ETF stands up for the development of the further education (FE) and skills workforce. By bringing people and organisations together, we gather the evidence, insight and momentum needed to influence policy, unlock investment and create lasting value for learners, employers and communities. Find out more about our policy work below.

Primer

Our vision for how FE and skills can power the Government’s ambitions – from driving inclusive economic growth to breaking down barriers to opportunity.

Social Value Report

An analysis of the social, economic and environmental wellbeing that the FE and skills sector creates, and why we need a shared measurement framework to better demonstrate this impact.

System change report

Our argument for a systems thinking approach to enable positive change and collaboration across the FE and skills sector.

Policy news

ETF report calls for shared framework to maximise social value in FE and skills

Tue, 02 Dec 2025
The sector’s contribution to social, economic and environmental wellbeing, produced by the Education Training Foundation and authored by Matilda Gosling.

ETF responds to Curriculum and Assessment Review

Wed, 05 Nov 2025
Education Training Foundation CEO, Dr Katerina Kolyva responds to the final report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review published today, outlining the conclusions and recommendations from Professor Becky Francis CBE’s independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.

ETF responds to Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper

Tue, 21 Oct 2025
Education Training Foundation (ETF) CEO Dr Katerina Kolyva responds to Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper published on 20 October 2025.

ETF publishes report on building a sustainable and self-improving sector

Tue, 21 May 2024
The Education Training Foundation today publishes its trailblazing report on building a sustainable and self-improving sector. A joint project with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, the Further Education and Skills: Changing systems of change report explores the challenges and opportunities facing the further education and skills sector.

Enhancing the future together: A new era in educational collaboration

Tue, 02 Sept 2025
The University of Greenwich and the Education Training Foundation (ETF) have formed a strategic partnership with an aim to tackle some of the challenges being faced by England’s further education sector.

Policy views

Qualifications with purpose: reflections from the Ofqual OBQD conference

Tue, 30 Sept 2025
Global experts at Ofqual’s OBQD conference explored the social purpose of qualifications and the future of vocational curriculum reform.

Evidence submissions

Written evidence from ETF for Public Accounts Committee’s inquiry on increasing teacher numbers (19 May 2025)

Oral evidence from ETF CEO, Dr Katerina Kolyva for Education Select Committee’s inquiry into Making FE Fit for the Future (23 April 2025)

Written evidence from ETF for Education Select Committee’s inquiry into Making FE Fit for the Future (25 March 2025)

ETF responds to DfE’s Curriculum and Assessment Review call for evidence (22 November 2024)