Podcast: Jeff Greenidge and Mark Wright: Leading with love - the key to an inclusive culture

Recent changes to the initial teacher education framework in further education mean those entering the profession can expect more peer support, a second placement and a greater emphasis on innovative inclusive practices, writes David Adams.

Most people in the FE and skills sector would agree that promoting social justice and mobility is an important aspiration, but there’s less agreement on how to get there. Elizabeth Holmes outlines the merits and drawbacks of knowledge-rich and critical/transformative approaches to curricula design, as well as the impact of employer-led learning.

Technology has the potential to expand access to education and boost the understanding and performance of those who may otherwise be left behind. Jo Faragher looks at how this is already helping the FE and Skills sector develop social inclusion.

In challenging work environments, reconnecting with our inner selves may support positive wellbeing. Dr Paul Demetriou outlines a range of strategies to help teachers.

Debate over whether teaching should be considered an art, craft or science is almost as old as the profession itself, with compelling arguments for each. Most teachers in the further education and skills sector will rely on elements of all three, believes Elizabeth Holmes.

Dual professionalism can bring challenges for those working the further education and skills space, but industry days offer benefits for both teachers and learners, says Dr Joyce I-Hui Chen.