The induction programme will seek to provide standardisation to the governance professional's role, by equipping... more

The induction programme will seek to provide standardisation to the governance professional's role, by equipping participants with guidance on what their role is and what the role of governance is, what is expected of them and how this role should develop over a period of time. It will allow for sharing best practice and learning from others more experienced in the sector to ensure that this role, which can feel isolated, benefits from being part of a wider community. The induction will recognise the variety of backgrounds and skills that new governance professionals bring to the role.

A new programme of interactive and engaging development responding to recent research conducted with FE and Sixth Form... more

A new programme of interactive and engaging development responding to recent research conducted with FE and Sixth Form College Chairs. The study identified key elements which Chairs felt would enable them to deliver greater impact in this voluntary but highly demanding role. 

The programme will be delivered by two highly experienced former College Group CEOs, Amanda Melton CBE and Dame Sally Dicketts. Since leaving their CEO roles, on behalf of ETF, they have been examining the potential of Chair and Board in securing the very best experience for students/ stakeholders. 

Created for non-specialist maths staff working in vocational and technical settings within the FES sector, this course will... more

Created for non-specialist maths staff working in vocational and technical settings within the FES sector, this course will broaden a participants knowledge base of Level 2 maths skills and provide participants with a range of strategies and activities to support learners to develop and use their own maths skills in a range of contexts.

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This Level 5 CPD course supports practitioners working with Functional Skills English learners. You will explore and... more

This Level 5 CPD course supports practitioners working with Functional Skills English learners. You will explore and experience how to engage and motivate learners and undertake assessment to build on their prior learning. It is designed to meet the needs of all parts of the sector, including independent training providers, offender learning and adult and community education.

This course is aimed at experienced teachers of GCSE maths and those who already hold a maths subject specialism and/or a... more

This course is aimed at experienced teachers of GCSE maths and those who already hold a maths subject specialism and/or a teaching qualification. It is designed to meet the needs of all parts of the FE and Skills sector but is particularly suitable for those teaching in the GCSE re-sit classroom. You’ll understand the Teaching for Mastery Key Principles for Further Education and develop a toolkit of strategies to better support learners with these concepts.

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This live session, facilitated by Natspec, will cover:  

• What effective teaching and learning in SEND... more

This live session, facilitated by Natspec, will cover:  

• What effective teaching and learning in SEND looks like  
• How we monitor effectiveness  
• Crucial steps in delivering appropriate teaching and learning  
• Opportunities to learn from experienced Natspec colleagues  
• Links to resources and strategies  

We are privileged to be joined by Kay White, an... more

We are privileged to be joined by Kay White, an expert career coach, motivational speaker and best-selling author, for a series of online workshops for governance professionals. Based on research, programme feedback, and conversations with the sector, these tailored and targeted workshops aim to meet the demand as set out by governance professionals, for greater self-development. 

This comprehensive training programme for college governors comprises a variety of modules at core, proficient and advanced... more

This comprehensive training programme for college governors comprises a variety of modules at core, proficient and advanced level, including workshops and online learning.

Create your account for the ETF's Learning Management Sytems using this link now to access the online learning, Safeguarding and Prevent courses already available with more to follow soon.

To access the 10 live sessions, (some face to face and some online) please click on the individual session to book. For any questions about these sessions please email training@aoc.co.uk. 

The Governance Professionals’ Qualifications have been developed for those working specifically within the further... more

The Governance Professionals’ Qualifications have been developed for those working specifically within the further education and 6 ^th form college sector.  These qualifications were designed by the Institute of Directors (IoD), in partnership with Department for Education (DfE) and the Education Training Foundation (ETF). The ETF and IoD worked closely with the Association of Colleges (AOC) and members of the National Governance Professionals’ Group (NGPG) and other key stakeholders in the sector to develop these qualifications. 

Student Governor Inductions are to help students understand their role within their college board. The inductions are... more

Student Governor Inductions are to help students understand their role within their college board. The inductions are delivered by the Association of Colleges on behalf of ETF.

All inductions are free. AoC will be hosting seven online events and three in-person events.

This Natspec-run community of practice brings together professionals working with learners with SEND from... more

This Natspec-run community of practice brings together professionals working with learners with SEND from across the FE sector. We will be facilitating themed discussions on a variety of topics related to understanding and supporting learners who display behaviours of concern. Topics include, understanding what ‘behaviours of concern’ are and how to identify triggers and appropriate strategies. Together, with examples of good practice and professionals from across the specialist sector sharing their knowledge, we can produce realistic, workable solutions to current challenges.

These workshops are a series of online webinars for CEOs and Principals to support ETF's thinking and further enhance ETF's... more

These workshops are a series of online webinars for CEOs and Principals to support ETF's thinking and further enhance ETF's Executive Leadership Offer. 

They are designed as listening exercises to understand the current challenges and professional development needs for Executive Leaders, leading in the 21st century.  

This comprehensive training programme for college governors comprises a variety of modules at core, proficient and advanced... more

This comprehensive training programme for college governors comprises a variety of modules at core, proficient and advanced level, including workshops and online learning.

Create your account for the ETF's Learning Management Sytems using this link now to access the online learning, Safeguarding and Prevent courses already available with more to follow soon.

To access the 10 live sessions, (some face to face and some online) please click on the individual session to book. For any questions about these sessions please email training@aoc.co.uk. 

The regional governors inductions aim to help support new college governors gain a better understanding of their role and... more

The regional governors inductions aim to help support new college governors gain a better understanding of their role and the further education sector. These events are delivered by the Association of Colleges and are free to attend.