Education Training Foundation
@et-foundation.bsky.social
Expert body for professional development and standards in #FE and Skills in England.
How can FE and kills lead the green transition?
Join us for the Green Mindset Collective Report launch on 10 December, as sector leaders share ideas for embedding sustainability.
Read more in @fenews.bsky.social: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/four-...
Join us for the Green Mindset Collective Report launch on 10 December, as sector leaders share ideas for embedding sustainability.
Read more in @fenews.bsky.social: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/four-...
Four Facilitator Voices: Creating the Foundations for the Green Mindset Collective Report - The Changemaking Power of 3% | FE News
| Four Facilitator Voices: Creating the Foundations for the Green Mindset Collective Report - The Changemaking Power of 3%
www.fenews.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
How can FE and kills lead the green transition?
Join us for the Green Mindset Collective Report launch on 10 December, as sector leaders share ideas for embedding sustainability.
Read more in @fenews.bsky.social: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/four-...
Join us for the Green Mindset Collective Report launch on 10 December, as sector leaders share ideas for embedding sustainability.
Read more in @fenews.bsky.social: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/four-...
FE and skills transforms lives, strengthens communities and drives inclusive growth.
ETF’s new report calls for improved measurement of the sector’s social value to guide investment and maximise impact. Read more: etfoundation.co.uk/our-story/so... #SocialValue #FE #Skills
ETF’s new report calls for improved measurement of the sector’s social value to guide investment and maximise impact. Read more: etfoundation.co.uk/our-story/so... #SocialValue #FE #Skills
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
FE and skills transforms lives, strengthens communities and drives inclusive growth.
ETF’s new report calls for improved measurement of the sector’s social value to guide investment and maximise impact. Read more: etfoundation.co.uk/our-story/so... #SocialValue #FE #Skills
ETF’s new report calls for improved measurement of the sector’s social value to guide investment and maximise impact. Read more: etfoundation.co.uk/our-story/so... #SocialValue #FE #Skills
Last chance to take part!
The ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey closes this Wednesday. Don’t miss your opportunity to help shape how ETF supports your professional journey.
Make your voice heard today: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
The ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey closes this Wednesday. Don’t miss your opportunity to help shape how ETF supports your professional journey.
Make your voice heard today: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Last chance to take part!
The ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey closes this Wednesday. Don’t miss your opportunity to help shape how ETF supports your professional journey.
Make your voice heard today: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
The ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey closes this Wednesday. Don’t miss your opportunity to help shape how ETF supports your professional journey.
Make your voice heard today: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
In Apr-Jun this year, 12.8% of 16-24 year old's were NEET. Costing billions to the UK economy and huge risks for mental health and social exclusion.
ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith and @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's Jade Azim address the issue in this @thersaorg.bsky.social blog: www.thersa.org/articles/blo...
ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith and @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's Jade Azim address the issue in this @thersaorg.bsky.social blog: www.thersa.org/articles/blo...
Breaking the NEET cycle
In a society that prides itself on opportunity, the growing number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) is a stark reminder that we are falling short.
www.thersa.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In Apr-Jun this year, 12.8% of 16-24 year old's were NEET. Costing billions to the UK economy and huge risks for mental health and social exclusion.
ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith and @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's Jade Azim address the issue in this @thersaorg.bsky.social blog: www.thersa.org/articles/blo...
ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith and @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's Jade Azim address the issue in this @thersaorg.bsky.social blog: www.thersa.org/articles/blo...
Following the Green Mindset, Micro-Collective event in partnership with @fenews.bsky.social, ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith asks: what if sustainability isn’t about adding more, but changing how we think?
Make sustainability instinctive, not optional.
Read her article here: www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/be...
Make sustainability instinctive, not optional.
Read her article here: www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/be...
www.fenews.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Following the Green Mindset, Micro-Collective event in partnership with @fenews.bsky.social, ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith asks: what if sustainability isn’t about adding more, but changing how we think?
Make sustainability instinctive, not optional.
Read her article here: www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/be...
Make sustainability instinctive, not optional.
Read her article here: www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/be...
Just a week left to make your voice heard.
ETF's ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey is your opportunity to tell us what helps you thrive, where you need more support, how we can better recognise and respond to the realities of your role.
Take part before 26 November: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
ETF's ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey is your opportunity to tell us what helps you thrive, where you need more support, how we can better recognise and respond to the realities of your role.
Take part before 26 November: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
November 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Just a week left to make your voice heard.
ETF's ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey is your opportunity to tell us what helps you thrive, where you need more support, how we can better recognise and respond to the realities of your role.
Take part before 26 November: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
ETF's ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey is your opportunity to tell us what helps you thrive, where you need more support, how we can better recognise and respond to the realities of your role.
Take part before 26 November: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
👋 Heading to the #AoCConf25 today? We’ll be there, and we’d love to see you!
Visit stand 6 to chat with our team about how we’re supporting the FE and skills workforce.
Visit stand 6 to chat with our team about how we’re supporting the FE and skills workforce.
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
👋 Heading to the #AoCConf25 today? We’ll be there, and we’d love to see you!
Visit stand 6 to chat with our team about how we’re supporting the FE and skills workforce.
Visit stand 6 to chat with our team about how we’re supporting the FE and skills workforce.
Today we’ve brought together many of our Practitioner Advisory Group (PAG) members in London for a day of connection, collaboration and insight.
An energetic room dived into passionate discussions about how collectively we can continue to support and strengthen the FE and skills sector.
An energetic room dived into passionate discussions about how collectively we can continue to support and strengthen the FE and skills sector.
November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Today we’ve brought together many of our Practitioner Advisory Group (PAG) members in London for a day of connection, collaboration and insight.
An energetic room dived into passionate discussions about how collectively we can continue to support and strengthen the FE and skills sector.
An energetic room dived into passionate discussions about how collectively we can continue to support and strengthen the FE and skills sector.
The ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey is your opportunity to tell us what helps you thrive, where you need more support, and how ETF can better recognise and respond to the realities of your role.
Take part by 26 Nov: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
Take part by 26 Nov: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey is your opportunity to tell us what helps you thrive, where you need more support, and how ETF can better recognise and respond to the realities of your role.
Take part by 26 Nov: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
Take part by 26 Nov: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
With the recent publication of the Government's Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva writes in @feweek.bsky.social on why we need a singular shared framework for teaching quality and workforce development that connects FE, HE and lifelong learning.
Shared teaching vision is vital to meet white paper’s aims
Katerina Kolyva, ETF calls for a professional standards and workforce development framework to meet the skills white paper's aims
feweek.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
With the recent publication of the Government's Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva writes in @feweek.bsky.social on why we need a singular shared framework for teaching quality and workforce development that connects FE, HE and lifelong learning.
FE and skills professionals – we want to hear from YOU!
Take part in the ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey and help shape how ETF supports your professional journey.
Make your voice heard today.
www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
#FE #Skills
Take part in the ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey and help shape how ETF supports your professional journey.
Make your voice heard today.
www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
#FE #Skills
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
FE and skills professionals – we want to hear from YOU!
Take part in the ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey and help shape how ETF supports your professional journey.
Make your voice heard today.
www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
#FE #Skills
Take part in the ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey and help shape how ETF supports your professional journey.
Make your voice heard today.
www.research.net/r/etfmm25s
#FE #Skills
Industry placements are the bridge between education and employment and the beating heart of T Levels.
In her latest @fenews.bsky.social article, ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith explores how dual professionalism and structured CPD like the TLPD programme support successful T Level delivery.
In her latest @fenews.bsky.social article, ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith explores how dual professionalism and structured CPD like the TLPD programme support successful T Level delivery.
FE News | Industry Placements: The Bridge Between Education and Employment
Industry Placements: The Bridge Between Education and Employment | Read more on FE News!
www.fenews.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Industry placements are the bridge between education and employment and the beating heart of T Levels.
In her latest @fenews.bsky.social article, ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith explores how dual professionalism and structured CPD like the TLPD programme support successful T Level delivery.
In her latest @fenews.bsky.social article, ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith explores how dual professionalism and structured CPD like the TLPD programme support successful T Level delivery.
It's #GetTheNationLearning Week!
We’re delighted to support the Get the Nation Learning campaign led by @learnworkuk.bsky.social.
When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
Get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
We’re delighted to support the Get the Nation Learning campaign led by @learnworkuk.bsky.social.
When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
Get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Get the Nation Learning Week - Get the Nation Learning
getthenationlearning.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
It's #GetTheNationLearning Week!
We’re delighted to support the Get the Nation Learning campaign led by @learnworkuk.bsky.social.
When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
Get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
We’re delighted to support the Get the Nation Learning campaign led by @learnworkuk.bsky.social.
When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
Get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Governance in FE isn’t just about compliance, it’s about strategy, evidence and inclusion.
ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith and University of Sunderland's Professor Gary Husband explore the three pillars that shape effective oversight and drive improvement.
Read more in @fenews.bsky.social:
ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith and University of Sunderland's Professor Gary Husband explore the three pillars that shape effective oversight and drive improvement.
Read more in @fenews.bsky.social:
The Three Pillars of Educational Governance: Shaping the Future Through Evidence, Strategy, and Inclusion | FE News
| The Three Pillars of Educational Governance: Shaping the Future Through Evidence, Strategy, and Inclusion
www.fenews.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Governance in FE isn’t just about compliance, it’s about strategy, evidence and inclusion.
ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith and University of Sunderland's Professor Gary Husband explore the three pillars that shape effective oversight and drive improvement.
Read more in @fenews.bsky.social:
ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith and University of Sunderland's Professor Gary Husband explore the three pillars that shape effective oversight and drive improvement.
Read more in @fenews.bsky.social:
We’ll be exhibiting at the AELP Autumn Conference 2025 next week!
📍Stand 12
📅 4 Nov | The Rep, Birmingham
Come and meet our team, explore real examples of impact from the providers we work with, and discuss how we can support your organisation to strengthen teaching and learning. #aelpAC25
📍Stand 12
📅 4 Nov | The Rep, Birmingham
Come and meet our team, explore real examples of impact from the providers we work with, and discuss how we can support your organisation to strengthen teaching and learning. #aelpAC25
October 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We’ll be exhibiting at the AELP Autumn Conference 2025 next week!
📍Stand 12
📅 4 Nov | The Rep, Birmingham
Come and meet our team, explore real examples of impact from the providers we work with, and discuss how we can support your organisation to strengthen teaching and learning. #aelpAC25
📍Stand 12
📅 4 Nov | The Rep, Birmingham
Come and meet our team, explore real examples of impact from the providers we work with, and discuss how we can support your organisation to strengthen teaching and learning. #aelpAC25
What does a socially-just curriculum look like in FE and skills?
Elizabeth Holmes explores competing visions from knowledge-rich to critical approaches, and the role of employer-led learning.
📰 Read more: set.et-foundation.co.uk/resources/in...
Elizabeth Holmes explores competing visions from knowledge-rich to critical approaches, and the role of employer-led learning.
📰 Read more: set.et-foundation.co.uk/resources/in...
October 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
What does a socially-just curriculum look like in FE and skills?
Elizabeth Holmes explores competing visions from knowledge-rich to critical approaches, and the role of employer-led learning.
📰 Read more: set.et-foundation.co.uk/resources/in...
Elizabeth Holmes explores competing visions from knowledge-rich to critical approaches, and the role of employer-led learning.
📰 Read more: set.et-foundation.co.uk/resources/in...
🚨 One month left to apply for our Technical Teaching Fellowships!
Hear from this year's Fellow, Tiberiu Dancovici from Coleg y Cymoedd who talks more about his AI project.
Find out more: et-foundation.co.uk/professional-development/technical-education/technical-teaching-fellowship-ttf-programme
Hear from this year's Fellow, Tiberiu Dancovici from Coleg y Cymoedd who talks more about his AI project.
Find out more: et-foundation.co.uk/professional-development/technical-education/technical-teaching-fellowship-ttf-programme
October 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🚨 One month left to apply for our Technical Teaching Fellowships!
Hear from this year's Fellow, Tiberiu Dancovici from Coleg y Cymoedd who talks more about his AI project.
Find out more: et-foundation.co.uk/professional-development/technical-education/technical-teaching-fellowship-ttf-programme
Hear from this year's Fellow, Tiberiu Dancovici from Coleg y Cymoedd who talks more about his AI project.
Find out more: et-foundation.co.uk/professional-development/technical-education/technical-teaching-fellowship-ttf-programme
With the Government publishing the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva welcomes the report.
Read Katerina's and other sector leaders responses to the white paper in @fenews.bsky.social: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/new-p...
Download here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Read Katerina's and other sector leaders responses to the white paper in @fenews.bsky.social: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/new-p...
Download here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
October 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
With the Government publishing the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva welcomes the report.
Read Katerina's and other sector leaders responses to the white paper in @fenews.bsky.social: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/new-p...
Download here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Read Katerina's and other sector leaders responses to the white paper in @fenews.bsky.social: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/new-p...
Download here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Great to spend time connecting with senior leaders from across the further education and skills sector this morning. We've loved being with so many alumni from ETF's leadership programmes, exploring how executives navigate uncertainty and complexity.
More: www.et-foundation.co.uk/professional...
More: www.et-foundation.co.uk/professional...
October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Great to spend time connecting with senior leaders from across the further education and skills sector this morning. We've loved being with so many alumni from ETF's leadership programmes, exploring how executives navigate uncertainty and complexity.
More: www.et-foundation.co.uk/professional...
More: www.et-foundation.co.uk/professional...
Great to be part of the discussion today talking about the future of further education at the @policyatkings.bsky.social event on higher education and skills at #CPC25 in Manchester.
🌳 TOMORROW: Join us at Conservative party conference in Manchester, as we discuss the party’s current approach to higher education and skills with our panel ft. David Willetts, John Penrose and Nick Hillman
🕒 13:00–14:15
📍Victoria Suite, Midland Hotel
🤝 Hosted with @et-foundation.bsky.social
🕒 13:00–14:15
📍Victoria Suite, Midland Hotel
🤝 Hosted with @et-foundation.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Great to be part of the discussion today talking about the future of further education at the @policyatkings.bsky.social event on higher education and skills at #CPC25 in Manchester.
Following The Labour Party Conference, ETF’s CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva reflects in @fenews.bsky.social on a pivotal moment for the sector, with strong signals from policymakers that FE is no longer on the sidelines but central to national progress.
Read more here: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/furth...
Read more here: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/furth...
Further Education (FE) and Skills Was Centre Stage At The Labour Party Conference, Now Action Must Follow | FE News
| Further Education (FE) and Skills Was Centre Stage At The Labour Party Conference, Now Action Must Follow
www.fenews.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Following The Labour Party Conference, ETF’s CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva reflects in @fenews.bsky.social on a pivotal moment for the sector, with strong signals from policymakers that FE is no longer on the sidelines but central to national progress.
Read more here: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/furth...
Read more here: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/furth...
Scrapping the 50% university target, today, PM Keir Starmer recalled his dad’s long nights at FE as an apprentice – yet feeling undervalued. ETF calls for a long-term plan to back the FE & skills workforce and deliver a broader, more inclusive vision of success. #Lab25
September 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Scrapping the 50% university target, today, PM Keir Starmer recalled his dad’s long nights at FE as an apprentice – yet feeling undervalued. ETF calls for a long-term plan to back the FE & skills workforce and deliver a broader, more inclusive vision of success. #Lab25
Great discussion ongoing right now, positive to hear how much energy there is across the board especially the Minister, for a joined-up, place-based, modern skills system. ETF is here to support this agenda.
👩🎓Full house for our Labour party conference discussion on the future of higher education and skills with skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith 💬
September 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Great discussion ongoing right now, positive to hear how much energy there is across the board especially the Minister, for a joined-up, place-based, modern skills system. ETF is here to support this agenda.
Great to host a lively discussion at #Lab25 Conference with @samfr.bsky.social, @helenhayes.bsky.social and sector leaders, exploring the Education Select Committee’s recent FE and skills report and the sector's role in delivering the Government’s five missions.
September 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Great to host a lively discussion at #Lab25 Conference with @samfr.bsky.social, @helenhayes.bsky.social and sector leaders, exploring the Education Select Committee’s recent FE and skills report and the sector's role in delivering the Government’s five missions.
📢 Our 2024/25 Impact Report is here!
From 22,617 members in the UK to 100% of ATS achievers reporting positive impact, we’re proud to champion professionalism, inclusion and sector change in FE and skills.
📘 Read more: www.et-foundation.co.uk/news/deliver...
From 22,617 members in the UK to 100% of ATS achievers reporting positive impact, we’re proud to champion professionalism, inclusion and sector change in FE and skills.
📘 Read more: www.et-foundation.co.uk/news/deliver...
Delivering impact 2024–25: ETF champions professionalism, inclusion and resilience across FE and skills - The Education and Training Foundation
The Education Training Foundation (ETF) launches its latest Impact Report today, showcasing how it has equipped the further education (FE) and skills workforce over the last year to meet the evolving ...
www.et-foundation.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
📢 Our 2024/25 Impact Report is here!
From 22,617 members in the UK to 100% of ATS achievers reporting positive impact, we’re proud to champion professionalism, inclusion and sector change in FE and skills.
📘 Read more: www.et-foundation.co.uk/news/deliver...
From 22,617 members in the UK to 100% of ATS achievers reporting positive impact, we’re proud to champion professionalism, inclusion and sector change in FE and skills.
📘 Read more: www.et-foundation.co.uk/news/deliver...