Features Team | FE Week

Profile: Professor Matt O’Leary

Matt O’Leary transformed the use of lesson observations in FE, despite sector leaders who were initially reluctant to listen. And he’s far from finished, as Jess Staufenberg discovers There are few academics who can point to a seismic change in Ofsted’s approach to further education and say “I did that”, but Matt O’Leary, despite his […]

SPONSORED: How to deliver a successful apprenticeship

Rarely out of the education media, apprenticeships are a hot topic both politically and educationally speaking. Finding the right way to plan, prepare, deliver and assess these new standards in a manner that is attractive to learners and employers alike is one of the biggest challenges facing colleges. Do it right, and an apprenticeship offer can put your […]

SPONSORED: NCFE Study Programmes help your 16-19 learners succeed

We know and understand that choosing the right qualifications to fit your 16-19 cohort and build your vocational curriculum can be challenging and technical education is an area of constant change. NCFE Study Programmes are designed to provide 16 -19 year old learners with a structured and challenging learning experience to support their development and […]

SPONSORED: How to prepare for the new data protection laws

Demand from our further education members for information and advice on the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been strong and seems to be increasing as the day draws nearer when it becomes law – 25 May, 2018. The GDPR is a huge subject with wide-ranging ramifications and colleges have much to get to […]

SPONSORED: Search for providers to support India’s skills development

NOCN Group has launched a nationwide search for UK organisations that can provide technical and implementation support for skill development in India. The government-backed “mapping exercise”, overseen by the leading UK awarding and apprenticeship assessment organisation, will identify organisations with the “capacity, ability and willingness to provide technical and implementation support” across the subcontinent. The […]

SPONSORED: Transformative tech for learning providers

Technologies like Canvas can help learning providers deliver a flexible, student-centred learning approach that focuses on meeting the market’s changing need, which is why we are offering a free trial of our teaching and learning software. Independent Learning Providers (ILPs) have one of the most interesting and challenging jobs in education. Teaching everything from yoga […]

SPONSORED: JTL is recruiting trade and training professionals

What happens when you combine a booming construction industry, a shortage of skilled trade professionals and a fall in net migration from the European Union? You get rapid growth in the demand for apprenticeships – and JTL is leading the way in providing high quality training and development for the next generation of electricians, plumbers […]

SPONSORED: Colleges should embrace blended learning

To remain competitive in an ever-changing FE landscape, colleges must provide an exceptional learning experience – which means investing in learning technology. We know there are huge differences among teaching staff in the use of digital technologies to support learning. Some hardly use technology at all, others create a few resources for the virtual learning […]

SPONSORED: What does the future hold for functional skills?

Functional Skills are changing, and NCFE is ahead of the game. NCFE Functional Skills come with a fantastic range of resources to support learner achievement rates. With free access to ForSkills Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Tools for every learner, and a guaranteed turnaround of results in six working days, we’re confident that NCFE is the […]