Upcoming Webinar! 🗓️Thu 4 Dec | 🕓 4–5PM GMT Observations Reimagined: Rethinking Feedback in Colleges and Beyond Join IRIS Connect and @getfurther.bsky.social for a free online session exploring how to make feedback more empowering, collaborative, and truly developmental. 🔗 eu1.hubs.ly/H0pdQg20

We are delighted that yesterday’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper included the introduction of new level 1 stepping stone qualifications in GCSE English and maths. Read our full statement on our blog: getfurther.org.uk/post-16-educ... And highlights in the thread below 👇

🙌 It’s exciting to hear the Prime Minister commit to ending further education’s ‘Cinderella’ status, with higher standards in colleges – and to set the ambition that two-thirds of young people will go on to university or a gold-standard apprenticeship.

Starting our final day of events at #Lab25 with @actiontutoring.org.uk, @getfurther.bsky.social and the Tutor Trust. We’re discussing a new tutoring model to break down barriers to opportunity and support economic growth, with @richardquigley.bsky.social

Heading to the Labour Party Conference next week? Don’t miss this @edupolicyinst.bsky.social panel, where our Interim CEO, @aliceeardley.bsky.social, will join a discussion on the potential of tutoring to close the attainment gap, unlock opportunities for young people & support economic growth.

Our response to today's FE & Skills report from the Education Select Committee is now live. Check out our key takeaways on our blog, and in the thread below 👇 getfurther.org.uk/fe-skills-re...

Yesterday, BBC Midlands Today joined us at South & City College Birmingham to speak to some students from our tuition programme about their GCSE results. Here are some highlights from the day, and insights into why programmes like this are so important, particularly in the West Midlands 👇

When adults learn, our society and economy thrive. That’s why we’re proud to have signed the #GetTheNationLearning charter launched by @learnworkuk.bsky.social. This campaign brings together organisations committed to championing lifelong learning, and it comes at a crucial time. Here's why...🧵

It's great to see @thefea.bsky.social continuing to highlight the importance of investment in a 16-19 Student Premium to improve outcomes for economically disadvantaged young people. Our response to the spending review focuses on this topic. You can read it here: getfurther.org.uk/spending-rev...

Our response to the 2025 Spending Review is now up 👇 getfurther.org.uk/spending-rev...

Last month, we announced our involvement in the newly formed English & Maths Coalition (EMC). But what do we stand for? 🤔 The EMC is guided by a set of shared principles that reflect our vision for equitable, high-quality post-16 English and maths provision:

Did you know that just 1% of charity trustees are age 30 or younger? Last month, a report from the Charity Commission and Pro Bono Economics highlighted a staggering lack of age diversity on trustee boards: 📊 The average trustee age is 65–69 📊 Only 8% are under 45

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce we’ve been shortlisted as finalists for The Charity Awards 2025 in the Education & Training category for our GCSE Resit Tuition Programme! Find out more about the programme and why we've been shortlisted here: charityawards.co.uk/2025-awards/... Or in the thread below 👇

Applications to tutor with us in 2025/26 are now open! This is a flexible and rewarding role where you’ll gain valuable experience in the education sector and make a meaningful difference in your community. But what's it actually like to tutor with Get Further? Find out in the video below 👇

🚨 We're hiring! Get Further is looking for passionate Programme Coordinators across England to play a key role in the delivery of our programmes and have a hands-on impact on student futures. 📚 Find our more apply: getfurther.org.uk/get-involved... #EducationJobs #CharityJobs

The hardest part about preparing for tonight’s Tutor Awards? Shortlisting nominees for our Student Choice Award! We were blown away by the sheer volume of moving and joyful messages. In fact, even quotes like the ones below — which are truly amazing — didn’t make the final shortlist.

When I moved to England, Pupil Premium became one of my favourite policies against inequality. But I never understood why it stops at 16. The Access Project is part of a coalition calling for a post-16 pupil premium with friends @getfurther.bsky.social @suttontrust.bsky.social @thefea.bsky.social

Tomorrow, we are thrilled to be hosting our first ever in-person tutor awards ceremony! 🏆 🥳 Thanks to the generous support of OCR and IRIS Connect, this special event will bring together our tutors, team, partners, and funders for a celebration of the dedicatio and talentof our tutors.🤩

🚨 Read our response to today's Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report: getfurther.org.uk/curriculum-a...

Yesterday, we launched our latest Impact Report for our GCSE Resit Tuition Programme. The standout finding? Our small-group tuition substantially narrows the attainment gap in GCSE maths and completely closes it in GCSE English. 🎉

Today, we’re proud to launch our latest Impact Report. It shows that, across 2021-24, our GCSE Resit Tuition Programme: ✅ Achieved pass rates substantially above the national average. ✅ Narrowed the attainment gap between students from disadvantaged backgrounds & their peers.

We know that English and maths qualifications are gateways to opportunity. So, as we celebrate the role of colleges in breaking down barriers during #CollegesWeek2025, we want to highlight the important work they do to support students in these crucial subjects. 🧵

It’s #CollegesWeek2025 and today we’re spotlighting one of our longest-standing partnerships. For the past five years, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside the English and maths team at Newham College. Here's why we are so proud to support their resit delivery....🧵

It's #CollegesWeek2025, and we're joining @aoc-info.bsky.social and the FE community in celebrating the impact of colleges on building brighter futures. ⭐ We are proud to support the vital work colleges do to help learners build their English & maths skills and pass qualifications that open doors. 🚀

As National Apprenticeships Week draws to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the team behind our Functional Skills tuition programmes. #NAW2025 🧵A thread of thank yous to our brilliant team...

It's day 4 of National Apprenticeship Week and today we're celebrating our partners! 🤝 This year, we’re supporting Apprentice Teaching Assistants at LETTA and Apprentice Firefighters at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, helping them gain the English & maths skills needed to excel in their roles. 👩‍🏫🧑‍🚒

1/ It’s day three of National Apprenticeship Week and today we’re reflecting on where our Functional Skills journey began. 🛤️ In 2024, we launched our pre-apprenticeship pilot programme with South Bank Colleges, providing learners with small-group tuition to help them achieve FSQ L2.

The change to English & maths exit requirements for apprenticeships announced today risks limiting access to Level 2 qualifications & could discourage employers from recruiting under 19s who have yet to secure English & maths. Read our response in full: getfurther.org.uk/changes-to-e...

Meet Ellie, Director of Impact at educational charity @getfurther.bsky.social . Ellie leads Get Further’s research & evaluation activities to understand the impact of their programmes on students & tutors. Learn more about her career in social science ➡️ https://buff.ly/3WLLcYZ

It’s National Apprenticeships Week! In 2024, we launched our FSQ Tuition Programme to support apprentices to build the English and maths skills they need to succeed. This week, we’ll be celebrating our first year in the sector and the people who made it possible. #NAW2025

Meet Dr Ellie Brown, our Director of Impact 🤝 Ellie was recently featured in the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social “I am a Social Scientist” series, where she shared her career journey — from law to criminology to leading research that shapes education policy & practice. acss.org.uk/dr-ellie-bro...

Our blog is back!💡Today, Ed explores why shared understanding is essential for student progress. He shares how we create a consistent, high-quality learning experience on our programmes & provides insights on how your team could achieve this. Have a read: getfurther.org.uk/why-a-shared...

✨ We are excited to have launched a new partnership with Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges, supporting their brilliant maths team with a research-informed curriculum designed specifically for learners resitting their GCSE.

November resits are a great opportunity for those on the cusp of passing in the summer. But for many, even summer exams come too soon for them to address the knowledge gaps holding them back. What would it take to give every learner the foundation they need to succeed? 🤔

We are excited to announce Professor Jason Arday as our new Patron! 🎉 After overcoming illiteracy in his late teens with support from his college, Jason became one of the youngest professors ever appointed at Oxbridge. His story demonstrates that it's never too late to thrive in education.

Want to find out more about how to access our subsidised GCSE Resit Tution Programme for your learners in 2025/26? We are hosting a webinar about our evaluation with the EEF on Wednesday 22nd January at 4pm. RSVP below 👇

Final week to apply to be our new Digital Project Manager ⏰ If you’re interested in using your digital skills to make a difference in the lives of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, this could be the role for you. Find out more in the thread below 👇

Happy New Year to all our partners, supporters, tutors, and staff! 🎉 As we step into an exciting 2025, we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible milestones we achieved together in 2024. Here’s a thread giving a snapshot of what we accomplished:

✨ Lovely to wrap up 2024 with hearing some amazing news! ✨ Huge congratulations to Fiona Morey, trustee at @getfurther.bsky.social & Exec Principal at South Bank Colleges, on being awarded an OBE! 🎉 Fiona has unwavering dedication to learners in FE. This recognition is so well deserved. 👏

Last week, the OECD Adult Skills Survey reported major improvements in the literacy & numeracy of England's young adults. In @feweek.bsky.social, @sarahjwaite.bsky.social explores the policies leading to this, the vital role FE played & how we can keep driving up skills. Link in the thread below 👇

🚨 My final article before heading off on maternity leave is out! 📚 I reflect on the OECD adult skills survey findings and what they reveal about two decades of education policy reforms. A quick thread: 🧵 📖 feweek.co.uk/we-must-secu...

We are thrilled to share that we are partnering with the @theeef.bsky.social to evaluate the impact of our GCSE Resit Tuition Programme! This trial will build a vital foundation of research into how we can best support post-16 students to succeed in English and maths.

I’m thrilled to announce that in the next academic year we’ll be partnering with the EEF and University of Warwick to deliver a landmark Randomised Control Trial evaluating the effectiveness of @getfurther.bsky.social’s Resits Tuition Programme in further education.1/4 feweek.co.uk/eef-splashes...

We’re thrilled to announce that we will soon be launching a GCSE English and maths tuition programme at @nottmcollege.bsky.social. Please help us find the very best tutors to bring this new programme to life by sharing our tutoring vacancies with your network! getfurther.org.uk/become-a-tut...

Last week, we had the privilege of launching our five-year strategy in the House of Commons. It was fantastic to share our vision with the world, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who made it possible... 1/8

Hello, Bluesky! 👋 If you don't know us, we’re a charity founded by @sarahjwaite.bsky.social that exists to support FE students from disadvantaged backgrounds to secure English & maths qualifications that unlock opportunities. We look forward to connecting with the #furthereducation community here.