1. Is the FE Sector Truly Professional? KNIGHT ROOM

2. Paul Eeles Chief Executive at EMFEC Is the FE Sector Truly Professional

3. NO PRESENATION RECIEVED

4. Is the FE Sector Truly Professional?

5. Toni Fazaeli Chief Executive at EMFEC Is the FE Sector Truly Professional

6. PRESENATION RECIEVED

7. Institute for Learning – offers Professional Body Membership for Trainers, Teachers and Assessors North of England Education Conference, January 2014, Toni Fazaeli, Chief Executive, IfL

8. The Institute for Learning supports FE teachers across career stages - ‘FE teachers are truly Professional’ Average age of entry to teaching in FE is some 10 years older than schools, bringing substantial vocational expertise from employment and industry 2013 – FE Teachers qualified, or working towards qualification as teachers/trainers plus15,000 QTLS FE teachers believe strongly in the importance of a national requirement for teachers to be trained and qualified as teachers, as the clear majority did in government’s consultation, but not heeded FE teachers are dual professionals – experts in their subject/vocational area and in teaching, learning and assessment FE teachers believe strongly professional development central to being excellent and up to date in their practice – 2013 at least 30 hours of CPD a year Teachers being professionally qualified - Conservative – No, Labour – Yes, Liberal Democrat - Yes The Institute for Learning’s object is to support teachers, trainers and assessors be professionally excellent - as good as they can be. IfL complements and extends support from college/provider. The Institute’s patrons strongly support teachers, trainers and assessors having high professional status: Geoff Petty, Baroness Margaret Sharp of Guildford, Lord Tim Boswell of Aynho, Prof Ann Hodgson, Baroness Helena Kennedy of the Shaws QC, Barry Sheerman MP, Stella Mbubaegbu CBE 8

9. About us The Institute for Learning (IfL) is the independent, member-led professional body for tens of thousands of teachers, trainers, tutors and assessors working across diverse further education (FE) and skills sector including: adult skills and community learning FE colleges sixth-form colleges voluntary sector uniformed services work-based learning some in schools Formed in 2002, IfL specialises in teaching, training and learning. As a professional body, IfL has a distinct role in supporting individuals to be excellent in their practice, thereby enhancing the professional status of teachers and trainers. Teachers, trainers and assessors choose to be a member of IfL as the professional body. As an independent professional body, IfL is governed by an advisory council comprising elected members and some stakeholders and an elected non-executive board – led by professional teachers. IfL works closely with several sector organisations, unions and employer bodies and is apolitical. IfL is not a trade union.governed by an advisory council 9

10. What we do? The Institute for Learning focuses on making a difference for members in three key areas: Read more about the work of IfL in our strategy updated for July 2013.strategy updated for July 2013 Read IfL's latest impact reviewRead IfL's latest impact review to find out how IfL works to support professionalism 10

11. Join the professional body Whether you are seeking career development, enhanced status or to build on your knowledge, IfL membership can be of benefit to you in your professional practice and your careers. Annual membership fees are much lower than those of other professional bodies, with concessions available for members on lower incomes. Find out more about membership benefits, grades and feesmembership benefitsgradesfees Joining IfL is easy and only takes a few minutes. You can join online or over the phone with one of our membership team on 0800 093 9111.join online Teachers become part of a large professional body – all dedicated professionals wanting to be as good as they can be in their teaching or training practice, and proud to be a professional teacher, trainer or assessor in the workplace. 11

12. ‘Finding IfL and becoming a member was a lifeline for me’ 12 Being Professional - Professional status, voice of the professional, professional development

13. Is the FE Sector Truly Professional?

14. Michele Sutton OBE President Association of Colleges Is the FE Sector Truly Professional

15. PRESENATION RECIEVED

16. Title of the slide Second line of the slide IS THE FE SECTOR TRULY PROFESSIONAL Michele Sutton OBE President Association of Colleges

17. Title of the slide Second line of the slide Wide Sector FE Colleges – complex and different 6 th Form, Land Based and GFE/WBL/Apprenticeships Admissions from 14+ years Entry level to HE - Undergraduate and Postgraduate Autonomous – variety of contracts and terms and conditions College Governors, Principals and senior management teams determine workforce requirements Set framework in terms of qualifications and experience for all staff Is the FE Sector Truly Professional?

18. Title of the slide Second line of the slide Versatile and Flexible Workforce ie Lecturers/Teachers Support Staff Business Support Assessors Managers Governors Therefore, have to consider recruitment, retention, qualifications, staff development, CPD, scholarly activity and research, performance management. FE NEEDS

19. Title of the slide Second line of the slide All staff, especially those in teaching to have: Up to date knowledge of their sector Current subject knowledge Current pedagogy including virtual learning in new environments FE NEEDS

20. Title of the slide Second line of the slide On-the-job staff development At Bradford College we still insist they hold teaching qualifications (for the majority of FE/HE, full and part- time staff) To be able to respond to skills needs – adept/fleet of foot, eg engineers need credibility in their industry Up to date subject specific knowledge Excellent IT skills Effective Teachers Need

21. Title of the slide Second line of the slide All entry level teachers are expected to have L2 Maths and English and have or work towards a teaching qualification Level 3 IFL Levels 4-7 require – Professional Body Accreditation and now HEA Accreditation, eg –Lawyers – Law Society –Dispensing Opticians – need to meet General Optical Council Requirements, have a degree and a teaching qualification

22. Title of the slide Second line of the slide Bradford College Students with the ABDO President

23. Title of the slide Second line of the slide Bradford College Ophthalmic Dispensing Team

24. Title of the slide Second line of the slide FT Staff450PT Staff308With Teaching Qualification402Qualification234 Working towards 15Working towards 27 417261 ie93%85% = 90% average Includes 21 PT and 29 FT staff with no teaching qualification required (HE (7 in total), Distance Learning, Professional Programme) CONCLUSION The majority of staff in FE Colleges are truly professional.

25. Is the FE Sector Truly Professional?