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Dr Katerina Kolyva, ETF's CEO, stands outside building on her visit to Learning Curve Group.

A culture built on purple

Posted on Tue 19 Nov, 2024 | Category Transformation in action

Part of the Transformation in action blog series In this series of blogs, Dr Katerina Kolyva, Chief Executive of the Education and Training Foundation (ETF), reports on her visits to Further Education (FE) and Skills providers across the sector. She uncovers the transformational learning opportunities available to students alongside the dedicated professionalism of teachers, trainers […]

Photograph of Dr Katerina Kolyva with the team at Hull College

Visiting the HULLRAISERS

Posted on Wed 16 Oct, 2024 | Category Transformation in action

Dr Katerina Kolyva stands with CEO of Bridgwater and Taunton College, Andy Berry, and a Bridgwater and Taunton colleague outside the college.

Bridgwater and Taunton College – community and professionalism

Posted on Thu 18 Apr, 2024 | Category Transformation in action

From left to right, standing under a white background that says Our Learning Philosophy, stand: Jon Adams, Chief Strategy Officer at Activate Learning; Louise Basu, Chief People Officer at Activate Learning; Claire Nicolson-Clinch, Head of Engagement - South, East and London at the Education and Training Foundation; Dr Katerina Kolyva, CEO at the Education and Training Foundation; Gary Headland, Group Chief Executive at Activate Learning; and Steve Ball, Chief Operating Officer at Activate Learning.

Activate Learning – innovation and collaboration

Posted on Wed 17 Apr, 2024 | Category Transformation in action

ETF CEO, Dr Katerina Kolyva, is pictured standing between Andrew Kaye, Principal and CEO of South Hampshire College Group, and Tanya-Marie Richardson, Director of Quality at the College. The three stand in an engineering learning environment in front of a small plane.

South Hampshire College Group – regional collaboration and first-class facilities

Posted on Tue 26 Mar, 2024 | Category Transformation in action

A historic room in WM College. Busts of men top an old book case in the background of the room while a sofa and armchairs are arranged in a circle in the centre or the image.

WM College – fostering inclusivity and sustainability

Posted on Thu 21 Mar, 2024 | Category Transformation in action

Part of the Transformation in action blog series In this series of blogs, Dr Katerina Kolyva, Chief Executive of the Education and Training Foundation (ETF), reports on her visits to Further Education (FE) and skills providers across the sector. She uncovers the transformational learning opportunities available to students alongside the dedicated professionalism of teachers, trainers […]

Dr Katerina Kolyva and Claire Nicholson Clinch with East Surrey College staff

East Surrey College – an open and inclusive culture

Posted on Mon 11 Mar, 2024 | Category Transformation in action

Dr Katerina Kolyva, ETF CEO, discusses her visit to East Surry College.

Stoke-on-Trent College – skills ready, future ready

Posted on Thu 18 Jan, 2024 | Category Transformation in action

Dr Katerina Kolyva, ETF CEO, discusses her first visit of 2024, to Stoke-on-Trent College.

ETF’s CEO, Dr Katerina Kolyva with learners at Workpays

Workpays – a user-led focus

Posted on Fri 13 Oct, 2023 | Category Transformation in action

In the next ‘Transformation in action’ blog, Dr Katerina Kolyva, ETF CEO, discusses her visit to the Workpays in Derby.

Katerina, ETF CEO, in front of the National Star building

Collaborative working to deliver education and care

Posted on Fri 15 Sep, 2023 | Category Transformation in action

In the next ‘Transformation in action’ blog, Dr Katerina Kolyva, ETF CEO, discusses her visit to National Star.

ETF’s CEO, Dr Katerina Kolyva and Paul Bailey (Regional Head of Engagement) with Nicki Hay (Director of Apprenticeship Strategy and Policy), Nikki Botterill (Director of Apprenticeship Strategy and Operations), David Wooff (Director of Apprenticeship Quality and Regulation) and Shaun Donaghy (Director of Quality).

Committing to professional development with a global outlook

Posted on Wed 9 Aug, 2023 | Category Transformation in action

In the next ‘Transformation in action’ blog, Dr Katerina Kolyva, ETF CEO, discusses her visit to BPP.

Learning and networking at the TEC Partnership staff development conference

Posted on Mon 7 Aug, 2023 | Category Transformation in action

In the next ‘Transformation in action’ blog, Dr Katerina Kolyva, ETF CEO, discusses her visit to the first TEC Partnership staff development conference in Grimsby.

ETF’s CEO, Dr Katerina Kolyva with Amanda Melton, Leadership and Governance Specialist, Louise Watts and Steve Mostyn (both from Saïd Business School).

Cultivating best practice in leadership across the sector

Posted on Tue 1 Aug, 2023 | Category Transformation in action

Part of the Transformation in action blog series In this series of blogs, Dr Katerina Kolyva, Chief Executive of the Education and Training Foundation (ETF), reports on her visits to FE and Training providers across the sector. She uncovers the transformational learning opportunities available to students alongside the dedicated professionalism of teachers, trainers and leaders […]