ETF communities
ETF communities unite educators through networks that spark collaboration, inspire movement and drive sector wide innovation. Many of our communities designed and built exclusively for our members.
Find your community
Strengthen skills
Enhance your confidence and capability by learning from peers and experts to improve your everyday practice.
Drive innovation
Experiment with new ideas and approaches that energise your teaching and create real impact for your learners.
Shape practice
Inspire improvement, share your expertise, and help set the standard for excellence in the sector
Grow your network
Connect with like-minded professionals to exchange ideas, collaborate on challenges, and open up new opportunities.
Real communities. Real connection.
Every community is unique, but all share a commitment to collaboration, growth, and innovation. Discover how ETF Communities empower educators to share insight, strengthen practice and drive positive change across the sector.
Get involved today – join one or more of our communities. We currently run communities and networks in initial teacher education, ESOL, Maths, SEND and T Levels.
SEND Community of Practice
Our SEND Community of Practice allows members working within the SEND space in FE and Skills to share expertise and foster collaboration. By participating, you’ll strengthen your professional network, enhance your SEND provision and develop inclusive practices across your organisation. The first event will take place on in January 2026; more details to come soon.
29 January 2026, 4-5pm
Delivered online
Exclusively for members – join today.
SEND Community of Practice
SEND Community of Practice
Our SEND Community of Practice allows members working within the SEND space in FE and Skills to share expertise and foster collaboration. By participating, you’ll strengthen your professional network, enhance your SEND provision and develop inclusive practices across your organisation. The first event will take place on in January 2026; more details to come soon.
29 January 2026, 4-5pm
Delivered online
Exclusively for members – join today.
ITE
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Community of Practice
The Role of Mentors in the Diploma in Teaching
5 February 2026, 4-5pm
Delivered online
Exclusively for members – join today.
Every community is unique, but all share a commitment to collaboration, growth, and innovation. Discover how ETF Communities. Every community is unique, but all share a commitment to collaboration, growth, and innovation. Discover how ETF Communities.
Book your place
Maths Community of Practice
Can Every Learner Succeed in a Mixed Maths Class? A community conversation on inclusion, challenge and support
25 February 2026, 4-5pm
Delivered online
Exclusively for members – join today.
Join us for the launch of a new Community of Practice for maths teachers across the further education and skills sector. This first one-hour session will introduce the community, provide opportunities to connect and network with peers, and open a conversation around: Can Every Learner Succeed in a Mixed Maths Class? Together, we’ll explore inclusion, challenge, and support in diverse maths learning environments.
Book your place: https://eu01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ayX6yNryTDS85LnQj0G1uQ