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Recent far-right riots and violence across the UK have left many feeling fearful and unsafe. These distressing events will have affected individuals across the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector, from leaders and educators through to learners and their communities. The widespread violence started after the spread of misinformation on social media, following an attack […]
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This blog is written by Christine Edwards QTLS of Creating Excellence for the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), as part of the Apprenticeship Workforce Development (AWD) Programme. The AWD programme is funded by the Department for Education and delivered by 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø in partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC), […]
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Dr Paul Tully discusses 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø’s Social Value in FE Skills Sector Survey. Social value summarises the varied social, psychological and community benefits that a service like education offers people who engage with it. To promote the ‘social value’ that Further Education (FE) and Skills providers achieve for their learners and for […]
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This blog is written by Strategic Development Network (SDN) as part of the Apprenticeship Workforce Development (AWD) programme. The AWD programme is funded by the Department for Education and is delivered by 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø in partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC), Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), Strategic Development Network […]
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Dr Lou Mycroft reflects on the launch event for the Changing Systems of Change report. This is such a pivotal time for our sector. In the aftermath of a general election, with chaos in the world and much of it playing out in our classrooms, Further Education (FE) and Skills has an opportunity to step […]
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Creating an environment that nurtures learning is important to us at 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø. Last week we hosted a Year 10 student, LC, who wrote a blog at the end of her week of work experience to share what she’d learned. My career plans In terms of a future career, I have always […]
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Our Further Education (FE) and Skills sector serves everyone in society, including people who are often marginalised and underrepresented in education and training. As June brings a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s crucial to recognise the significance of Pride Month and our role in supporting it. The Stonewall riots in 1969 marked a […]
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Part of the Transformation in action blog series In this series of blogs, Dr Katerina Kolyva, Chief Executive of 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø), reports on her visits to Further Education (FE) and Skills providers across the sector. She uncovers the transformational learning opportunities available to students alongside the dedicated professionalism of teachers, trainers […]
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Part of the Transformation in action blog series In this series of blogs, Dr Katerina Kolyva, Chief Executive of 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø), reports on her visits to Further Education (FE) and Skills providers across the sector. She uncovers the transformational learning opportunities available to students alongside the dedicated professionalism of teachers, trainers […]
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Professor Stephen Corbett of the University of Portsmouth reflects on work he has led on behalf of 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø helping leaders to think about wellbeing in change in the FE sector.
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Dr Lou Mycroft and Joss Kang reflect on learning from the online network events they have recently led on behalf of 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø.
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Tracy West and Jenny Tester of GatenbySanderson reflect on the 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø leadership innovation workshop they led in March, considering how leaders develop the skills and resources to navigate large, complex and ever-evolving challenges in the political landscape, and with budgetary constraints and the emergence of new technology, and asking what innovation and disruptive thinking are and how leaders can apply them in their own institutions.
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Part of the Transformation in action blog series In this series of blogs, Dr Katerina Kolyva, Chief Executive of 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø), reports on her visits to Further Education (FE) and Skills providers across the sector. She uncovers the transformational learning opportunities available to students alongside the dedicated professionalism of teachers, trainers […]
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Part of the Transformation in action blog series In this series of blogs, Dr Katerina Kolyva, Chief Executive of 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø), reports on her visits to Further Education (FE) and skills providers across the sector. She uncovers the transformational learning opportunities available to students alongside the dedicated professionalism of teachers, trainers […]
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In the last of three articles focusing on motivating teachers to remain in Further Education (FE) and the part an alternative approach to professional development could play in achieving this, Education Consultant Dr Tricia Odell looks at some case studies of providers whose leaders have introduced non-judgemental mentoring, and the impact this has had on their organisation.
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