https://www.spreaker.com/show/fe-news-futureofeducation-news-channelwww.fenews.co.uk]]>enEducationCopyright FE Newshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1d5794d0dcb08073793f8d3bb5200da0.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/fe-news-futureofeducation-news-channelWed, 28 Feb 2024 09:39:17 +0000FE NewsFE Newseditor@fenews.co.ukThought Leadership, Good News, & Event Podcasts in #EdTech #Apprenticeship #Skills #FE #HE & #Employability on www.fenews.co.ukwww.fenews.co.uk]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fe-collective-reflective--57780137
The FE Collective is a flipped conference where the audience works together to share ideas, visions and solutions, and develop a joint plan to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the FE and Skills sector.

All of which contributed to a revolutionary collaborative report. In this stream, we will discuss this epic report and even bring in some of our speakers from the day to get their views and opinions!

Read the FE Collective Report here:
https://www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/trust-us-to-shape-fe-and-skills-for-future-urge-sector-leaders-in-new-fe-collective-report/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57780137Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:22:50 +0000FE NewsIn October 2023, FE News held its first-ever event - The FE Collective! The FE Collective is a flipped conference where the audience works together to share ideas, visions and solutions, and develop a joint plan to tackle some of the biggest...
The FE Collective is a flipped conference where the audience works together to share ideas, visions and solutions, and develop a joint plan to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the FE and Skills sector.

All of which contributed to a revolutionary collaborative report. In this stream, we will discuss this epic report and even bring in some of our speakers from the day to get their views and opinions!

Read the FE Collective Report here:
https://www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/trust-us-to-shape-fe-and-skills-for-future-urge-sector-leaders-in-new-fe-collective-report/]]>2178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-aat-syllabus-is-changing-are-you-ready--50290423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50290423Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:30:02 +0000FE News3806false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/global-platform-set-to-transform-education-systems-by-bringing-together-pioneers-leaders-and-innovators--45936752With 1.6 billion children missing out on an education – the RewirEd Sandbox will help create the RewirEd Provocations, north-star statements or questions that will help to move current thinking from the usual to the unusual and address systemic, complex, and structural challenges impacting the education system. The RewirEd Sandbox and Provocations will help shape the new global narrative for the education sector, and will be presented on a global scale at the RewirEd Summit during Expo 2020 Dubai.
For more information on the RewirEd Sandbox and Provocations, visit: https://provocations.rewired2021.com/home
The RewirEd Summit will be held on December 12th to 14th, 2021 at Expo 2020 Dubai.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45936752Thu, 05 Aug 2021 23:30:15 +0000FE NewsIn this episode, Aman Merchant, the Co-Founder and Chief Provocateur at Radicle, a futures lab that delivers transformative solutions, discusses why he co-founded the RewirEd Sandbox. This global platform is set to transform education systems and will...With 1.6 billion children missing out on an education – the RewirEd Sandbox will help create the RewirEd Provocations, north-star statements or questions that will help to move current thinking from the usual to the unusual and address systemic, complex, and structural challenges impacting the education system. The RewirEd Sandbox and Provocations will help shape the new global narrative for the education sector, and will be presented on a global scale at the RewirEd Summit during Expo 2020 Dubai.
For more information on the RewirEd Sandbox and Provocations, visit: https://provocations.rewired2021.com/home
The RewirEd Summit will be held on December 12th to 14th, 2021 at Expo 2020 Dubai.]]>1336false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/equipping-young-people-in-africa-with-the-skills-to-drive-development-in-their-communities--45768149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45768149Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:39:31 +0000FE NewsJuliet Kyobweine, Deputy Program Manager at Educate talks about the need to equip young people in Africa with the skills to attain further education, overcome gender inequities, start businesses, get jobs, and drive development in their communities.894raiseyourhand,skillsfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-apprentice-dropout-let-s-take-action--45705775We all know that learner dropout is a serious issue. Approx 35% of Apprentices drop out. The big question is, how do we prevent apprentices from dropping out?

Your host is Gavin O’Meara, CEO of FE News and your panelists are:

Dr. Louise Karwowski, Director of Education, Cognassist,
Sally Dicketts, AoC President and CEO Activate Learning, and
Helen Wilson, Science Communication Manager, Cognassist and handbook author of How to Prevent your Apprentices from Dropping out.
The panel explores how recent events have impacted dropout rates of Apprentice completion rates. We explore if non-completion rates are an age old problem and the panel shares successful tactics reduced Apprentice dropout, particularly for learners with Additional Learning Support needs.

The panel then explores the recent updates from the ESFA and the new rules added for August 2021. These are updates from ESFA to Apprenticeship Rules 21-22, the panel in particular focus on the new rules about Additional Learning Support and how the ESFA is discouraging blanket screen learners, which appears counterintuitive.

The panel discuss the new ESFA recommend changes and how this will have an intended knock on effect for learner outcomes and Apprentice drop out rates.

How would the proposed ESFA changes could impact the ability of colleges and ITPs to properly fulfil their legal requirements of the Equalities Act 2010 and how the changes could impact the Ofsted requirement to establish starting points and tailor delivery to all learners?

Check out the livestream with Gavin, Sally, Louise and Helen who explore how to Prevent Apprentice Dropout, particularly with learners with Additional Learning Support needs]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45705775Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:57:28 +0000FE News#NoLearnerLeftBehind - Welcome to the first @FENews #Livestream in conjunction with @CognAssist We all know that learner dropout is a serious issue. Approx 35% of Apprentices drop out. The big question is, how do we prevent apprentices from dropping...We all know that learner dropout is a serious issue. Approx 35% of Apprentices drop out. The big question is, how do we prevent apprentices from dropping out?

Your host is Gavin O’Meara, CEO of FE News and your panelists are:

Dr. Louise Karwowski, Director of Education, Cognassist,
Sally Dicketts, AoC President and CEO Activate Learning, and
Helen Wilson, Science Communication Manager, Cognassist and handbook author of How to Prevent your Apprentices from Dropping out.
The panel explores how recent events have impacted dropout rates of Apprentice completion rates. We explore if non-completion rates are an age old problem and the panel shares successful tactics reduced Apprentice dropout, particularly for learners with Additional Learning Support needs.

The panel then explores the recent updates from the ESFA and the new rules added for August 2021. These are updates from ESFA to Apprenticeship Rules 21-22, the panel in particular focus on the new rules about Additional Learning Support and how the ESFA is discouraging blanket screen learners, which appears counterintuitive.

The panel discuss the new ESFA recommend changes and how this will have an intended knock on effect for learner outcomes and Apprentice drop out rates.

How would the proposed ESFA changes could impact the ability of colleges and ITPs to properly fulfil their legal requirements of the Equalities Act 2010 and how the changes could impact the Ofsted requirement to establish starting points and tailor delivery to all learners?

Check out the livestream with Gavin, Sally, Louise and Helen who explore how to Prevent Apprentice Dropout, particularly with learners with Additional Learning Support needs]]>3469additionallearningsupport,als,apprenticeships,esfa,neurodiverse,nolearnerleftbehindfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reimagining-the-future-of-education-for-a-prosperous-and-sustainable-future-rewired2021--44931923This first of its kind global platform is calling on the international community to rethink and reimagine the future of education, for a prosperous and sustainable future, by encouraging disruptive dialogue and empowering new and diverse voices as pillars of a future-ready global education ecosystem.

Dr Tariq Al Gurg discusses the current global problems the education sector faces, the potential solutions to "rewire" education and the current initiatives in place by RewirEd to take action, including the upcoming RewirEd Summit; a ground-breaking 3-day global education Summit taking place in December 2021 in the UAE, which will bring together key education stakeholders from around the world to collectively tackle education challenges by exploring entirely new approaches as well as offering participants a unique opportunity to agree on a shared vision and concrete action.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44931923Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:07 +0000FE News#RewirEdSummit - Dr Tariq Al Gurg, CEO @DubaiCares, joins this @FENews podcast episode to discuss RewirEd; a Dubai Care's led initiative in partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai and in close coordination with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...This first of its kind global platform is calling on the international community to rethink and reimagine the future of education, for a prosperous and sustainable future, by encouraging disruptive dialogue and empowering new and diverse voices as pillars of a future-ready global education ecosystem.

Dr Tariq Al Gurg discusses the current global problems the education sector faces, the potential solutions to "rewire" education and the current initiatives in place by RewirEd to take action, including the upcoming RewirEd Summit; a ground-breaking 3-day global education Summit taking place in December 2021 in the UAE, which will bring together key education stakeholders from around the world to collectively tackle education challenges by exploring entirely new approaches as well as offering participants a unique opportunity to agree on a shared vision and concrete action.]]>1327futureofeducation,rewired2021,rewiredsummitfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-neurodiversity-implementing-inclusivity-to-support-neurodiverse-learners--44331916In this episode, your hosts Gavin O’Meara from FE News and Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist are joined by Charles Dall'omo, CEO of Train Together and his colleague Nicola Clark, Senior Learning Coordinator at Train Together.
This episode of Exploring Neurodiversity is called Implementing Inclusivity. We are joined by Charles who will share some ideas and tips from a CEO or Leader perspective and Nicola from a delivery and operational perspective. Nicola is an Inclusivity Champion, so it is fantastic to hear from someone who has lived and successfully breathed successful inclusivity implementation.
Charles discusses how communication is key, not just with the team and staff members, but also with key stakeholders. Charles shares some tips on how they successfully rolled out an inclusive model in their Training Provider.
Nicola then shares how to support individual Neurodiverse learners, but most importantly how to equip and support all of the team to support learners.
Please check out the podcast below to hear how Charles and Nicola have Implemented Inclusivity to support Neurodiverse learners, so #NoLearnerIsLeftBehind:]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44331916Thu, 15 Apr 2021 02:30:13 +0000FE NewsWelcome to Episode 4 and the final instalment of the #ExploringNeurodiversity podcast, a co-produced podcast mini-series brought to you by @FENews and @CognAssist. In this episode, your hosts Gavin O’Meara from FE News and Louise Karwowski, Head of...In this episode, your hosts Gavin O’Meara from FE News and Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist are joined by Charles Dall'omo, CEO of Train Together and his colleague Nicola Clark, Senior Learning Coordinator at Train Together.
This episode of Exploring Neurodiversity is called Implementing Inclusivity. We are joined by Charles who will share some ideas and tips from a CEO or Leader perspective and Nicola from a delivery and operational perspective. Nicola is an Inclusivity Champion, so it is fantastic to hear from someone who has lived and successfully breathed successful inclusivity implementation.
Charles discusses how communication is key, not just with the team and staff members, but also with key stakeholders. Charles shares some tips on how they successfully rolled out an inclusive model in their Training Provider.
Nicola then shares how to support individual Neurodiverse learners, but most importantly how to equip and support all of the team to support learners.
Please check out the podcast below to hear how Charles and Nicola have Implemented Inclusivity to support Neurodiverse learners, so #NoLearnerIsLeftBehind:]]>2825cognassist,communication,dallomo,exploringneurodiversity,fenews,inclusion,leadership,learnersupport,neurodiversity,nicolaclark,traintogetherfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-neurodiversity-funding-fears-additional-learning-support-funding-for-neurodiverse-learners--44223600
In this episode your hosts Gavin O’Meara from FE News and Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist are joined by Karl Bentley from RSM to discuss Neurodiversity Funding Fears. Karl has over 20 years in the FE sector and is a funding, data and audit specialist.

We explore what additional funding is available to support Neurodiverse learners and how the funding is available to support all learners from levels 2-7.

Louise explains that from over 100,000 learner assessments completed so far at Cognassist, that on average one in three Apprenticeship learners at level 3, are being identified as requiring additional support for Neurodiversity. So this is a massive challenge and need and highlights the importance of providers utilising the additional funding to support their Neurodiverse learners.

Karl and Louise then explore why Training Providers and Colleges could be hesitant to take this additional funding due to funding clawback. Karl shares some best practice tips to evidence additional support for Neurodiverse learners, particularly around Assessment of Need, Planning and Evidence of Activity for the learner.

Karl explains how colleges and providers should evidence additional learning for Neurodiverse learners and the importance of all of the team working together to evidence additional support and the importance of quality compliance. Karl also explains the importance of data, how long to keep the data for each learner, data security and the importance of planning for the long term security of your data.

We then explore what an actual Audit looks like and what an auditor will be asking for and how to start preparing the evidence and impact of the additional funding support for learners.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44223600Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:15:09 +0000FE NewsWelcome to Episode 3 of the #ExploringNeurodiversity podcast, a co-produced podcast mini-series brought to you by @FENews and @Cognassist. In this episode your hosts Gavin O’Meara from FE News and Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist are...
In this episode your hosts Gavin O’Meara from FE News and Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist are joined by Karl Bentley from RSM to discuss Neurodiversity Funding Fears. Karl has over 20 years in the FE sector and is a funding, data and audit specialist.

We explore what additional funding is available to support Neurodiverse learners and how the funding is available to support all learners from levels 2-7.

Louise explains that from over 100,000 learner assessments completed so far at Cognassist, that on average one in three Apprenticeship learners at level 3, are being identified as requiring additional support for Neurodiversity. So this is a massive challenge and need and highlights the importance of providers utilising the additional funding to support their Neurodiverse learners.

Karl and Louise then explore why Training Providers and Colleges could be hesitant to take this additional funding due to funding clawback. Karl shares some best practice tips to evidence additional support for Neurodiverse learners, particularly around Assessment of Need, Planning and Evidence of Activity for the learner.

Karl explains how colleges and providers should evidence additional learning for Neurodiverse learners and the importance of all of the team working together to evidence additional support and the importance of quality compliance. Karl also explains the importance of data, how long to keep the data for each learner, data security and the importance of planning for the long term security of your data.

We then explore what an actual Audit looks like and what an auditor will be asking for and how to start preparing the evidence and impact of the additional funding support for learners.]]>3447additionallearningsupport,apprenticeships,audit,cognassist,exploringneurodiversity,fefunding,fenews,funding,fundingfears,furthereducation,gavinomeara,karlbentley,karwowski,learners,neurodiverse,neurodiversity,neurodiversityfunding,rsm,send,studentfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-neurodiversity-podcast-steps-to-outstanding-with-marina-gaze--44114046Welcome to Episode 2 of the Exploring Neurodiversity podcast, a co-produced podcast mini series brought to you by FE News and Cognassist. In today’s episode your hosts Gavin O’Meara from FE News and Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist are joined by Marina Gaze to discuss Steps to Outstanding. Marina is an expert in quality processes and used to be the Deputy Director for Further Education and Skills at Ofsted.
Marina shares her views and insight for Providers, Colleges, Individual educators and teams to be outstanding everyday when supporting learners with Neurodiversity, not just when thinking of Ofsted of the new Education Inspection Framework.
In this Exploring Neurodiversity podcast we explore what steps we can take to encourage teams to be outstanding when we support learners with Neurodiversity. Marina and Louise explore how to start to remove the stigma and encourage everyone to be open and comfortable talking about Neurodiversity and supporting Neurodiverse learners.
Marina explores Providers responsibilities around quality, particularly with Ofsted in mind whilst supporting Neurodiverse learners. She also unpacks the recent Education Inspection Framework – (EIF), changes, particularly for supporting Neurodiverse learners. As the key changes came in September 2019, which was only about 6 months before the pandemic and the lockdown measures came into force in the UK.
As Covid-19 has transformed education delivery, we explore moving forward into the next stage to the response to the pandemic, how can we ensure that no learner is left behind? We also explore what the future of hybrid learning, online learning and face to face learning could be in FE and Skills, and what lessons can be learned whilst supporting Neurodiverse learners.
Marina then provides some helpful advice and insight as to what happens in an actual Ofsted Inspection (she used to be the Deputy Director for Further Education and Skills at Ofsted) and discusses data and what is a ‘Deep Dive’ when it comes to an Ofsted inspection and what should providers, their teams, so basically everybody be evidencing and keeping as data from now to prepare for this.?
To close the podcast we discuss how we can encourage high quality provision everyday and by everyone across the sector for every learner, particularly neurodiverse learners and to ‘keep it real’, not just for an Ofsted tick box or aiming for the Ofsted quality badge.
Check out the Exploring Neurodiversity – Steps to Outstanding podcast:]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44114046Thu, 01 Apr 2021 02:30:17 +0000FE NewsExploring Neurodiversity Podcast – Steps to Outstanding with Marina Gaze Welcome to Episode 2 of the Exploring Neurodiversity podcast, a co-produced podcast mini series brought to you by FE News and Cognassist. In today’s episode your hosts Gavin...Welcome to Episode 2 of the Exploring Neurodiversity podcast, a co-produced podcast mini series brought to you by FE News and Cognassist. In today’s episode your hosts Gavin O’Meara from FE News and Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist are joined by Marina Gaze to discuss Steps to Outstanding. Marina is an expert in quality processes and used to be the Deputy Director for Further Education and Skills at Ofsted.
Marina shares her views and insight for Providers, Colleges, Individual educators and teams to be outstanding everyday when supporting learners with Neurodiversity, not just when thinking of Ofsted of the new Education Inspection Framework.
In this Exploring Neurodiversity podcast we explore what steps we can take to encourage teams to be outstanding when we support learners with Neurodiversity. Marina and Louise explore how to start to remove the stigma and encourage everyone to be open and comfortable talking about Neurodiversity and supporting Neurodiverse learners.
Marina explores Providers responsibilities around quality, particularly with Ofsted in mind whilst supporting Neurodiverse learners. She also unpacks the recent Education Inspection Framework – (EIF), changes, particularly for supporting Neurodiverse learners. As the key changes came in September 2019, which was only about 6 months before the pandemic and the lockdown measures came into force in the UK.
As Covid-19 has transformed education delivery, we explore moving forward into the next stage to the response to the pandemic, how can we ensure that no learner is left behind? We also explore what the future of hybrid learning, online learning and face to face learning could be in FE and Skills, and what lessons can be learned whilst supporting Neurodiverse learners.
Marina then provides some helpful advice and insight as to what happens in an actual Ofsted Inspection (she used to be the Deputy Director for Further Education and Skills at Ofsted) and discusses data and what is a ‘Deep Dive’ when it comes to an Ofsted inspection and what should providers, their teams, so basically everybody be evidencing and keeping as data from now to prepare for this.?
To close the podcast we discuss how we can encourage high quality provision everyday and by everyone across the sector for every learner, particularly neurodiverse learners and to ‘keep it real’, not just for an Ofsted tick box or aiming for the Ofsted quality badge.
Check out the Exploring Neurodiversity – Steps to Outstanding podcast:]]>2515cognassist,exploringneurodiversity,fenews,marinagaze,neurodiversity,stepstooutstandingfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-neurodiversity-mythbusting-and-overcoming-barriers--44015227
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Exploring Neurodiversity podcast. Episode 1 is with Dr. Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist and is all about Mythbusting in Neurodiversity and is all about removing barriers for learners, educators, teams and leaders. Exploring Neurodiversity is a brand new podcast four part mini-series that is co-produced by FE News and Cognassist.
Louise explores the common myths and barriers that surround Neurodiversity, firstly exploring Cognassist’s data from over 100,000 learner assessments that highlights that 1:3 learners have a Neurodiversity. With this in mind, almost every educator will have several Neurodiverse learners in their cohort or class, so we then explore some of the barriers and myths faced by Educators. Louise then shares examples of best practice and helpful advice for educators starting with working with learners with a potential undiagnosed Neurodiversity, things to spot and look out for in undiagnosed learners.
How Educators, Teams and Leaders can support Neurodiverse learners
Time is always in short supply for Educators, so Louise discusses some tips and advice for Educators to tailor delivery for Neurodiverse learners and how Teachers and Trainers can support neurodiverse learners and how to importantly evidence this support. She then moves onto Teams and how supporting Neurodiversity is everyone’s role, not just SEND specialists and ways that Leaders can support their teams.
Louise then dives into some mythbusting around Learning Styles and the notion that some people just can’t grasp certain subjects.
Supporting Learners who may be reluctant, defensive learners, learner denial or embarrassed learners
Supporting Learners with Neurodiversity is key, so Louise shares some tips on supporting individual learners pre and post-assessment. Louise explores how to support learner reluctance, particularly how to support learners who have just been told they have a Neurodiversity and may be reluctant to complete the additional work and support around the core of their qualification. She goes onto share some tips with defensive learners, learners in denial over their Neurodiversity, or embarrassed learners or disruptive learners.
Music: www.bensound.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44015227Thu, 25 Mar 2021 03:30:02 +0000FE NewsExploring Neurodiversity – Mythbusting and removing barriers Welcome to Episode 1 of the Exploring Neurodiversity podcast. Episode 1 is with Dr. Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist and is all about Mythbusting in Neurodiversity and is...
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Exploring Neurodiversity podcast. Episode 1 is with Dr. Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist and is all about Mythbusting in Neurodiversity and is all about removing barriers for learners, educators, teams and leaders. Exploring Neurodiversity is a brand new podcast four part mini-series that is co-produced by FE News and Cognassist.
Louise explores the common myths and barriers that surround Neurodiversity, firstly exploring Cognassist’s data from over 100,000 learner assessments that highlights that 1:3 learners have a Neurodiversity. With this in mind, almost every educator will have several Neurodiverse learners in their cohort or class, so we then explore some of the barriers and myths faced by Educators. Louise then shares examples of best practice and helpful advice for educators starting with working with learners with a potential undiagnosed Neurodiversity, things to spot and look out for in undiagnosed learners.
How Educators, Teams and Leaders can support Neurodiverse learners
Time is always in short supply for Educators, so Louise discusses some tips and advice for Educators to tailor delivery for Neurodiverse learners and how Teachers and Trainers can support neurodiverse learners and how to importantly evidence this support. She then moves onto Teams and how supporting Neurodiversity is everyone’s role, not just SEND specialists and ways that Leaders can support their teams.
Louise then dives into some mythbusting around Learning Styles and the notion that some people just can’t grasp certain subjects.
Supporting Learners who may be reluctant, defensive learners, learner denial or embarrassed learners
Supporting Learners with Neurodiversity is key, so Louise shares some tips on supporting individual learners pre and post-assessment. Louise explores how to support learner reluctance, particularly how to support learners who have just been told they have a Neurodiversity and may be reluctant to complete the additional work and support around the core of their qualification. She goes onto share some tips with defensive learners, learners in denial over their Neurodiversity, or embarrassed learners or disruptive learners.
Music: www.bensound.com]]>2807apprenticeships,audioprocessing,cognassist,dyslexia,dyspraxia,education,educators,executivefunction,exploringneurodiversity,fe,fenews,karwowski,learners,louise,myth,neurodiverse,neurodiversity,neurodiversitymyths,skills,tipsfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-neurodiversity-podcast-trailer--43947914What does it really mean to think differently?
We all have our own perspective on the world. Each of us thinks and learns in our own way. It’s the job of educators to teach people new information, which gives them the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need to succeed.
But how often do we give people the skills, knowledge and behaviour they need to learn this information in the first place?

Exploring Neurodiversity is a new mini-series which will be answering these questions and more across four episodes:

Mythbusting
Steps to Outstanding
Funding fears
Implementing inclusivity

Join Dr. Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist, Gavin O'Meara, CEO at FE News and guests for this latest podcast mini-series brought to you by FE News.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43947914Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:24:39 +0000FE NewsExploring Neurodiversity What does it really mean to think differently? We all have our own perspective on the world. Each of us thinks and learns in our own way. It’s the job of educators to teach people new information, which gives them the skills,...What does it really mean to think differently?
We all have our own perspective on the world. Each of us thinks and learns in our own way. It’s the job of educators to teach people new information, which gives them the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need to succeed.
But how often do we give people the skills, knowledge and behaviour they need to learn this information in the first place?

Exploring Neurodiversity is a new mini-series which will be answering these questions and more across four episodes:

Mythbusting
Steps to Outstanding
Funding fears
Implementing inclusivity

Join Dr. Louise Karwowski, Head of Science at Cognassist, Gavin O'Meara, CEO at FE News and guests for this latest podcast mini-series brought to you by FE News.]]>60neurodiversity,neurodiversitycelebrationweekfalse4trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-the-digital-transformation-of-education-with-anthony-tattersall-from-coursera--41825032
Anthony then shares some interesting examples of best practice of digital transformation in education and what the future of online learning and education could be and how the trend has moved to developing skills.

Coursera had a recent Global Skills Index report earlier in the year . Anthony discusses the trending skills in the UK right now and how these compare to Europe and across the World. He then discusses why it is important that people continue to learn for life. He then discusses the future of lifelong learning and stackable skills.

Then Anthony explains what his personal vision for the future of education and online learning could be and how education is a force for good.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41825032Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:30:14 +0000FE NewsAnthony discusses the changes in educational delivery from before Covid, to these now During Covid times. He then discusses the future of blended learning. Anthony then shares some interesting examples of best practice of digital transformation in...
Anthony then shares some interesting examples of best practice of digital transformation in education and what the future of online learning and education could be and how the trend has moved to developing skills.

Coursera had a recent Global Skills Index report earlier in the year . Anthony discusses the trending skills in the UK right now and how these compare to Europe and across the World. He then discusses why it is important that people continue to learn for life. He then discusses the future of lifelong learning and stackable skills.

Then Anthony explains what his personal vision for the future of education and online learning could be and how education is a force for good.]]>2230false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/employers-assessment-5-cathy-weston-toni-and-guy--41715139This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Cathy Weston (Toni and Guy).

Every episode, we speak to an employer about their experiences of EPA and they share their knowledge of how apprenticeships have been working for their business.

Other Episodes Include:

Employers & Assessment #1 - Jim Murphy (Iceland Foods)
Employers & Assessment #2 - Kathryn Marshall (Lloyds Banking Group)
Employers & Assessment #3 - Amy Barber (Severn Trent Water)
Employers & Assessment #4 - Ruth South (Capgemini)
Employers & Assessment #5 - Cathy Weston (Toni and Guy)
Don't miss the Future of Apprenticeships Conference on 5th November to find out more: https://www.futureofapprenticeships.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41715139Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:25:11 +0000FE NewsBrought to you by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (@ESFAGov) and Federation of @AwardingBodies: Employers and assessment the EPA podcast mini-series This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Cathy Weston (Toni and Guy). Every episode,...This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Cathy Weston (Toni and Guy).

Every episode, we speak to an employer about their experiences of EPA and they share their knowledge of how apprenticeships have been working for their business.

Other Episodes Include:

Employers & Assessment #1 - Jim Murphy (Iceland Foods)
Employers & Assessment #2 - Kathryn Marshall (Lloyds Banking Group)
Employers & Assessment #3 - Amy Barber (Severn Trent Water)
Employers & Assessment #4 - Ruth South (Capgemini)
Employers & Assessment #5 - Cathy Weston (Toni and Guy)
Don't miss the Future of Apprenticeships Conference on 5th November to find out more: https://www.futureofapprenticeships.com]]>568false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/employers-assessment-4-ruth-south-capgemini--41714820This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Ruth South (Capgemini).

Every episode, we speak to an employer about their experiences of EPA and they share their knowledge of how apprenticeships have been working for their business.

Other Episodes Include:

Employers & Assessment #1 - Jim Murphy (Iceland Foods)
Employers & Assessment #2 - Kathryn Marshall (Lloyds Banking Group)
Employers & Assessment #3 - Amy Barber (Severn Trent Water)
Employers & Assessment #4 - Ruth South (Capgemini)
Employers & Assessment #5 - Cathy Weston (Toni and Guy)
Don't miss the Future of Apprenticeships Conference on 5th November to find out more: https://www.futureofapprenticeships.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41714820Thu, 05 Nov 2020 05:15:11 +0000FE NewsBrought to you by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (@ESFAGov) and Federation of @AwardingBodies: Employers and assessment the EPA podcast mini-series This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Ruth South (Capgemini). Every episode, we...This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Ruth South (Capgemini).

Every episode, we speak to an employer about their experiences of EPA and they share their knowledge of how apprenticeships have been working for their business.

Other Episodes Include:

Employers & Assessment #1 - Jim Murphy (Iceland Foods)
Employers & Assessment #2 - Kathryn Marshall (Lloyds Banking Group)
Employers & Assessment #3 - Amy Barber (Severn Trent Water)
Employers & Assessment #4 - Ruth South (Capgemini)
Employers & Assessment #5 - Cathy Weston (Toni and Guy)
Don't miss the Future of Apprenticeships Conference on 5th November to find out more: https://www.futureofapprenticeships.com]]>315false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/employers-assessment-3-amy-barber-severn-trent-water--41714726This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Amy Barber, Apprentice Programme Manager at Severn Trent Water.

Every episode, we speak to an employer about their experiences of EPA and they share their knowledge of how apprenticeships have been working for their business.

Other Episodes Include:

Employers & Assessment #1 - Jim Murphy (Iceland Foods)
Employers & Assessment #2 - Kathryn Marshall (Lloyds Banking Group)
Employers & Assessment #3 - Amy Barber (Severn Trent Water)
Employers & Assessment #4 - Ruth South (Capgemini)
Employers & Assessment #5 - Cathy Weston (Toni and Guy)
Don't miss the Future of Apprenticeships Conference on 5th November to find out more: https://www.futureofapprenticeships.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41714726Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:40:21 +0000FE NewsBrought to you by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (@ESFAGov) and Federation of @AwardingBodies: Employers and assessment the EPA podcast mini-series This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Amy Barber, Apprentice Programme Manager at...This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Amy Barber, Apprentice Programme Manager at Severn Trent Water.

Every episode, we speak to an employer about their experiences of EPA and they share their knowledge of how apprenticeships have been working for their business.

Other Episodes Include:

Employers & Assessment #1 - Jim Murphy (Iceland Foods)
Employers & Assessment #2 - Kathryn Marshall (Lloyds Banking Group)
Employers & Assessment #3 - Amy Barber (Severn Trent Water)
Employers & Assessment #4 - Ruth South (Capgemini)
Employers & Assessment #5 - Cathy Weston (Toni and Guy)
Don't miss the Future of Apprenticeships Conference on 5th November to find out more: https://www.futureofapprenticeships.com]]>396false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/employers-assessment-2-kathryn-marshall-lloyds-banking-group--41714264This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Kathryn Marshall, Senior Manager of Apprenticeships at Lloyds Banking Group.

Every episode, we speak to an employer about their experiences of EPA and they share their knowledge of how apprenticeships have been working for their business.

Other Episodes Include:
Employers & Assessment #1 - Jim Murphy (Iceland Foods)
Employers & Assessment #2 - Kathryn Marshall (Lloyds Banking Group)
Don't miss the Future of Apprenticeships Conference on 5th November: https://www.futureofapprenticeships.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41714264Tue, 03 Nov 2020 05:10:13 +0000FE NewsBrought to you by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (@ESFAGov) and Federation of @AwardingBodies: Employers and assessment - the EPA podcast mini-series. This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Kathryn Marshall, Senior Manager of...This episode of Employers and Assessment welcomes Kathryn Marshall, Senior Manager of Apprenticeships at Lloyds Banking Group.

Every episode, we speak to an employer about their experiences of EPA and they share their knowledge of how apprenticeships have been working for their business.

Other Episodes Include:
Employers & Assessment #1 - Jim Murphy (Iceland Foods)
Employers & Assessment #2 - Kathryn Marshall (Lloyds Banking Group)
Don't miss the Future of Apprenticeships Conference on 5th November: https://www.futureofapprenticeships.com]]>377false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/employers-assessment-1-jim-murphy-iceland-foods--41713903Employers and assessment is a mini podcast series brought to you by the Education & Skills Funding Agency and Federation of Awarding Bodies. Every episode, we speak to an employer about their experiences of EPA and they share their knowledge of how apprenticeships have been working for their business.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41713903Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:10:04 +0000FE NewsEmployers and Assessment with Jim Murphy (Iceland Foods). Employers and assessment is a mini podcast series brought to you by the Education & Skills Funding Agency and Federation of Awarding Bodies. Every episode, we speak to an employer about their...Employers and assessment is a mini podcast series brought to you by the Education & Skills Funding Agency and Federation of Awarding Bodies. Every episode, we speak to an employer about their experiences of EPA and they share their knowledge of how apprenticeships have been working for their business.]]>657false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-reasonable-adjustments-in-apprenticeships-and-skills-with-chris-quickfall--41257784
Our brains are more unique than a fingerprint but far more complex!

We all think, learn and experience the world differently. And whilst we’ve made progress in accelerating inclusivity in education, significant barriers exist for many learners.

Put simply, reasonable adjustments are the measures taken to make learning, education and, more broadly, the world equally accessible to everyone.

Think left-handed scissors.

If you want to get technical: (Source)

“A reasonable adjustment relates to an adjustment that helps to reduce the effect of a disability or a physical or mental health condition, which may place the apprentice at a disadvantage compared to others.”

What is crucial is that employers, training providers and EPAOs have a legal duty, under the Equality Act 2010, to provide reasonable adjustments. The Higher Education sector has been executing reasonable adjustments to a high standard for years, it’s time the FE sector did the same.

In this discussion, we’ll be unpacking reasonable adjustments in detail, discussing the recent changes in guidance for apprentices and sharing practical insights into how to implement reasonable adjustments for your learners.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41257784Sat, 17 Oct 2020 04:00:17 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Chris Quickfall, CEO and Founder of Cognassist to unpack Reasonable Adjustments in Apprenticeships and Skills. Our brains are more unique than a fingerprint but far more complex! We all think, learn and experience the world...
Our brains are more unique than a fingerprint but far more complex!

We all think, learn and experience the world differently. And whilst we’ve made progress in accelerating inclusivity in education, significant barriers exist for many learners.

Put simply, reasonable adjustments are the measures taken to make learning, education and, more broadly, the world equally accessible to everyone.

Think left-handed scissors.

If you want to get technical: (Source)

“A reasonable adjustment relates to an adjustment that helps to reduce the effect of a disability or a physical or mental health condition, which may place the apprentice at a disadvantage compared to others.”

What is crucial is that employers, training providers and EPAOs have a legal duty, under the Equality Act 2010, to provide reasonable adjustments. The Higher Education sector has been executing reasonable adjustments to a high standard for years, it’s time the FE sector did the same.

In this discussion, we’ll be unpacking reasonable adjustments in detail, discussing the recent changes in guidance for apprentices and sharing practical insights into how to implement reasonable adjustments for your learners.]]>2397false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-the-skills-for-the-future-of-work-with-nazrene-and-bettina--41422181As well as looking into the skills for the Future of Work, we also unpack two reports the recent B20 Future of Work and Education 2020 Policy Paper that is a set of recommendations from the B20 to the G20 and Adecco’s recent report on Resetting Normal – Defining a new Era of Work.
We explore with Nazrene and Bettina how the skills for the future of work are changing. We explore lifelong learning, the Digital Skills gap, automation, the importance of meeting future labour market needs, diversity and future work skills such as autonomy for leaders and staff during this new era of work with physical distancing measures. Nazrene also shares some interesting findings with physical distancing measures and what this means for Apprentices across the globe.
Please check out the podcast to hear what Nazrene and Bettina have to say about the skills for the future of work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41422181Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:30:14 +0000FE NewsFE News have a really interesting international podcast for you unpacking the skills for the Future of Work with Nazrene Mannie from GAN (the Global Apprenticeship Network) and Bettina Schaller from Adecco Group. Both Nazrene and Bettina are members...As well as looking into the skills for the Future of Work, we also unpack two reports the recent B20 Future of Work and Education 2020 Policy Paper that is a set of recommendations from the B20 to the G20 and Adecco’s recent report on Resetting Normal – Defining a new Era of Work.
We explore with Nazrene and Bettina how the skills for the future of work are changing. We explore lifelong learning, the Digital Skills gap, automation, the importance of meeting future labour market needs, diversity and future work skills such as autonomy for leaders and staff during this new era of work with physical distancing measures. Nazrene also shares some interesting findings with physical distancing measures and what this means for Apprentices across the globe.
Please check out the podcast to hear what Nazrene and Bettina have to say about the skills for the future of work.]]>3613false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-the-apprenticeship-survey-with-jonathan-mitchell-and-zuza-wnekowska--41381809We discuss the Apprenticeship survey, what it's aims were, and the results. Three of the most striking responses to the survey were around Apprenticeship Pastoral Care, entitlement to 20% off the job training and Apprentices being prepared for End Point Assessment.
The report was completed during the height of the lockdown, but this also provided valuable information on how to support Apprentices during either potential local or a second national lockdown in response to the Covid crisis. As 58% of Apprentices who responded to the survey explained that their Apprenticeship was impacted by Covid-19, 35% who provided a qualitative response on this topic said they stopped receiving off the job training for some or all of the pandemic.
Check out the Apprentice Survey findings and recommendations on this podcast unpacking the Apprenticeship Survey.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41381809Sun, 11 Oct 2020 23:30:08 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Jonathan Mitchell, Deputy Director for Apprenticeship Development at the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and Zuza Wnekowska, who is an Apprentice Panel Member and is also completing an Apprenticeship in...We discuss the Apprenticeship survey, what it's aims were, and the results. Three of the most striking responses to the survey were around Apprenticeship Pastoral Care, entitlement to 20% off the job training and Apprentices being prepared for End Point Assessment.
The report was completed during the height of the lockdown, but this also provided valuable information on how to support Apprentices during either potential local or a second national lockdown in response to the Covid crisis. As 58% of Apprentices who responded to the survey explained that their Apprenticeship was impacted by Covid-19, 35% who provided a qualitative response on this topic said they stopped receiving off the job training for some or all of the pandemic.
Check out the Apprentice Survey findings and recommendations on this podcast unpacking the Apprenticeship Survey.]]>1729false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-the-black-fe-leadership-group-with-robin-landman-and-amarjit-basi--41240992
Amarjit and Robin then discuss how they have been engaging with the FE sector so far to explore solutions to help the sector be more inclusive. We then discuss the early impact, particularly how different sector groups have started to work with the Black FE Leadership Group and we particularly unpack the response from Apprenticeship and Skills Minister Gillian Keegan as to next steps to help increase diversity of Black and BAME educators, leaders, Boards and Governance.

Robin highlights at the moment there is a reduction in the amount of data around Black and BAME staff and leaders and how this needs to be addressed to then help the sector progress in being inclusive with the diversity and particularly to try and re-balance the number of Black staff in the FE Sector.

Amarjit also shares a personal story how non-black FE leaders mentored and helped him in his career and how we need to continue this across the sector to increase the diversity of teams in the sector and how the sector can rally together to address diversity in the FE Sector, particularly around increasing more Black and BAME educators and leaders in the sector.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41240992Fri, 02 Oct 2020 23:30:06 +0000FE NewsRobin and Amarjit unpack their 10 point plan and explain how an inclusive curriculum is key , to promote anti-racism in Further Education, for learners, staff and leaders. Amarjit and Robin then discuss how they have been engaging with the FE sector...
Amarjit and Robin then discuss how they have been engaging with the FE sector so far to explore solutions to help the sector be more inclusive. We then discuss the early impact, particularly how different sector groups have started to work with the Black FE Leadership Group and we particularly unpack the response from Apprenticeship and Skills Minister Gillian Keegan as to next steps to help increase diversity of Black and BAME educators, leaders, Boards and Governance.

Robin highlights at the moment there is a reduction in the amount of data around Black and BAME staff and leaders and how this needs to be addressed to then help the sector progress in being inclusive with the diversity and particularly to try and re-balance the number of Black staff in the FE Sector.

Amarjit also shares a personal story how non-black FE leaders mentored and helped him in his career and how we need to continue this across the sector to increase the diversity of teams in the sector and how the sector can rally together to address diversity in the FE Sector, particularly around increasing more Black and BAME educators and leaders in the sector.]]>2436false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-centre-of-excellence-with-frazer-minskipp-and-joan-scott--41101958We unpack how the High Performance Skills Coaches will practically support Providers. The scheme will roll out in January and will be with the pilot of 20 colleges . As all of the High Performance Skills Coaches are a part of the Team UK and have all of the high performance experience from the WorldSkills and EuroSkills competitions, they will be sharing this knowledge with Providers across the sector to drive up quality, delivery and performance of the teams. So it is a really interesting coaching and knowledge transfer partnership to the entire sector.
As Frazer explains, it would be as if the Team GB Olympic team came into schools to run PE sessions, the High Performance Skills Coaches are all part of the elite Team from WorldSkills UK and will work with groups of colleges and in the future Training Providers to work with the senior leadership team and also the Practitioners, so with individual Lecturers, Trainers and Tutors across all curriculum areas.
Joan explains that from a college perspective, having the knowledge transfer partnership from the Centre of Excellence helps drive up performance, quality and the CPD of not just the senior leadership team, but also the individual practitioners and delivery staff, which will then help to continually improve the operational delivery in the college and then across the entire sector.
Check out the podcast with Frazer and Joan to unpack how the High Performance Skills Coaches will be a part of the strategy to help improve performance and operational delivery across the sector.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41101958Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:00:14 +0000FE NewsHere is part two unpacking the operational running of the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence, in this episode we chat with Joan Scott, Assistant Principal of the Trafford College Group and Frazer Minskip, WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence High...We unpack how the High Performance Skills Coaches will practically support Providers. The scheme will roll out in January and will be with the pilot of 20 colleges . As all of the High Performance Skills Coaches are a part of the Team UK and have all of the high performance experience from the WorldSkills and EuroSkills competitions, they will be sharing this knowledge with Providers across the sector to drive up quality, delivery and performance of the teams. So it is a really interesting coaching and knowledge transfer partnership to the entire sector.
As Frazer explains, it would be as if the Team GB Olympic team came into schools to run PE sessions, the High Performance Skills Coaches are all part of the elite Team from WorldSkills UK and will work with groups of colleges and in the future Training Providers to work with the senior leadership team and also the Practitioners, so with individual Lecturers, Trainers and Tutors across all curriculum areas.
Joan explains that from a college perspective, having the knowledge transfer partnership from the Centre of Excellence helps drive up performance, quality and the CPD of not just the senior leadership team, but also the individual practitioners and delivery staff, which will then help to continually improve the operational delivery in the college and then across the entire sector.
Check out the podcast with Frazer and Joan to unpack how the High Performance Skills Coaches will be a part of the strategy to help improve performance and operational delivery across the sector.]]>941false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-the-worldskills-uk-centre-of-excellence-with-dr-neil-bentley-gockmann-and-david-gallagher--41042931
Many people may not understand what the Centre of Excellence actually is, so Neil and David both break down what the Centre of Excellence (CoE) is, and how the CoE will help deliver World class training and mentoring to Colleges and Providers in the future.

Neil explains that the CoE is not just for Skills competitions, but for the whole FE system. It is like bringing the Team UK Olympic team to deliver PE in schools, the High Performance Skills Coaches are the Training Managers from Team UK, working with groups of Educators and Senior Leaders.

Initially this is in colleges, but in the future also in Training Providers, to help deliver excellence and raise quality in curriculum delivery.
After initial research from Oxford Univiersity and Skope, which highlighted the need to move from Competence to Excellence, David and Neil explained that they looked at other WorldSkills nation’s Centres of Excellence and explored how this could be adapted to help the entire FE and Technical education system in the UK. They particularly looked at South Korea and the Russian Centre of Excellence, particularly how they positively impacted their entire Technical Education system.

We then explore the longer term plans for the CoE and the partnership between NCFE and WorldSkills UK. Particularly improving the quality of delivery and helping the UK levelling up or social mobility with learners. At the moment the CoE has a pilot of 20 colleges and 35 colleges as a part of the WorldSkills Innovation Network, but Neil and David explain how this three year project will then expand into a provision for both providers and colleges.

We then discuss the upcoming FE White Paper, and how the Centre of Excellence model could be interesting for Gavin Williamson.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41042931Mon, 21 Sep 2020 23:05:19 +0000FE NewsFE News caught up with WorldSkills UK CEO Neil Bentley Gockmann and NCFE CEO David Gallagher about the Centre of Excellence and the potential impact on the FE Ecosystem. Many people may not understand what the Centre of Excellence actually is, so...
Many people may not understand what the Centre of Excellence actually is, so Neil and David both break down what the Centre of Excellence (CoE) is, and how the CoE will help deliver World class training and mentoring to Colleges and Providers in the future.

Neil explains that the CoE is not just for Skills competitions, but for the whole FE system. It is like bringing the Team UK Olympic team to deliver PE in schools, the High Performance Skills Coaches are the Training Managers from Team UK, working with groups of Educators and Senior Leaders.

Initially this is in colleges, but in the future also in Training Providers, to help deliver excellence and raise quality in curriculum delivery.
After initial research from Oxford Univiersity and Skope, which highlighted the need to move from Competence to Excellence, David and Neil explained that they looked at other WorldSkills nation’s Centres of Excellence and explored how this could be adapted to help the entire FE and Technical education system in the UK. They particularly looked at South Korea and the Russian Centre of Excellence, particularly how they positively impacted their entire Technical Education system.

We then explore the longer term plans for the CoE and the partnership between NCFE and WorldSkills UK. Particularly improving the quality of delivery and helping the UK levelling up or social mobility with learners. At the moment the CoE has a pilot of 20 colleges and 35 colleges as a part of the WorldSkills Innovation Network, but Neil and David explain how this three year project will then expand into a provision for both providers and colleges.

We then discuss the upcoming FE White Paper, and how the Centre of Excellence model could be interesting for Gavin Williamson.]]>1607centreofexcellence,coaching,fenews,performance,worldskillsukfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-t-levels-with-gillian-keegan--40915076
We unpack T Levels, particularly with the pilot T Level programmes starting this September, many learners would be starting the first T Levels this week.

Gillian chats about how the Covid pandemic has affected T Level delivery, particularly the industry placements and the measures put in place to help learners achieve their 315 hours of industry placements (at least 315 hours, some T Levels on the pilot programme, such as those around Education, have significantly longer work experience options). She also explains what happens if the 315 work experience hours are not possible.

We then go onto discuss how DfE are helping employers and careers advice and guidance specialists be educated about T Levels, and goes onto explain the major differences between Apprenticeships and T Levels.

The Minister then explains how T Levels are a helping with the levelling up agenda for regions and socially disadvantaged groups and the BAME community. We also discuss the future plans for T Levels, such as potentially including adults and the key priorities for DfE with T Levels over the coming year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40915076Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:45:11 +0000FE News@FENews chat with @GillianKeegan, Under Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills, about #TLevels We unpack T Levels, particularly with the pilot T Level programmes starting this September, many learners would be starting the first T Levels...
We unpack T Levels, particularly with the pilot T Level programmes starting this September, many learners would be starting the first T Levels this week.

Gillian chats about how the Covid pandemic has affected T Level delivery, particularly the industry placements and the measures put in place to help learners achieve their 315 hours of industry placements (at least 315 hours, some T Levels on the pilot programme, such as those around Education, have significantly longer work experience options). She also explains what happens if the 315 work experience hours are not possible.

We then go onto discuss how DfE are helping employers and careers advice and guidance specialists be educated about T Levels, and goes onto explain the major differences between Apprenticeships and T Levels.

The Minister then explains how T Levels are a helping with the levelling up agenda for regions and socially disadvantaged groups and the BAME community. We also discuss the future plans for T Levels, such as potentially including adults and the key priorities for DfE with T Levels over the coming year.]]>856tlevelsfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-international-education-and-skills-systems-with-david-price-obe--40668970
#FEReform - @DavidPriceOBE discusses which international education and work systems could be a good inspiration for the upcoming FE White Paper.
In the Autumn of 2020, the much anticipated FE White paper is due to be released. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has hinted that he is taking inspiration from the German Education system.
In his July #FEReform speech Gavin Williamson said:
“That’s why this autumn I will be publishing a White Paper that will set out our plans to build a world-class, German-style further education system in Britain, and level up skills and opportunities”
So we asked David Price OBE, has just completed an international research project for his recent book the Power of and asked for his opinion on which international education and work systems could be a good inspiration for the upcoming FE White Paper.
David Price OBE, is an expert in organisational learning for a complex future. He writes, talks, trains and advises, around the world, on some of the biggest challenges facing business, education and society: solving the problems of employee, student and civic disengagement; maximising our potential to be creative, innovative and fulfilled citizens, and understanding the global shift towards open organisations, and systems of learning
So here are some ideas and inspiration that David thought would be interesting to share with the FE News audience.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40668970Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:05:03 +0000FE NewsThe FE White Paper - Which international education and skills systems are good inspiration? #FEReform - @DavidPriceOBE discusses which international education and work systems could be a good inspiration for the upcoming FE White Paper. In the Autumn...
#FEReform - @DavidPriceOBE discusses which international education and work systems could be a good inspiration for the upcoming FE White Paper.
In the Autumn of 2020, the much anticipated FE White paper is due to be released. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has hinted that he is taking inspiration from the German Education system.
In his July #FEReform speech Gavin Williamson said:
“That’s why this autumn I will be publishing a White Paper that will set out our plans to build a world-class, German-style further education system in Britain, and level up skills and opportunities”
So we asked David Price OBE, has just completed an international research project for his recent book the Power of and asked for his opinion on which international education and work systems could be a good inspiration for the upcoming FE White Paper.
David Price OBE, is an expert in organisational learning for a complex future. He writes, talks, trains and advises, around the world, on some of the biggest challenges facing business, education and society: solving the problems of employee, student and civic disengagement; maximising our potential to be creative, innovative and fulfilled citizens, and understanding the global shift towards open organisations, and systems of learning
So here are some ideas and inspiration that David thought would be interesting to share with the FE News audience.]]>941fe,fereform,futureofeducation,futureofworkfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-the-future-of-education-and-work-in-a-post-covid-world-with-david-price-obe--40516770
@DavidPriceOBE launches new book "The Power of Us: How we connect, act and innovate together"

This book launch has an interesting time being during the Corona Crisis, Gavin @FENews took the opportunity to chat with David about what the education system, the future of work and what we can learn from the current world situation:

Exploring how the education system needs to change and take inspiration from the 17-yr old high school dropout who created the world's most used Covid tracking app, but was seen to be a failure in his education system, to how the World of work is evolving.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40516770Fri, 28 Aug 2020 03:00:15 +0000FE NewsDavid Price OBE discusses The Power of US @DavidPriceOBE launches new book "The Power of Us: How we connect, act and innovate together" This book launch has an interesting time being during the Corona Crisis, Gavin @FENews took the opportunity to...
@DavidPriceOBE launches new book "The Power of Us: How we connect, act and innovate together"

This book launch has an interesting time being during the Corona Crisis, Gavin @FENews took the opportunity to chat with David about what the education system, the future of work and what we can learn from the current world situation:

Exploring how the education system needs to change and take inspiration from the 17-yr old high school dropout who created the world's most used Covid tracking app, but was seen to be a failure in his education system, to how the World of work is evolving.]]>1899false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impact-of-covid-on-education-and-skills-in-the-fourth-industrial-revolution--40439877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40439877Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:35:00 +0000FE NewsDr Heidi Alaskary, Lead Co-Chair of the Task Force on Economy, Employment and Education in the Digital Age and Paul Grainger, Co-director of the Centre for Education and Work, UCL, and Co-Chair of the G20 Task Force on Education and Skills discuss the...27864ir,ai,algorithm,artificialintelligence,education,exams,futureofeducation,futureofwork,skillsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/equal-access-to-opportunities-is-key-skills-are-a-bridge-towards-social-justice--40476137As GAN Global (@GAN4Skills) "What can we do to collectively help a #LockdownGeneration transition to labour markets post COVID-19?" is the main issue we wanted to address with high-level stakeholders from public and private spheres and youth representatives from across the globe (Online discussion - 17 July 2020).
A deep economic and social crisis is linked to the COVID-19 pandemic; all of the speakers in the discussion agreed that innovative approaches are required to ensure youth have access to work-based learning opportunities, as a viable pathway towards a decent job.
For several groups, especially the marginalised and youth, across all countries and several sectors, 2020 is a year that marks lost economic, educational and labour opportunities.
This is the second part in a series on articulating new solutions and innovations to drive youth employment Post COVID 19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40476137Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:20:17 +0000FE NewsHelping a “lockdown generation” transition to labour markets post COVID-19 As GAN Global (@GAN4Skills) "What can we do to collectively help a #LockdownGeneration transition to labour markets post COVID-19?" is the main issue we wanted to address with...As GAN Global (@GAN4Skills) "What can we do to collectively help a #LockdownGeneration transition to labour markets post COVID-19?" is the main issue we wanted to address with high-level stakeholders from public and private spheres and youth representatives from across the globe (Online discussion - 17 July 2020).
A deep economic and social crisis is linked to the COVID-19 pandemic; all of the speakers in the discussion agreed that innovative approaches are required to ensure youth have access to work-based learning opportunities, as a viable pathway towards a decent job.
For several groups, especially the marginalised and youth, across all countries and several sectors, 2020 is a year that marks lost economic, educational and labour opportunities.
This is the second part in a series on articulating new solutions and innovations to drive youth employment Post COVID 19.]]>3455education,futureofeducation,futureofemployment,futureofwork,skillsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-bridges-between-policymakers-governments-and-the-private-sector-to-improve-employability--40451352As GAN Global (@GAN4Skills) "What can we do to collectively help a #LockdownGeneration transition to labour markets post COVID-19?" is the main issue we wanted to address with high-level stakeholders from public and private spheres and youth representatives from across the globe (Online discussion - 17 July 2020).

A deep economic and social crisis is linked to the COVID-19 pandemic; all of the speakers in the discussion agreed that innovative approaches are required to ensure youth have access to work-based learning opportunities, as a viable pathway towards a decent job.

For several groups, especially the marginalised and youth, across all countries and several sectors, 2020 is a year that marks lost economic, educational and labour opportunities.

This is the first in a series on articulating new solutions and innovations to drive youth employment Post COVID 19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40451352Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:25:08 +0000FE NewsHelping a “lockdown generation” transition to labour markets post COVID-19 As GAN Global (@GAN4Skills) "What can we do to collectively help a #LockdownGeneration transition to labour markets post COVID-19?" is the main issue we wanted to address with...As GAN Global (@GAN4Skills) "What can we do to collectively help a #LockdownGeneration transition to labour markets post COVID-19?" is the main issue we wanted to address with high-level stakeholders from public and private spheres and youth representatives from across the globe (Online discussion - 17 July 2020).

A deep economic and social crisis is linked to the COVID-19 pandemic; all of the speakers in the discussion agreed that innovative approaches are required to ensure youth have access to work-based learning opportunities, as a viable pathway towards a decent job.

For several groups, especially the marginalised and youth, across all countries and several sectors, 2020 is a year that marks lost economic, educational and labour opportunities.

This is the first in a series on articulating new solutions and innovations to drive youth employment Post COVID 19.]]>2673futureofeducation,futureofemploymentfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nus-scotland-responds-to-5m-digital-poverty-fund--40321692NUS Scotland President, Matt Crilly responds to the Digital Poverty fund announcement.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40321692Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:39:47 +0000FE News@NUSScotland responds to Digital Poverty fund NUS Scotland President, Matt Crilly responds to the Digital Poverty fund announcement.NUS Scotland President, Matt Crilly responds to the Digital Poverty fund announcement.]]>43false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-recruiting-end-point-assessors-beth-curtis-protocol--22698663Beth discusses the two routes to attracting End Point Assessors:
One from the instructors and assessors who were delivering Frameworks, but as Beth explains End Point Assessment is very different and the importance of occupational competence and particularly logging CPD of occupational competence is key for End Point Assessment organisations.
The second group is to attract people from industry, but a lot of work needs to be done to raise awareness of Apprenticeships to professionals. There is also the potential problem that in some occupations the salaries will be very different in some roles and the sector needs to think about how they can become an attractive employer to industry professionals moving into FE and Work Based Learning.
Check out the podcast to hear what Beth has to say.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22698663Fri, 14 Feb 2020 04:30:15 +0000FE NewsBeth Curtis, Protocol discusses recruiting End Point Assessors and Dual Professionalism at EPA Live. Beth discusses the two routes to attracting End Point Assessors: One from the instructors and assessors who were delivering Frameworks, but as Beth...Beth discusses the two routes to attracting End Point Assessors:
One from the instructors and assessors who were delivering Frameworks, but as Beth explains End Point Assessment is very different and the importance of occupational competence and particularly logging CPD of occupational competence is key for End Point Assessment organisations.
The second group is to attract people from industry, but a lot of work needs to be done to raise awareness of Apprenticeships to professionals. There is also the potential problem that in some occupations the salaries will be very different in some roles and the sector needs to think about how they can become an attractive employer to industry professionals moving into FE and Work Based Learning.
Check out the podcast to hear what Beth has to say.]]>377assessor,bethcurtis,endpointassessment,epa,epalive,fenews,jobs,protocol,recruitment,sourcingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scaling-apprenticeships-and-t-levels-with-the-largest-employer-in-the-uk-lucy-hunte-nhs--22664678
The NHS is the largest employer in the UK, with a £200 million Apprenticeship Levy pot. So we asked Lucy to give the sector advice on how to deliver Apprenticeships and T Levels with a large employer with over 350 roles mapped in their organisation, but as the NHS is also made up of 263 NHS trusts and 7000 SME's in the supply chain, how to work with a diverse and complex organisation.

Lucy discusses the growth in the volume of starts at the NHS from 8,000 two years ago to 24,000 and nearly 28,000 this year and how the NHS is on track to spend all of their £200M Levy pot this year.

With this volume of Apprenticeships starts, we asked Lucy for advice on 20% off the job on this scale of learners. We then went into T Levels and in particular industry placements in T Levels.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22664678Thu, 13 Feb 2020 01:10:07 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Lucy Hunte, National Programme Manager, Apprenticeships Talent for Care, with Health Education England about scaling Apprenticeship and T Level delivery at #EPALive in Wembley. The NHS is the largest employer in the UK, with a £200...
The NHS is the largest employer in the UK, with a £200 million Apprenticeship Levy pot. So we asked Lucy to give the sector advice on how to deliver Apprenticeships and T Levels with a large employer with over 350 roles mapped in their organisation, but as the NHS is also made up of 263 NHS trusts and 7000 SME's in the supply chain, how to work with a diverse and complex organisation.

Lucy discusses the growth in the volume of starts at the NHS from 8,000 two years ago to 24,000 and nearly 28,000 this year and how the NHS is on track to spend all of their £200M Levy pot this year.

With this volume of Apprenticeships starts, we asked Lucy for advice on 20% off the job on this scale of learners. We then went into T Levels and in particular industry placements in T Levels.]]>740apprenticeships,epalive,fe,fenews,levy,nhs,otjt,thursdaythoughts,tlevelsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-meredith-from-onefile-discusses-ofsted-and-evidencing-learner-progress--22625448
Richard discusses evidencing learner progress for Ofsted and explained that he was recently attending the Ofsted review for 16-19 and how Ofsted are now particularly interested and making a shift to the impact on a learner. He explains this is particularly around the learner journey, where have they progressed from, where are they now, what are they progressing into. With this in mind and particularly looking at the Three I's of Ofsted (Intent, Implementation and Impact) Richard makes some helpful recommendations and useful ways to evidence a learners progress.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22625448Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:30:03 +0000FE NewsRichard Meredith, from OneFile discusses Ofsted at EPA Live in Wembley. Richard discusses evidencing learner progress for Ofsted and explained that he was recently attending the Ofsted review for 16-19 and how Ofsted are now particularly interested...
Richard discusses evidencing learner progress for Ofsted and explained that he was recently attending the Ofsted review for 16-19 and how Ofsted are now particularly interested and making a shift to the impact on a learner. He explains this is particularly around the learner journey, where have they progressed from, where are they now, what are they progressing into. With this in mind and particularly looking at the Three I's of Ofsted (Intent, Implementation and Impact) Richard makes some helpful recommendations and useful ways to evidence a learners progress.]]>340endpointassessment,epalive,fenews,furthereducation,learner,ofsted,onefile,richardmeredithfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-learner-and-the-future-of-learner-engagement-with-lucy-dunleavy-epalive--22489137
Lucy explains that the modern learner is time shy, easily distracted and needs bite sized training to meet their needs. Lifelong learning is changing, the non accredited lifelong learning route could involve Googling a problem or watching a YouTube video to learn something like DIY or to solve a problem such as fixing a boiler.

When then explore what the FE and Skills sector can learn from the modern learner and how we can engage them with accredited training, particularly how to engage learners out of the classroom. Lucy explains that bite sized micro accreditation is a fantastic way to build an accredited lifelong learning strategy.

LearnBox are best known for using video to deliver bite sized training for Functional Skills, and the results / outcomes have been incredibly positive. We ask Lucy, what can the sector learn from this, particularly with new ways of engaging learners. She explains that the World Economic Forum list the most important skills for the future are Creative thinking, critical thinking and problem solving and Lucy highlights that these should be taught and drawn out in schools, if not in adult education to enable these core skills for the future.

We then ask Lucy for her views on how to teach learners to learn to learn, to be ready for the jobs and skills requirements of the future.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22489137Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:05:06 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Lucy Dunleavy, Founder and CEO of LearnBox about the modern learner and the future of learner engagement at the EPA Live conference. Lucy explains that the modern learner is time shy, easily distracted and needs bite sized training...
Lucy explains that the modern learner is time shy, easily distracted and needs bite sized training to meet their needs. Lifelong learning is changing, the non accredited lifelong learning route could involve Googling a problem or watching a YouTube video to learn something like DIY or to solve a problem such as fixing a boiler.

When then explore what the FE and Skills sector can learn from the modern learner and how we can engage them with accredited training, particularly how to engage learners out of the classroom. Lucy explains that bite sized micro accreditation is a fantastic way to build an accredited lifelong learning strategy.

LearnBox are best known for using video to deliver bite sized training for Functional Skills, and the results / outcomes have been incredibly positive. We ask Lucy, what can the sector learn from this, particularly with new ways of engaging learners. She explains that the World Economic Forum list the most important skills for the future are Creative thinking, critical thinking and problem solving and Lucy highlights that these should be taught and drawn out in schools, if not in adult education to enable these core skills for the future.

We then ask Lucy for her views on how to teach learners to learn to learn, to be ready for the jobs and skills requirements of the future.]]>421epa,epalive,fe,fenews,learnbox,lifelonglearning,lucydunleavyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leonie-thompson-nocn-discussing-end-point-assessment--22450060
Leonie also chats about aligning curriculum to Apprenticeship Standards, Planning for a successful Gateway and finishes with some top tips to ensure a successful End Point Assessment]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22450060Thu, 06 Feb 2020 01:05:02 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Leonie Thompson, EPA Manager from NOCN at EPA Live 2020 about the systems and procedures that are a part of the End Point Assessment process from an End Point Assessment Awarding Organisation (EPAO perspective). Leonie also chats...
Leonie also chats about aligning curriculum to Apprenticeship Standards, Planning for a successful Gateway and finishes with some top tips to ensure a successful End Point Assessment]]>348apprenticeships,endpointassessment,epa,epalive,fe,fenews,leoniethompson,nocn,nocngroupfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-the-fe-commissioners-annual-report-2019-with-richard-atkins--22420353FE News chat with Richard Atkins, FE Commissioner, to unpack his 2018/19 annual report. We discuss timings on the report, due to the election and purdah the report has come out later than Richard would have hoped, as the original aim was to release the report during the 2019 AoC Annual conference, but this was in the middle of the run up to the general election.

Richard then unpacks each of the sections of the report, from Formal Interventions, Diagnostic Assessments, Structural reviews, Quality Improvement, the strategic college improvement fund (SCIF), the number of visits by the FE Commissioner team.

We also discuss lessons learned, particularly from Hadlow and how the sector can learn and move forward. Please check out the full and detailed podcast below, we have also transcribed the interview as Richard goes into a lot of detail about the report and we thought this would be really helpful for the sector.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22420353Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:00:17 +0000FE NewsRichard Atkins unpacks the FE Commissioners Annual report FE News chat with Richard Atkins, FE Commissioner, to unpack his 2018/19 annual report. We discuss timings on the report, due to the election and purdah the report has come out later than...FE News chat with Richard Atkins, FE Commissioner, to unpack his 2018/19 annual report. We discuss timings on the report, due to the election and purdah the report has come out later than Richard would have hoped, as the original aim was to release the report during the 2019 AoC Annual conference, but this was in the middle of the run up to the general election.

Richard then unpacks each of the sections of the report, from Formal Interventions, Diagnostic Assessments, Structural reviews, Quality Improvement, the strategic college improvement fund (SCIF), the number of visits by the FE Commissioner team.

We also discuss lessons learned, particularly from Hadlow and how the sector can learn and move forward. Please check out the full and detailed podcast below, we have also transcribed the interview as Richard goes into a lot of detail about the report and we thought this would be really helpful for the sector.]]>1688false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moving-to-standards-and-end-point-assessment-the-biggest-challenges-richard-marsh-epalive--22375636
Richard explores some of the practical things to consider ranging from materials and guidance, as previously with Apprenticeship Frameworks Awarding Organisations provided materials to support this.

Richard explains that no one has 'cracked it yet' and we are all still learning, but he discusses somethings that they have learned and experienced. He explores new operational delivery models, in particular do we need to consider new delivery models, roles and titles from Coaches to Tutors rather than the old Assessor model for Frameworks.

He also discusses the practical things to consider around Apprenticeship quality and timescales to take into account with the End Point Assessment process.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22375636Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:35:11 +0000FE NewsRichard Marsh, Apprenticeship Partnership Director, Kaplan Financial, discusses the biggest challenges for employers and providers moving to Standards and End Point Assessment at NOCN's #EPALive conference. Richard explores some of the practical...
Richard explores some of the practical things to consider ranging from materials and guidance, as previously with Apprenticeship Frameworks Awarding Organisations provided materials to support this.

Richard explains that no one has 'cracked it yet' and we are all still learning, but he discusses somethings that they have learned and experienced. He explores new operational delivery models, in particular do we need to consider new delivery models, roles and titles from Coaches to Tutors rather than the old Assessor model for Frameworks.

He also discusses the practical things to consider around Apprenticeship quality and timescales to take into account with the End Point Assessment process.]]>575apprenticeships,epa,epalive,fe,fenews,lookbeyondfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flexible-entry-to-policing-is-essential-for-attracting-diverse-talent--24264599
68% don’t believe a career in the police force is accessible to all, almost one in five (18%) people aged 18-24 are put off pursuing a career in policing as they don’t know what job roles are available to them.

More than two thirds (68%) of UK adults don’t believe a career in policing is accessible to everyone. Even though the variety of roles are so broad in law enforcement, such as a police officer or constable, behind the scenes as an evidence technician or victim advocate, a custody officer or court reporter, 49% of people still believe it’s a career choice that’s only accessible to a certain group or type of person.

Half of all 18-24 year olds surveyed have never considered a career in the police force, with the biggest barriers to joining the profession being the perceived dangerous nature of the role (53%), along with a lack of knowledge on both what roles are available (18%) and the career progression (15%), according to research from The University of Law (ULAW).

To tackle this, ULAW have launched a Professional Policing (BSc) degree, allowing students to develop a comprehensive knowledge of possible careers in policing before having to apply, and providing them with a foundation for further study areas such as criminology and law.

FE News chat with Salome Verrell, Senior Tutor at ULAW, for more details about how they plan to support the The Police Vision 2025 to develop a professional police workforce, equipped with the skills and capabilities necessary for policing in the 21st century:

1. What is the best way for the police service to attract a representative mix of people with the right skills, knowledge and potential, behaviours and values to deliver this policing vision?
2. The police force has roles for many other positions than just Police Officers. To get the right mix between officers and staff, how can the police force attract new talent, and what are the best ways of finding out about other potential career opportunities within policing?
3. What are the benefits of creating a culture that values difference and diversity, which empowers individuals, and is more representative of the communities they serve?
4. For policing to innovate at the pace required, how can changes to the culture and leadership of the police service best be introduced?
5. Recent research has shown that 50 year careers are now becoming the norm, meaning that continuous professional development and lifelong learning are more important than ever. How can the police service support CPD whilst adding critical new skills to the police service?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24264599Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000FE NewsLack of Knowledge Puts Promising Potentials Off Police Work 68% don’t believe a career in the police force is accessible to all, almost one in five (18%) people aged 18-24 are put off pursuing a career in policing as they don’t know what job roles...
68% don’t believe a career in the police force is accessible to all, almost one in five (18%) people aged 18-24 are put off pursuing a career in policing as they don’t know what job roles are available to them.

More than two thirds (68%) of UK adults don’t believe a career in policing is accessible to everyone. Even though the variety of roles are so broad in law enforcement, such as a police officer or constable, behind the scenes as an evidence technician or victim advocate, a custody officer or court reporter, 49% of people still believe it’s a career choice that’s only accessible to a certain group or type of person.

Half of all 18-24 year olds surveyed have never considered a career in the police force, with the biggest barriers to joining the profession being the perceived dangerous nature of the role (53%), along with a lack of knowledge on both what roles are available (18%) and the career progression (15%), according to research from The University of Law (ULAW).

To tackle this, ULAW have launched a Professional Policing (BSc) degree, allowing students to develop a comprehensive knowledge of possible careers in policing before having to apply, and providing them with a foundation for further study areas such as criminology and law.

FE News chat with Salome Verrell, Senior Tutor at ULAW, for more details about how they plan to support the The Police Vision 2025 to develop a professional police workforce, equipped with the skills and capabilities necessary for policing in the 21st century:

1. What is the best way for the police service to attract a representative mix of people with the right skills, knowledge and potential, behaviours and values to deliver this policing vision?
2. The police force has roles for many other positions than just Police Officers. To get the right mix between officers and staff, how can the police force attract new talent, and what are the best ways of finding out about other potential career opportunities within policing?
3. What are the benefits of creating a culture that values difference and diversity, which empowers individuals, and is more representative of the communities they serve?
4. For policing to innovate at the pace required, how can changes to the culture and leadership of the police service best be introduced?
5. Recent research has shown that 50 year careers are now becoming the norm, meaning that continuous professional development and lifelong learning are more important than ever. How can the police service support CPD whilst adding critical new skills to the police service?]]>327cpd,fenews,policing,policingvision2025,talentfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tom-burton-epa-live-jan2020--22229670Excited to be at @wembleystadium today for #epalive with @LearningBoxed
@Protocol_Rec @FENews @NOCNGroup and @OneFileUK]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22229670Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:30:16 +0000FE NewsTom Burton talks to FE News at EPA Live 2020. Excited to be at @wembleystadium today for #epalive with @LearningBoxed @Protocol_Rec @FENews @NOCNGroup and @OneFileUKExcited to be at @wembleystadium today for #epalive with @LearningBoxed
@Protocol_Rec @FENews @NOCNGroup and @OneFileUK]]>638apprenticeships,endpointassessment,epa,epalive,fe,fenewsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diagnostic-assessments-and-continual-improvement-with-richard-atkins-fe-commissioner--22132038
Richard explains that although his role is perceived to be all about dramatic college interventions with failing colleges, this is incredibly rare and only happens on a very small handful of minor cases. The majority of Richard's role is developing a consultancy support service for colleges to continually develop and improve the 240 FE Colleges that are incorporated.

Richard discusses the National Leaders of FE and National Leaders of Governance and the Diagnostic Assessment service rolled out by his team to over 60 colleges.

This is a free service to help high performing colleges as well as colleges that are struggling or looking to improve. Richard explains that it takes time to deliver long term sustainable improvements (it took him 7 years in his previous College Principal role) and he sees this as the norm for it to take time to deliver excellence.
Richard goes on to explore how we can continually support and improve the sector, whilst trying to remove the stigma of asking for help and support. He then goes onto give some recommendations from the best strategies and processes he has seen in colleges.
After hearing about all of the many support structures in place for FE Colleges, we then go onto ask Richard for his own views to see if a support structure should be in place for Training Providers.

Subscribe to the FE News podcast or visit Gavin's Newsroom on FE News.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22132038Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:50:14 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with FE Commissioner, Richard Atkins about his role as the FE Commissioner, particularly how the majority of his role which is supporting and developing the 240 FE Colleges across the sector: Richard explains that although his role is...
Richard explains that although his role is perceived to be all about dramatic college interventions with failing colleges, this is incredibly rare and only happens on a very small handful of minor cases. The majority of Richard's role is developing a consultancy support service for colleges to continually develop and improve the 240 FE Colleges that are incorporated.

Richard discusses the National Leaders of FE and National Leaders of Governance and the Diagnostic Assessment service rolled out by his team to over 60 colleges.

This is a free service to help high performing colleges as well as colleges that are struggling or looking to improve. Richard explains that it takes time to deliver long term sustainable improvements (it took him 7 years in his previous College Principal role) and he sees this as the norm for it to take time to deliver excellence.
Richard goes on to explore how we can continually support and improve the sector, whilst trying to remove the stigma of asking for help and support. He then goes onto give some recommendations from the best strategies and processes he has seen in colleges.
After hearing about all of the many support structures in place for FE Colleges, we then go onto ask Richard for his own views to see if a support structure should be in place for Training Providers.

Subscribe to the FE News podcast or visit Gavin's Newsroom on FE News.]]>1151fe,fenews,governance,loveourcolleges,qualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/establishing-foundations-for-learners-and-professionals-to-develop-skills-for-the-jobs-of-the-future-dr-jay-derrick-ucl--22020001Jay discusses how to develop the foundations for learners and professionals to develop stackable skills to prepare for the jobs of the future or new roles that they will progress into.
We have also recorded another podcast with Jay discussing informal lifelong learning]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22020001Sat, 25 Jan 2020 00:25:05 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Dr Jay Derrick from UCL. Jay is a Senior Lecturer at UCL, IOE - Education, Practice & Society and Institute of Education. He is also a Senior Lecturer on an Engineering MSc encouraging lifelong learning and agile skill sets for...Jay discusses how to develop the foundations for learners and professionals to develop stackable skills to prepare for the jobs of the future or new roles that they will progress into.
We have also recorded another podcast with Jay discussing informal lifelong learning]]>553fenews,futureofemployment,futureofwork,skills2030,uclfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impact-of-reading-aloud-in-britain-today-dr-sam-duncan-ucl-discusses-rabit--21961861
The funded project explored hundreds of adults reading aloud behaviours across England, Scotland and Wales and covered a wide range of ages, genders, ethnicities, faiths, educational backgrounds in both urban and rural locations to explore if there were any patterns or stark differences in adults reading aloud practices.

Sam explains the RABiT project, particularly the importance of documenting and analysing adult reading aloud practices.

Sam unpacks the research to explores when and why adults read aloud and why this is important and how this can change in different communities, context, languages or stages in a person's life.

Sam then explores the RABiT findings to investigate the potential impact that adults reading out loud has when looking at neurodiversity.

Subscribe to the FE News podcast or visit UCL's Newsroom on FE News]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21961861Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:15:10 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Dr Sam Duncan from UCL about her recent research project called RABiT (Reading Aloud in Britain Today). The funded project explored hundreds of adults reading aloud behaviours across England, Scotland and Wales and covered a wide...
The funded project explored hundreds of adults reading aloud behaviours across England, Scotland and Wales and covered a wide range of ages, genders, ethnicities, faiths, educational backgrounds in both urban and rural locations to explore if there were any patterns or stark differences in adults reading aloud practices.

Sam explains the RABiT project, particularly the importance of documenting and analysing adult reading aloud practices.

Sam unpacks the research to explores when and why adults read aloud and why this is important and how this can change in different communities, context, languages or stages in a person's life.

Sam then explores the RABiT findings to investigate the potential impact that adults reading out loud has when looking at neurodiversity.

Subscribe to the FE News podcast or visit UCL's Newsroom on FE News]]>823false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/martin-doel-thinking-about-the-system-of-the-future--21890942
FE News chat with Martin Doel to discuss his upcoming (20 Feb) valedictory professorial lecture for his Professorship at UCL, and is titled 'The Future of Education: dilemmas, dualisms and dialectics'. This is an extension on his first lecture on 'Defining FE'.

Martin thinks about the system of the future and learning from what the sector was looking at back in 2010 and when he was the Chief Executive of the Association of Colleges (AoC) and they were thinking about 'College 2020'. Instead of saying what the system will be over the next 10 years,

Martin asks: What are the key questions people might want to be asking themselves over the next 10 years.

Martin highlights questions like: should we collaborate or compete?, should Colleges and providers be specialist or generalist?, local or national?, for the system to be simpler or more complex?

Martin also explores the challenges of the now and the potential challenges of system of the future.

Martin's lecture on 'The Future of Education: dilemmas, dualisms and dialectics' is on the 20th February at UCL.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21890942Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:35:05 +0000FE News#FutureofEducation - Dilemmas, dualisms and dialectics FE News chat with Martin Doel to discuss his upcoming (20 Feb) valedictory professorial lecture for his Professorship at UCL, and is titled 'The Future of Education: dilemmas, dualisms and...
FE News chat with Martin Doel to discuss his upcoming (20 Feb) valedictory professorial lecture for his Professorship at UCL, and is titled 'The Future of Education: dilemmas, dualisms and dialectics'. This is an extension on his first lecture on 'Defining FE'.

Martin thinks about the system of the future and learning from what the sector was looking at back in 2010 and when he was the Chief Executive of the Association of Colleges (AoC) and they were thinking about 'College 2020'. Instead of saying what the system will be over the next 10 years,

Martin asks: What are the key questions people might want to be asking themselves over the next 10 years.

Martin highlights questions like: should we collaborate or compete?, should Colleges and providers be specialist or generalist?, local or national?, for the system to be simpler or more complex?

Martin also explores the challenges of the now and the potential challenges of system of the future.

Martin's lecture on 'The Future of Education: dilemmas, dualisms and dialectics' is on the 20th February at UCL.]]>954collegeofthefuture,fenews,futureofeducation,futureoffe,skillssystem,uclfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adult-learning-infrastructure-is-a-central-feature-of-a-healthy-democracy-dr-jay-derrick-ucl--21754247
Jay has a particular passion for lifelong learning and reflects on the many recent reports around the importance of Lifelong learning. Jay then goes onto discuss the importance of lifelong learning policy, particularly informal lifelong learning.

Jay unpacks the recent UNESCO report that quotes "Adult learning infrastructure as a central feature of a healthy democracy" and how the traditional infrastructure that was developed in the UK is becoming harder to access for adult learners.

Check out what Jay has to say about Lifelong learning and particularly the importance of informal lifelong learning.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21754247Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:15:12 +0000FE NewsFE News catch up with Dr Jay Derrick to chat about informal Lifelong learning. Jay is a Senior Lecturer at UCL, IOE - Education, Practice & Society and Institute of Education. Jay has a particular passion for lifelong learning and reflects on the...
Jay has a particular passion for lifelong learning and reflects on the many recent reports around the importance of Lifelong learning. Jay then goes onto discuss the importance of lifelong learning policy, particularly informal lifelong learning.

Jay unpacks the recent UNESCO report that quotes "Adult learning infrastructure as a central feature of a healthy democracy" and how the traditional infrastructure that was developed in the UK is becoming harder to access for adult learners.

Check out what Jay has to say about Lifelong learning and particularly the importance of informal lifelong learning.]]>1244adultlearning,fenews,lifelonglearning,uclfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-developments-in-policy-affect-specialist-fe-teacher-training-graham-griffiths-ucl--21721444
Graham heads up a specialist PGCE FE teacher training division at UCL in London. We chat with Graham about FE teacher training and how the developments in policy have affected specialist FE teacher training.

We also discuss the challenge of maintaining CPD in the sector, developing a dual professionalism strategy for certain practitioner roles and the FE teacher Identity crisis... what do we call FE teachers, practitioners, coaches, tutors, trainers, lecturers, practitioners, educators?

Check out the podcast to hear what Graham has to say about FE teacher training.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21721444Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:50:12 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Graham Griffiths, Director of Post Compulsory PGCE at UCL Graham heads up a specialist PGCE FE teacher training division at UCL in London. We chat with Graham about FE teacher training and how the developments in policy have...
Graham heads up a specialist PGCE FE teacher training division at UCL in London. We chat with Graham about FE teacher training and how the developments in policy have affected specialist FE teacher training.

We also discuss the challenge of maintaining CPD in the sector, developing a dual professionalism strategy for certain practitioner roles and the FE teacher Identity crisis... what do we call FE teachers, practitioners, coaches, tutors, trainers, lecturers, practitioners, educators?

Check out the podcast to hear what Graham has to say about FE teacher training.]]>541cpd,fenews,teachertrainng,uclfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/education-needs-to-promote-collaboration-and-the-creative-skills-to-work-alongside-ai-says-paul-grainger-ucl--21650530
We caught up with Paul just as he was preparing to jet off to Saudi Arabia for the 2020 G20 taskforce summit to discuss the future of work.

Paul discusses the future of work, particularly the influence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the skills required for the future.

He emphasises which skills that are required for the future to compliment AI and which areas of education that promote collaboration and creative skills to work alongside AI.

Previously a Principal of an FE college in Liverpool, Paul's research concerns local skills systems leadership, the complexities of regional training, skills and employment patterns, the potential impact of the 4th industrial revolution and transitions from education to work. He is a member of the G20 Task Force on the Future of Work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21650530Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:25:06 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Paul Grainger, Co-director of the Centre for Education and Work, and Head of Innovation and Enterprise for the Department of Education, Practice and Society, UCL. We caught up with Paul just as he was preparing to jet off to Saudi...
We caught up with Paul just as he was preparing to jet off to Saudi Arabia for the 2020 G20 taskforce summit to discuss the future of work.

Paul discusses the future of work, particularly the influence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the skills required for the future.

He emphasises which skills that are required for the future to compliment AI and which areas of education that promote collaboration and creative skills to work alongside AI.

Previously a Principal of an FE college in Liverpool, Paul's research concerns local skills systems leadership, the complexities of regional training, skills and employment patterns, the potential impact of the 4th industrial revolution and transitions from education to work. He is a member of the G20 Task Force on the Future of Work.]]>1087ai,artificialintelligence,creative,fenews,futureofeducation,futureofwork,g20,g20saudiaarabia,skills,skills2030,uclfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exeter-college-s-rob-bosworth-discusses-the-collegeofthefuture--20481861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20481861Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:05:16 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Rob Bosworth, Vice Principal at Exeter College about what the college of the future could look like? Rob discusses blended learning, the pros of groups of learners gathering together to pedagogically discuss topics, to digital...324collegeofthefuture,exetercollege,fenews,robbosworth,@robertbosworthfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/collaborative-systems-and-thoughtful-use-of-technology-sally-dicketts-discusses-the-future-of-the-fe-system--20344824
Sally hopes the FE system of the future will see more collaboration with employers and the world of work. She explains that with thoughtful use of 'Big Data' we can improve on the data we have already, then make better decisions about curriculum design and with improvements in technology this should also reduce the workload on teachers. Sally explains if we use technology more wisely, learning will be able to be more tailored and personalised to the learners and employers needs. She also hopes that if all of the above can fall into place then more money and energy can be spent on well being for staff and learners.

Sally also calls for more collaboration in IT and digital systems to meet the sector needs, with a requirement for a joined up approach to digital systems to meet the sector and multiple provider needs to create a more joined up system. We could then work more collaboratively, offer more time for learners to practice and collaboratively have more staff working with employers to understand what industry needs and wants through learning.

Check out the podcast from Sally to hear what she has to say.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20344824Fri, 29 Nov 2019 00:05:09 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Sally Dicketts, Group Chief Executive of Activate Learning. Sally Dicketts discusses the future of the FE system, particularly Collaborative systems and how thoughtful use of technology will help both the FE system, teachers and...
Sally hopes the FE system of the future will see more collaboration with employers and the world of work. She explains that with thoughtful use of 'Big Data' we can improve on the data we have already, then make better decisions about curriculum design and with improvements in technology this should also reduce the workload on teachers. Sally explains if we use technology more wisely, learning will be able to be more tailored and personalised to the learners and employers needs. She also hopes that if all of the above can fall into place then more money and energy can be spent on well being for staff and learners.

Sally also calls for more collaboration in IT and digital systems to meet the sector needs, with a requirement for a joined up approach to digital systems to meet the sector and multiple provider needs to create a more joined up system. We could then work more collaboratively, offer more time for learners to practice and collaboratively have more staff working with employers to understand what industry needs and wants through learning.

Check out the podcast from Sally to hear what she has to say.]]>319activate_learn,aelpuk,aoc_info,fenews,futurefe,sallydicketsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/collaboration-instead-of-competition-aelp-s-mark-dawe-discusses-the-fe-system-of-the-future--20315798
He then also reflects on his travels around the World (this year he has investigated the American, and Australian systems, whilst he also had a good explore of the leading Skills systems in the World when he visited Russia for WorldSkills 2019). Check out the podcast below to hear what Mark has to say about the FE System of the future.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20315798Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:05:03 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Association of Employment and Learning Providers CEO, Mark Dawe at the Association of Colleges 2019 annual conference. We dream big with Mark, and discuss the future of the FE System. Mark discusses the different component parts of...
He then also reflects on his travels around the World (this year he has investigated the American, and Australian systems, whilst he also had a good explore of the leading Skills systems in the World when he visited Russia for WorldSkills 2019). Check out the podcast below to hear what Mark has to say about the FE System of the future.]]>497aelp,aelpuk,aoc,aocconf,college,fenews,futurefe,futureofeducation,itp,markdawe,trainingproviderfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/etf-s-mark-wright-discusses-leadership-development-and-coaching--20290047
Mark discusses the Leadership and development plan for Executive level and middle management which is the 'engine room' of the sector. Mark then discusses how coaching is being utilised in the future of leadership and development for the system and sector.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20290047Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:05:14 +0000FE NewsFE News podcast with Mark Wright, Head of Leadership and Development at the Education and Training Foundation. Mark explains that the leadership succession pipeline is quite damaged at the moment, so ETF are working on repairing this at the moment...
Mark discusses the Leadership and development plan for Executive level and middle management which is the 'engine room' of the sector. Mark then discusses how coaching is being utilised in the future of leadership and development for the system and sector.]]>456aocconf,coaching,development,etf,e_t_foundation,fenews,furthereducation,leadership,markwrightfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-with-aoc-s-david-hughes-discussing-t-level-industry-placements--20262982
David discusses how some Industry Placements will be more straightforward that others, eg Childcare and Agriculture, compared to challenges of a 16 year old on a building site for construction. David explains that DfE may need to enable greater flexibility on the industry placement for certain specialisms as long as the intent and integrity of the placement is the foundation of the flexibility.

Check out Association of College's Chief Executive, David Hughes discussion on T Level Industry Placements.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20262982Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:10:19 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with AoC's Chief Executive David Hughes about T Level Industry Placements at the #AoCConf 2019. David discusses how some Industry Placements will be more straightforward that others, eg Childcare and Agriculture, compared to challenges...
David discusses how some Industry Placements will be more straightforward that others, eg Childcare and Agriculture, compared to challenges of a 16 year old on a building site for construction. David explains that DfE may need to enable greater flexibility on the industry placement for certain specialisms as long as the intent and integrity of the placement is the foundation of the flexibility.

Check out Association of College's Chief Executive, David Hughes discussion on T Level Industry Placements.]]>246aoc,aocconf,associationofcolleges,college,davidhughes,fenews,industryplacement,tlevel,workexperiencefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-with-aoc-s-cath-sezen-on-t-levels--20194438Please check out the podcast below to hear what Cath has to say about T Levels:]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20194438Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:05:09 +0000FE NewsFE News podcast with Cath Sezen, Senior Policy Manager - Further Education with the Association of Colleges. We caught up with Cath at the AoC Annual conference 2019. Cath chats about the T Level programme to date and what the future developments...Please check out the podcast below to hear what Cath has to say about T Levels:]]>1049aocconf,aoc_info,cathsezen,fe,fenews,tlevelsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-with-martin-doel-where-he-shares-his-tips-on-how-to-avoid-education-administration--20167217
We caught up with Martin at the #AocConf 2019 after he led an interesting breakout session at the Association of Colleges conference on How to Avoid Education Administration, which was a session primarily aimed at Governs to help them better understand Education Administration.

Martin shares his tips and advice in the podcast below. Martin's main tips are to triangulate information across the Principal and Finance Director and another source to have a balanced picture of the college. To enable the board to have independent sources of information within the college, consider the Financial Director's well being and enable them to have leave, and potentially to explore an audit whilst they are away to have an open look at the finances. Martin also recommends the Board to have space to have private conversations to discuss the progress or any concerns how the organisation is functioning, without the Executive present.

Please check out Martin's podcast below:]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20167217Fri, 22 Nov 2019 00:05:05 +0000FE NewsFE News podcast with Martin Doel, Visting Professor and Associate Director Post 14 Centre of Education and Work at UCL Institute for Education. We caught up with Martin at the #AocConf 2019 after he led an interesting breakout session at the...
We caught up with Martin at the #AocConf 2019 after he led an interesting breakout session at the Association of Colleges conference on How to Avoid Education Administration, which was a session primarily aimed at Governs to help them better understand Education Administration.

Martin shares his tips and advice in the podcast below. Martin's main tips are to triangulate information across the Principal and Finance Director and another source to have a balanced picture of the college. To enable the board to have independent sources of information within the college, consider the Financial Director's well being and enable them to have leave, and potentially to explore an audit whilst they are away to have an open look at the finances. Martin also recommends the Board to have space to have private conversations to discuss the progress or any concerns how the organisation is functioning, without the Executive present.

Please check out Martin's podcast below:]]>399administration,aoc,aocconf,educationadministration,martindoel,trustee,ucl,@uclfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lewis-cooper-discusses-the-progress-of-the-independent-commission-of-the-college-of-the-future-aocconf--20146132Lewis discusses the progress to date and gives some examples of their findings so far.
Click below to hear what Lewis has to say about the College of the Future.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20146132Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:05:10 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Lewis Cooper, Director, Independent Commission on the College of the Future at the Association of Colleges annual conference 2019. We chat with Lewis about the progress of the commission on exploring the College of the Future. Lewis...Lewis discusses the progress to date and gives some examples of their findings so far.
Click below to hear what Lewis has to say about the College of the Future.]]>601aoc,aocconf,collegeofthefuture,fenews,lewiscooperfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/filling-the-tech-skills-gap-72-of-employers-are-still-unaware-that-tlevel-students-need-to-undertake-work-experience--20147574
The IET’s latest Skills and Demand in Industry report, published earlier this week (18 Nov), reveals that 60% of employers report recruitment of engineering and technical staff with the right skills the biggest anticipated barrier to achieving their business objectives over the next three years.

FE News catch up with Joanna Cox, Head of Policy at the Institution of Engineering & Technology to find out more about her views on how higher level technical training can help fill the Tech Skills Gap:

~How much of a role should employers have in supporting the development of skills that they are finding hard to fill?
~How could T Levels help?
~How can employers be encouraged to offer industry placements?
~How has the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy helped support an increase in higher level technical training, and what are the challenges with this?
~Which is more important, bringing in new talent, or upskilling existing staff?

Subscribe to the FE News podcast or visit Gavin's Newsroom on FE News]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20147574Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:50:22 +0000FE News#SkillsSurvey - IET launches its latest Skills and Demand in Industry report The IET’s latest Skills and Demand in Industry report, published earlier this week (18 Nov), reveals that 60% of employers report recruitment of engineering and technical...
The IET’s latest Skills and Demand in Industry report, published earlier this week (18 Nov), reveals that 60% of employers report recruitment of engineering and technical staff with the right skills the biggest anticipated barrier to achieving their business objectives over the next three years.

FE News catch up with Joanna Cox, Head of Policy at the Institution of Engineering & Technology to find out more about her views on how higher level technical training can help fill the Tech Skills Gap:

~How much of a role should employers have in supporting the development of skills that they are finding hard to fill?
~How could T Levels help?
~How can employers be encouraged to offer industry placements?
~How has the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy helped support an increase in higher level technical training, and what are the challenges with this?
~Which is more important, bringing in new talent, or upskilling existing staff?

Subscribe to the FE News podcast or visit Gavin's Newsroom on FE News]]>238false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/growth-mindset-and-diverse-thinking-for-leadership-teams-matthew-syed-aocconf--20140271Matthew discusses Growth Mindset and Diverse Thinking for leadership teams.
Check out what Matthew has to say on the podcast below:]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20140271Wed, 20 Nov 2019 12:57:21 +0000FE NewsFE News catch up with @MatthewSyed at the #AocConf 2019 annual conference. Matthew discusses Growth Mindset and Diverse Thinking for leadership teams. Check out what Matthew has to say on the podcast below:Matthew discusses Growth Mindset and Diverse Thinking for leadership teams.
Check out what Matthew has to say on the podcast below:]]>395aocconf,diversethinking,fenews,growthmindset,leadership,teamsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-hughes-discusses-the-importance-of-collaboration-for-an-fe-renaissance-in-2020--20119240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20119240Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:52:23 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with David Hughes at the AoC Conference 2019 as he discusses the importance of collaboration for an FE Renaissance in 2020206aocconf,fe,loveourcollegesfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-mariadas-from-the-south-west-institute-of-technology-discusses-the-future-of-the-iot--20050492
Check out the podcast below:]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20050492Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:05:02 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Steve Mariadas, Chief Executive Officer of the South West Institute of Technology. Steve discusses the now and the future plans for the whole South West region of the IoT, from meeting learner needs, to delivering higher level...
Check out the podcast below:]]>473instituteoftechnology,iot,southwest,stevemariadas,swiotfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marie-claire-o-brien-discusses-hard-to-reach-learners-and-how-to-get-involved-in-offender-learning-at-the-setconf2019--19991111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19991111Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:05:07 +0000FE NewsMarie- Claire O'Brien discusses 'hard to reach' learners and how to get involved in offender learning at the #SETConf2019257fenews,hardtoreach,offenderlearning,setconf19false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-didau-discusses-analogue-learning-at-setconf19--20049264
We often hear about the latest innovations in EdTech and how adopting technology improves the learning experience, increases access and enables continual learning. David chats about the power of traditional Analogue learning at the #SETConf19]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20049264Sat, 16 Nov 2019 00:05:20 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with David Didau about 'Analogue Learning' at the Society for Education and Training annual conference. We often hear about the latest innovations in EdTech and how adopting technology improves the learning experience, increases access...
We often hear about the latest innovations in EdTech and how adopting technology improves the learning experience, increases access and enables continual learning. David chats about the power of traditional Analogue learning at the #SETConf19]]>121analogue,daviddidau,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-essential-digital-skills-cpd-accessible-for-all--19992931
Vikki and Angela discuss strategies to make digital skills CPD accessible to all Practitioners across the sector.

Check out the podcast below.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19992931Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:05:05 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Vikki Liogier, the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Head of Learning Technologies and Angela Sanders who is an Associate Consultant at ETF about Digital Skills, particularly Essential Digital Skills for CPD. Vikki and Angela...
Vikki and Angela discuss strategies to make digital skills CPD accessible to all Practitioners across the sector.

Check out the podcast below.]]>420digital,essentialdigitalskills,etf,fenews,liogier,set,skills,vikkifalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-didau-discusses-his-top-tips-for-practitioners-teachers-trainers-lecturers-assessors-to-progress-their-career-setconf19--19992207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19992207Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:05:14 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with David Didau at the SETConf19 to discuss his top tips for Practitioners, Teachers, Trainers, Lecturers and Assessors to progress their career and also how to gain the skills that employers are looking for.353daviddidou,fenews,set,setconf19,tipsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-were-the-findings-of-the-set-mental-health-health-and-well-being-report-setconf19--19995437Teresa discusses the reporting findings, some of the interesting initial outcomes were that newly qualified and practitioners nearing retirement were the most positive. Interestingly, those newly qualified practitioners in years 1 and 2 post-qualification stage were at the greatest risk of being under stress. Teresa also pointed out that those teaching staff with real-world experience and particularly those with disabilities flagged a negative experience and Teresa flagged that this is an area in particular that the team are interested in exploring more and addressing this to make it a more positive teaching experience.
Teresa then gives some practical tips to help practitioners with their mental health and well-being.
Please listen to the podcast below to hear more information from Teresa.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19995437Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:05:04 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Teresa Carroll, the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Head of Well-being and Inclusion about the new report on SET members Mental Health and Well-being findings that were released at the annual SET Conference 2019. Teresa...Teresa discusses the reporting findings, some of the interesting initial outcomes were that newly qualified and practitioners nearing retirement were the most positive. Interestingly, those newly qualified practitioners in years 1 and 2 post-qualification stage were at the greatest risk of being under stress. Teresa also pointed out that those teaching staff with real-world experience and particularly those with disabilities flagged a negative experience and Teresa flagged that this is an area in particular that the team are interested in exploring more and addressing this to make it a more positive teaching experience.
Teresa then gives some practical tips to help practitioners with their mental health and well-being.
Please listen to the podcast below to hear more information from Teresa.]]>455fenews,mentalhealth,practitioners,set,setconf19,teachers,teresacarroll,trainers,wellbeingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/geoff-petty-discusses-his-top-tips-for-new-and-existing-practitioners-at-the-setconf2019--19973800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19973800Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:10:15 +0000FE NewsGeoff Petty discusses his top tips for new and existing practitioners at the #SETconf2019257geoff,geoffpetty,petty,trainingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/educating-the-educators-and-the-role-of-edtech-in-supporting-staff-and-learners--19975091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19975091Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:40:22 +0000FE NewsDeborah Millar, Group Executive Director of Digital Learning Technologies at The TEC Partnership talks to FE News about Educating the Educators and the role of EdTech in supporting staff and learners.319false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sally-dicketts-discusses-the-importance-of-coaching-for-practitioners-and-leaders-setconf19--19932617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19932617Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:20:08 +0000FE NewsFE News chat with Sally Dicketts, Group Chief Executive of Activate Learning about the importance of Coaching for Practitioners and Leaders at the SET 2019 annual conference.352activatelearning,coaching,dicketts,fenews,learning,sally,setconf19false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-could-the-2019-general-election-impact-fe-practitioners-setconf19--19922694
FE News catch up with Education and Training Foundation's CEO, David Russell at the SET (Society for Education and Training Foundation) 2019 conference. We chat with David about how the election could potentially impact the sector and practitioners.

These are uncertain times and depending on the outcome of the election and which Political party wins, or whether a potential coalition Government of multiple parties comes into power after the 12th December election, David explores what could this mean for the sector. David chats through what he anticipates would remain as the delivery models after the dust has settled after the election.

Subscribe to the FE News podcast or visit Gavin's Newsroom on FE News]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19922694Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:59:46 +0000FE NewsETF's David Russell discusses how the 2019 General Election could impact FE practitioners FE News catch up with Education and Training Foundation's CEO, David Russell at the SET (Society for Education and Training Foundation) 2019 conference. We chat...
FE News catch up with Education and Training Foundation's CEO, David Russell at the SET (Society for Education and Training Foundation) 2019 conference. We chat with David about how the election could potentially impact the sector and practitioners.

These are uncertain times and depending on the outcome of the election and which Political party wins, or whether a potential coalition Government of multiple parties comes into power after the 12th December election, David explores what could this mean for the sector. David chats through what he anticipates would remain as the delivery models after the dust has settled after the election.

Subscribe to the FE News podcast or visit Gavin's Newsroom on FE News]]>332false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-quality-of-education-impact-explained-by-ofsted-s-chris-jones--19865836Join us this week as we discuss Impact:
Chris is a specialist advisor for further education and skills, with a special interest in apprenticeships.
Over the next three weeks he will be talking to us about the quality of education, and within that "the three Is" which are:
~ Intent
~ Implementation, and
~ Impact
Subscribe to the FE News podcast or visit Gavin's Newsroom on FE News]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19865836Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:50:15 +0000FE NewsOver the next three weeks FE News are going to be running a mini series on "The Quality of Education", and have the great pleasure to be chatting about this with one of Her Majesty's inspectors for Ofsted, Chris Jones. Join us this week as we discuss...Join us this week as we discuss Impact:
Chris is a specialist advisor for further education and skills, with a special interest in apprenticeships.
Over the next three weeks he will be talking to us about the quality of education, and within that "the three Is" which are:
~ Intent
~ Implementation, and
~ Impact
Subscribe to the FE News podcast or visit Gavin's Newsroom on FE News]]>822false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/implementation-explained-by-ofsted-s-chris-jones-the-quality-of-education--19771293
Chris is a specialist advisor for further education and skills, with a special interest in apprenticeships, and he will be talking to us about the quality of education, and within that "the three Is" which are intent, implementation and impact.

Last week Chris discussed Intent.

Join us this week as we discuss Implementation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19771293Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:15:21 +0000FE NewsOver the next three weeks FE News are going to be running a mini series on "The Quality of Education", and have the great pleasure to be chatting about this with one of Her Majesty's inspectors for Ofsted, Chris Jones. Chris is a specialist advisor...
Chris is a specialist advisor for further education and skills, with a special interest in apprenticeships, and he will be talking to us about the quality of education, and within that "the three Is" which are intent, implementation and impact.

Last week Chris discussed Intent.

Join us this week as we discuss Implementation.]]>850false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-quality-of-education-curriculum-intent-explained-by-ofsted-s-chris-jones--19608702
Chris is a specialist advisor for further education and skills, with a special interest in apprenticeships, and he will be talking to us about the quality of education, and within that "the three Is" which are intent, implementation and impact.

Join us this week as we discuss Intent.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19608702Mon, 21 Oct 2019 23:50:09 +0000FE NewsOver the next three weeks FE News are going to be running a mini series on "The Quality of Education", and have the great pleasure to be chatting about this with one of Her Majesty's inspectors for Ofsted, Chris Jones. Chris is a specialist advisor...
Chris is a specialist advisor for further education and skills, with a special interest in apprenticeships, and he will be talking to us about the quality of education, and within that "the three Is" which are intent, implementation and impact.

Join us this week as we discuss Intent.]]>745false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stem-skills-why-is-science-still-a-turn-off-for-school-kids--18886878
David Lakin, The Institution of Engineering and Technology's (IET) Head of education joins us to discuss the full report, and what can be done to ensure the UK has an incoming fleet of STEM students.

Read the full details on FE News: https://www.fenews.co.uk/press-releases/33909-gcseresultsday2019-why-is-science-still-a-turn-off-for-school-kids]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18886878Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:20:00 +0000FE NewsThe IET commissioned CHILDWISE to explore what factors inform parents’ and children’s opinions of engineering and technology as potential career areas. David Lakin, The Institution of Engineering and Technology's (IET) Head of education joins us to...
David Lakin, The Institution of Engineering and Technology's (IET) Head of education joins us to discuss the full report, and what can be done to ensure the UK has an incoming fleet of STEM students.

Read the full details on FE News: https://www.fenews.co.uk/press-releases/33909-gcseresultsday2019-why-is-science-still-a-turn-off-for-school-kids]]>437gcse,stemfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/futureofwork-and-the-importance-of-soft-skills-dr-jamie-mackay--19440113@the_psyentist @makemeavideocv #Skills2030]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19440113Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:18:12 +0000FE NewsDr Jamie Mackay talks to @FENews about the importance of soft skills and the newly released Skills Study by @Instructure on day 2 of #CanvasCon @the_psyentist @makemeavideocv #Skills2030@the_psyentist @makemeavideocv #Skills2030]]>167false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-a-youtube-video-can-replace-a-teacher-it-probably-should-david-price-obe-futureofeducation--19439016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19439016Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:43:41 +0000FE NewsThe explosion of social and informal learning brings new challenges to educators, join us as David Price OBE explains his vision of the #FutureofEducation441false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paid-education-leave-having-the-time-to-learn--19293280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19293280Tue, 01 Oct 2019 04:00:14 +0000FE NewsTalking to FE News at this year's Labour Party Conference, Joe Dromey is deputy director of research and development at Learning and Work Institute shares his thoughts on the Lifelong Learning Commission and where its priorities should lie.214false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/relooking-at-the-purpose-of-education-and-the-way-we-learn-zamzam-ibrahim--19243047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19243047Sun, 29 Sep 2019 08:20:08 +0000FE NewsTalking to FE News at this year's Labour Party Conference, Zamzam Ibrahim, President of the National Union of Students (UK) shares her thoughts on the Lifelong Learning Commission and where its priorities should lie.730false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-waddup-speaks-to-fe-news-about-the-lifelong-learning-commission--19242960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19242960Fri, 27 Sep 2019 23:10:16 +0000FE NewsTalking to FE News at this year's Labour Party Conference, Matt Waddup, Head of policy and campaigns at the University and College Union (UCU) shares his thoughts on the Lifelong Learning Commission and where its priorities should lie, followed by...150false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-an-overarching-strategy-for-skills-and-adult-learning-mark-dawe-aelpuk--19242654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19242654Thu, 26 Sep 2019 23:35:20 +0000FE NewsTalking to FE News at this year's Labour Party Conference, Mark Dawe, Chief Executive of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) shares his thoughts on the Lifelong Learning Commission and where it's priorities should lie.183false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-a-different-vision-of-the-benefits-of-learning-dr-graeme-atherton--19233132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19233132Wed, 25 Sep 2019 23:05:15 +0000FE NewsTalking to FE News at this year's Labour Party Conference, Dr Graeme Atherton, Director, National Education Opportunities Network, shares his thoughts on the Lifelong Learning Commission and where its priorities should lie.303false1full