audiences” (an oral or written interaction), alongside, for example, “Summarise information/ideas” and “Create texts for different purposes and audiences”. Critically, the learner is not able


to undertake this technical practice effectively without being able to undertake the embedded English elements.


Each GEC will be accompanied by guidance from the DfE on the type of knowledge and skills that could be developed and applied to support improved performance in the technical specialism.


Will the GECs be assessed? The competencies will not be formal standards for assessment or an additional set of achievement. Instead, the GECs should help learners and teachers to identify opportunities for developing English embedded within a technical programme of study. It’s also important to note that GECs (as well as General Mathematical/ Digital Competencies) will form part of the assessed elements of T Levels, so teachers need to ensure their development is included in T Level curriculum planning. Continuous professional development courses, aimed at technical specialists, have been developed. To find out more visit the ETF website or, if reading the digital version of this supplement, simply click on the following live link: bit.ly/TeacherDevelopmentProgramme


MEET YOUR REGIONAL ENGLISH LEADS


Gail Lydon Yorkshire and Humberside I have supported management and practitioners in the development of maths and English provision across a range of settings in the FE sector since 2000. I support and challenge managers and practitioners – reviewing present systems and the attainment and retention of learners, and planning for continuous improvement through staff development. gaillydon@me.com


Dianne Robinson East Midlands


I am an experienced practitioner, working for over 20 years in a range of post-16 contexts, including further education, Adult and Community, and Work Based Learning. I deliver training on a range of topics, undertake lesson observations and facilitate the termly English Network meetings. dianne_robinson@ntlworld.com


Alison Pearson South West With many years’ experience in the FE sector, including holding a number of senior leadership roles, I now work as an independent educational consultant and trainer. I use a coaching approach to support those in both teaching and


management roles to develop their practice, either individually or through a whole organisation approach. alisonpearson1@yahoo.com


Claire Callow South East


I am a former head of English with broad experience in teacher training and consultancy. I write and deliver CPD training on teaching and embedding English, behaviour management, resilience and engaging difficult learners.


clairelcallow@gmail.com


Bob Read East England I have worked in maths and English support as a teacher, curriculum manager and teacher educator in FE colleges and adult community learning (ACL), and on workplace programmes. I facilitate various networks in the Eastern


Claire Collins is a director of ccConsultancy. She leads literacies and learning programmes for the ETF and other national/ international bodies.


REFERENCES


• Department for Education (2019) Introduction of T Levels www.gov.uk/ government/publications/introduction-of- t-levels/introduction-of-t-levels


• Department for Education (2019) General English Competencies Framework (not yet published), p.2


• ETF (2019) T Levels Teacher Development Programme www.et-foundation. co.uk/supporting/technical-education/ t-levels/teacher-development-programme


region for both managers and practitioners and have a particular interest in embedded support and the use of digital technology in maths and English teaching. bob.read@acer.ac.uk


Sonia Thomas South East I have over 26 years’ experience of working in senior leadership and middle management roles in London colleges, including the management of English, maths, IT and learning support. I am an English specialist with substantial experience teaching Functional Skills and GCSE English to 16-18 and adult learners. sonia.thomas@etfoundation.co.uk


For full information on all maths and English support visit the ETF website or, if you’re reading your inTuition English supplement digitally (available to SET members who log in), then simply click the following link: bit.ly/CPDMathsandEnglish


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