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Basic Information
About
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF), established in October 2013, is the government-backed, sector-owned national support body for the Further Education and Training sector. We are a registered charity.
We are the guardian of the Professional Standards for the sector. Our professional membership body, the Society for Education and Training (SET), has around 20,000 members, making it the largest professional membership organisation for practitioners in the post-16 sector. The ETF through SET remains the only body which confers Qualified Teaching Learning and Skills (QTLS) status and Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).

Our approach
We take a considered, evidence-based and sector–inclusive approach to the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) support that we give to the sector. Our extensive research with the sector, including its training needs, is the foundation that underpins what we deliver. This is the “ETF Way”

In developing our programmes and initiatives, we work in partnership with our SET members, sector expert panels, employers and key bodies. These include the Association of Colleges (AoC), Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), Association of Adult Education and Training Organisations (AAETO), trade unions as well as a range of government departments including the Department for Education (DfE).

Charity Information
A registered charity the Foundation received charitable status on 19 September 2013, and you can view our registration certificate (registration no: 1153859) . Operating as a charity ensures that the Foundation provides the greatest benefit to the professionals we aim to support. Our established charitable objectives place improving the quality of learning through empowering the professionals of the sector at the core of the Foundation’s operations.
Email
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Website
https://www.et-foundation.co.uk
Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/E_T_Foundation
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-education-and-training-foundation
Geographical Region
London

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Strategic development programme launched for Leaders and Governors involved in apprenticeship delivery3 weeks ago
The ETF launches survey to understand sustainability in FE3 weeks ago
Covid-19 and the future of Education3 weeks ago
Two new CPD courses to support staff delivering apprenticeships launched3 weeks ago
T Level Leadership Mentoring Programme opens for applications 4 weeks ago
T Level Industry Insights programme evolves to offer virtual placements and training4 weeks ago
The White Paper is evolutionary not revolutionary – which is good news for FE4 weeks ago
ETF and Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 award three new Technical Teaching Fellowships1 month ago

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Valuable CPD for teachers to enhance T Level delivery

A series of online Continuous Professional Development (CPD) events to support those new to teaching or those wishing to update their skills is taking place for staff in T Level providers. (@E_T_Foundation)

Collaboration at the core of T Level Route Specific Training

@E_T_Foundation - The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has announced the dates of its highly anticipated Route Specific Training element of the T Level Professional Development (TLPD) offer.

Strategic development programme launched for Leaders and Governors involved in apprenticeship delivery

To support Leaders and Governors involved in apprenticeship delivery, a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme, fully-funded by the Department for Education (@EducationGovUK), has launched.

The ETF launches survey to understand sustainability in FE

The Education and Training Foundation (@E_T_Foundation) have launched a survey asking the Further Education (FE) and Training sector workforce to offer their experiences and knowledge on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

Covid-19 and the future of Education

According to the old proverb, “Necessity is the mother of invention”, and we have seen this become reality during the Covid-19 pandemic in so many ways, not least in education. The necessity of remote learning has spawned innovation in educators’ practice. Even the most resistant to educational technology (EdTech) have found themselves exploring new ways of teaching and learning using technology. Now the question is, now much of this will stick?