Our purpose, vision and mission
Our purpose
To bring together the FE and skills workforce and champion their professionalism, so that excellent teaching and leadership enable every learner to succeed.
Our vision
A thriving FE and skills sector, respected for its professionalism, united by shared standards, and empowered to deliver lasting impact for learners, employers, and communities.
Our mission
As the professional body for FE and skills, ETF upholds shared standards, supports continuous professional growth, and fosters an inspiring community of educators, leaders and support teams.
We do this by:
Elevating individuals
We help educators and leaders on their professional growth journey, improving their skills and impact.
Empowering organisations
We work with providers and employers to build cultures where individuals and teams are developed, valued and able to thrive.
Enabling system leadership
We bring the sector together so that the FE and skills community grows its collective impact.
We promise to:
Go further together
When we grow together, we go further; building confidence, connection and impact across the sector.
Strive for excellence
We help raise the bar for teaching and leadership by continuously improving the support we provide.
Support each other
You’re not on your own. We’re building a sector-wide culture of shared insight, support and improvement.
Be open to everyone
We champion equity and inclusion; welcoming and celebrating the people and perspectives that strengthen.
Stories by the sector
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Walsall College
The power of FE
Lecturer, Daniel Jones, talks about his passion to make a difference to his students' lives and the power of FE and skills to transform lives and opportunities.
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Kirklees College
Impact of CPD on leadership
Palvinder Singh, CEO and Principal at Kirklees College, talks about his personal journey to leadership, and how CPD for leaders positively impacts the whole organisation.
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St Helens College
T Level progression in practice
Paul Hatton, Head of School for Early Years and Health and Care, shares how T Level students have progressed into careers and Higher Education.
Join the team
Make a real difference in UK education. Inspire, grow, and thrive with supportive colleagues, flexible working, generous benefits, and wellbeing at the heart of what we do.
Shape the future of learning and unlock your potential with us.
Supporting the FE and Skills System
ETF stands up for the people and organisations that make FE and skills work - from teachers and trainers to leaders, employers and policymakers.
Membership
Connecting professionals across FE and skills through community,
collaboration and CPD.
Professional statuses
Recognising professionalism and impact through QTLS, ATS and specialist designations.
Professional development
Providing professional learning and CPD to improve teaching, learning and leadership.
Leadership and Governance
Developing confident leaders and effective governance across FE and skills.
ETF Partnership
Working with organisations to strengthen workforce development and professional culture.
Professional Standards
Defining what outstanding teaching, training and leadership look like across FE and skills.
Our current strategic goals are
Drive professionalism
Improve teaching and learning
Champion inclusion
Enable sector change
Email
For general enquiries and support:
enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk
Phone
Monday–Friday, 9.30am–5pm
+44 (0)20 3740 8280
Office
Education Training Foundation
157–197
Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 9SP
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Media enquiries
For any media enquiries, please contact our Communications Team.
Email:
commsteam@etfoundation.co.uk