National Council for the Training of Journalists Annual Report 2005-2006 Contents 2 2 2 3 Contents 4 Progressand priorities 5 Chairman’sreport 6 Chiefexecutive’s report 7 Changingtimes 8 Modernjournalism qualifications 9 Preliminarycertificate exams 10 NationalCertificate Examinations results NCE autumn 2005 11 results NCE spring 2006 12 Accreditedcourses 13 JournalismFund Diversity 14 courses Short and distance learning 15 Businessreview 16 Who’s who Progress and priorities

Introduction Some of the key results for 2006:

The NCTJ is recognised inside and outside the media industry as • 1,326 students attended NCTJ accredited courses at 36 the primary body for developing qualified journalists. During the centres and sat the preliminary examinations year, the organisation has continued its mission to provide a world-class education and training scheme that develops current • 3,415 shorthand examinations were sat by candidates at st and future journalists for the demands of the 21 century. speeds from 80-130wpm

Our objectives are to: • 510 reporters and 25 press photographers and photo journalists sat the national certificate examinations • accredit education and training providers and recognise centres of excellence • 428 reporters and 15 photographers were registered

• offer outstanding qualifications which guarantee the skills • Donations to the new Journalism Diversity Fund totalled needed in the workplace £142,885

• foster continuing professional development for journalists • 21 short courses were run during the year and there were throughout their careers 16 in-house training courses.

• provide services and products that are demonstrably Priorities for the year ahead: helpful and relevant to our customers. The five priorities identified for action in 2007 are to:

• respond to the convergence of journalism skills and the media

• implement our updated accreditation scheme

• communicate effectively with our customers and stake- holders

• ensure the continuous improvement and development of our qualifications

• promote careers in journalism and take action to achieve greater diversity in the newsroom.

3 Chairman’s report 4 ionin

onverted onverted cting cting and and her certificate y ingthe high st of whomst ns was alifications, ion. high quality we keep we CA).The , hard work hard , whohas intouch as we ctorsof the sm and help, advice ions Framework ions nedrecognition and support and that we from gain areas of journali all and and vision ofstaff, the for but the hugeamount of fromQualifications the and CurriculumAuthority (Q (NQF). complicated It a was process and hadmeet we to exa team, terrific it was news tolearn that hadwe gai movehelp will secure the future funding of NCTJ qu which be will accredited the to National Qualificat criteria standards. and Our successso meadoing in employersand training providerscanbe sure of the that ofall do. we Togood cap a moved we year, intoour own home, c a granaryin Newport, Waldennear Saffron in Essex. delighted by theenthusiasm members of mostaff, of electedto make move the from accommodat rented our Harlow.Mark Austin of ITV News, an NCTJ proficienc holder,kindly opened the buildingfor us. Everyone The visited New Granary hasbeen impressed. Therelot morea is on going behind the scenes, as ofabreast developments media in the maintain while standardsupon the which NCTJreputat its hasbuilt Wefarewell this say to year four long-serving Dire move our to stagenext of development. NCTJ:Norris, Jim Bob Raeburn, John Ryan and Bernie Saunders. missWe will them and hope that all they keep will KimFletcher Chairman Asever grateful are we not for only the enthusiasm journalism training. Afterhuge a amountof hard Joanne work by Butcher orthy orthy s a nEssex. that r the big rthe m. But we d Curriculum d plications for plications mmunity he he NCTJ on media a t t pleasure to rage inthe stsfrom their NCTJ examinations; the achievementof recognition a professionalawarding body the Qualifications by an It’s been It’s anotherbusy with developments year, t at symbolisedby three key events: the end of Oxdown, townfictitious familiar to generations of journali served served by the weeklyOxdown Gazette. It was a newsw place andjournalist every I knowclaims remembe to thatstory happened the or she he year took exa the that world broadeningis day byday. It the first was of that those gained most the cove industry,the second that hasmost the important im future our and the third thathasgiven the greates staff. Oxdown created was in the1970’s as a fictitious co town feltthe and its paper too gave narrow focus a Authority(QCA); andmove our to new headquartersi Chief executive’s report 5 for high forhigh dcast ork us with emandfor and we ear ahead. trainand ere ere hasnever arketplaceis seven audiences and d transparent d the year ahead. have made have commitment a collaborate to withthe Broa Despitechallenging times, most of that us thagree better beena time be journalist.to a The media m offeringeven an range wider of opportunities. Thissharpens the focus on role our and makes d the careers sound advice, top training, quality fair an standardsand professionalvocational qualification greater. also It makes together working more even important Journalism Training Council on joint initiatives in retrain journalists our serve to the demandsof our Wecommunities. look forwardto anotherexciting y Weindebted are to everyone shares who passion our grow to anddevelop future our new journalists, and standardsof journalism. Weappreciate those who w JoanneButcher ChiefExecutive are are being being do. We do. ther of year y centres y ry. arding body again, I am We have veloping a n n tointroduce eroutinefor modify our rcentres as n, n, Weportfolio. ty. this ons that aining rents to – for many ting efforts our soonjoined be d stakeholders d ms. idlychanging are placed well lism. beenlistening, learning andWechanging. bee have a have responsibility great toour all customers an employers, – journalists, trainees, students and pa ensure provide we world-classqualifications and tr convergence, on collaborative working,accreditatio communications, qualifications,careers and diversi modernisingour operations and almosteverything we opportunities. With this all progressunder beltthis our we year forfurtherWe progress 2007. in concentra be will years, have years, made this momentous a in histo our year integrate a range wider of skills media and platfor and the most and radical changes our to qualifications Justmedia like the industryadaptingis the to rap newsdigital industry, have we been hard working to qualificationsto embrace these Wechanges. de are moremuch flexible and broader range ofqualificati Ourold newspaperjournalism handout and exams are replacedby news andwriting real-world a reporting recognisethat these changes major a are challenge forsome of centres; our the old exams been have th so many However,years. I am that delighted so man transitional year. We introducedhave new a subbingqualification and heartenedthat this hasbeen so received well by ou as well by the Theindustry. subbing pathway will have embraced have the change more and than 70 cent per already offeringthe new exam portfolio during and certificates by in on-line, sports video and journa changeand renewal for the NCTJ. Likemedia the industry we 2006 serve, has beenano And And there’seven more on going behindthe scenes. A new A home, formal recognition as professional a aw Changing times 6 ing with ing nications. te has te contacting r our ughoutthe f news, feventsnews, Friday Friday of each

and and developmentsthe at NCTJ. montheditors to and centres alike,advising themo Laura Garbas, Laura communications manager, hasbeen work staffstakeholders and to develop a strategy. new Thisreaping already is rewards. The NCTJ new websi provedmore to easy navigate and more accessible fo customers. year. year. our audiences our much easier. An An importantfocus 2006 in hasbeen improvingcommu A new A database currentlyis beingdeveloped make to A new A monthly enewsletter outsent is on the first A variety A ofworkshops and seminars take thro place

ations llege llege and ip the with ndsaid ilestone in ilestone shade as its building at strong premises in fresh a and n n the , the , NCTJ hasdeveloped a professionaland Kim Fletcher, Kim Joanne Butcher and MarkAustin at the opening of the NCTJheadquarters in Newport, Essex. Vivado agency contemporarynew look. In June In 2006, the NCTJ moved officially to new its corporatecolour. The new has logo brought with it modernandfeel, by working marketing with communic Newport,Saffron Walden ending a 14-year relationsh LattonBush Centre, Harlow. The relocation m was a NCTJ’s the history and places the organisation in a a recognised broadcaster,officially opened the goodbyeto the green logo, introducing a new garnet position for position further growth and development. Mark former Austin, a NCTJ from student Co Highbury event an attended by a widevariety of people withi

journalism industry.training Along withthis physical move, the NCTJrebranded a Modern journalism qualifications

NEWS WRITING AND PORTFOLIO SUBBING

As part of our development strategy to modernise and update the Trainee reporters now have the opportunity to broaden their skills structure and content of our qualifications, the NCTJ has base and improve their employability by opting to take an NCTJ launched its new News Writing examination and Portfolio which preliminary certificate examination in sub-editing. are replacing the Journalism and Handout examinations. The qualification has been introduced as an optional certificate to be offered by accredited course providers as a bolt-on subject to After wide consultation with editors, trainers and trainees, these the reporter’s certificates. new assessments were developed to ensure journalists’ essential core skills are delivered including practical ‘real-world’ Passing an additional certificate in subbing will improve reporting. employability prospects and offer multi-skilled trainees to the industry. We expect more than 900 candidates to sit the new exam and portfolio during It is also aimed at trainee subs and reporters who sub on a the first year with all accredited courses regular basis. With employers recruiting unqualified subs from delivering the new assessments from outside the industry and non-traditional routes, the subbing September 2007. qualification offers a career pathway ensuring that essential core skills are tested. News Writing and Portfolio will be taken by trainees on NCTJ accredited The preliminary certificate in sub-editing consists of a 90-minute courses around the country although exam and a design exercise: a page lead; a filler; listings; a page some will still sit Newspaper Journalism proof; and design. Exams will be held on a number of dates at and Handout during this academic year various exam centres across the country. while centres adjust their programmes to accommodate the new assessments. Around five to ten accredited courses are expected to offer the new subbing exam from during the current academic year. The new News Writing exam will test a trainee’s ability to write a clear, From summer 2007, trainees will also be able to take a new vigorous, accurate news story to a National Certificate Examination (NCE) for sub-editors, the specified length and to deadline. The equivalent to the NCE for reporters. To be eligible to sit the two-hour exam asks a trainee to subbing NCE, candidates must submit a logbook and pass the produce a news story of between 275 and 325 words from preliminary sub-editing certificate as well as the other preliminary material provided, two short stories of 70-80 words and 40-50 certificates for reporters. words and five follow-up ideas.

The Portfolio will ensure that trainees are given the opportunity to gather news stories and experience ‘real-world’ reporting during their training. It will provide evidence of a range of reporting and writing skills gained and stories produced during work experience or whilst on course.

When complete, the Portfolio will include ten news stories with original copy and explanatory cover sheets, and one 500-word feature. Trainees will be able use their Portfolio as a showcase for prospective employers. 7 Preliminary certificate exams

This year more than 1500 candidates sat the NCTJ preliminary Public affairs award Certificates in Journalism . All trainees are required to achieve the core journalistic skills for newspaper or magazine journalism, Jonathan Haynes won the or for press photography. coveted award, sponsored by LG Communications, for the most The range of certificates available is growing and this year a new outstanding result in the NCTJ subbing pathway was introduced. Next year, the NCTJ will be Public Affairs part one offering an even wider range of qualifications with the examination on local introduction of new certificates in sports and online reporting. government.

Newspaper journalism Jonathan attended the reception to mark the opening of the During 2005-2006 there were 1238 candidates. Students had to NCTJ’s new headquarters in July pass all seven subjects in Newspaper Journalism, Handout, Law 2006 and was presented with his part one (court reporting), Law part two (general reporting), award by Jayne Surman, chair of Public Affairs part one (local government), Public Affairs part two LG Communications. (central government) and Shorthand at 100 wpm. Jonathan studied the NCTJ Magazine journalism preliminary examinations as part of an MA in print journalism at the University of Sheffield and passed the Public Affairs part one exam with Last year there were 138 candidates. Students had to pass all a distinction and one of the highest exam marks ever recorded. six subjects in Handout, Law part two (general reporting), Public Affairs part two (central government), Subbing, Magazine Jonathan now works for Association. Portfolio and Shorthand at 80 wpm. Shorthand Press photography/photojournalism Shorthand continues to be recognised as a fundamental skill for Last year there were 36 candidates who journalists and is an integral part of NCTJ qualifications. The industry were expected to pass all four subjects in standard for shorthand is 100 wpm for newspaper reporters and 80 wpm General Photographic Knowledge, for magazine reporters. Newspaper Practice and Public Affairs, Law for Photographers and Caption During the last year a total of 1587 candidates sat the shorthand exam at Writing or News Writing. 100 wpm and 638 passed.

Law awards The NCTJ also recognises candidates’ achievements at lower and higher speeds on the preliminary examinations certificate and overall a Two prizes of £250 are awarded for the total of 3415 candidates sat shorthand exams ranging from 80-130 wpm. best performances in the NCTJ preliminary law exams each year. Paula Thompson, who trained at Highbury College, Portsmouth, was awarded the Harry Butler award for 100wpm. It is presented annually for Sarah Newstead, who studies at the best shorthand note and transcription at 100% accuracy at 100 noSWeat Journalism Training, , words per minute. Paula is a trainee on the . was recently awarded the Law part one prize. The Oxford Hannah Russell, who trained at City College Brighton & Hove, was University Press award for Law part two awarded the Cumbrian ’ Award for 110wpm. It is awarded went to Kate Skelton of Nottingham Trent each year for the best shorthand note and transcription at 100% University. accuracy at 110 or 120 words per minute. Hannah is a trainee on the Eastbourne Herald. 8

National Certificate Examinations The NCE is the professional qualification designed to examine all-round competence in a range of fundamental journalism skills. By Matthew Stewart, There are four sections for the Best Single Image, reporters’ NCE. Candidates have to November 2005 complete all the prelims before being eligible to sit the exams in newspaper practice, news report, news interview and logbook. To attain a pass the candidate must achieve at least 50% in each of the four sections and 60% overall.

The NCE for reporters is sat twice a Awards for reporters year in April and October. During

2005/2006 a total of 511 candidates sat The TS Murray Award for the best performance overall in spring and the NCE and 245 candidates gained autumn by a candidate employed by a Scottish newspaper, was their full certificate and achieved presented to Alison Rennie of the Kirkintilloch Herald . recognition as senior reporters.

November 2005 - Both the Society of Editors’ award for the best News The NCE for photographers is also sat twice a year, in May and Interview paper and the Esso award for Report section of the November. The qualification is designed to examine all-round NCE for the November 2005 exams were awarded to Catherine Lofthouse competence in a range of fundamental skills at a level appropriate to a of Bedfordshire Newspapers . newspaper photographer who has passed the appropriate preliminary examinations and completed the basic training, including completion of a The Ted Bottomley Award for Newspaper Practice was presented by The Logbook. There are three parts to the exam - practical; portfolio and Midland News Association to Sarah Halls of the South London Guardian . advance project and, as with the reporters’ NCE, candidates must achieve The award for the best Logbook was presented to Tim Ashton at least 50% in each of the three sections and 60% overall. of the News Shopper, Kent.

May 2006 - The Society of Editors’ award for News Interview went to Emma Wall of the Ross Parry Press Agency . The Ted Bottomley Award for Newspaper Practice went to Andrew Morrison of the Crewe Guardian and Tom Stirling of The Press, York received both the Esso Award for News Report and the Newsquest award for his logbook.

Awards for photographers

South Argus Award for the Best Advance Project was awarded to Dominic Lipinski of the Nottingham Evening Post . By Matthew Stewart, Best Portfolio, Both the Fuji Award for the Best Portfolio and the Nikon Award for the November 2005 Best Single Image were presented to Matthew Stewart of the Derby Evening Telegraph.

9 NCE NCE results autumn 2005 REPORTERS Sophie Hazan, Yorkshire Post Alex Scapens, Stockport Express Advertiser Jonpaul Hedge, Herald Express Sophie Seddon, Brighouse Echo Sian Alexander, Hull Matthew Hemley, Watford Observer Clare Semke, Stratford Herald Timothy Ashton, News Shopper Sally Henfield, Richmond & Twickenham Times Leah Shaw, Shields Gazette Philip Hibble, Rugby Advertiser Kevin Shoesmith, Swindon Evening Advertiser Stephen Bailey, Warrington Guardian Natalie Hoodless, Barking & Dagenham Post Haroon Siddique, Highbury & Islington Express Kevin Barnes, South London Guardian Zoe Hussain, The Southern Daily Echo Lee Sobot, Ackrill Media Group David Bartlett, Preston Citizen Rob Hustwayte, Jenny Speak, Craven Herald James Barton, Ackrill Media Group Elaine Bennett, St. Helens Reporter Sally-Anne Johnson, St Albans Observer Andrew Taylor, Lancashire Evening Telegraph Gemma Berry, Keighley News Jeffrey Travis, The News, Portsmouth Alex Blackwell, Harborough Mail Sarah Kelly, Ackrill Media Group Emily Twinch, Daily Echo, Bournemouth Kara Bradley, Bromsgrove Standard Henry Killworth, James Brockett, Harrow Times Lyndsay Kohberg, News Guardian Kirsty Urquhart, Helensburgh Advertiser Christopher Broom, The News, Portsmouth Ann Lee, Hackney Gazette Rachael Bruce, Isle of Man Newspapers Matthew Legg, West Cumberland Times & Star Louise Vennells, James Burton, Marie Levy, Whitby Gazette Laura Vickers, Central Independent Newspapers Ltd Heather Butler, Emma-Kate Lidbury, Oxford Mail Laura Button, Eastbourne Herald Imogen Lillywhite, Slough Observer Catherine Wallace, The Southern Daily Echo Catherine Lofthouse, Bedfordshire Newspapers Jemma Walton, Wakefield Express Clare Casey, Barnsley Chronicle Rachel Wareing, Peterborough Evening Telegraph Adam Civico, Barnsley Chronicle Neil Macfarlane, Morpeth Herald Lucy Waterlow, Watford Observer Catherine Collins, Northants Evening Telegraph Gregor McClenaghan, Reading Evening Post Richard Watts, Lucy Collins, North West Evening Mail Nicholas McDermott, The Sentinel Stephanie Weaver, Northants Evening Telegraph Paul Collins, Lancaster Guardian Neil McGrory, Cumbernauld News Miriam Wells, The Argus Joanne Curran, Paisley & Renfrewshire Gazette Katrina McKeever, Wilmslow Express Advertiser Victoria West, Hemel Hempstead Gazette Michelle McKenna, Accrington Observer Nicholas Whitten, Shields Gazette Joanna Davis, Andover Advertiser Janet Melrose, The Argus Dominic Wiggan, Burnley Express Margaret Davis, Kentish Times Newspapers Edward Mezzetti, Oxford Mail Matthew Wilkinson, Oxford Mail Julia Davies, Crawley Observer Andrew Moores, Knutsford Guardian Kerry Wood, Northants Evening Telegraph Ian Dipple, Redditch Standard Rebecca Moran, Express & Echo, Exeter Steven Wrelton, South London Guardian Paul Donovan, Grimsby Evening Telegraph Kristoffer Mullin, Maidenhead Advertiser Bethan Dorsett, Rochdale Observer Natalie Murphy, Nottingham Evening Post Brian Yule, Motherwell Times Joseph Dyer, Victoria Nicholls, Great Yarmouth & Waveney Advertiser Saxon East, South London Guardian Camilla Nolan, Nelson Leader Lynn Eccles, Batley News PHOTOGRAPHERS David Old, Peterborough Evening Telegraph Jennifer Fleming, Falkirk Herald Peter Orchard, The Citizen, Gloucester Sharon Aris, Staffordshire Newsletter Tim Foreman, Nicholas Owens, Lindsey Dickings, North West Evening Mail Rachel Foster, The West Briton Mark Fear, Worksop Guardian Sarah Fouracre, Northants Evening Telegraph Timothy Paget, Mansfield Chad Paul Johns, Berks & Bucks Observer Robert Parsons, The Sentinel Dominic Lipinski, Nottingham Evening Post Sallie George, Scarborough Evening News Julian Peck, Falkirk Herald Kiyoshi Ota, News Team International Alasdair Gold, Herts & Essex Observer Patrick Phelvin, Express & Echo, Exeter Mark Pearson, Blackpool Gazette Kirsty Green, Walsall Advertiser Robert Preece, Evening Herald, Plymouth Cher Permaul, Gloucestershire Echo Benjamin Guy, Northants Evening Telegraph Neil Preston, Grimsby Telegraph Alex Rumford, Derby Evening Telegraph Anne-Marie Sanderson, Enfield Gazette & Advertiser Emma Hakier, Wakefield Express Francis Revel, News Shopper Matthew Short, Sarah Halls, South London Guardian Danielle Robinson, Tameside Reporter Kerry Hathway, Buckingham & Winslow Advertiser Group Ben Rossington, Blackpool Gazette Peter Hawkins, Clare Hayes, Weston & Somerset Mercury

10 NCE NCE results 2006spring REPORTERS Ruth Holmes, St Albans Observer Sarah Radford, Newbury Weekly News Benjamin Holt, Halifax Evening Courier Emma Rees, Lynn News Michelle Archard, Brentwood Gazette Jonathan Howell , Carl Roache, Lichfield Mercury Harri Aston, The Sentinel Nicola Hudson, Aldershot News Lynsey Roberts, Messenger Newspapers Jack Hunter, Weston & Somerset Mercury Roberto Rodriguez, Freelance Anna Bailey, Basingstoke Gazette John Hyde, Colchester Evening Gazette Simon Barrett, Peterborough Evening Telegraph Daniel Sanderson, Worthing Herald Michael Beardmore, Central Independent Newspapers James Johnston, Middlesbrough Evening Gazette Melissa Shaw, Mansfield Chad Gina Bebbington, Northwich Guardian Laura Johnston, Cambridge Evening News Tom Shepherd, Wiltshire & Gloucester Standard Melissa Beck, Derby Evening Telegraph Leanne Simons, Grantham Journal Hannah Benjamin, Ilford Recorder Alexander Kalinik, Basingstoke Gazette Philip Skelton, Woking News & Mail Lois Bishop, Chorley Guardian Kelly-Ann Kiernan, Welwyn & Hatfield Times Charlotte Spratt, The Citizen, Gloucester Anika Bourley, Northants Evening Telegraph Tony Kirby, Wigan Evening Post Peter Stebbings, Hendon Times Group Dominic Bowers, Chelmsford Weekly News Tom Stirling, The Press, York Ellen Branagh, Redditch Advertiser Nick Lakeman, Widnes & Runcorn World Robin Stocks, Blackpool Gazette Anna Brett, Braintree & Witham Times Sarah Larch, Newbury Weekly News Laura Sturrock, Milngavie & Bearsden Herald Gemma Briggs, North London Newspapers Joshua Layton, Leamington Spa Courier Jennifer Sugden, Telegraph & Argus Alexander Brown, Northants Evening Telegraph Paul Leat, Bucks Free Press Christopher Buratta, Oxford Mail Siobhan Lismore, South London Guardian James Tanfield, Harlow Star Christina Lloyd, Epworth Bells Anna Temple, Lincolnshire Echo Susan Carr, Tameside Advertiser Richard Long, Lincolnshire Free Press Peter Tennick, Hartlepool Mail Marissa Carruthers, Northumberland Gazette Simon Lyle, Newbury Weekly News Edward Thomas, Mark Casci, Telegraph & Argus Ruth Lythe, Westmorland Gazette James Tout, Herts & Essex Observer Andrew Chiles, The Argus Jenna Towler, Bucks Free Press Charles Chute, North West London Newspapers Estelle Marais, Richmond & Twickenham Times James Connell, Slough Observer David Marley, Nottingham Evening Post Victoria Vaughan, Maidenhead Advertiser Emma Cousins, Peterborough Evening Telegraph Gary Martin, Hartlepool Mail Donna Veasey, Braintree & Witham Times Sarah Crawley-Boevey, Maidenhead Advertiser Elaine Maslin, Bury Free Press Philip Vinter, Oxford Mail Elizabeth Crowson, Leicester Mercury Barry McCarthy, North West Evening Mail Margaret McDonnell, Newbury Weekly News Clare Wall, Isle of Wight County Press Jemma Dobson, Lancashire Evening Telegraph Alexander Melvin, Harrow Times Emma Wall, Ross Parry Press Agency Jacqueline Dolan, Bedfordshire Newspapers Claire Metcalfe, Gazette & Herald Matthew Ward , Bury Free Press Sion Donovan, The News, Portsmouth Rosalind Miles, Oxford Mail Murray Wardrop, Basingstoke Gazette Glenn Ebrey, News Shopper Andrew Milford, Aldershot News Joseph Watts, Nottingham Evening Post Daniel Evans, Grimsby Telegraph Margaret Millar-Deas, East Fife Mail Amy Wilson, Scarborough Evening News Nicola Fenn, Evening Echo Newspapers, Basildon Saima Mir, Telegraph & Argus Lisa Woodhouse, Stockport Express Advertiser Ewan Fergus, Stephen Moore, Hornsey Journal Andrew Wragg, Central Independent Newspapers Alexandra Galbinski, Hendon Times Group Andrew Morrison, Crewe Guardian Lyndsey Wright, Hexham Courant Richard Gladstone, Hastings & St. Leonards Observer Kate Morrison, The Argus Ryan Goad, Thurrock Gazette Alexandra Mott, Cambridge Evening News Emma Goodfellow, James Newall, Lincolnshire Echo PHOTOGRAPHERS Joanne Hall, Grantham Journal Lisa Nightingale, Shields Gazette Alexander Hamilton, Aldershot News Lisa Clelland, Irvine Times Ellie Hargreaves, Westmorland Gazette Vicky O’Hare, Basingstoke Gazette Jade Gardner, Rochdale Observer Dale Haslam, Hull Daily Mail Daniel Orr, Grantham Journal John Paul Jenkins, Lincolnshire Echo Emily Hassall, Watford Observer Graham Schofield, Ackrill Media Group Satwant Pandher, Gatwick & Horley Life Mariana Teixeira, Lincolnshire Echo Jennifer Haworth, The News, Portsmouth Benjamin Parsons, North West Evening Mail Thomas Hay, Wetherby News Emily Parsons, John Hill, Hastings & St. Leonards Observer Helen Paterson, Midlothian Advertiser Jolene Hill, Reading Chronicle Kala Paul-Worika, Freelance Daniel Hodges, Nottingham Evening Post Elizabeth Perkins, Lindsay Holder, Malvern Gazette Alexis Price, Macclesfield Express Advertiser 11 Accredited courses 12

SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR JOURNALISM STUDIES JOURNALISM FOR CENTRE SCOTTISH PgDip/MLittJournalism inStudies NORTON SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY SOLENT SOUTHAMPTON BA Journalism(Hons) UNIVERSITY STAFFORDSHIRE BA Journalism(Hons) COLLEGE COLDFIELD SUTTON BRIGHTON OF UNIVERSITY Journalism BA (Hons) Sport LANCASHIRE CENTRAL OF UNIVERSITY BA Journalism(Hons) inJournalism PgDip/MA Newspaper in MA Journalism Magazine PORTSMOUTH OF UNIVERSITY BA Journalismhonours) (combined SALFORD OF UNIVERSITY BA Journalismhonours) (combined SHEFFIELDOF UNIVERSITY BA Journalism honours) (single & combined inJournalismMA Newspaper STRATHCLYDE OF UNIVERSITY Writing BA Journalism(Hons) & Creative OF UNIVERSITY BA Journalism(Hons) JournalismMA/PgDip in Newspaper AT ULSTER OF COLERAINE UNIVERSITY JournalismMA/PgDip in Newspaper COLLEGE WARWICKSHIRE WEST COLLEGE KENT PG Journalismfast-track PG in Newspaper Journalism12-week Newspaper release block in 12-week Press release block in photography Academic year courseAcademic Journalism Newspaper year in coursephotography Academic Press year in Journalism courseAcademic Photo year in courseAcademic Journalism Newspaper year in courseAcademic Journalism Newspaper year in courseAcademic Journalism Newspaper year in

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY DE MONTFORT PgDip Journalism Newspaper HILL UNIVERSITY EDGE BA Journalism(Hons) UNIVERSITYCALEDONIAN GLASGOW BA Journalism(Hons) COLLEGE HARLOW PG inPG Journalism Magazine inPG Journalism Newspaper COLLEGE HIGHBURY JournalismFast-track Newspaper in JournalismOne yearNewspaper part-time in BlockJournalism Newspaper release in COLLEGE LAMBETH Journalismfast-track PG in Newspaper Foundation Journalism Degree in TRINITYLEEDS ALL& SAINTS JournalismMA/PgDip in Print COLLEGE COMMUNITY LIVERPOOL Journalism Fast-track in PgDip Newspaper JournalismFast-track in PgDip Magazine Release Day –Journalism Newspaper JOHN UNIVERSITY LIVERPOOL MOORES BA Journalism(Hons) ASSOCIATION NEWS MIDLAND AssociationMidland Training Scheme News / SPORTSBEAT ASSOCIATES NEWS JournalismFast-track Newspaper in Part-timeJournalism Newspaper in course TRAINING JOURNALISM NOSWEAT JournalismFast-track Newspaper in Part-timeJournalism Newspaper in course TRENT UNIVERSITY NOTTINGHAM JournalismFast-track Newspaper in Part-timeJournalism Newspaper in course TRAINING CENTRE ASSOCIATION PRESS Newspaperin Editorial Journalism Course Foundation Academic year courseAcademic Journalism Newspaper year in courseAcademic Journalism Newspaper year in tly tly d ll in in , and, ners delivers at anaging heir

careers and to gain our preliminary certificatescareers th preliminary gain our to and editorsthe committed is to for, look working NCTJ universitiesandpartnership best the colleges with We curren centres. commercial in-houseand training a ataccreditcentres; they 38courses more than 60 journalismhave training that practicalto develop real,measurableresults. m of This Chris Elliott, year, underleadership the group editorof of a trai and editors Guardian, The havescheme. been accreditation reviewing Our our introduce be will even standards new, more exacting year. next

SETTING HIGH INDUSTRY STANDARDS STANDARDS INDUSTRY HIGH SETTING the In fundamental studentsacquire fororder to UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH BA Journalism (Hons) UNIVERSITY BRUNEL Journalism MA UNIVERSITY CARDIFF PgDipJournalism Newspaper in COLLEGE CARDONALD inHND Journalism Studies Release Day –Journalism Newspaper HOVE & BRIGHTON CITY COLLEGE Journalism Fast-track in PgDip Newspaper JournalismFast-track in PgDip Magazine JournalismOne yearNewspaper part-time in OneJournalism year Magazine part-time in COLLEGE CITY WOLVERHAMPTON OF COLLEGE FoundationJournalism Newspaper Degree in JournalismFast-track Newspaper in course INSTITUTE THE ARTS OF CUMBRIA BA Journalism(Hons) COLLEGE TECHNOLOGY OF DARLINGTON JournalismFast-track Newspaper in course BlockJournalism Newspaper release in Day Release Day –Journalism Newspaper journalism skills required to get a head start injournalisma get skills head to t required Academic year courseAcademic Journalism Newspaper year in Journalism Diversity Fund 13 . . ot otherwise o o enter gotthe extra I could I have would havewould ative and have It can It really .” .”

As an organisation Asan representing Martin Martin Stevenson, Managing Director ofthe NLA “ newspaper publishers, we the need for understand our national newspapers to the reflect views and makeup of our multicultural society. under-represented are Ethnic in journalism minorities The idea idea The being of heavily in debt when I got a job The Journalism The Diversity Fund givesthose wishing t Emily bursary Metcalf, recipient “ have. We have. proud are to be associated with this initi donated donated £200,000to the fund, since its inception

“ beenscary, I’m and not sure even that I would have needed. I loan There thereforeis no guarantee that donethe course at without all the fund’s support. those help who don’t come well-off from families journalism the training and head start they would n dia, Newspaper fund be will 2006-2007. mpanies credited credited le help to onths which .Thanks the to m Diversity

was scientificas a working forwriter Imperial College applied. when he Born and educated in London, Ken’s backgroundis science within and in 1999 he enteredthe Daily Telegraph Science Young Writersreceiving competition, a highly commendedcertificate for efforts. his Following successful a pilot for Journalis year the Licensing Agency haspledged further a £100,000 for Throughmore a extensive advertisingcampaign, the courses. Recipients of2005/2006 the bursaries include 34-year-oldKen Okona-Mensah. (pictured Ken right), who studyingis at noSWeat Journalism Centre Training in London thanks JDF, the to Fund 2005-2006,Fund in six bursaries awarded.were The offering three applicationdates over the next m 12 provide will more opportunities for people to apply including AssociatedNewspapers, Guardian News & Me NewsInternational andPearson, the fund be will ab more even to people develop their skills on NCTJ ac NLA NLA and othercash contributions from copublishing Short course & distance learning 14 ithfeedback ia-related and Amnesty redgeneral tips, lls, media lls, and law. ose due sit to the ve can and be rkwill improve due tslong-standing the year withthe included Officeyear “I found this course SHORTCOURSES TheNCTJ runs numberselect a of practical,hands-on training coursescoveringthe fundamentalsof journalism and relations.public Coursesrun throughoutthe and tutors year are experienced all journalists and expertsin theirfield. Twenty-onescheduled courses run were duringthe The year. mostcourses popular were Sharpening YourEnglish and Law Media Update. Veryworthwhile and greatly improved “

“It gave me clearer a understanding of Anothersaid how to how tackle the exams.” Regarding a Sharpening Press Your Releases – really interestingand I’m sure my press release wo to attending to this course.” myconfidence.” informationabout the exam and practicalsessions w Refreshercourses took place duringthe for th year NationalCertificate Examination.The courses cove duringthe course. Regardingan NCE refresher – mostsubjects popular being English and skiwriting In addition In to own its courses NCTJ the continues i association with Pulford Media who also delivermed training. courses In-house continue be popularto a alternati tailor-madespecific to requirements. Clients this ofDeputy the Prime Minister, Essex Police, the BBC International. Sixteen in-housecourses during ran recommended erjournalists but en popular en with earningcourses. Council, the Council, NCTJ t to full-time to t study, w programmew will sm but not being se administered (NJDL)currentlyis promptly by email, espondenceColleges. asa of taste working takepreliminary their BasicsSub-editing of asproviding them a with mbiningtheir training with istance learningcourses and Writingforthe Periodical Press FoundationCourse in NewspaperJournalism DISTANCELEARNING TheNCTJ’s learning distance courses have always be trainee journaliststrainee enjoy thewho flexibility of co learningon-the-job. moreWith more and considering career a journali in to able give their up current full-time jobs, the d increasingly are in demand. The certificatesjournalism in the NCE. and Similarly,the the course the idealis for those who want go to on to are unable are to give up full-time or commi employment being updated. being Available from 2007, the January ne presented be on Rom,CD beand will accompanied by textbooksoptional and seminars. offeringefficient an andprofessional service. coursesthose give interestedin these specific are that within particular area ofjournalism, as well basicknowledge mediaof With law. entire cour the electronically,marked work returnedis to students is also also is member a of Association the of British Corr During2005-2006, 286 students undertook distance l Aimedthose at who to want become qualified newspap Accreditedby the Open & Distance LearningQuality Business review 15 £ £ 20,045 20,045 84,085 84,085 2005 2005 886,682 886,682 190,745 190,745 802,597 802,597 699,990 699,990 200,376 200,376 499,614 499,614 710,404 710,404

£ £ 33,542 33,542 960,553 960,553 205,802 205,802 822,325 822,325 550,992 550,992 304,794 304,794 138,227 138,227 104,685 196,996 196,996 107,798 107,798 864,592 864,592 2006 2006 able able donation ity Fund; ity and nationfees; salesof ercapita members; mpany,The National rd is commensurate fees;government ssufficient to maintain a ed charity. ed : : NationalCouncil for the Training of Journalists summaryof group financial activities for the year ended30 June2006 Incomingresources Investments

Expenditure Tangiblefixed assets

Currentassets Operatingsurplus for the year Consisting of Restrictedfund Tradingsurplus Current liabilities Net current Net assets Net assets Net Balancesheet as at 30 June 2006 investmentincome. with with the identifiedneeds of NCTJ. the Thefunding principal sources donations are: from p contractincome; donations the to Journalism Divers Reserves theis It aim of directors generate to the surpluse levelof resources, in which the opinionof the Boa incomefrom registrations, fees pre-entry andexami publications and trainingmaterials; accreditation CharitableContribution Duringthe NCTJ year Training Limitedmade charit a under deedof covenant of £46,780 to holding coits forCouncil the Training of Journalists, register a 74 surplus). 74 The satisfied with its £138,227(2005: oduced total a 2006 h a heNCTJ hasthe s Development mote ority ority rty and other l l stabilityof the reditationof four four ers in has ceased now that mmissioning a new fessionalawarding alisedgains on . . means rgSheppards agreed. halfof Publishing the Journalism Diversity company andgroup to ansparent publishers. bursaries Six awarded were in September following pilot a exercise to establishfair and tr awarding criteria. awarding Thedirectors consider the of state affairs of the satisfactory. be Theincoming net resources of group the amounted to £84,085), whichtogether net realised with and unre SkillsGroup. Asexpected, interim this arrangement Investment Powers,Policy and Performance the Under memorandum articles and of association, t to power make investments such securities, in prope investmentsamounting to £15,961 (2005: £19,389) pr streams. revenue ThecontinuedCouncil to invest technology in co by formallinks with Sector SkillsCouncils have been investmentsdirectors as the seefit. The portfolio investedis withthe advice of Rensbu overallperformance. movementof funds of surplus £154,188 (2005: £103,4 consolidatedsurplus for the exclusive year, ofthe Fund, was£33,542. Thissatisfactory outcomewas mainly duethe overal databaseand further developing its website and acc by body the Qualifications Curriculum and Authority greater diversity the newsroom in promoting care by attend to NCTJ courses. pre-entry Managed and administered by the NCTJ,fund the waslaunched wit lumpsum of from Newspaper £100,000 the Licensing InvestmentManagement Limited the and directorsare qualifications.The Council wasrecognised proas a TheNCTJ funding administered from Sector the Skill ethnicand social communities the without financial PublishingSkills Group members Skillset. via Agency. Agency. Additionalcontributions received were from journalismawarding and bursaries those to from min Agency forAgency publishing skills relatedprojects be on SSDA Any funding for projects now will be to paid An industryfund wasestablished by theNCTJ pro to Who’s who Directors Kim Fletcher, chairman Joanne Butcher, chief executive Peter Cole, vice chairman Jan Lever Bob Norris Liz Page Jim Raeburn Alan Rusbridger John Ryan Bob Satchwell Bernie Saunders Malcolm Vickers

Awarding body Amanda Ball, principal examiner and chief examiner, public affairs Marie Cartwright, chief examiner, shorthand Peter Dash, chief examiner, press photography and photo journalism Sean Dooley, chairman of the quality assurance and standards committee David Gledhill, chief examiner, newspaper journalism Mark Hanna, chief examiner, media law Pat Roberts Cairns, chief examiner, magazine journalism

NCTJ staff Joanne Aitchison, senior examinations controller Jan Alder, PA to the chief executive and office manager Kathy Baldry, examinations controller Robin Bloomfield, examinations controller National Council for the Training of Journalists Joanne Butcher, chief executive The New Granary Stephen Chambers, head of accreditations Station Road Nina Fox, training and diversity administrator Newport Laura Garbas, communications manager Saffron Walden Angela Hares, finance and IT manager Essex CB11 3PL Shirley Jepson, examinations controller Lyn Jones, qualifications manager Tel: 01799 544014 Jessamy Rapkin, examinations controller Fax: 01799 544015

Email: [email protected] Professional advisors Website: www.nctj.com Careers, Andy Bull Qualifications, Andy Bull and John Dilley Design agency, Vivado Website, Advanced Web Design Training courses, Fabian Acker and Pulford Media Research, Mark Spilsbury Awarding body regulations, The Talent Centre 16