Case Studies

Mentoring at Bede Sixth Form College

Located in Stockton on Tees, Bede Sixth Form College is a member of the Education Training Collective (ETC) group It offers a range of A level and A level equivalent vocational provision to around 700 students and employs 40 teaching staff.. This case study examines how the development of mentoring at Bede is helping to develop staff.

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Mentoring at the Education Training Collective

Following an evaluation of its initial teacher education, including the mentoring of its trainee teachers, the Education Training Collective looked carefully at how mentoring can be used most effectively. This case study explores the process it has gone through, the conclusions it has drawn, and the role of the ETF Mentor Training programme in the progress it has made.

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Together We Transform: Arinola Edeh – Westminster Adult Education Service

In this case study, Arinola Edeh, the Principal and Head of Service at Westminster Adult Education Services talks to the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) about how Further Education (FE) and Training gives learners the agency to transform their own lives.

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Together We Transform: Emma Luff – Shears Academy

Emma teaches at the Shears Hairdressing Academy in Catford, an independent training provider for school leavers all the way through to career changers.

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Together We Transform: Mozz Baker – Walsall College

Mozz Baker, Advanced Practioner at Walsall College, shares the story of his journey within FE and Training, reflecting on the transformational opportunities that FE offered him.

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Together We Transform: Marisa Ferguson – South Bank Colleges

Marisa Ferguson is a Learner Development Coach Coordinator at South Bank College and talks about transforming the lives of learners.

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Together we Transform: Thomas Rea – Walsall College

Thomas Rea is a lecturer at Walsall College in business on sports and marketing. 

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Together we Transform: Daniel Jones – Walsall College

Daniel Jones is a lecturer in maths, English, personal development and work-related studies for construction learners at Walsall College.

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Together we Transform: Julie Newton – Walsall College

Julie is a Personal Development and Welfare Officer at Walsall College.

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Mentoring at Burnley College

A case study of Burnley College looks at the role of mentoring in staff development, how involvement in the ETF’s Mentoring Training Programme has contributed, and the effect mentoring has had at the college.

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Mentoring at Nelson and Colne College Group

Mentoring has been at the heart of Nelson and Colne College Group’s staff development programme. This case study explores the part it has played.

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Mentoring at Shipley College

Mentoring can have benefits beyond those envisaged, as this case study of Shipley College in West Yorkshire highlights.

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Enhance Digital Teaching Platform – Learn Ealing

Tracy Seraphin of Learn Ealing reflects on the role of the Education and Training Foundation’s (ETF’s) Enhance Digital Teaching Platform in her work and the difference it is helping to make, offering advice to those considering using it in their own organisation.

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Professional Standards for Middle Leaders: Moving out of your comfort zone

Nick Mercado, Group Head of Student Services at Crawley College, reflects on his progression from temp to key leader in his institution, and the benefits of developing beyond your comfort zone to acquire the skills and knowledge to become a middle leader.

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Professional Standards for Middle Leaders: Being reflective in leadership

Alison Bell, Head of Learning for Animal Management, Equine and Dog Grooming at Brinsbury College, discusses how reflection has benefitted her leadership.

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