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.
'We need the data to prove how FE's reach goes far beyond the classroom'
Dr Vikki Smith, @et-foundation.bsky.social
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...
We're particularly pleased to see so many of our ETF CEO leadership programme alumni among the awarded, including Anna Dawe OBE, Julia Heap OBE, Rachael Hennigan OBE, Nikos Savvas OBE and Julie Kapsalis MBE.
Well done to all! 👏
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.
We aim to get back to you as soon as possible when we re-open. If your query is urgent, you may wish to call us. Our telephone lines will open at 9.30am on 2 January. Please call us on 08000939111 for help with membership or QTLS/ATS questions, or on 08000831830 for assistance with any other matter.
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.
We’re also pleased to share that our prize-draw winners have now been selected and notified.
Thank you for helping shape the future of FE and skills together.
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 you’ll start to see some of the changes that directly reflect what you told us.
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
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.
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.
Today is the launch of the Green Mindset Collective report by ETF's Dr Vikki Smith and @theeauc.bsky.social Charlotte Bonner.
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...
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...
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-...
FE and skills transforms lives, strengthens communities and drives inclusive growth.
ETF’s new report calls for improved measurement of the sector’s social value to guide investment and maximise impact. Read more: etfoundation.co.uk/our-story/so... #SocialValue #FE #Skills
Last chance to take part!
The ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey closes this Wednesday. Don’t miss your opportunity to help shape how ETF supports your professional journey.
Make your voice heard today: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
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.
ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith and @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's Jade Azim address the issue in this @thersaorg.bsky.social blog: www.thersa.org/articles/blo...
Following the Green Mindset, Micro-Collective event in partnership with @fenews.bsky.social, ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith asks: what if sustainability isn’t about adding more, but changing how we think?
Make sustainability instinctive, not optional.
Read her article here: www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/be...
Just a week left to make your voice heard.
ETF's ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ 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
👋 Heading to the #AoCConf25 today? We’ll be there, and we’d love to see you!
Visit stand 6 to chat with our team about how we’re supporting the FE and skills workforce.
Today we’ve 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.
The ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ 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
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.
FE and skills professionals – we want to hear from YOU!
Take part in the ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey and help shape how ETF supports your professional journey.
Make your voice heard today.
www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
#FE #Skills
Industry placements are the bridge between education and employment and the beating heart of T Levels.
In her latest @fenews.bsky.social article, ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith explores how dual professionalism and structured CPD like the TLPD programme support successful T Level delivery.
It's #GetTheNationLearning Week!
We’re 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...
Governance in FE isn’t just about compliance, it’s about strategy, evidence and inclusion.
ETF’s 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:
We’ll be exhibiting at the AELP Autumn Conference 2025 next week!
📍Stand 12
📅 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
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.
📰 Read more: set.et-foundation.co.uk/resources/in...
