Welcome to the Further Education and Skills Sector

You'll investigate:

• the make-up of the sector, its history and your role within in
• the learners you may encounter
• your goals, aspirations and wellbeing
• the learning environment
• your teaching practice – and some useful strategies to enhance it
• your next steps – including the Professional Standards and your future development.

Designed to support continuous professional development, the course offers an opportunity to strengthen your understanding, broaden your perspective, and ensure your knowledge remains current in a rapidly evolving sector.

Perfect for staff at all career stages, from those entering FE for the first time to experienced colleagues seeking an up-to-date sector overview.

This course will:

• enhance and work alongside your induction and any mentoring programmes at your organisation
• showcase some go-to teaching strategies and takeaways that can provide a foundation for your practice in the learning environment
• equip you with the knowledge, confidence and resources needed to step into your role as an educator
• complement current teaching qualifications.

Reflect on the type of teacher you want to be, including your goals, your wellbeing and your learning environment