Happy New Year wishes to all PCET blog readers. Apologies we haven't had a update in a little while but the pre-Christmas period one is particularly busy with teaching, assessments and observations.
The start of a new year might be a good time to dive into your reflective journals again and explore what changes you might consider making for the coming teaching year. Have you experienced, read or watched anything that has influenced your professional practice? Have you been able to recharge your batteries and fire up your enthusiasm for some outstanding experiential learning? (well it is only Jan 4th!).
It might also be a good time to review the latest round of changes and updates that are affecting our sector. The IfL publish a most useful round-up of the latest policy updates in their monthly publication 'Informed'. Some highlights below:
Government's new skills strategy launched
In a speech at the Association of Colleges (AoC) conference, business secretary Vince Cable and skills minister John Hayes launched the government's strategy for skills and reform of the further education (FE) and skills system
'Investing in Skills for Sustainable Growth' was also launched, outlining details of changes to funding, including the areas to be funded by government and where fees will be charged, as well as where loans will be available to individuals. IfL will provide members with a summary of the skills and investment papers, but we want to make sure that your questions are answered. Please send your questions to chiefexec@ifl.ac.uk
Read IfL's respsonse to the skills strategy
Schools White Paper: The Importance of Teaching
The Department for Education set out reforms for schools, including 14-19 education, in the schools White Paper, The Importance of Teaching, with further analysis in The Case for Change. View videos of the Pearson briefing on the White Paper and read the special policy watch. Toni Fazaeli, IfL's chief executive, will be sharing her views on the White Paper soon on FEnews.co.uk
Chief Inspector's Annual Report
The Chief Inspector of Education's Annual Report found good teaching and learning across FE and skills, although some improvements are needed. Read IfL's response to the Chief Inspector's report
Parliamentary questions
Minister John Hayes referred to QTLS, conferred by IfL, when asked how he will ensure that lectureships in further and higher education remains an attractive career choice for graduates.
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