Education, Skills & Policy Briefing 09/01/2025

IfATE Consultation on Apprenticeship Standards

IfATE currently has live consultations for a variety of Apprenticeship standards (including Adult Care Worker, Lead Adult Care Worker, Financial Services Customer Adviser and Early Years Lead Practitioner) . The consultation is live until 12 January 2025.

The consultations can be found at Apprenticeship surveys / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

AoC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Conference 2025: Inclusivity by Design: Building an Inclusive Further Education Sector

This online conference taking place over two afternoons on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 March 2025 will explore how colleges are supporting the Government Five missions including safer streets, inclusive learning and employment, mental health and poverty, sports accessibility, and diverse employment pathways. The conversations will touch on collaboration between colleges, stakeholders, and police commissioners, addressing hegemonic masculinity, promoting LGBTQ+ representation, and addressing mental health and poverty through education, sports, and NHS apprenticeships.

Join us to reflect on progress, achievements, lessons learned and chart the path forward. Let's build a more inclusive future together.

For more information and to book visit the conference website. AoC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion… | Association of Colleges

Managing student behaviour in the classroom - A masterclass series

We have developed four 90-minute online sessions delivered by our expert trainers to provide FE teaching staff with practical guidance and tools to help you enhance classroom management and effectively handle challenging behaviour. The sessions include ‘Behaviour Management: Strategies for Success and Engagement’ on 22 January which will share strategies for creating positive learning environments and managing challenging behaviour. ‘Supporting Students with Anxiety’ on 5 February which will address anxiety triggers, support strategies, and confidence-building techniques; ‘Conflict Resolution in the Classroom’ on 26 February which will explore adolescent brain development, principles of conflict resolution, and their application in post-16 settings; and ‘Supporting Students with ADHD’ on 11 March which will cover ADHD characteristics, lesser-known symptoms, and practical strategies to support learners.

For more information and to book onto a session visit the website. Managing student behaviour in the classroom… | Association of Colleges