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Education Training Foundation
Education Administration Programs
Professional development for the Further Education and Skills sector workforce #FurtherEducation #FE #Teaching
About us
Education Training Foundation (ETF) is the workforce development body for the Further Education and Skills sector. Our mission is to support the continuing transformation of our country’s technical and vocational education system by ensuring the sector has world-class teachers, trainers, assessors and leaders. This leads to ever-improving learner outcomes, a better skilled workforce and a stronger economy, country and society. We do this by improving, driving and championing the quality of the sector’s leadership, teaching and training through: - Setting and promoting professional standards, awarding QTLS and ATS, and, managing the Society for Education and Training, the professional membership body for the sector - Supporting the sector through reform and change - Leading professional and workforce development for teachers, trainers, assessors, leaders and governors - Being the home of independent, impartial and comprehensive workforce data and research
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https://www.etfoundation.co.uk/
External link for Education Training Foundation
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
Locations
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Get directions
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road
London, SW1W 9SP, GB
Employees at Education Training Foundation
Updates
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Stay closely connected to industry so your teaching reflects real employer expectations. Scroll through to see the upcoming Industry Insights Workshops. Book your place >> https://buff.ly/xulFYSZ
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In partnership with London Economics, we are conducting a survey to better understand how different aspects of teaching roles within the further education and skills sector may affect teachers' decisions to remain working in the sector. Have your say before 26 June 2026 - https://buff.ly/xxp6jgA
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‘FE and skills should be understood not merely as a provider of qualifications, but as a critical component of local civic infrastructure.’ In this new article, ETF's Chief Professionalism Officer Vikki Smith responds to the Milburn interim review on young people, underlining the essential role FE plays in driving inclusion, progression and growth, and why its impact matters now more than ever. #FE #FurtherEducation #NEET #Milburn
Dr Vikki Smith, Chief Professionalism Officer at the Education Training Foundation, discusses why FE and Skills matter to the future of young people and work... Vikki argues transition isn't a moment... It's a system... and FE and Skills are civic infrastructure... not just a delivery mechanism for qualifications... we catch the young people, the rest of the system struggles to hold The question she lands on is not whether young people are ready for work... but whether our systems are ready for young people... Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ebMhS5pc
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Have an emerging senior leader in mind? Support their growth with ETF Transition to Senior Leadership. Empower your pipeline of future senior leaders with the strategic mindset and capability to lead with confidence. Book a place for your team today: https://buff.ly/iMSgB59
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This summer, we’re bringing members a range of online events focused on collaboration, innovation, and professional development across the further education (FE) and skills sector. Whether you're interested in inclusive teaching approaches, pathways into FE, or the practical use of AI in the classroom, there's something for you. 👉 Explore upcoming member-exclusive events - https://buff.ly/zch8N1a 👉 Not a member? Join today - https://buff.ly/m7qR1JT
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Are you looking to improve your SEND provision? We have fully funded SEND courses that you can access. Take a look at some of our upcoming sessions and book today! https://buff.ly/0kljHMu #SEND #neurodiverselearners #furthereducation #feskills
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📍 Day 1 at the NATSPEC Conference 2026! We're excited to be exhibiting at this year's conference and connecting with industry professionals from across the sector. Come and say hello to the team at our stand, discover what we've been working on, and find out how we're supporting the FE and Skills sector. We look forward to seeing you there! #NATSPECConference2026 Jem Parks, Rich Hickin, Sebastian Baker MSET ACMI
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We’ve published 'Beyond the label: workforce, transition and the future of SEND reform'. A new report that brings together frontline insights and sector-wide priorities to strengthen support for learners with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) across further education and skills. The report sets out the key challenges and opportunities facing the sector, with a clear focus on strengthening workforce development and supporting successful learner transitions. Read the report and explore the recommendations shaping the future of SEND support. 👇 https://buff.ly/erxyfAJ #SEND #FurtherEducation #FE #Inclusion
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Leadership in the sector is both a privilege and a challenge. Our member-exclusive leadership and governance summer inTuition supplement explores what effective leadership really looks like on the ground: in classrooms, workshops, community learning environments and organisational teams.📚 👉 Read your copy today. Simply go to page 21 of inTuition - https://buff.ly/GrellT2 👉 Not a member? Join over 22,500 like-minded peers and become a member today - https://buff.ly/eqN797s
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