Thank you to all who attended our Parliamentary reception at the House of Commons with @helenhayes.bsky.social MP. Discussions with sector leaders, including Dr Katerina Kolyva and Liz Bromley, underlined the importance of lived experience, employer partnership and social value in future policy.

'We need the data to prove how FE's reach goes far beyond the classroom' Dr Vikki Smith, @et-foundation.bsky.social

Great to hear Lindsey Poole's thoughts on ETF's Achieving Social Value in Further Education and Skills report in her recent article for @fenews.bsky.social. Read her full article here and let us know what you think: www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/so...

Social value isn’t a ‘nice to have’ it’s what apprenticeships and adult learning do best | FE News

| Social value isn’t a ‘nice to have’ it’s what apprenticeships and adult learning do best

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Congratulations to all further education (FE) and skills sector colleagues recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours! It is fantastic to see broad representation from across FE and skills in this year's list of awardees, recognising the far-reaching impact of our sector and those who work within it.

The ETF offices are now closed for the festive break. We won't be posting on or monitoring our digital channels, but we will be back on 2 January with any enquiries picked up after then.

Thank you to all who took part in our latest 'Your voice in FE and skills' survey. Your voices guide our work, and some of you may be invited to contribute further as the research continues. In the months ahead, we hope you’ll start to see some of the changes that directly reflect what you told us.

What happens when eight T Level students, just six weeks into their course, are invited to film at an AI conference? A great article from The City of Liverpool College on the impact of employer partnerships and well-supported T Level delivery staff: www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/at... #TLevels #CPD

Attending the AI summit was a game-changer for our T Level students | FE News

| Attending the AI summit was a game-changer for our T Level students

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A huge and deserved congratulations to ETF's Executive Director of Education and Standards, Dr Vikki Smith on being awarded Outstanding Reviewer in @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social's #LiteratiAwards 2025. This recognition reflects Vikki's excellence, dedication and knowledge in our sector.

We support @learnworkuk.bsky.social's #GetTheNationLearning campaign, sponsoring the Excellence in Teaching Award won by Nerissa Roberts, Curriculum Lead for Adult ESOL at @oldhamcollege.bsky.social. ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva spoke at the awards, highlighting our commitment to adult learning.

Today is the launch of the Green Mindset Collective report by ETF's Dr Vikki Smith and @theeauc.bsky.social Charlotte Bonner. The report is designed to help FE providers embed sustainability into teaching, leadership and operations. Read more in @fenews.bsky.social: www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/be...

The Curriculum and Assessment Review sets out an ambition for a world-class curriculum for all. To achieve this, further education and skills must be at the heart of reform and not an afterthought, writes ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva in @feweek.bsky.social. feweek.co.uk/fe-and-skill...

FE and skills must be at the heart of curriculum reforms

A tertiary system requires FE to be a partner, not a passenger

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How can FE and kills lead the green transition? Join us for the Green Mindset Collective Report launch on 10 December, as sector leaders share ideas for embedding sustainability. Read more in @fenews.bsky.social: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/four-...

Four Facilitator Voices: Creating the Foundations for the Green Mindset Collective Report - The Changemaking Power of 3% | FE News

| Four Facilitator Voices: Creating the Foundations for the Green Mindset Collective Report - The Changemaking Power of 3%

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FE and skills transforms lives, strengthens communities and drives inclusive growth. ETF’s new report calls for improved measurement of the sector’s social value to guide investment and maximise impact. Read more: etfoundation.co.uk/our-story/so... #SocialValue #FE #Skills

Last chance to take part! The ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey closes this Wednesday. Don’t miss your opportunity to help shape how ETF supports your professional journey. Make your voice heard today: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s

In Apr-Jun this year, 12.8% of 16-24 year old's were NEET. Costing billions to the UK economy and huge risks for mental health and social exclusion. ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith and @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's Jade Azim address the issue in this @thersaorg.bsky.social blog: www.thersa.org/articles/blo...

Breaking the NEET cycle

In a society that prides itself on opportunity, the growing number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) is a stark reminder that we are falling short.

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Following the Green Mindset, Micro-Collective event in partnership with @fenews.bsky.social, ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith asks: what if sustainability isn’t about adding more, but changing how we think? Make sustainability instinctive, not optional. Read her article here: www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/be...

Just a week left to make your voice heard. ETF's ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey is your opportunity to tell us what helps you thrive, where you need more support, how we can better recognise and respond to the realities of your role. Take part before 26 November: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s

👋 Heading to the #AoCConf25 today? We’ll be there, and we’d love to see you! Visit stand 6 to chat with our team about how we’re supporting the FE and skills workforce.

Today we’ve brought together many of our Practitioner Advisory Group (PAG) members in London for a day of connection, collaboration and insight. An energetic room dived into passionate discussions about how collectively we can continue to support and strengthen the FE and skills sector.

The ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey is your opportunity to tell us what helps you thrive, where you need more support, and how ETF can better recognise and respond to the realities of your role. Take part by 26 Nov: www.research.net/r/etfmm25s

With the recent publication of the Government's Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva writes in @feweek.bsky.social on why we need a singular shared framework for teaching quality and workforce development that connects FE, HE and lifelong learning.

Shared teaching vision is vital to meet white paper’s aims

Katerina Kolyva, ETF calls for a professional standards and workforce development framework to meet the skills white paper's aims

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FE and skills professionals – we want to hear from YOU! Take part in the ‘Your Voice in FE and Skills’ survey and help shape how ETF supports your professional journey. Make your voice heard today. www.research.net/r/etfmm25s #FE #Skills

Industry placements are the bridge between education and employment and the beating heart of T Levels. In her latest @fenews.bsky.social article, ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith explores how dual professionalism and structured CPD like the TLPD programme support successful T Level delivery.

FE News | Industry Placements: The Bridge Between Education and Employment

Industry Placements: The Bridge Between Education and Employment | Read more on FE News!

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It's #GetTheNationLearning Week! We’re delighted to support the Get the Nation Learning campaign led by @learnworkuk.bsky.social. When adults learn, our society and economy thrive. Get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...

Get the Nation Learning Week - Get the Nation Learning

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Governance in FE isn’t just about compliance, it’s about strategy, evidence and inclusion. ETF’s Dr Vikki Smith and University of Sunderland's Professor Gary Husband explore the three pillars that shape effective oversight and drive improvement. Read more in @fenews.bsky.social:

The Three Pillars of Educational Governance: Shaping the Future Through Evidence, Strategy, and Inclusion | FE News

| The Three Pillars of Educational Governance: Shaping the Future Through Evidence, Strategy, and Inclusion

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We’ll be exhibiting at the AELP Autumn Conference 2025 next week! 📍Stand 12 📅 4 Nov | The Rep, Birmingham Come and meet our team, explore real examples of impact from the providers we work with, and discuss how we can support your organisation to strengthen teaching and learning. #aelpAC25

What does a socially-just curriculum look like in FE and skills? Elizabeth Holmes explores competing visions from knowledge-rich to critical approaches, and the role of employer-led learning. 📰 Read more: set.et-foundation.co.uk/resources/in...

🚨 One month left to apply for our Technical Teaching Fellowships! Hear from this year's Fellow, Tiberiu Dancovici from Coleg y Cymoedd who talks more about his AI project. Find out more: et-foundation.co.uk/professional-development/technical-education/technical-teaching-fellowship-ttf-programme

With the Government publishing the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, ETF CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva welcomes the report. Read Katerina's and other sector leaders responses to the white paper in @fenews.bsky.social: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/new-p... Download here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Great to spend time connecting with senior leaders from across the further education and skills sector this morning. We've loved being with so many alumni from ETF's leadership programmes, exploring how executives navigate uncertainty and complexity. More: www.et-foundation.co.uk/professional...