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The Equality Framework for Further Education
The links below contain all the information you need to implement the Equality Framework for Further Education in your organisation.
A Guide to the Equality Framework introduces the principles of the framework and supplies guidance on its implementation.
The Equality Framework for Further Education sets out the framework itself.
Depending on the stage your organisation has reached, you [...]
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Retaining and developing disabled staff in the lifelong learning sector
In recent years, the lifelong learning sector has made great progress in promoting equality for disabled learners and students, giving many of them the skills and qualifications they need to succeed. However, less progress has been made when it comes to our disabled staff. This guide is intended to support the lifelong learning sector to make [...]
Annual Workforce Diversity Profile 2008-2009
The Annual Workforce Diversity Profile is the most comprehensive analysis of the further education college workforce in England. It provides an analysis of trends across age, disability, ethnicity and gender in order to address workforce under-representation, development, progression and succession planning.
Download the Annual Workforce Diversity Profile 2008 – 2009 (PDF)
Download the Annual Workforce Diversity Profile [...]
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Application Guide: Using Technology for Learning Support Practitioners in the Lifelong Learning Sector
This application guide applies the generic standards ‘National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the role of Learning Support Practitioners in the lifelong learning sector’ to the effective use of technology by learning support practitioners and describes consistent performance. It aims to form a bridge between the standards and the effective use of technology to support teaching [...]
Also posted in 2010, England, Guide, Nation, Publications and resources, Sector, Standards and qualifications, Wales, Work Based Learning Comments closed
Application Guide: Using Technology to Support Learning for Teachers, Tutors and Trainers in the Lifelong Learning Sector
This application guide applies the generic standards ‘New overarching professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector’ to the effective use of technology by teachers and describes consistent performance. It aims to form a bridge between the standards and the
effective use of technology to support teaching and learning.
Application Guide Using Technology [...]
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Pedagogic Approaches to Using Technology for Learning Literature Review
This literature review is intended to address and support the use of technology in teaching and learning by identifying new and emerging pedagogies; determining what constitutes effective use of technology in teaching and learning; looking at new developments in teacher training qualifications to ensure that they are at the cutting edge of learning theory and [...]
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The Workforce Strategy for the Further Education Sector in England 2011 and Beyond
This resource offers further education and skills employers an overarching framework and direction for workforce development. It was developed through consultation and collaboration with the National Partner Group.
The Workforce Strategy for the Further Education Sector in England 2011 and beyond
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Equality Act 2010 factsheet – Positive action
What is positive action?
Despite protection from discrimination, groups of employees continue to be affected by barriers in the workplace. As a consequence, employees with particular protected characteristics continue to be under-represented across the lifelong learning sector, particularly at more senior levels.
Positive action is a set of measures to prevent or overcome past discrimination or to [...]
Equality Act 2010 factsheet – Age
Introduction
On 1 October 2010 the Equality Act 2010 replaced all previous anti-discrimination legislation and consolidated it into a single Act, making it unlawful to discriminate against someone because of their age. Britain’s population is rapidly ageing; by 2032 a quarter of the UK population will be aged over 65, (Office of National Statistics) which will [...]
Implementing the FE Workforce Strategy – the Agenda for Further Education Colleges and Sixth Form Colleges in England