Collaborative Leadership in FE is Imperative
Following ETF’s Further Forward Leaders Conference, Dr Vikki Smith, Executive Director of Education and Standards at The Education and Training Foundation, reviews key themes on…
Education and Training Foundation (ETF)
Everything we do at the ETF is about supporting the further education (FE) and skills workforce on their professional journey, so that in partnership with the sector we can provide transformational learning opportunities to learners aged 14 and above.
Record number of Technical Teaching Fellowships awarded for 2025/26
Seven Technical Teaching Fellowships have been awarded to nine Fellows for 2025/26, representing the largest cohort of Fellows to date for the prestigious Technical Teaching…
Adult Education as a Catalyst for Change in Driving Skills, Economic Growth, and Social Mobility
As the Labour Government sets out its Five Missions, adult learning emerges as a vital force in addressing skills shortages, driving economic growth, and fostering…
Adult Education Plays a Vital Role in Shaping Not Just Individuals, But Entire Communities
Adult education plays a vital role in shaping not just individuals, but entire communities, serving as a powerful force for social cohesion and personal growth.…
A Values-Led, System-Wide Approach to Safeguarding
In the first article of their series on safeguarding and tackling extremism, Palvinder Singh, Principal at Kirklees College, and Dr Vikki Smith, Executive Director, Education…
Safeguarding and Tackling Extremism in an Uncertain World
Tackling extremism and social division presents a significant challenge for Further Education (FE) and Skills leaders and educators. From far-right violence – as witnessed last…
ETF Appoints Four new Trustees to its Board
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF), the professional development body for the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector, has appointed four new trustees to its…
Harnessing the Power of the Collective for a Stronger FE and Skills Sector
Dr Vikki Smith, Executive Director of Education and Standards at the Education and Training Foundation, discusses the key themes and recommendations from the latest FE…
AI and its Impact: Opportunities and Challenges for Further Education and Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents both significant opportunities and challenges for the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector. We need to be prepared for these. Jen…
Olly Newton discusses Bridging Policy and Pedgogy at the FE + Skills Collective
Olly Newton, Executive Director from Edge Foundation discusses bridging Policy and Pedagogy at FE + Skills Collective.Olly explains that in the new Skills System that…