Posted on Wed 6 Dec, 2023 | Category Leadership
In the final part of his series looking at the strategic considerations behind the closing of the innovation gap in FE, Rhys Davies examines where the gaps are and how FE and Training providers can benefit from the opportunities currently being presented.
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Posted on Fri 1 Dec, 2023 | Category Leadership
In the second part of his series looking at the strategic considerations behind the closing of the innovation gap in FE, Rhys Davies looks at barriers and solutions.
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Posted on Tue 28 Nov, 2023 | Category Leadership
In the first of a series of thought pieces looking at the strategic considerations behind the closing of the innovation gap in FE, Rhys Davies asks why it is important to innovate.
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Posted on Fri 21 Apr, 2023 | Category Leadership
Gabriella McCormack, Director of Education at MichaelJohn Training in Manchester, considers the changed environment in FE as a result of the Covid pandemic and explains how she has led by example in providing – and engaging with – one-to-one support.
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Posted on Fri 14 Apr, 2023 | Category Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Laura Kayes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment and Lecturer at Luminate Education Group, reflects on her learning from the ETF’s Inclusive Leadership Programme, focusing on what leaders can learn from cognitive justice and its implications for the recruitment and experience of individuals and their lived experiences.
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Posted on Fri 14 Apr, 2023 | Category Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Ami Kaur, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Dudley College of Technology, reflects on the experience of the ETF Inclusive Leadership programme and takeaways from it for implementation.
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Posted on Tue 11 Apr, 2023 | Category Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Jeff Greenidge, Director for Diversity at the Association of Colleges, reflects on his observations of the ETF Inclusive Leadership Programme and what it can tell us about the next steps for inclusivity in the FE and Training sector.
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Posted on Thu 6 Apr, 2023 | Category EdTech & Essential Digital Skills
Education and Training Foundation National Head of EdTech and Digital Skills Vikki Liogier reports back from DigiFest on a new Community of Practice that is seeking to help leaders overcome digital culture challenges.
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Posted on Tue 28 Mar, 2023 | Category Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Michelle Swallow, English Lecturer and Learning Quality Manager at Bradford College, explores the gathering of momentum in equality, diversity and inclusion, and explores some of the issues that must be grappled with if organisations are to be transformed into truly inclusive settings.
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Posted on Mon 20 Mar, 2023 | Category Leadership
In the first of a series of three blogs produced in partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC) for the Education and Training Foundation’s (ETF’s) Mental Health and Wellbeing programme, East Coast College Chief Executive Stuart Rimmer reflects on how a whole-college, trauma-informed approach can empower change.
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Posted on Tue 14 Mar, 2023 | Category Leadership
Ahead of the final event in the series of ETF Technical Workshops for senior and strategic leaders on 30 March – Directing and leading cultural change – Phil Cook, Viren Lall and Neil Marshall consider some of the questions leaders contemplating change should ask.
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Posted on Thu 9 Mar, 2023 | Category Leadership
Dr Stephen Corbett of the University of Portsmouth looks at Mo Bokth’s journey from apprentice to leader in Further Education.
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Posted on Tue 21 Feb, 2023 | Category Leadership
Two deputy principals at UK colleges share their experience of moving from middle management to the next level – and show how raising your profile can benefit your career as well as your FE institution.
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Posted on Wed 5 Oct, 2022 | Category Leadership
Dr Stephen Corbett of the University of Portsmouth examines some of the factors to consider when deciding whether to apply for management roles in the FE and Training sector, and what the new ETF Professional Standards for Leaders might do to support those making the transition.
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Posted on Tue 30 Aug, 2022 | Category Leadership
Dr Rebecca Gater, the new Principal of Solihull College & University Centre, explains why she believes the forthcoming ETF Professional Standards for Leaders are important for the FE and Training sector, and the difference she expects them to make for her and her team.
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