51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø) is delighted to invite the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector to contribute to an important piece of research that will explore the definition of social value in the context of FE and Skills, and how providers understand social value. As part of this research, colleagues across the sector […]
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On Wednesday 26 June 2024, 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø) and the Association of Colleges (AoC) hosted the National T Level Conference, providing those involved in T Level planning and delivery with an opportunity to come together and collaborate with colleagues from across the country at Leeds United Football Club’s Elland Road Stadium. The […]
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As the dust settles in Whitehall after a historic victory for the Labour Party, minds will be turning to the serious work of government and Labour’s mission for ‘change’. As the new administration comes in, there are many opportunities for the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector. New ministers and new policy makers bring with […]
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A brand new Level 3 course has been added to 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø’s (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø’s) popular maths and English professional development offer, alongside new dates for Level 5 courses. The new course – Level 3 Award in Education (ESOL) – focuses on the delivery of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), while our […]
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The annual review of our continuing professional development (CPD) platforms will be taking place in August 2024 to ensure we continue to provide the best possible experience for users. From the end of August, we are introducing a new and improved platform through which the T Level Professional Development (TLPD) programme will be accessible, alongside […]
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51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø) is delighted to congratulate the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector colleagues recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024. Baroness Alison Wolf CBE, author of the 2011 Wolf Report that led to reforms in vocational education, was made a Dame, as was former UCAS chief executive, Clare Marchant. Five […]
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Applications are now open for the 2025/26 Technical Teaching Fellowships. Awarded by 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø) and Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 following a rigorous selection process, the Fellowships are open to exceptional technical teachers in the Further Education (FE) and Skills/post-16 sector.  The Technical Teaching Fellowship programme, which launched in […]
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51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø) today publishes its trailblazing report on building a sustainable and self-improving sector. A joint project with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Oxford Saïd), the Further Education and Skills: Changing systems of change report explores the challenges and opportunities facing the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector. Changes in […]
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On Thursday 9 May, practitioners involved in T Level planning and delivery came together at the Leonardo Hotel, London Tower Bridge, for 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø)’s T Level Learning From event. Around 250 people attended the event, benefiting from the opportunity to network, learn and share best practice to support the successful delivery […]
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51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø) has launched a new set of toolkits for leaders in the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector. The toolkits cover four key areas: sustainability; professional standards; equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI); and curriculum planning for the adult community education sector. Each toolkit is made up of short, accessible sections […]
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Booking is now open for the ‘Embedding education for sustainable development (ESD)’ course, offered as a benefit for members of the Society for Education and Training (SET), and delivered by 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø) alongside EAUC, the sustainability champion for post-16 education in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Starting on 8 May […]
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51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø) continues to be accredited to the matrix Standard following its first Continuous Improvement Check since achieving accreditation in 2023. Last year’s matrix Standard accreditation recognised 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø’s high-quality information and guidance services to the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector. The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations […]
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Recruitment is open for ‘Mastering Maths’, a large scale randomised controlled trial that will build on work done by 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø’s (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø) Centres for Excellence in Maths (CfEM) in 2021–22. That work saw students who experienced the mastery approaches gain up to two months extra learning in comparison to those who did […]
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51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø) has released its latest Impact Report covering the financial years 2021/22 and 2022/23. The report brings together evidence and analysis demonstrating how 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø supported the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector during the two-year period, including through workforce development programmes, practitioner research programmes, the setting of Professional Standards, and […]
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Two new courses for leaders in the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector are now available on 51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø (51³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø) online learning system. Both are free to access on-demand, allowing those engaging with them to learn when and where they like and at their own pace. They feature videos, quizzes and interactive […]
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