Staffroom - Opinion

Why everyone benefits when more staff are trained in BSL

Every person who learns British Sign Language adds to the experience of the Deaf community and the inclusive culture...

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Emma Iliffe
Staffroom - Opinion

What ATS taught me about quality professional development

The experience of working towards and achieving Advanced Teacher Status has transformed my approach to teaching and our approach...

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Mozz Baker
Staffroom - Opinion

The Staffroom. The role changes but the value of technicians is permanent

Brian Enefer reflects on the value of the role he has undertaken for City College Norwich for his entire...

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Brian Enefer
Staffroom - Opinion

Literacy is for life, not just the classroom

Our focus on literacy for the workplace is helping our leaners thrive and could model a better way to...

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Kelly Fox
Staffroom - Opinion

You’re never too young (or too old) for honest self-appraisal

Learners must understand their strengths and weaknesses to find fulfilling avenues for their talents - and so do we

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Liam Perkins
Staffroom - Opinion

We must redefine post-Covid learners to embrace and celebrate their skills

Too much of our post-Covid narrative is about what learners have lost rather than what they have gained

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Charlie Simmans
Staffroom - Opinion

How we’re helping people SWAP unemployment for NHS careers

Weston College’s sector-based work academies – or SWAPs – are tapping into potential to tackle NHS skills shortages, explains...

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Mike Hudson
Staffroom - Opinion

Learners with SEND take centre stage in our jobs marketplace

Real-life learning in our unique college marketplace is vital training for students’ future employment prospects, says Jennifer Fawcett-Jones

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Jennifer Fawcett-Jones
Staffroom - Opinion

Why colleges should train more to become mental health first aiders  

David Murray explains why he became a mental health first aider and why he thinks more FE staff should...

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David Murray