Technical and vocational education

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)

In this series, host Dame Sally Dicketts has conversations with leaders in FE about their personal journey of embracing a humanistic leadership style and creating an inclusive organisation. Produced in partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC).

Inclusive Leadership podcasts

Iain Thompson, one of the ETF's Area Relationship and Development Leads (ARDLs), speaks to us about the first steps providers should take to ensure they are ready for T Level delivery.

In conversation with: Iain Thompson, Area Relationship and Development Lead (ARDL)

In this episode, Georgina Belcher, Communications Officer, speaks to Punam Khosla, Area Relationship and Development Lead, about the Understanding T Levels element of the ETF's T Level Professional Development offer and the benefits of organising an in-house CPD training day.

In conversation with: Punam Khosla, Area Relationship and Development Lead (ARDL)

We speak to David Russell, CEO at the ETF, and Jeff Greenidge, Director for Diversity at the ETF and AoC, about what an inclusive FE sector looks like for learners, staff and stakeholders, and what their contribution is to making that happen.

#inclusiveFE

Keep Calm and Podcast

David Russell and Jeff Greenidge on what inclusion in the FE sector looks like

Rosemarie D'Ambrosio-Winter, one of the ETF's Area Relationship and Development Leads(ARDLs), speaks to Toby Osborne, Digital T Level Lead at Ferndown Upper School, about how the ETF has supported his T Level journey so far, and his top tips for other providers preparing for T Level delivery.

In conversation with: Toby Osborne, Digital T Level Lead

In this episode, Paul Tully, Strategic Researcher at the Education and Training Foundation (ETF), is joined by training expert, Joanne Miles, to discuss how teacher research in the form of supported experiments can strengthen professionalism and raise standards in teaching and training.

Read the full transcript: https://set.et-foundation.co.uk/resources/joanne-miles-and-paul-tully-on-professionalism-and-supported-experiments

Supported experiments and professionalism with Paul Tully and Joanne Miles

This episode looks at the role of teacher dialogue in creating a culture of empowerment and sense of solidarity so often connected with the experience of professionalism in the FE sector. Paul Tully, Head of Professionalism at the Education and Training Foundation (ETF), is joined by training expert, Tony Davis.

Transcript to be published shortly.

Teacher dialogue and professionalism with Paul Tully and Tony Davis

In this episode from the Education and Training Foundation Podcast, we hear from Charlotte Bonner, National Head of Education for Sustainable Development at the ETF. Charlotte discusses the findings from some recent research into the experiences of those who work in the education sector on education for sustainable development.

This podcast was taken from a live SET webinar, which took place in August 2021, and features the key takeaways from the session. Access the full webinar and list of resources: https://set.et-foundation.co.uk/resources/set-webinar-experiences-of-education-for-sustainable-development-esd-in-the-fe-and-training-sector

Experiences of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the FE and Training sector

Lynn Baker, an English teacher, and Jacqueline Browne, Professional Standards Learning Coach, have recently started on their Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) journey. In their first diary entry for the Society for Education and Training (SET), they explain how it’s all going so far and what they are learning along the way.

Visit the SET website to access the full transcript: https://set.et-foundation.co.uk/resources/jacqueline-and-lynn-s-ats-diary-1-getting-started

Jacqueline and Lynn's ATS diary #1: Getting started

In this episode we catch up with the ETF’s Director of Diversity, Jeff Greenidge and Mark Wright, the ETF’s Director of Development and Evidence. Jeff speaks to Mark about the fundamental changes educators and leaders can adopt to create a feeling of inclusion in the education sector and the value of diversity to the ETF as an organisation.

Jeff Greenidge and Mark Wright: Leading with love - the key to an inclusive culture

In the latest episode from The Education and Training Foundation Podcast, Jeff Greenidge, the ETF’s Director of Diversity, speaks to Dr Judith Poole MBE, former Head of Student Support and Wellbeing at Blackpool and The Fylde College. Judith explains why fairness is so important to her and how this ethos has inspired her to develop an inclusive language guide for staff.

Jeff Greenidge and Dr Judith Poole MBE: Creating an inclusive language among learners and staff

In this episode, Jacqui Howard, Leadership and Management Facilitator speaks to mentee-turned-mentor Michelle Fisher, Curriculum Manager for STEM at Wirral Metropolitan College, about her experience on the ETF's T Level Leadership Mentoring Programme.

In conversation with: Jacqui Howard and Michelle Fisher

In the second of our diary episodes with SET Members Jacqueline Brown and Lynn Baker, we hear how about the great progress they have been making on their Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) journey and why the reflective diary has been such a cathartic experience.

Jacqueline and Lynn's ATS diary #2: Keeping a record as you go along

What do we mean by expertise and why is it so important to understand the pedagogy that relates directly to your subject? In the latest episode on The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Podcast, Paul Tully, Professionalism Manager at the ETF, speaks to Kayte Haselgrove about the concept of expertise and the relationship between expertise and professionalism. 

Here Kayte talks about her experience of creating successful subject specialism networks, the importance of empowering and motivating teachers and trainers.

Please visit the SET website to access the full transcript.

Kayte Haselgrove and Paul Tully on professionalism and expertise

In the latest episode on The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Podcast, Paul Tully, Professionalism Manager at the ETF, speaks to author and teacher Bradley Lightbody about teaching, improvement and professional practice.

Please visit the SET website to access the full transcript:

Bradley Lightbody and Paul Tully on 'lessons with soft edges'

This Equality, Diversity and Inclusion episode is about LGBTQ+ initiatives across the FE sector. Hear from Jeff Greenidge (Director of Diversity at the Association of Colleges), Kelly Townend (Quality and Operations Manager at West Yorkshire Partnership), Lindsey Johnson (Principal and CEO at Craven College), Milly, a student at Craven College who heads up Student Support, Dr Ann Limb (Chair at City and Guilds), Jae Sloan (Independent Consultant) and Apinder Sidhu (Diversity and Inclusion Lead at the ETF).

LGBTQ+ initiatives across the FE sector

Paul Tully, Professionalism Manager at the ETF, speaks to Dr Lou Mycroft, author, researcher and social media influencer, about her recent work on The Thinking Environment.

Dr Lou Mycroft and Paul Tully on professionalism

In this episode, we hear from colleagues at the Education and Training Foundation, the Association of Colleges, Southbank Colleges, Nottingham College, Sandwell College and the Women’s Leadership Network, who discuss why menopause matters in FE and beyond.

Why menopause matters in FE – our collective responsibility

AoC Inclusive Leadership

Inclusive Leadership Episode 3 - in conversation with Yana Williams and Jasbir Dhesi

Inclusive Leadership Episode 2 - in conversation with Arinola Edeh

Inclusive Leadership Episode 1 - in conversation with Ian Pryce CBE

Produced in collaboration with Association of Colleges (AoC)

AoC Mental Health

Leadership and Mental Health: Episode 1

Leadership and Mental Health: Episode 2

Association of Colleges

Leadership and Mental Health: Episode 3

Hear from some people who are on our Leading from the Middle Programme as mentors.

Funded by the Department for Education (DfE), this programme aims to improve the professional effectiveness of this important tier of sector leadership. It forms a key part of our national leadership programme, which includes support for Principals and Chief Finance Officers.

Leading from the Middle Podcast

Strategic Innovation For Skills Podcast

Aspiring Senior Leaders Podcast

Inclusive Leadership Episode 4

Leadership and Mental Health: Episode 4

Leadership and Mental Health: Episode 5

Whether you are applying for a role for the FE sector, an independent training or adult learning service, a great CV can make all the difference. Philip Broomfield and Carla Tudbury-Jones speak to The Society for Education and Training to give their advice on how to make a good first impression on paper.

Podcast: Writing a CV

Applying for a teaching or training job is a skill in itself – from the preparation and research involved, to getting your experience and qualifications down on paper. Find out how to make your application form shine through to the interview stage.

Applying for a job

Podcast by David Russell, CEO of The Education and Training Foundation: “Why I believe the strong consensus amongst political parties will put FE and technical education at the heart of the education system.”

The Society of Education and Training - Blogs and Articles 

The future of FE and training after the 2017 general election

SET member Jannine Harris, 44, is a special needs teacher at Billing Brook school in Northamptonshire and a MSc Psychology student at the University of Liverpool. She describes the challenges she faced before being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how she manages it in her role. Read the full blog on the SET website: https://set.et-foundation.co.uk/news-events/blogs-and-articles/blogs/how-i-manage-my-adhd-as-a-teacher/

Blog

Jannine Harris - Teaching with ADHD

Find out more about how becoming a Google Certified Trainer has satisfied Martine Ellis' hunger for technology and how her learners have adapted to a paperless classroom.

Why becoming a Google Certified Educator has revolutionised the way I teach

Ellie Bennett is a civil engineering lecturer at Stephenson College and part-time architectural designer. Here she talks about why she believes teachers need to promote female ambassadors in STEM before learners reach further education, and how improving self-efficacy in the classroom, and at home, is key to encouraging girls into STEM careers.

Helping teachers encourage female learners into STEM

In this short podcast, Mandy Gutsell reflects on her first Local Networking Group (LNG) event in Birmingham. She reveals how not even a power cut could get in the way of her passion to deliver an event to offer practitioners advice and tips on supporting learners with dyslexia.

The Education and Training Foundation Podcast

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