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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

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 […]

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Dr Tricia Odell

Creating a collaborative professional learning environment – changing the culture

In the last of three articles focusing on motivating teachers to remain in Further Education (FE) and the part an alternative approach to professional development could play in achieving this, Education Consultant Dr Tricia Odell looks at some case studies of providers whose leaders have introduced non-judgemental mentoring, and the impact this has had on their organisation.

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Sue Pember and Fiona Aldridge

Transforming Adult Community Education for a New Era

Dr. Susan Pember CBE, Policy Director, Holex, and Dr. Fiona Aldridge, Head of Insight, West Midlands Combined Authority, reflect on the ETF innovation workshop on transforming adult community education they led at the start of March.

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

East Surrey College – an open and inclusive culture

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

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Dr Tricia Odell

Creating a collaborative professional learning environment – the practicalities

In the second of three articles focusing on motivating teachers to remain in Further Education and the part an alternative approach to professional development could play, Education Consultant Dr Tricia Odell explores the practicalities of introducing a collaborative approach.

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Ruth Spellman

Nurturing future leaders

As we mark International Women’s Day, Ruth Spellman OBE shares a glimpse into her personal leadership journey, and highlights qualities for successful leaders.

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Dr Tricia Odell

How do we motivate our teachers to stay in FE? Could an alternative approach to professional development be part of the solution?

In the first of three articles focusing on motivating teachers to remain in Further Education (FE) and the part an alternative approach to professional development could play, Education Consultant Dr Tricia Odell looks at the role of middle leaders in bringing about a cultural shift in professional learning.

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Sue Pember and Fiona Aldridge

Bringing together adult educators and Combined Authorities to determine what makes devolution a success

Ahead of the Education and Training Foundation’s (ETF’s) Innovation Workshop – Crafting a Fresh Curriculum for a New Era – in March, Dr. Susan Pember CBE, Policy Director, Holex, and Dr. Fiona Aldridge, Head of Insight, West Midlands Combined Authority, reflect on learning from the previous workshop in the series – Thinking Differently; A Framework for Successful Regional Partnership – which took place at the end of 2023.

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Clair Cooke portrait photograph

Understanding complex decision making within the context of safeguarding, reputational risk, and welfare

Clair Cooke, Director of Meliora Safeguarding and Wellbeing Limited, considers the complexities of decision making around safeguarding for leaders, how Social Graces impact on decisions, what can be done to tackle unconscious bias, and the importance of professional curiosity.

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Dr Lou Mycroft

Innovation: the difficult conversations

Dr Lou Mycroft offers some practical advice to leaders on the knowledge and skills necessary to have the difficult conversations that culture and systems change can require.

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Stoke on Trent College Hallway

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

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

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Matt Atkinson of FEA Associates portrait photograph

Digital transformation or status quo?

Matt Atkinson reflects on the ETF ‘Thinking Differently, Thinking Digitally’ workshop for leaders that he led at the end of 2023, considering the difference between developing a strategy and simply buying the latest kit, the importance of context in divining a way forward, and how well artificial intelligence is understood.

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Rhys Davies portrait

Developing innovative mindsets: learners

In the concluding part of his series of thought pieces looking at the development of innovative mindsets, Rhys Davies turns his attention to how they can be developed in learners.

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Rhys Davies portrait

Developing innovative mindsets: teachers

In the second part of his series of thought pieces looking at the development of innovative mindsets, Rhys Davies turns his attention to how they can be developed in teachers.

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Rhys Davies portrait

Developing innovative mindsets: leaders

In the first of a new series of blogs for the ETF website, Rhys Davies considers how innovative mindsets can be developed in leaders.

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