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We’re all learners: the power of continuous professional development
students and apprentices can enjoy the best quality experience and outcomes.
Connecting with colleagues
Finding the right CPD from the vast array of resources available is an important part of your professional development journey. Equally, connecting with like-minded professionals is important, enabling you to share your learnings and best practice. Many parts of the ETF’s offer – including in-person courses, events and networks – include opportunities to meet with colleagues across the sector and share experiences and advice.
In addition, the Society for Education and Training (SET) – the ETF’s professional body for teachers, trainers, and leaders within the FE and skills sector – offers a community of practitioners and membership benefits to support you at every step of your professional development. SET is your career partner, supporting you from studying for your Initial Teacher Education (ITE) through to becoming an advanced practitioner and beyond.
Embracing your next steps A
s a teacher, trainer, or leader in the Further Education (FE) and skills sector, your time is dedicated to supporting others in developing their skills and knowledge and achieving their goals. But this doesn’t mean your own learning and development should take a back seat. Ultimately, we are all learners – and investing in your own continuous professional development (CPD) can enable you to progress in your career, develop your confidence, and deliver better results for learners.
So, where do you start? The right CPD for you
Finding the time and headspace to focus on your own development can be difficult. It’s vital to find the CPD courses and resources that are right for you, so that you make the most of any time you’ve put aside. Focus on what your key aims are and what you want to achieve. Are you looking for support in delivering a particular qualification, such as T Levels or apprenticeships? Are you searching for CPD that will help you embed core skills in your practice, such as English and maths? Maybe you’re an aspiring leader looking for CPD to support your next steps, or an experienced leader or governor keen to develop your skills further?
Here to help
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) offers professional development programmes and support for FE and skills sector staff across all of these areas and more. We are a charity with the aim of improving education and training for learners aged 14 and over. We believe we can make the biggest difference by working closely with the sector to invest in training and development of teachers, trainers and leaders so that you can transform the lives of your learners. In addition to programmes supporting leadership and governance, core skills, and the delivery of T Levels and apprenticeships, we offer support across areas including SEND, Prevent and Safeguarding, digital teaching, education for sustainable development, and mentoring. The ETF is also the guardian of the sector’s Professional Standards, developed with the sector to support and inspire your professional learning and career development.
The flagship Department for Education-funded programmes we offer include the T Level Professional Development (TLPD) programme and the Apprenticeship Workforce Development (AWD) programme, which is delivered alongside sector partners. TLPD and AWD are designed to support all staff involved in delivery of these qualifications so T Level
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The FE and skills sector is truly transformational, creating boundless opportunities for individuals and communities. Whenever you carve out time for your own CPD as an FE professional, you’re committing to developing your own practice and professionalism. In turn you’re committing to delivering the best outcomes for your learners, and you’re continuing to have a transformational impact on their lives. Wondering how the ETF can support your CPD? Visit our website to find out more about the courses, resources and other support we offer.
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