Education Training Foundation
@et-foundation.bsky.social
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Expert body for professional development and standards in
#FE
and Skills in England.
Thank you to all who attended our Parliamentary reception at the House of Commons with
@helenhayes.bsky.social
MP. Discussions with sector leaders, including Dr Katerina Kolyva and Liz Bromley, underlined the importance of lived experience, employer partnership and social value in future policy.
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FE Week
25 days ago
'We need the data to prove how FE's reach goes far beyond the classroom' Dr Vikki Smith,
@et-foundation.bsky.social
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https://feweek.co.uk/fes-social-impact-risks-being-ignored-if-we-dont-measure-it/
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Great to hear Lindsey Poole's thoughts on ETF's Achieving Social Value in Further Education and Skills report in her recent article for
@fenews.bsky.social
. Read her full article here and let us know what you think:
www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/so...
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Social value isnât a ânice to haveâ itâs what apprenticeships and adult learning do best | FE News
| Social value isnât a ânice to haveâ itâs what apprenticeships and adult learning do best
https://www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/social-value-isnt-a-nice-to-have-its-what-apprenticeships-and-adult-learning-do-best/
25 days ago
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Congratulations to all further education (FE) and skills sector colleagues recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours! It is fantastic to see broad representation from across FE and skills in this year's list of awardees, recognising the far-reaching impact of our sector and those who work within it.
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The ETF offices are now closed for the festive break. We won't be posting on or monitoring our digital channels, but we will be back on 2 January with any enquiries picked up after then.
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Thank you to all who took part in our latest 'Your voice in FE and skills' survey. Your voices guide our work, and some of you may be invited to contribute further as the research continues. In the months ahead, we hope youâll start to see some of the changes that directly reflect what you told us.
about 1 month ago
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What happens when eight T Level students, just six weeks into their course, are invited to film at an AI conference? A great article from The City of Liverpool College on the impact of employer partnerships and well-supported T Level delivery staff:
www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/at...
#TLevels
#CPD
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Attending the AI summit was a game-changer for our T Level students | FE News
| Attending the AI summit was a game-changer for our T Level students
https://www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/attending-the-ai-summit-was-a-game-changer-for-our-t-level-students/
about 2 months ago
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A huge and deserved congratulations to ETF's Executive Director of Education and Standards, Dr Vikki Smith on being awarded Outstanding Reviewer in
@emeraldpublishing.bsky.social
's
#LiteratiAwards
2025. This recognition reflects Vikki's excellence, dedication and knowledge in our sector.
about 2 months ago
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We support
@learnworkuk.bsky.social
's
#GetTheNationLearning
campaign, sponsoring the Excellence in Teaching Award won by Nerissa Roberts, Curriculum Lead for Adult ESOL at
@oldhamcollege.bsky.social
. ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva spoke at the awards, highlighting our commitment to adult learning.
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Today is the launch of the Green Mindset Collective report by ETF's DrâŻVikkiâŻSmith and
@theeauc.bsky.social
CharlotteâŻBonner. The report is designed to help FE providers embed sustainability into teaching, leadership and operations. Read more in
@fenews.bsky.social
:
www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/be...
about 2 months ago
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The Curriculum and Assessment Review sets out an ambition for a world-class curriculum for all. To achieve this, further education and skills must be at the heart of reform and not an afterthought, writes ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva in
@feweek.bsky.social
.
feweek.co.uk/fe-and-skill...
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FE and skills must be at the heart of curriculum reforms
A tertiary system requires FE to be a partner, not a passenger
https://feweek.co.uk/fe-and-skills-must-be-at-the-heart-of-curriculum-reforms/
about 2 months ago
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How can FE and kills lead the green transition? Join us for the Green Mindset Collective Report launch on 10 December, as sector leaders share ideas for embedding sustainability. Read more in
@fenews.bsky.social
:
www.fenews.co.uk/skills/four-...
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Four Facilitator Voices: Creating the Foundations for the Green Mindset Collective Report - The Changemaking Power of 3% | FE News
| Four Facilitator Voices: Creating the Foundations for the Green Mindset Collective Report - The Changemaking Power of 3%
https://www.fenews.co.uk/skills/four-facilitator-voices-creating-the-foundations-for-the-green-mindset-collective-report-the-changemaking-power-of-3/
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FE and skills transforms lives, strengthens communities and drives inclusive growth. ETFâs new report calls for improved measurement of the sectorâs social value to guide investment and maximise impact. Read more:
etfoundation.co.uk/our-story/so...
#SocialValue
#FE
#Skills
2 months ago
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Last chance to take part! The âYour Voice in FE and Skillsâ survey closes this Wednesday. Donât miss your opportunity to help shape how ETF supports your professional journey. Make your voice heard today:
www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
2 months ago
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In Apr-Jun this year, 12.8% of 16-24 year old's were NEET. Costing billions to the UK economy and huge risks for mental health and social exclusion. ETFâs Dr Vikki Smith and
@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social
's Jade Azim address the issue in this
@thersaorg.bsky.social
blog:
www.thersa.org/articles/blo...
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Breaking the NEET cycle
In a society that prides itself on opportunity, the growing number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) is a stark reminder that we are falling short.
https://www.thersa.org/articles/blog/breaking-the-neet-cycle/
2 months ago
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Following the Green Mindset, Micro-Collective event in partnership with
@fenews.bsky.social
, ETFâs Dr Vikki Smith asks: what if sustainability isnât about adding more, but changing how we think? Make sustainability instinctive, not optional. Read her article here:
www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/be...
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https://www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/beyond-the-bolt-on-dr-vikki-smith-on-making-sustainability-instinctive-in-fe/
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Just a week left to make your voice heard. ETF's âYour Voice in FE and Skillsâ survey is your opportunity to tell us what helps you thrive, where you need more support, how we can better recognise and respond to the realities of your role. Take part before 26 November:
www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
3 months ago
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đ Heading to the
#AoCConf25
today? Weâll be there, and weâd love to see you! Visit stand 6 to chat with our team about how weâre supporting the FE and skills workforce.
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Today weâve brought together many of our Practitioner Advisory Group (PAG) members in London for a day of connection, collaboration and insight. An energetic room dived into passionate discussions about how collectively we can continue to support and strengthen the FE and skills sector.
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The âYour Voice in FE and Skillsâ survey is your opportunity to tell us what helps you thrive, where you need more support, and how ETF can better recognise and respond to the realities of your role. Take part by 26 Nov:
www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
3 months ago
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With the recent publication of the Government's Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva writes in
@feweek.bsky.social
on why we need a singular shared framework for teaching quality and workforce development that connects FE, HE and lifelong learning.
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Shared teaching vision is vital to meet white paperâs aims
Katerina Kolyva, ETF calls for a professional standards and workforce development framework to meet the skills white paper's aims
https://feweek.co.uk/workforce-development-needed-to-achieve-white-papers-tertiary-vision/
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FE and skills professionals â we want to hear from YOU! Take part in the âYour Voice in FE and Skillsâ survey and help shape how ETF supports your professional journey. Make your voice heard today.
www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
#FE
#Skills
3 months ago
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Industry placements are the bridge between education and employment and the beating heart of T Levels. In her latest
@fenews.bsky.social
article, ETFâs Dr Vikki Smith explores how dual professionalism and structured CPD like the TLPD programme support successful T Level delivery.
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FE News | Industry Placements: The Bridge Between Education and Employment
Industry Placements: The Bridge Between Education and Employment | Read more on FE News!
https://www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/industry-placements-the-bridge-between-education-and-employment/
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It's
#GetTheNationLearning
Week! Weâre delighted to support the Get the Nation Learning campaign led by
@learnworkuk.bsky.social
. When adults learn, our society and economy thrive. Get involved:
getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
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Get the Nation Learning Week - Get the Nation Learning
https://getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nation-learning-week/
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Governance in FE isnât just about compliance, itâs about strategy, evidence and inclusion. ETFâs Dr Vikki Smith and University of Sunderland's Professor Gary Husband explore the three pillars that shape effective oversight and drive improvement. Read more in
@fenews.bsky.social
:
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The Three Pillars of Educational Governance: Shaping the Future Through Evidence, Strategy, and Inclusion | FE News
| The Three Pillars of Educational Governance: Shaping the Future Through Evidence, Strategy, and Inclusion
https://www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/the-three-pillars-of-educational-governance-shaping-the-future-through-evidence-strategy-and-inclusion/
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Weâll be exhibiting at the AELP Autumn Conference 2025 next week! đStand 12 đ 4 Nov | The Rep, Birmingham Come and meet our team, explore real examples of impact from the providers we work with, and discuss how we can support your organisation to strengthen teaching and learning.
#aelpAC25
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What does a socially-just curriculum look like in FE and skills? Elizabeth Holmes explores competing visions from knowledge-rich to critical approaches, and the role of employer-led learning. đ° Read more:
set.et-foundation.co.uk/resources/in...
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đ¨ One month left to apply for our Technical Teaching Fellowships! Hear from this year's Fellow, Tiberiu Dancovici from Coleg y Cymoedd who talks more about his AI project. Find out more: et-foundation.co.uk/professional-development/technical-education/technical-teaching-fellowship-ttf-programme
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With the Government publishing the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva welcomes the report. Read Katerina's and other sector leaders responses to the white paper in
@fenews.bsky.social
:
www.fenews.co.uk/skills/new-p...
Download here:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
4 months ago
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Great to spend time connecting with senior leaders from across the further education and skills sector this morning. We've loved being with so many alumni from ETF's leadership programmes, exploring how executives navigate uncertainty and complexity. More:
www.et-foundation.co.uk/professional...
4 months ago
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Great to be part of the discussion today talking about the future of further education at the
@policyatkings.bsky.social
event on higher education and skills at
#CPC25
in Manchester.
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4 months ago
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Following The Labour Party Conference, ETFâs CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva reflects in
@fenews.bsky.social
on a pivotal moment for the sector, with strong signals from policymakers that FE is no longer on the sidelines but central to national progress. Read more here:
www.fenews.co.uk/skills/furth...
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Further Education (FE) and Skills Was Centre Stage At The Labour Party Conference, Now Action Must Follow | FE News
| Further Education (FE) and Skills Was Centre Stage At The Labour Party Conference, Now Action Must Follow
https://www.fenews.co.uk/skills/further-education-fe-and-skills-was-centre-stage-at-the-labour-party-conference-now-action-must-follow/
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Scrapping the 50% university target, today, PM Keir Starmer recalled his dadâs long nights at FE as an apprentice â yet feeling undervalued. ETF calls for a long-term plan to back the FE & skills workforce and deliver a broader, more inclusive vision of success.
#Lab25
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Great discussion ongoing right now, positive to hear how much energy there is across the board especially the Minister, for a joined-up, place-based, modern skills system. ETF is here to support this agenda.
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Great to host a lively discussion at
#Lab25
Conference with
@samfr.bsky.social
,
@helenhayes.bsky.social
and sector leaders, exploring the Education Select Committeeâs recent FE and skills report and the sector's role in delivering the Governmentâs five missions.
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đ˘ Our 2024/25 Impact Report is here! From 22,617 members in the UK to 100% of ATS achievers reporting positive impact, weâre proud to champion professionalism, inclusion and sector change in FE and skills. đ Read more:
www.et-foundation.co.uk/news/deliver...
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Delivering impact 2024â25: ETF champions professionalism, inclusion and resilience across FE and skills - The Education and Training Foundation
The Education Training Foundation (ETF) launches its latest Impact Report today, showcasing how it has equipped the further education (FE) and skills workforce over the last year to meet the evolving ...
https://www.et-foundation.co.uk/news/delivering-impact-2024-25-etf-champions-professionalism-inclusion-and-resilience-across-fe-and-skills/
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FE News
4 months ago
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ETF Response to the Education Committeeâs Report on Further Education and Skills
The Education Training Foundation (ETF) welcomes the Education Select Committeeâs powerful new report on further education (FE) and skills (House of Commons Education Committee, 2025).⌠ETF Response to the Education Committeeâs Report on Further Education and Skills was published on FE News by Education and Training Foundation (ETF)
http://dlvr.it/TNH34C
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We must support the people who make inclusion real. In her latest
@fenews.bsky.social
article, ETF Executive Director of Education & Standards Dr Vikki Smith, outlines the urgent need to fix the post-16 'cliff edge' for learners with SEND. đ Read more here:
www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/be...
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Beyond the Cliff Edge: Supporting Educators to Secure Success for Learners with SEND | FE News
| Beyond the Cliff Edge: Supporting Educators to Secure Success for Learners with SEND
https://www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/beyond-the-cliff-edge-supporting-educators-to-secure-success-for-learners-with-send/
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ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva responds to the Education Select Committee Report published today on the future of further education (FE) and skills. Read our full response and download the report here:
www.et-foundation.co.uk/news/etf-res...
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ETF responds to Education Select Committee report - The Education and Training Foundation
ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva responds to the Education Select Committee Report published on the future of further education and skills.
https://www.et-foundation.co.uk/news/etf-responds-to-education-select-committee-report/
4 months ago
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A new academic year is here! Our autumn edition of our membersâ magazine InTuition, is out now, packed with insights, research, and new features to support your professional journey. Read it here:
set.et-foundation.co.uk/intuition-ma...
Not a member? Join now in the link above for full access!
4 months ago
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How does ETF's new CPD package for resit teachers in FE colleges give learners a renewed place of opportunity? Senior Education Advisor Nathan Rogan, explores the challenges within GCSE English resit classrooms and why it's key to not be 'exam factories'.
www.et-foundation.co.uk/maths-englis...
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Beyond the exam factory: reimagining GCSE English resit classrooms - The Education and Training Foundation
Discover how ETFâs new CPD programme is transforming GCSE English resit classrooms moving beyond exam drills to create engaging environments supporting learner success.
https://www.et-foundation.co.uk/maths-english/beyond-the-exam-factory-reimagining-gcse-english-resit-classrooms/
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Weâre proud to share that weâve awarded Education Partnership North East (EPNE) as a National Centre for Excellence in SEND. Read more about this achievement:
www.et-foundation.co.uk/news/the-edu...
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ETF welcomes City of Sunderland as a Centre for Excellence in SEND
A key area of focus for the Centre will be championing Preparation for Adulthood through its people approaches and inclusion focus.
https://www.et-foundation.co.uk/news/the-education-training-foundation-etf-is-delighted-to-welcome-city-of-sunderland-college-operating-as-education-partnership-north-east-epne-as-a-centre-for-excellence-in-special-educational-need/
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Renewed access to Erasmus+ could be a golden opportunity for the FE and skills sector. In her latest
@feweek.bsky.social
article, ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva urges the sector to embrace international collaboration, shared learning and innovation.
feweek.co.uk/if-we-do-rej...
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If we do rejoin Erasmus+ then seize the opportunity, FE
Renewed access to Erasmus+ could be on the horizon, presenting a golden opportunity to bring back life-changing experiences
https://feweek.co.uk/if-we-do-rejoin-erasmus-then-seize-the-opportunity-fe/
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đ How can FE & skills shape a sustainable future? ETF's Dr Vikki Smith explores how research, collaboration and professional networks can help the sector lead on sustainability in this
@fenews.bsky.social
article. đ Read more:
www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/dr...
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Driving Forward-Thinking Research for a Sustainable FE and Skills Sector | FE News
| Driving Forward-Thinking Research for a Sustainable FE and Skills Sector
https://www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/driving-forward-thinking-research-for-a-sustainable-fe-and-skills-sector
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Best of luck to Team UK, competing at EuroSkills Herning 2025 tomorrow!
www.worldskillsuk.org/skills/inter...
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EuroSkills Herning 2025 - Meet Team UK
From 10-15 September 2024, Our WorldSkills UK Team members will be competing with 1,500 competitors from around the world in 60 skills with over 250,000 visitors in attendance at the 47th WorldSkills ...
https://www.worldskillsuk.org/skills/international-competition/teamuk-2025/
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Contribute to the most comprehensive research of sustainability in post-16 education since 2018. If you have a formal remit for sustainability in a post-16 education setting in the UK and Ireland, complete
@theeauc.bsky.social
sustainability survey:
bit.ly/47nQuQq
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What does it really feel like to step into a further education classroom for the first time? Not as a student, but as a teacher? A new systematic review from the Gatsby Charitable Foundation is explored by Dr Vikki Smith in this blog:
www.et-foundation.co.uk/etf-supports...
#ETFSupportsFE
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The experience of becoming an FE teacher in England - The Education and Training Foundation
ETF's Executive Director of Education & Standards, Dr Vikki Smith reviews the Gatsby Foundation's report, 'The Experience of Becoming a Teacher in the English FE Sector'.
https://www.et-foundation.co.uk/etf-supports-fe/the-experience-of-becoming-an-fe-teacher-in-england/
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