How this science teacher sceptic learned about the value of apprenticeships
At the Skills Federation we are proud to work with our 19 members and between us we cover more than 20 different sectors of the…
FE sector
Ofqual’s Assessment Review of Reformed Functional Skills in English and Maths
Functional Skills qualifications in English and maths have recently gone through big changes. The Department for Education (DfE) made new rules for these qualifications, and…
Teacher Professional Development in Further Education
This article explores teacher professional development in the FE sector. It includes an overview of the recently implemented Teacher Development Programme at The Sheffield College,…
Educators and Unions React to Government’s Minimum Service Levels Consultation
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is set to announce a crackdown on teacher strikes according to a report in The Sun. Under new plans, teacher unions…
The Lifelong Learning Bill becomes law paving the way for a radical transformation of the student finance system
New measures have been enshrined in law that will transform the student finance system, allowing colleges and universities to charge different fees for different courses…
Skills Are Not Enough
In this article, Chris discusses how a skilled workforce isn’t enough to produce high quality provision for students. A collaborative culture is also necessary and…
Reflections on the SET22 conference: Let’s be the best that we can be to bring about effective change
On Tuesday 17 January, the Society for Education and Training (SET) held its annual conference at the Vox Arena in Birmingham. This year’s event was…
