrediting only the best courses, press is involved, let alone regional publications. The vast assessing skills to an exacting national standard in our qualifications, report majority of journalists working on them had never heard of review recognising talent in our awards, gathering our stakeholders together anyone phone hacking in the search for stories until the News of at our events, and delivering courses and providing resources that the World revelations.” make a difference. We’re not in the dock, but we do need to go out and explain The NCTJ isn’t immune from the negative effects of a downturn in ourselves if many areas of entirely legitimate journalistic inquiry the economy and a reduction in staff journalists. We too have been are not to be viewed with suspicion by an increasingly sceptical battling to do more for less, to balance the demand for investment in public. It’s time to remind the world of the merits of a free press, new technology and the development of new products and services of our vital role in underpinning democracy and of the care and with scarcer resources. We awarded more bursaries from the dedication of serious, trained journalists. Journalism Diversity Fund than ever before and that achievement What’s the role of the NCTJ in this? We like to say we are here comes at a cost. to provide a world-class education and training system that We are fortunate to have so many supporters who donate their time develops current and future journalists for the demands of a because they want to give something back and value the training and fast-changing multimedia industry. So should we spend more support they’ve had in their own careers. They believe in good time examining young journalists’ command of ethics? Perhaps it journalism and share our zeal for the truth, accuracy and objectivity is – and we are having a lively discussion about how we might do which are at the heart of everything the NCTJ stands for. it. The answer is not as obvious as it may seem, for there is a great deal of right and wrong already woven into training. We We have been marking this milestone year with events and projects gave our own evidence to Leveson and, in gathering case studies designed to draw attention to the importance of quality journalism from NCTJ-accredited courses, were impressed by the dedicated training. Our exhibition of press photography in and way in which tutors all over the country were integrating ethical Sheffield, the competition for sixth-form readers of the regional press practice into their teaching programmes. and our summer party all received fantastic support. The year looks set to end on a high with an extra special skills conference in Belfast. But the more we learn about what went on at the , the more we understand that the issue at the News of the The next decade for the NCTJ promises to be as interesting and World was not so whether the journalists involved knew whether challenging as the last six. We will be open and responsive to the what they were doing was right, but whether they cared. I’ve no changes ahead but whatever happens we will never compromise our doubt about our ability to have journalists well trained in the right commitment to quality and standards. way to behave: it’s up to the industry to make sure they don’t fall into bad ways afterwards. Joanne Butcher Chief Executive Kim Fletcher Chairman

4 5 Accreditation Accreditation

The NCTJ aims to accredit courses: Results tables For the fourth year running, the NCTJ will be publishing 2010-11 results tables on our website at the end of 2011. Accreditation Course updates • that are promoted clearly and compellingly to students seeking a vocational qualification that is The NCTJ currently accredits 68 courses at 39 centres The tables show both the number and percentage of If a training course is accredited by the NCTJ, then a widely recognised and highly valued by journalism across the UK, made up of 20 universities, 13 further students completing an accredited course and gaining A to C prospective student knows that they will be taught the employers. education colleges and six commercial centres. From grades in each core exam. In the case of shorthand, the essential skills needed to be a good journalist. If these July 2010 to June 2011, 47 centres were visited for new • where students are selected on the basis of ability skills are to be meaningful, then it’s important that an number and percentage of students passing at a minimum accreditations, re-accreditations, monitoring visits, and and the potential to succeed in a career in journalism. NCTJ-accredited course delivers vocational training to the speed of 100 wpm – the industry standard – is recorded. advisory visits for new centres wanting to apply for highest standard. The UK media industry recognises the that are committed to fostering a safe, supportive and accreditation. • NCTJ’s standard as the hallmark of excellence. It also shows the number and percentage of students inclusive learning environment, regardless of class, completing an accredited course gaining A to E grades in Eight new journalism courses were awarded NCTJ accreditation for gender, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, The NCTJ’s Role each core exam and, in the case of shorthand, the number the first time during the course of the 2010-11 academic year, disability, or particular needs. including two new centres in Northern Ireland: and percentage of students passing at a minimum speed of The NCTJ believes that the overall programme structure and 60 wpm. • where the NCTJ syllabus is delivered effectively and methods of teaching should be left to the experts at the universities, • BA Honours Journalism, Brunel University in full by knowledgeable and experienced teaching colleges and commercial training centres who deliver the accredited • MA Magazine Journalism, Nottingham Trent University In 2009-10, the top six performing courses were: staff. courses. We are confident that our training providers believe that our Fast-track Photojournalism, Up to Speed Media accreditation process is rigorous, fair, straightforward and • • where there is an integrated approach to teaching MA Sports Journalism, University of Sunderland professional. • • HE postgraduate: Nottingham Trent University, with formal classroom tuition linked to practical • Academic Year Journalism, Belfast Metropolitan College MA/ PGDip Journalism journalism that reflects developments in media We are grateful to the industry professionals who donate their time to • Academic Year Newspaper Journalism, North West convergence. HE undergraduate: Nottingham Trent University, sit on accreditation panels and provide valuable feedback and Regional College • support that courses need in order to succeed. • HND Practical Journalism, Adam Smith College BA (Hons) Print Journalism • whose providers are dedicated to a culture of • Day Release Journalism, Adam Smith College continuous improvement based on a well-developed • FE fast-track: Darlington College During the accreditation process, the NCTJ aims to achieve the and coherent quality management process. following: Accreditation was not renewed at two centres and a number of new • Commercial fast-track: News Associates London • where staff are able to carry out the required centres were not awarded accreditation because they didn’t meet administrative and examination functions in a timely • Ensure the NCTJ syllabus is delivered effectively so that the standard. • Academic year: The Sheffield College, Norton College students leave the course ready to work as trainee journalists and professional manner. and eventually achieve their professional qualification, the Accreditation board • Magazine: Harlow College, Fast-track Magazine NCE, which raises them to the level of a senior journalist. Journalism The accreditation board met three times this year, in November • Support courses as they work to teach students the 2010, February 2011 and July 2011. The board’s purpose is to plan converged skills that they need to work effectively in a 21st and inform the NCTJ accreditation strategy. Its principal function is to century newsroom. develop the industry standard for NCTJ Diploma training courses, but • Work in partnership with course providers and the other initiatives include: devising a list of tips on researching courses Accreditation board members accreditation board to maintain and inform an accreditation for potential course applicants; developing a guide to CV and cover process that ensures quality, “real-world” journalism skills letter writing and interviewing skills; approving magazine and which is flexible enough to accommodate creative, value- broadcast accreditation guidelines; and providing advice to students Roz McKenzie, course leader, Lambeth College added initiatives. on work placements, which is included in the portfolio. Chairman Chris Elliott, readers’ editor, The Guardian Robin Staniforth, director of the centre for broadcasting (NCTJ director and trustee) We are committed to a programme of continuous improvement The role of the accreditation and journalism, Nottingham Trent University based on regular discussions with all of our partners – course “board is vital if students are going leaders, students, industry professionals – and we welcome ideas Members Michelle Stanistreet, general secretary, National Union and feedback. As always, our ultimate goal is to maintain the highest to get the best training, the industry of Journalists Andy Cairns, executive editor, News standards of journalism. the best trainees and the NCTJ logo Richard Tait, director of the centre of journalism studies, is to retain its long standing reputation Paul Connolly, managing editor, Belfast Telegraph Cardiff University within the industry facing such a Graham Dudman, editorial development director, difficult time. It has not been an easy Chas Watkin, TV editor, BBC Midlands News International year and the board members have Joy Yates, editor, Hartlepool Mail twice had to take robust action Tom Hill, course director, Up to Speed Media to ensure that standards are maintained. However, the Dave King, head of news, Sussex overall standard found on courses has remained high. ” (NCTJ chief examiner – sports journalism) Chris Elliott, readers’ editor, The Guardian

6 7 Accreditation Qualifications development

2010-11 accreditation panellists Diploma in Journalism NCE review September 2010 saw the introduction of the Diploma in The NCTJ’s professional qualification, the National Certificate Mark Acheson, deputy editor, The News Sara Ledwith, editor, top news team, Thomson Journalism at 26 accredited course providers around the country. Examination (NCE) is a gold standard qualification qualifying The Diploma was delivered alongside the Certificate in Journalism regional newspaper reporters to senior status. The new digital Laura Adams, editor, Barking and Dagenham Post Isabel Lloyd, assistant editor, Intelligent Life magazine qualification which is due to be phased out in 2012. landscape of the newsroom prompted a review of the assessments to see if it is still meeting the level of skills required Paul Armstrong, editor, Packet Newspapers Donald Martin, editor, The Sunday Post All 26 course providers opted to offer media law court reporting as one of the by reporters after their eighteen-month training period. Rankin Armstrong, deputy editor, News Letter Fiona McGarry, assistant editor, The Irish News options needed to complete the qualification with a range of other options offered from sports, video, production and magazine journalism. The review was carried out in the spring of 2011. It included online surveys to Lynn Ashwell, deputy editor, Bolton News Martin McGinley, editor, Derry Journal editors and newly-qualified senior reporters, interviews and focus groups with Throughout the first year of delivery, the NCTJ worked closely with all training Michael Beard, editor, The Argus all sectors of the media industry. Martin McNeill, editor, The Echo providers, students, trainees and employers to ensure the level of skills and Eric Bignell, editor, Natural Stone Specialist magazine knowledge being delivered met the requirements of the Diploma and in turn The results concluded that the NCE is ‘highly regarded’ and is ‘the Doug Melloy, editor, Rotherham Advertiser the needs of the industry. benchmark’ of a verified standard that is valued by editors and trainees. It Roger Borrell, editor, Lancashire Life was clear that the NCE should continue to test the fundamentals of Stephen Mitchell, deputy director & head of news programmes, The first prospective trainee journalists to be awarded the Diploma were those journalism; identify and tell a story in a compelling and accurate way. Bob Bounds, editor, KM Group BBC News who completed fast-track courses in February 2011, using it to gain employment across different sectors of the media. Clare Bourke, editor, Hertfordshire Life Keith Morris, editor, Northwich Guardian All NCTJ-accredited courses are delivering the Diploma from September The importance of new media skills is increasing. Jeff Brown, presenter, BBC Look North Ian Murray, editor in chief, Southern Daily Echo 2011. “However, without the solid grounding of journalism, Andy Cairns, executive editor, Paul Napier, editor, Yorkshire Evening Post Broadcast journalism good news writing, accuracy and sound interviewing Michael Cairns, editor, political programmes and newsgathering, Steve Nelson, editorial training manager, skills to support the technical ability to write for BBC Northern Ireland Potential trainee radio and TV journalists will soon be able to qualify with a blogs/web/social networking sites, the quality of that Diploma in Journalism for broadcast journalists. Michele Canning, editor, Strabane Chronicle Eamonn O’Neal, managing editor, Manchester Evening News journalism will suffer and will become indistinguishable A new broadcast journalism specialist option was developed during 2010-11. Mark Carter, news editor, BBC Sussex and BBC Surrey Margareta Pagano, business editor, Independent on Sunday from citizen journalism. It is vital we maintain the Combined with the core journalism skills of the Diploma, it will provide standards of the NCTJ/NCE training in all our output – Christine Challand, freelance reporter, Associated and Barrie Phillips-Jones, editorial director, NWN Media prospective broadcast employers with new entrants trained to broadcast Trinity Mirror Newspapers quality standards. whatever media form that is in. Fiona Phillips, editor, Hereford Times ” Colin Channon, chief editor, Sussex Newspapers Led by Catherine Houlihan, head of news at ITV Anglia and NCTJ chief (Excerpt from NCE report and recommendations May 2011) Steve Phillips, photo editor, South Wales Evening Post examiner, expert advice and guidance was provided on the project by Jenny Church, editor, Limavady Northern Constitution representatives of the key broadcast publishing companies: BBC, ITV and Claire Pitcher, editor, Hampshire Life Jane Clare, executive editor, Merseyside Weeklies . A representative working in local commercial radio and Christine Rayner, editor, Kent Regional News & Media experienced trainers from NCTJ-accredited courses also took part in the Recommendations made after the review are currently being discussed by the Paul Connolly, managing editor, Belfast Telegraph development work. NCTJ’s journalism examinations board and the JQB and the outcomes will be Simon Robinson, enterprise editor EMEA, Thomson Reuters Liz Davies, editor, Abergavenny Chronicle developed during the coming year. Meeting employers’ needs is at the heart of the Marcus Ryder, editor, investigative news & current affairs, Chris Elliott, readers’ editor, the Guardian “ BBC Scotland broadcast module. We’ve worked closely with Simon Farrington, business development editor, Media Wales employers across the industry to ensure this module Rachel Sharp, group editor, North London Times & Independent covers the essential skills they expect in a new Terry Fletcher, freelance magazine columnist Darren Slade, chief reporter, Bournemouth Echo journalist. John Furbisher, editor, Sheffield Star ” Michelle Stanistreet, general secretary, NUJ Catherine Houlihan Alan Geere, editorial director, Northcliffe Media South East Tom Thomson, group managing editor, Herald & Times Group Colin Grant, editorial director, Iliffe News & Media East The new option was launched in May at a forum for tutors, trainers and Dan Thorpe, assistant editor, BBC Tees Cerys Griffiths, editor, TV news, BBC North West editors at BBC Manchester. Stephen Mitchell,deputy director of BBC News and head of multimedia programmes, NCTJ main board member and Darren Thwaites, editor, Middlesbrough Evening Gazette Keith Harrison, deputy editor, Express & Star chairman of the NCTJ’s journalism qualifications board (JQB), chaired Hannah Walker, editor, South London Press the event. Colin Hume, group editor, Johnston (Falkirk) Jacqui Walls, editor, The Cornishman The new option covers both TV and radio journalism and is a double module Simon Irwin, editor, Sussex Life so candidates opting to take it can complete the diploma with the five core Darren Isted, editor, The Comet, Royston Crow Malcolm Warne, editor, Darlington & Stockton Times subjects. Covering newsgathering, writing, interviewing, producing, editing, broadcast regulation, production techniques, voice training and digital media, Gerry Keighley, editor, South Wales Argus Andrew Worden, editor, Crawley News the programme of study is a comprehensive syllabus that reflects best current practice in broadcast newsrooms in the UK. Dave King, head of news, Sussex Newspapers Joy Yates, editor, Hartlepool Mail The broadcast journalism option is being piloted during 2011-12 and will be Rob Lawson, editor, Sunderland Echo widely available from September 2012.

8 9 Qualifications development Examinations

Journalism Qualifications Board Stephen is leading the board, which consists of subject chief examiners and Examinations Tutor log-in representatives from the industry, to develop a new foundation level This year saw a change of chairmanship for the JQB. Donald 15,522 preliminary and national certificate examinations were run qualification aimed at community/citizen journalists and 16-19-year-olds. We introduced a tutor resource Martin, editor-in-chief, DC Thomson, editor, Sunday Post stepped throughout 2010-2011, compared to 16,290 in 2009-2010. While section on our website which down in March and Stephen Mitchell, deputy director of BBC The coming year will also see a review of the magazine journalism option and the number of preliminary exam sittings increased by 603, the allows tutors on NCTJ accredited News, head of multimedia programmes and NCTJ main board the consideration of new specialist options including finance, health and number of shorthand sittings decreased by 315 and the number of courses to log-in to a secure member, took over the role. international journalism. NCE sittings decreased by 1056. The number of students section on our website. Tutors registered to sit the NCE has increased from 206 to 252 which Donald has played a vital role in the development and implementation of the have access to past papers and Foundation certificate qualification means there will be more trainees sitting the NCE next year. Diploma and hands over the reins to Stephen Mitchell, but remains a member marking guides, programmes of of the main board of directors. Work has begun on researching the market to develop a study for all subjects, guidelines qualification that will help “professionalise” those involved in Ofqual and much more. There is also a citizen/community journalism: whether it be working for separate resource section for It is vital that we recruit young, newspapers as traditional correspondents; being bloggers or Our exams regulator, Ofqual, is changing the way awarding organisations are shorthand tutors offering the bright“ talent to continue to move running hyper-local publications. regulated. The NCTJ is now expected to submit an annual statement of same useful information. compliance to Ofqual with a rigorous self-evaluation. New conditions came forward and reach our audiences It will also be aimed at the 16-19 years market to provide a pathway to The tutor forum section is also a into force on 18 July and the NCTJ is reviewing its examinations policies and the Diploma in Journalism. new development and was and keep in touch with them. procedures. introduced in September 2011. This innovative qualification will be developed as an online product, Tutors can communicate to each The work of the Journalism encouraging those community/citizen journalists who operate in a digital Shorthand exam other and share best practice Qualifications Board is vital to help environment, to hone their skills and providing a platform that is second through the tutor forum section. ensure this talent is harnessed and nature to most 16-19 years olds in schools and colleges. The new shorthand exam format for speeds of 90-120wpm is now in place. The main change to the format was the introduction of a key quote nurtured to ensure the future of Views from employers and training providers will be sought to ensure the The year ahead incorporated into the final minute. The feedback has been positive and content and assessment are robust, relevant, targeted and achievable. professional, high-quality journalism. doesn’t seem to have caused any major problems for tutors or candidates. Due to an internal review and feedback from our centres, we are hoping to ” For 2009-10, the pass rate was 41 per cent, compared to 42 per cent in Stephen Mitchell move away from manual printing of exam papers to uploading them on to a 2010-2011. secure section of our website. Centres would be able to print off their own Student log-in exam papers and accompanying documentation. We are always looking at ways to improve and streamline our procedures, The student log-in area has been developed further. Students can now and we recognise the amount of administration that is involved with access useful information such as past exam papers, top tips, information organising examinations. In order to help reduce the amount of paperwork e-portfolios regarding our awards for excellence, trainee vacancies and the Student and to hopefully reduce time, we will be looking at ways for centres to apply Council. for preliminary and NCE exams online which will help to reduce paperwork. A project is underway to develop a digital portfolio to replace the We currently offer this service for shorthand examinations and it works very current hard copy file that is a core subject in the Diploma in effectively. Journalism.

The secure online portfolio will enable students to upload their documents and files to their personal student login area on the NCTJ website.

The e-portfolio will be accessed by tutors for marking and external examiners for moderation, removing the time-consuming and costly process of posting portfolios and streamlining the assessment process.

This is an ideal platform to introduce e-assessments to the Diploma in Journalism. Testing with a small number of pilot centres will take place next spring with a view to introducing it on all accredited courses in September 2012.

Student login

Tutor resources

10 11 Gold standard students Gold standard students

Diploma De Montfort University Matthew Bunn Dominic Sutton Katie Ollier Rakhi Sinha Ian Burbidge Georgina Butler Henry Swarbrick Joshua Powling Up to Speed Journalism Training Bournemouth University Carl Jackson David Churchill Charlie Talbot-Smith Connie Primmer Dominic Bryant Chiara Clarke William Tomaney Mushtaq Quraishi Heather Findlay Katherine Jane Alder George Perfitt Lucy Copp Samantha Tomaszczyk Iram Ramzan Lauren May Alexander Harvey Andrews Kate Corry Will Wainewright Tom Redfern Ruth Norris Lauren Archell Maria Coyle James Watkins Simon Sandison Hannah White Jessica Bracey Glasgow Caledonian University Joe Curtis Toby Woodbridge Robin Scott Rebecca Deveraj Hannah Ewan Richard Cutcher Anna Young Amy Senior Nancy Hope Duckels Katy McCloskey Megan Darby Phil Sim Sub Editing Hannah Duncan Matilda Sutton Laura Dew News Associates – Manchester Peter Stanners Laurence Ettridge Lauren Dew Matthew Abbott Katie Thistleton Brighton Journalist Works Nicola Gibbons Paul Eddison Janice Allen-Brade Deborah Trickett Monica Adorno Melissa Emma Hawkins Harlow College Sam Elder Emma Arnold William Unwin Michelle Arthurs Lauren Hewitt Emma Louise Curry Hannah Green Liam Barnes Barrie White Paul Bradshaw Sarah Louise Howells Annamarie Gregory Steven Bell John Whitney Adam Cadle Stephen Austin Johns Tom Hamilton James Briscoe Anna Winter David Comeau Gayle McDonald Highbury College Melina Harris Jonathan Brown Ross Wittenham Nicola Fairhurst Sophia Moir Martin Elvery Jermaine Haughton Michael Brunt Amar Mahdi Linzi Jade Nuttall Samantha Harman Rupert Hawksley Kevin Burke Nosweat Journalism Training Jasmin Martin Nicholas Summers Charlotte Pearson Karina Hayward Natasha Carter Rachael Burnett Chris McDonald Hannah Wales Polly Weston Josh Hershman James Chetwood Anna Slater James Rowland Sophie Williams Danielle Hillery Marcus Chippindale Francesa Sandwell Lambeth College Nicola Hine Sarah Clayton Michael Taylor Andrew Cream Nottingham Trent University Keith Tomlinson Brunel University James Allen David Hing Gemma Howe Kathryn Cummings Daniel Bone Tristan Harper Alexander Beattie Rhian Hughes Joe Dalton Ian Craig Kashfia Kabir Jon Dean David Jamieson Natasha David-Hilton Claire Douglas Photographers Jade O’Donoghue Martha De Lacey Marcus Janssen Will De Nardo Gemma Stroud Christopher Thorne Henri May Matthew Jeynes Patrick Dennnehy Kelly Tyler Sheffield College (Norton Centre) Amelia Jean Jones John Dickens Emily Winsor Alicia Field City College Brighton & Hove Liverpool Community College Jenny Jones Charlotte Duncker Jonathan Charles Gurr Eleanor Joslin Daniel Golding Sarah Johnson Daniel Bell John Entwistle Debbie Kaplan Tamsin Eames Sheffield College Andrew James Roe Richard Booth Rachel Naylor Emma Kennedy Monica Eden Sophie Abigail Evans Poppy Bragg Kenny Parker Minato Kobori Bethany English Adam Guest Kiran Chahal Emma Preston Holly Manj Daniel Etchells Certificate in Journalism Rachel Jane Duncliffe Katie Robinson Shane Murray Ryan Gallagher Martyn Fisher Chris Severs Genevieve Knevitt Jessica Haworth University of Central Lancashire Cardiff University Richard Hook Laura Shack Charlotte Lowe Davie Heaton Ramzy Alwakeel Richard Ashton Stuart Christopher Huggett Christopher Smith Toby Meyjes David Ingram Katie Bamber David Baxter Alice Neal Kevin Tarbuck Tom Moore Hannah Ingram Jonathan Gilbert Laura Burnip Georgina Newman Benedict Munden James Johnson Michael Moran Mark Cardwell Nicholas William George Owen Adan Newson Alex Johnston Jake Anthony Ryan Laura Carswell Claire Smyth News Associates – London Melanie Attlesey Will O'Doherty Craig Jones Andrew Thomas Snell Rachel Conner Chris Baldwin Funmi Olutoye Helen Le Caplain Emma Dodd City of Wolverhampton College Jessica Baldwin Charles Perrin Calum Leahy Bethan Evans Joe Ridge Paulyn Lloyd University of Salford Damian Fantato Amy Griffiths Rachel Bishop Andy Roberts Ben Lugg Laura Elizabeth Clarke Nicola Hebden Kirsty Leigh James Holly Brace Rik Sharma David Mayor Jemma Cole Emma Mcfarnon Freya Leng Sophie Jayne Bridgland Hannah Shroot Thomas Midlane David Doyle Neil Pooran Jennifer Lynn Manders James Bryce Alice Sinclair Alexandra Moerschner Karla Hancock Dafydd Pritchard Jonathan George Pritchard Clare Buchanan Nicholas Skoric Felicity Moore Liam O’Connor Lucy Sheriff Sarah Taylor Nick Bull Andrew Nowell Benjamin Robinson Catrin Shi Elaine O'Flynn Georgina Satchell Adam Smith

12 13 Gold standard students NCE results, 2010

Richard Welbirg Press Association – London Teesside University REPORTERS, July 2010 Emily Pearce, Isle of Wight County Press Ruth Lognonne, Hexham Courant De Montfort University Jennifer Baker Araminta Hartley Juliet Perry, Eastbourne Herald Daniel Mansfield, Ely Standard Kelly Adams Hannah Bewley Suzanne Lister Bethany Abbit, Westmorland Gazette Samuel Pinnington, Newport Advertiser Ruth Mansfield, South Wales Argus Elliot Pinkham Poppy Bradbury Manying Siu Rosalind Ball, Romford Recorder Thais Portilho-Shrimpton, Epsom Guardian Rory McKeown, Bridgwater Mercury Tanya Braun Natalie Banks, Chorley Guardian Adam Raistrick, Mansfield Chad Steven Nolan, Luton Herald & Post Hannah Collisson The Robert Gordon University Jessica Beckett, Oldham Advertiser James Riley, Lytham St Annes Express Maximillian Orbach, Evening Echo Christopher Michael Hogg Patrick Cooper Ashleigh Barbour Alex Bell, Rossendale Free Press Gillian Roberts, Llanelli Star Newspapers, Basildon Emma Macintosh Georgina Cotton Finlay Duncan Katie Bond, Wiltshire Gazette & Herald Louise Robertson, Surrey Comet Elizabeth Parry, East Anglian Daily Times Lima Curtis David Shanks Stephen Briggs, Peterborough Evening Telegraph Ben Russell, Redditch Advertiser Sarah Payne, Boston Target Kingston University Thomas Embury-Dennis Philip Sim Michael Brown, Lincolnshire Echo Gurpreet Samrai, Slough & Royal Borough Observer Sarah Louise, Poole Bury Times Sarah Cox Monica Gibson James Burton, Herts & Essex Observer Sundari Sankar, Leamington Spa Courier Michael Powell, The News, Portsmouth Peter Johnstone Harriet Grecian University of Brighton John Connell, West Cumberland Times & Star Sam Satchell, East Grinstead Courier Jenna Richards, Herald Express Ruth McKee Samuel Inkersole Henry Milward Rosemary Davenport, Freelance Paul Smith, Grimsby Telegraph Sukran Sahin, Barking & Dagenham Post Christopher Norman Sangita Ladwa Russell Moore Gareth Davies, Croydon Advertiser Stephanie Steward, Tameside Reporter AlisonSanders, South Wales Argus Jack McCormick Luke Nicholls Matthew Davis, Stockport Express & Times Philippa Stewart, Lincolnshire Echo Alison Sandilands, Horncastle News Steven Thompson, Bolton News Ruth Scammell, The News, Portsmouth Leeds Trinity University College Virginia Newman Richard Pitt Nicholas Edmondson, Henley Standard Sophie Edwards, Echo, Basildon Sarah Webb, The Citizen, Gloucester Luke Sellers, The Forester Juliette Jinder Bains Hayley Wheeler Sarah Evans, Stratford Herald Kate Weir, Tameside Advertiser Mark Gerard Shields, Hunts Post Harriet Emily Cawley Kayleigh Williams University of Kent Jessica Forster, Sunderland Echo Pamela Welsh, Salford Advertiser Hannah Mary Smith, Freelance Samantha Gildea Holly Willis Kathryn Cain Zara Gaspar, Freelance Richard Wheeler, Lincolnshire Echo Peter Smith, Leek Post & Times Helen Patchett Alexander Fisk Julie Gilbert, Clydebank Post/Dumbarton Reporter Vikki White, Hull Helen Steel, Blackpool Gazette Stephanie Burns Press Association – Newcastle Rebecca Hughes Stefan Gordon, Sidmouth Herald Paul Whyatt, Derby Telegraph Gael Stigant, Barnsley Chronicle Rebecca Elvin Rebekah Bickerton Simon Jayawardena Shona Gossip, Press and Journal, Aberdeen Kayley Worsley, Barnsley Chronicle Katie Storey, Rochdale Observer Jonathan Forrester James Broadhurst Alan McGuiness Amy Gray, Eastern Daily Press Susannah Wright, South Manchester Reporter Claudia Tanner, Hull Daily Mail Thomas Richardson Larisa Brown Lucy Ross-Millar Stephen Hackwell, Gloucestershire Echo Christopher Thomas, East Kent Gazette Richard Simpson Sophia Charalambous John Saunders Eleanor Cullen Kelsey Williams Emma Haines, Cornish Guardian Caroline Tilley, Harwich & Manningtree Standard Martin Domin James Woodcock Mary Hamilton, Eastern Daily Press REPORTERS, November 2010 Natalie Walker, Lancashire Publications Ltd News Associates – London Laura Emmerson Paul Harper, North Devon Journal Robert Mark Warlow, Newbury Weekly News Dominic Browne Nick Greaves University of Portsmouth Declan Harte, Press and Journal, Aberdeen David Arnold, Brentwood Gazette Frederick Whittaker, The Citizen, Gloucester Francesca Cookney Richard Gribbin Chloe Chapman Paul Harvey, Accrington Observer Emma Jane Bartholomew, Hackney Gazette James George Williams, Wiltshire Times Jack Costley Brendan Hughes Zoe Forsey Steven Hayes, Leamington Spa Observer Karen Louise Britton, Wilmslow Express Rachael Hamilton Tom Keighley Sarah Morcom Arron Hendy, Dorset Echo Lewis Samuel Brown, Chichester Observer Amie Keeley Adam Luke Katie Powell Liam Hoden, South Yorkshire Times Abigail Buxton, Leek Post & Times SPORTS REPORTERS, July 2010 Melanie Kramers Faye McBride Daniel Whiteway Becky Hotchin, Western Telegraph Sheena Campbell, Worthing Herald Reaz Zaid Kurimbux Kathleen Moore Alan Woods Anwen Humfrey, Western Telegraph Pippa Chambers, Weston Mercury Benjamin Pearce, Hampstead & Highgate Express Hannah Scott Cate Munro Katherine Islip, Southend Evening Echo Jennifer Coles, Freelance Mark Williams, Bury Free Press Megan Weston Marion Sauvebois University of Sheffield Christopher Jones, Derby Telegraph David Coulter, Hexham Courant Matthew Wiggins Tim Thackray Rachel Blundy Jonathan Kearney, Freelance Elinor Cross, Northants Evening Telegraph Robert Weekes Kirsty McEwen Thomas Knight, Western Gazette Paul Crute, Times & Star SPORTS REPORTERS, November 2010 News Associates – Manchester Thomas White Leanne Rinne Cheryl Latham, Stockport Express & Times Cerri Delaney, Lincolnshire Echo Kate Bamber Richard Wood Alexandra Rucki Kate Liptrot, Doncaster Free Press Katherine Elliot, DNG Media Lee Jones, Grimsby Telegraph Benjamin Woods Carri-Ann Taylor James Maden, Southern Daily Echo Rebecca Evans, The Argus Stephen Pickthall, West Sussex County Times Nottingham Trent University Lucy Wright Rosie Taylor Emma Mason, Fenland Citizen Alex Gore, Reading Chronicle Belinda Hargreaves, Leek Post & Times Holly-Marie Bone Natalie Thomas Michaela Maunders, Brighouse Echo Victoria Henderson, Northern Echo PHOTOGRAPHERS, November 2010 Rebecca Glover Staffordshire University Victoria Watson Selina Maycock, Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph Ryan Hooper, Western Morning News Oliver Graham Leanne Kirtley Kimberly Middleton, West Briton Dominic Howell, Nottingham Evening Post Matthew Harrison, Derby Telegraph Kirsty Grimes James Truswell University of Sunderland Olivia Midgley, Spenborough Guardian Katri Iivonen, The Cornishman Amy Husband, South Wales Evening Post Elizabeth Kirk Amy Louise Dennis Margaret Beck Vita Millers, Surrey Advertiser Melanie Frances Jago, Cornish Guardian Sally Loram, Courier Newspapers Stephen Noon Jonathon Doubtfire Adam Brown Stacey Mullen, Motherwell Times Maxwell Kusi-Obodum, Reading Chronicle Tanith Parkes Joe William Finnerty Gary Evans Jennifer Nuttall, East Grinstead Courier Nicholas Michael Lakin, Lancaster Guardian Mary Pickford Ben Hall Emma Louise Pearson Nazia Parveen, Lancashire Telegraph Adam Lazzari, Eastern Daily Press Shaun Taberer Alyssa Harrison Hayley Paterson, Doncaster Free Press Nicholas Totten Stefanie Keeling University of Ulster Josephine Wolstenholme Michael John Marsh Nicole Keohane Laura Martlew Daniel Robert Milligan Samuel James Morris

14 15 NCE results, 2011 NCTJ 60th anniversary

REPORTERS, March 2011 Melissa Hills, Thurrock Gazette Miranda Prynne, Hull Daily Mail NCTJ 60th anniversary Stars of the Future competition Dawn Louise Hinsley, Lincolnshire Echo Eleanor Radford, The Herald, Plymouth In 2011 the NCTJ celebrated 60 years of quality journalism Robert Alderson, Hastings & St. Leonards Observer Megan Horner, Rutland and Stamford Mercury Jonathan Reilly, Herald & Post, Northants More than 80 regional newspapers joined with the NCTJ to run a highly training. Throughout the year a number of activities and events Hannah Baker, Telegraph & Argus Daniel Howlett, Northern Echo Kelly Smale, News Shopper successful competition for 16-18 year olds interested in a career in journalism. took place to mark this milestone. Jessica Best, South Wales Argus Aisha Iqbal, Yorkshire Evening Post Rebekah Ann Smith, Stratford-upon-Avon Herald Katie Dixon, a 16-year-old schoolgirl from the East Riding of Yorkshire, was David Blackwood, Fife Free Press Robert Kelly, Chorley and Leyland Guardian Ross Thomson, Carluke Gazette crowned the winner for the article she wrote in the Hull Daily Mail. As well as Louise Brown, The Extra Benjamin Kenyon, Burnley Express Kate Elizabeth Turner, Lancashire Telegraph Birthday party getting her story published in the paper, Katie also got to complete work Helen Buckingham, Northampton Chronicle & Echo Jon Livesey, Lancashire Telegraph David John Wade, Ilkeston Advertiser experience in the newsroom and was presented with a certificate and cheque Rebecca Cain, Bucks Free Press Adam Lovell, Hull Daily Mail Charlotte Wareing, Chorley and Leyland Guardian More than 100 guests from the media and education joined the NCTJ in for £250 by NCTJ chief executive Joanne Butcher. Alexander Campbell, Express & Star Irene MacKinnon, Linlithgow Journal and Gazette Rachel Wearmouth, Northern Echo celebrating its 60th birthday at a party at Devonshire Terrace in London in Gemma Casey, Wiltshire & Gloucester Standard Jennifer Maxfield, Henley Standard Sam Williams, Eastern Daily Press July. The diverse guest list included regional and national press, broadcasters, Stephen Christie, Press & Journal Frances McElhone, Express & Echo, Exeter Sean Wozencroft, Newport Advertiser journalism trainers and a number of NCTJ student council representatives. Stephanie Cockroft, & Devon Media Gavin Moore, Advertiser & Review Richard Young, The Comet Lawrence Dunhill, Bucks Free Press Ben Morgan, Dewsbury Reporter As a national organisation based in a rural area, the NCTJ was keen to Harriet Ernstsons, Redditch Standard Amy Morrish, Rutland and Stamford Mercury PHOTOGRAPHERS, May 2010 support local business so guests were able to enjoy birthday treats supplied Sam Forrester, Western Gazette Co Ltd. Suzanne Norbury, Somerset Guardian by small, independent companies in the area. Laura Payne, Observer Series Ceri Oakes, Whitby Gazette Martin Green, Courier Newspapers Speaking after the party, NCTJ chief executive Joanne Butcher said: “It was Lucy Jane Pearce, Dorset Echo Aisling Magill, Trinity Mirror Southern Melanie Hall, Surrey Advertiser wonderful that so many people were able to join us in celebrating this Sharon Pell, Spalding Guardian David Anthony, Hepburn Kirkintilloch Herald milestone anniversary. I am glad that the celebrations were such a great success and that everyone had an enjoyable evening.”

The Stars of the Future competition was supported by the Society of Editors The NCTJ remains the respected ‘gold standard’ who contributed to the prize money. Although it was originally a part of the “thanks to the hard work and support of all those NCTJ’s 60th anniversary celebrations in 2011, it was such a success that the involved in our work. With their help we look forward NCTJ will be seeking backing to run a more extensive competition next year to encourage young talent. to achieving even more in the future.”

16 17 Student Council Awards for Excellence in Journalism

The NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism, now in their fourth Forty-four student representatives from NCTJ-accredited courses The panel members agreed unanimously that trainees need the basic year, are still proving popular as students and trainees continue to Performance award winners attended the fourth Student Council meeting at Press Association journalistic skills more than anything else. They said that the most important submit a high standard of entries. in London in February. skill for young journalists is the ability to find a story, then tell it in an engaging NCTJ Student Journalist of the Year and informative way, adding that if journalists have the basic skills they can Once again, over 100 entries were received for the category awards and Rosie Taylor, University of Sheffield Those attending the event listened to a talk from award-winning newscaster work across any media. They were also asked about the recent ruling on judges found it difficult to choose a winner from some of the outstanding Mark Austin, who spoke to NCTJ students about his career and offered Twitter in courtrooms and thought that it would have little or no affect as submissions. NCTJ Photographer of the Year advice to those starting out in journalism. Mark, who is co-presenter of ITV’s journalists have to understand the law and know how to behave, plus they will Category awards Matthew Harrison, Derby Telegraph News at Ten, first congratulated the students on their choice of career and still need their shorthand skills as it provides them with legal coverage. For each of the following categories there are two awards. One for students also on the route that they are taking, saying that NCTJ training is ”brilliant NCTJ Reporter of the Year The annual Student Council provides an opportunity for students from on NCTJ-accredited pre-entry courses and one for trainees on the NCE preparation for a career in journalism.” Robert Alderson, Hastings & St Leonards Observer NCTJ-accredited courses to share their opinions, raise issues and to offer pathway their suggestions about the training and qualifications. At this year’s meeting Mark had just returned from Egypt and spoke about his experiences of • News journalism reporting events there, including the coming together of traditional and new students were updated on the actions taken by the NCTJ since last year, • Sports journalism media and how he had been able to arrange interviews via Facebook and including introducing a student log-in area and other developments to the • Top scoop/exclusive Twitter. He also spoke about his experiences as a foreign correspondent all website, the Journalism Diversity Fund, and the new Diploma in Journalism. Features of the year around the world and his initial NCTJ training at Highbury College. Students were able to quiz NCTJ managers about a number of issues, many • of which related to concerns about their exams. There were requests for more This year’s winners received their awards at the 2011 Society Editors After meeting the student representatives at the event, Mark tweeted that the feedback about exam results and more information to be available online such Conference in Runnymede-on-Thames from Fran Unsworth, head of future of good journalism was in safe hands: "Just spoken to NCTJ students as programmes of study. In addition there were requests for sample exam newsgathering at BBC News. in London. Good audience, sharp questions. Journalism in good hands" papers to be available for free and for more information on careers and NCTJ chairman Kim Fletcher chaired a ‘Meet the editors’ panel featuring recruitment. Students were also asked to say what they liked about the NCTJ representatives from all media sectors. The panel was made up of Brien and to suggest improvements that could be made in the future. The Category award winners Beharrell, editorial director of Newbury News Group, Andy Cairns, executive representatives who presented these suggestions then took them to the editor at Sky Sports News and Jonathan Grun, editor-in-chief at Press NCTJ board meeting in June. Category Student Trainee Association. Students had the opportunity to question the panel about the skills and attributes needed to succeed in today’s industry. News Journalism Scarlett Wrench Rachel Butler “ Just spoken to NCTJ students in London. Brighton Journalist Works Derby Telegraph Good audience, sharp questions. Journalism Sports Journalism Tim Groves Rob Setchell Kingston University Cambridgeshire Times in good hands. Mark Austin ” Top Scoop/exclusive Larisa Brown Andrew Dickens Press Association Training – Newcastle Cambridge News

Features of the year Jessica Baldwin Kate Proctor News Associates – London Westmorland Gazette

This years’ winners receive their awards from Fran Unsworth, head of newsgathering at BBC News. From left to right: Robert Alderson, Matthew Harrison, Larisa Brown, Andrew Dickens, Rachel Butler, Rob Setchell, Fran Unsworth, Scarlett Wrench, Tim Groves, Kate Proctor, NCTJ chairman Kim Fletcher and Rosie Taylor. Jessica Baldwin was unable to attend as she was on a press trip in Spain.

18 19 The Journalism Diversity Fund The Journalism Diversity Fund

2010-2011 recipients: where are they now? High profile support This year the Journalism Diversity Fund celebrated helping over 2010-2011 recipients: where are they now? 100 people pursue a career in journalism. Since its launch in 2005, The following journalists/editors have recently participated in the selection and thanks to an annual contribution of £100,000 from the Wendy Oloya process: Dotun Adebayo, Radio presenter, BBC Radio 5 Live; Tokunbo Wendy, from south London, graduated from the Newspaper Licensing Agency, the industry-driven bursary scheme Christopher Andrews Ajasa-Oluwa, managing director, Catch 22 Magazine; Kurt Barling, special University of Southampton with a BA (Hons) in English. which aims to increase diversity in UK newsrooms awarded Having completed the MA Journalism course at the correspondent, BBC London; Craig Bloomfield, features editor, bursaries to 116 aspiring journalists. These recipients had their University of Ulster, Christopher has recently started a Wendy is currently interning for FAB Magazine and has .co.uk; Henry Bonsu, journalist and director, Colourful Radio; course fees paid and many also received a contribution towards job with ITN’s regional news channel in Northern Riazat Butt, religious affairs correspondent, Guardian; Colin Channon, series travel or living expenses. recently started working at Famous Features. Ireland, UTV. editor, Chichester Observer; Marverine Cole, freelance journalist and presenter; Alan Geere, editorial director, Northcliffe Media South East; The purpose of the fund is to encourage people from under-represented Course: MA Journalism Course: Newspaper Journalism Yasir Mirza, head of inclusion and diversity, Guardian; Ian Patel, editorial groups to pursue a career in journalism. This includes those from ethnically or Centre: University of Ulster Centre: News Associates trainer, KoS media; Marcus Ryder, current affairs editor, BBC Scotland; socially diverse backgrounds who show the determination, commitment and Graduated: September 2011 Graduated: July 2011 potential to succeed in the profession. They must not have the financial Bob Satchwell, executive director, Society of Editors; Andy Veale, group means to study NCTJ training courses at universities, colleges or private editor, ; and Charlene White, newsreader, ITN. Jermaine Haughton Katey Pigden training providers. Katey, who graduated from Brunel University in July Since completing the fast-track Newspaper Journalism Celebratory lunch So far, for the 2011-2012 academic year, 114 people have applied for a course at News Associates in July, Jermaine has had 2009 having studied English with Creative Writing, is bursary – 31 were invited for interview and 15 people were awarded a work placements at the Guardian and Independent on now a reporter for the Pontypool Free Press. Over 60 people attended the annual celebratory reception and lunch hosted bursary. The number of application deadlines has increased from three to four Sunday and is currently working for Zoo magazine on a by Pearson on Wednesday, 22 September. Brien Beharrell, vice chairman of this year. It is anticipated that the extra intake will benefit those looking to paid placement and freelancing for AskMen.com. Course: PgDip Newspaper Journalism the NCTJ, welcomed bursary recipients and supporters of the fund and study NCTJ-accredited fast-track courses that don’t follow the academic Centre: Cardiff University. accepted a cheque for £100,000 from David Pugh, managing director of the calendar. Course: Newspaper Journalism Graduated: June 2011 Newspaper Licensing Agency. Centre: News Associates Marketing and publicity Graduated: July 2011 Laura Shack Attendees heard speeches from Haroon Siddique, news reporter, Guardian Laura has been working as a freelance journalist for News & Media, who congratulated recipients and gave them advice on what The Journalism Diversity Fund has used a number of tools to increase its Robert Payling various media organisations including the Liverpool to do after training; past bursary recipients Jermaine Haughton and Sophie profile this year – Robert completed the Sky Sports News’ graduate Daily Post, Heart FM and St Helens Star and in October Maden, who explained how the fund helped them and their career; and summer placement for three months and now has a Charles Goldsmith, head of corporate communications, Pearson, who spoke • The Journalism Diversity Fund homepage can be accessed via a link on she will start as a trainee reporter at the Wilts and staff job with the organisation. about why Pearson continued to support the initiative. most of the websites for NCTJ-accredited course providers; Gloucestershire Standard. Previously he was doing freelance shifts two days a • New leaflets and posters have been printed and sent to accredited week with MEN Media whilst completing the MA in Course: Newspaper Journalism course providers; Print Journalism at the University of Sheffield. Centre: Liverpool Community College • Graduated: January 2011 Schools, colleges, libraries and adult learning centres across the UK Course: MA in Print Journalism have also been sent this new material. Centre: University of Sheffield • The fund made its radio debut on Colourful Radio in July and spoke to Graduated: September 2011 Four journalists who began their careers with the help of the Journalism Hayes FM in September. The live interviews helped to raise awareness Diversity Fund have achieved senior journalist status by passing the National of the bursary opportunities that are available. Alexandra Rucki Alexandra completed the MA Print Journalism course at Certificate Examination. Chinwe Akomah, Jennifer Coombes, Rosemary • A Wikipedia page has been created. the University of Sheffield and has recently started as a Davenport and Christina Johnson were among the first aspiring journalists to • There is now a Blog section on the website where bursary recipients trainee reporter at the Wandsworth Guardian. be awarded bursaries. (past and present) write about their course, the world of journalism and Course: MA Print Journalism Haroon Siddique Charles Goldsmith how the fund has helped them through their journalism training. The following bursary recipients are now forging their careers as journalists: Centre: University of Sheffield • Kim Carmichael, senior reporter, Newcastle Evening Chronicle, Journal • Attended the Diversity Careers Fair, London, in October. Graduated: June 2011 and Sunday Sun newspapers Future plans • The Journalism Diversity Fund can be found tweeting (@The_JDF) and • Tamsin Eames, journalism traineeship, ITV Wales Tamsin Eames the Facebook page is regularly updated. • Katey Pigden, reporter, Pontypool Free Press • The fund plans to visit schools and colleges later in the year in a bid to After Tamsin completed the fast-track Newspaper • Alexandra Rucki, reporter, Wandsworth Guardian build relationships and discuss the fund with students and teachers. Journalism course at News Associates in Manchester, • Sam Smith, trainee reporter, Brentwood Gazette Several recipients said they would be happy to help. she received a year-long journalism traineeship at • Lowri Stafford, reporter, This is Kent ITV Wales. • The Journalism Diversity Fund held its first focus group in September with a graduating cohort of recipients. The main aim of the focus group Previously Tamsin has done work placements at was to look at further opportunities for supporting new recipients. As a Granada Reports, LFC TV, Channel M, Pure107.8fm, result of the meeting, a mentoring scheme will be put in place to ensure Manchester Evening News and TheNatter.co.uk. recipients have an industry contact to provide advice and support during Course: Newspaper Journalism and after their journalism training. The scheme will help to increase Centre: News Associates employment opportunities to successful recipients. Graduated: January 2011

20 21 Journalism Skills Conference Journalism Skills Conference

Nottingham Trent award winners

The Journalism Skills Conference continues to be the must- Leighton had found himself at the centre of UK media attention in the days The best performing course of 2009-10 was News Associates’ London- attend annual event for those who are passionate about quality before the conference, thanks to his speech in the Welsh Assembly during the based newspaper journalism course with 71 per cent of students achieving multimedia journalism. In 2010 the NCTJ worked in partnership week about not raising student tuition fees in Wales and he referred to this the gold standard qualification. with Cardiff University and the leading media organisations when opening the NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference. in Wales to deliver an excellent event in Cardiff on 2 and It was a double celebration for Nottingham Trent University whose courses 3 December. Following this opening, a topical and informative question time panel debate topped both the undergraduate and postgraduate tables. Darlington College took place at the Wales Millennium Centre. The debate covered multi-skilling, had the top fast-track FE course, Sheffield College, Norton College had the The NCTJ has a long and fruitful relationship with the Cardiff Centre for diversity, good writing, academic study and vocational training, and advice for best performing academic year FE course and Harlow College topped the Journalism at Cardiff University, and in 2010, joined in celebrating the 40th young journalists. table for magazine courses. anniversary of journalism training at the centre. This dynamic conference The question time panel was made up of Alan Edmunds, publishing director Media law training guru, Walter Greenwood, was announced as the winner of provided the opportunity for stimulating discussions about the latest issues at Media Wales, Tweli Griffiths, political content editor at , Phil Henfrey, the 2010 NCTJ Chairman’s award and NCTJ chairman Kim Fletcher delivered associated with developing professional journalists across all media sectors. head of news at ITV Wales, Barrie Jones, editor-in-chief of North Wales a speech honouring Walter and his work. Newspapers and Mark O’Callaghan, head of news and current affairs at Opening the second day of the conference at Cardiff University, a panel of BBC Wales. ‘new world’ journalists debated what it means to be a fully converged In the week during which I have Also at the Millennium Centre, Mike Gilson, editor of the Belfast Telegraph and journalist. The debate was chaired by Richard Tait, director of journalism at “been accused by the Daily Mail of Betsan Powys, political editor for BBC Wales delivered presentations on the Cardiff University and the panel was made up of Kevin Leonard of BBC introducing apartheid to higher issues of reporting in the devolved nations. Wales, Hannah Waldram from the Guardian and Ed Walker of Media Wales. education, I welcome the chance Mike talked about his experiences of working in not just Northern Ireland but Although all the panellists work online and out of an office-based environment, to welcome representatives of the also Scotland, England and Wales. Having previously edited the Scotsman, they all commented that they used their shorthand everyday in their work, and Western Mail and the Portsmouth News he has some unique experiences of they also thought it was still important to have all the core journalistic skills UK media to Wales. ” reporting across the nations. Betsan, one of Wales’ best-known journalists, despite needing to work with other technologies. Leighton Andrews, minister for children, delivered a speech about how reporting has changed in Wales since The panellists also believed that although printed media is not fading away, education and lifelong learning, devolution. online journalism is key for the future, and more and more outlets will Welsh Assembly. In the evening, delegates enjoyed a gala dinner at Cardiff Castle. The six top embrace its potential. performing NCTJ-accredited courses for 2009-10 were presented with The second day also featured an update on the gold standard qualifications awards for the highest percentage of students achieving C grade passes or and information on upcoming developments, including the introduction of the Leighton Andrews, minister for children, education and lifelong learning, above in all the NCTJ core exams plus 100 wpm shorthand. broadcast journalism option. opened the NCTJ Journalism Skills Conference in Cardiff with an address about reporting Welsh and regional news across the UK. Catherine Houlihan, head of news at ITV Anglia, presented more details of the new broadcast journalism option to conference delegates. Catherine is the first chairman and chief examiner for broadcast journalism and is working closely with the NCTJ’s broadcast consultant, Philip Harding, to develop the specialist option, which is being piloted by four centres in 2011.

Hannah Waldram Kim Fletcher Editors’ panel

22 23 Learning resources Short courses

Distance learning Publications In 2011 the NCTJ has developed and expanded its short course We are offering the following scheduled programme, successfully running numerous bespoke courses at The new Diploma in Journalism was launched as a distance courses in the 2011-12 academic year at The NCTJ continues to offer a wide range of publications for trainee companies and also scheduled courses at the NCTJ’s in-house learning course in January 2011. The course is proving popular the NCTJ offices in Newport, Essex: journalists and journalism students. facilities in Essex. and more than 130 people have enrolled so far. The 21st edition of McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists is currently being The NCTJ has been delivering gold standard training to journalists for the last The five mandatory modules (reporting, portfolio, essential public affairs, worked on by Mark Hanna, chairman of the NCTJ Media Law board and law 60 years, and we apply the same standard to our short courses. In addition Grammar and proofreading skills essential media law and shorthand) are available for purchase as a ‘core skills tutor at the University of Sheffield and Mike Dodd, Press Association’s legal to training journalists, we also train anyone who needs journalistic skills. package’. advisor and editor of Media Lawyer. It will be published in spring 2012. Subjects that we cover include writing and sub editing, media law, grammar Interviewing skills Four out of the six specialist options are available as distance learning Teeline Gold Standard for Journalists by Marie Cartwright, NCTJ chief and proofreading and video reporting. We also run NCE and diploma modules: media law court reporting; sports journalism; production journalism examiner for shorthand and shorthand tutor at Sheffield College, and Public refreshers in advance of national exam dates. Journalism skills for PR and business of magazines. A proposal to offer the videojournalism for online Affairs for Journalists, by James Morrison, PA tutor at Kingston University and specialist option by distance learning is currently being considered. It is hoped NCTJ chief examiner for PA were released in 2010 and have been popular The NCTJ can also organise in-house bespoke training for businesses in both News and feature writing that this will be on sale early next year. Broadcast journalism will not be with students during 2011. the UK and abroad. The courses are designed to deliver transferrable available by distance learning until it has been piloted and rolled out to centre- journalistic skills in order to boost business communications. Course mediums Shorthand refresher based courses. include print, video, audio and the web. Each trainer is an experienced journalist who is handpicked for each course’s particular requirements and The essentials of media law Tutor resources teachs the relevant skills delegates want. In the past year, we have developed in-house courses for companies in a variety of sectors, to include media, The essentials of sub editing In 2011, the NCTJ introduced a new facility that allows tutors on accredited transport, energy and public sector. courses to download course information including programmes of study and The new editor sample exams from a secure area of the website. It also provides an online forum where tutors can discuss the qualification and teaching with each other Video and audio reporting for the web and share best practice. Writing for the web The NCTJ continues to organise a number of workshops, seminars and forums, including for the first time in 2011, a Digital Journalism Seminar focusing on integrating digital journalism skills into training. This seminar was chaired by Andrew Hawken, head of digital media at Sky News and featured speakers including Fergus Bell from Associated Press and Alan Marshall, group managing editor at Press Association.

Other seminars also attracted a high-calibre of speaker, including BBC’s John Pienaar at the Public Affairs Seminar and News International’s Graham Dudman at the Shorthand Seminar.

Marking workshops are held regularly for each module of the diploma and forums are held once a year for all courses, allowing heads of journalism from each education sector to get together. Website and social media

For the last year NCTJ stakeholders have been able to communicate with the organisation via social media with more than 700 people now following the NCTJ Twitter feed and nearly 500 on Facebook.

In addition, each month the NCTJ distributes the electronic newsletter, eJournalism News from the NCTJ. One general version is sent to individuals in the media and another in tailored to accredited courses and sent to journalism tutors. A quarterly student newsletter with course information and trainee opportunities has just been launched.

A new NCTJ blog has been added to the website with guest posts from professionals associated with the organisation. The Journalism Diversity Fund website has also been updated and now includes a blog from past and current bursary recipients.

NCTJ boardroom Inset: NCTJ Training room 24 25 Business and finance review Who’s who?

Resources NCTJ board of directors Lloyd Bracey, chief examiner, videojournalism for online directors see fit. The Charity’s portfolio is invested with the advice of Marie Cartwright, chief examiner, shorthand The net outgoing resources of the group amounted to £189,996 Investec Wealth and Investment (formerly Rensburg Sheppards Investment CHAIRMAN: Kim Fletcher, managing director, Brunswick Group Cathy Duncan, chief examiner, production journalism (2010: net incoming resources £356,953, which included an Management Limited) and the directors are satisfied with its performance. VICE-CHAIRMAN: Brien Beharrell, editorial director, Newbury News Group Mark Hanna, chief examiner, media law extraordinary receipt of £334,470 following the closure of a final Sue Campbell, managing director, Media Messages Catherine Houlihan, chief examiner, broadcast journalism salary pension scheme). Together with net realised and unrealised Reserves Edmund Curran, editor-in-chief, Independent News and Media Janet Jones, chief examiner, public affairs gains on investments amounting to £34,371, (2010: £15,742) this Northern Ireland Dave King, chief examiner, sports journalism It is the aim of the directors to generate surpluses sufficient to maintain produced a total movement of funds of £155,265 deficit (2010: Chris Elliott, readers’ editor, The Guardian Steve Nelson, chief examiner, newspaper journalism adequate resources, in line with the Board’s policy, to meet risks associated £372,685 surplus). There was, exclusive of the Journalism Alan Geere, editorial director, Northcliffe Media South East Steve Phillips, chief examiner, press photography and photojournalism with the various income streams, expenditure plans and balance sheet items. Diversity Fund, a trading deficit of £61,298 partially reduced by Jan Lever, managing director, Newsquest Blackburn, Bolton and Kendal David Rowell, industry representative Following the extraordinary disinvestment of the final salary pension fund in revaluations on investments to £26,567 (2010: £12,741 surplus Donald Martin, editor-in-chief, DC Thomson, editor, Sunday Post Sarah Rowlands, education representative excluding the extraordinary pension receipt). 2010, the Council increased its medium term investments by £150,000. Stephen Mitchell, deputy director of BBC News and head of multimedia The principal income sources are: donations from per capita members; programmes Joanne Butcher, chief executive The directors accepted that in the financial year there would not be sufficient income from registration and examination fees; sales of publications, distance Alison Moore, director of finance and company secretary, Lyn Jones, head of qualifications income to meet the required cost of re-investment and product development learning packages and training materials; accreditation fees; donations to the Newspaper Licensing Agency to deliver the strategic objectives and that it would be necessary to draw on Journalism Diversity Fund; and investment income. Steve Panter, experienced journalist, lecturer at the University of Salford Accreditation board its reserves to achieve its goals. Income from some activities has seen some and author further decline reflecting the downturn in recruitment and consolidation in the John Ryley, head of Sky News CHAIRMAN: Chris Elliott, readers’ editor, The Guardian regional newspaper industry. The strategy for the charity, incorporating in Structure and governance Bob Satchwell, executive director, Society of Editors Andy Cairns, executive editor, Sky Sports News investment in developing products and services to meet the needs of a wider The National Council for the Training of Journalist is a registered charity. The Malcolm Vickers, group director of human resources, Paul Connolly, managing editor, Belfast Telegraph more diverse media industry, will ultimately result in growth. The directors training activities of the group are carried out by NCTJ Training Ltd, a wholly Russell Whitehair, chairman, NWN Media Graham Dudman, editorial development director, News International consider the state of affairs of the charity to be satisfactory. owned subsidiary. Tom Hill, course director, Up to Speed Media Dave King, head of news, Sussex Newspapers The industry charitable fund, the Journalism Diversity Fund, is managed and New directors are recommended and appointed by the directors. The number Joanne Butcher, chief executive Roz McKenzie, course leader, Lambeth College administered by the NCTJ as a ‘restricted fund’. Donations of £100,000, of directors is not subject to any maximum but is not less than three. A Chris Dunham, company secretary Robin Staniforth, director of the centre for broadcasting and journalism, £25,000 and £5,000 were received from the Newspaper Licensing Agency director’s term of office is three years, renewable for a further three years, Nottingham Trent University (NLA), Scott Trust and Daily Mail and General Trust respectively (2010: and, in exceptional circumstances; another three years. NCTJ staff £125,000). The NLA is committed to a further donation of £100,000 in the Michelle Stanistreet, general secretary, National Union of Journalists Joanne Aitchison, head of examinations next year. The directors agreed to reduce the funds’ surplus during the year, Charitable contribution Richard Tait, director of the centre of journalism studies, Cardiff University Jan Alder, PA to chief executive awarding a significantly higher number of bursaries. Chas Watkin, TV editor, BBC Midlands During the year NCTJ Training Ltd made a charitable donation under deed of Melissa Allison-Forbes, Journalism Diversity Fund intern Joy Yates, editor, Hartlepool Mail Investment powers, policy and performance covenant of £4,042 (2010: £43,151) to its holding company, the National Joanne Butcher, chief executive Council for the Training of Journalists, a registered charity (No: 1026685). Chris Dunham, head of finance and IT Joanne Butcher, chief executive Under the memorandum and articles of association, the NCTJ has the power Lisa Edmonds, examinations controller Michelle Patient, head of accreditation to make investments in such securities, property and other investments as the Emma Hart, marketing and communications manager Shevon Houston, events and website manager Quality assurance and standards committee Lyn Jones, head of qualifications Michelle Patient, head of accreditation and short courses CHAIRMAN: Sean Dooley Statement of accounts 2010-11 2009-10 Hayley Poulter, examinations administrator Amanda Ball, NCTJ principal examiner Incoming resources £901,047 £1,304,857 Jessamy Rapkin, examinations controller Tom Hill, Up to Speed Media Expenditure £1,091,043 £947,904 Barry Hunt, Archant Sarah Niblock, Brunel University Operating surplus/(deficit) for the year (£189,996) £356,953 Journalism qualifications board Consisting of: CHAIRMAN: Stephen Mitchell, deputy director of BBC News and Joanne Butcher, chief executive Restricted fund (£128,698) £25,484 head of multimedia programmes Joanne Aitchison, head of examinations Pension disinvestment £0 £334,470 Amanda Ball, NCTJ principal examiner Lyn Jones, head of qualifications Trading deficit/surplus (£61,298) (£3,001) Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2010 Tangible fixed assets £492,984 £513,100 Investments £378,380 £195,319 Current assets £524,886 £832,368 Current liabilities £143,989 £133,271 Net current assets £380,897 £699,097 Net assets £1,252,261 £1,407,526

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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