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Small Steps, Big Gains — What a 1p Coin Can Teach Us About Learning


December 05, 2025

If you’ve ever used the “1p doubled every day for 30 days” puzzle as an icebreaker, you’ll know it usually sparks one of two reactions.

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Assessment for Learning: The Art of Figuring Out Whether Anyone Is Actually Learning Anything
Learning & Development, Education, Educational/Awareness, CPD, Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Motivation, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Pedagogy, Teacher Training, Teachers, Assessment, Aiming for Outstanding, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Engagement, Quality Manager, IQA, Level 3 Award in Education and Training
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Micro-Teaching: How to Survive, Thrive, and Not Accidentally Teach the Entire Curriculum in 15 Minutes
Learning & Development, Education, Educational/Awareness, Coaching, Training, CPD, Personal Development, Apprenticeships, Learning styles, Ofsted, British Values, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Pedagogy, Teacher Training, Teachers, Assessment, Feedback, Aiming for Outstanding, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Bootcamps, Skills Bootcamps, Attainment, Level 3 Award in Education and Training
4 min read
What Inclusive Learning Really Looks Like When the Room Is Full of Actual Humans
Teaching Resource, Training, CPD, Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Teacher Training, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Teaching and Learning
5 min read
Six Signs Your Quality Processes Are Supporting — Not Controlling — Your Team
Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, Quality Manager, IQA
6 min read
What ‘Good’ Looks Like When Nobody’s Watching: Reframing Quality in FE
Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, Quality Manager, IQA
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Quality That Starts With People: Building a Culture Where Staff Can Do Their Best Work
Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, Teaching and Learning, Quality Manager, IQA
5 min read
Careers Guidance in the New Ofsted Framework: What Happened to Gatsby?
Ofsted, Careers Advice, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Quality Manager
6 min read
Progress and Attainment in the New Ofsted Framework: More Than Just Ticking Boxes
Professional Development, Ofsted, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, Quality Manager, Progress, Attainment
4 min read
The New Ofsted Inspection Framework: What Providers Need to Know
Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Ofsted Nominee
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Inclusion in the New Ofsted Framework: What FE and Skills Providers Need to Know
Equality & Diversity, Ofsted, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Advice, Aiming for Outstanding, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Quality Manager, Inclusion
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Why Every Provider Needs a Clear “Response Reason” for Governance and Inspection
Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, OTLA, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Governance, Quality Manager, Skills Bootcamps, Free Courses for Jobs
2 min read
Beyond the Checklist: 4 Simple Models for IQAs to Drive Teaching and Learning Quality
Learning & Development, Education, Teaching Resource, Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Teaching and Learning, Quality Manager
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FE and Skill Governance Template
Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Governance, Quality Manager, Template
3 min read
Why It’s Time to Let Go of Graded Observations
Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Quality Assurance, Pedagogy, Teacher Training, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, Teaching and Learning, Quality Manager
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OTLA Observation Form
Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, OTLA, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, Quality Manager
4 min read
OTLA That Actually Makes a Difference: A Practical Guide for IQAs and Quality Leads
Ofsted, OTLA, Quality Assurance, Teacher Training, Teachers, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee
2 min read
AI Isn’t Coming — It’s Already Here. Is Your Team Ready?
Learning & Development, Communication, Education, Educational/Awareness, Awareness, Business tools, CPD, AI, Personal Development, Professional Development, Innovation, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Policies and Procedures, Assessment, Consultancy, Aiming for Outstanding, Nominee Training, Ofsted Nominee, Department for Education Updates, Bootcamps, Governance
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Template
AI, Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Policies and Procedures, Ofsted Nominee, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Compliance
2 min read
Why Your Next Hire Should Be a Community & Engagement Lead
CPD, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Community, Ofsted Nominee, Engagement
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How to Craft a Quality Improvement Plan That Actually Delivers
Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee
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What ‘Good’ Really Looks Like in Feedback and Marking
Ofsted, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Feedback, Aiming for Outstanding, Quality Improvement, Ofsted Nominee, Bootcamps
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How to Plan a Deep Dive—Even Without Knowing You're Having One
Education, Educational/Awareness, Apprenticeships, Ofsted, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Quality Assurance, Self Assessment, Aiming for Outstanding, Quality Improvement
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AI Can’t Save a Broken Curriculum (But It Can Support a Strong One)
Education, Educational/Awareness, Business tools, AI, Apprenticeships, Innovation, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Bootcamps, Governance
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AI on a Shoestring: How FE Providers Can Use AI Ethically, Affordably and Without the Panic
Education, Educational/Awareness, Awareness, Leadership, Business tools, AI, Apprenticeships, Further Education and Skills, Adult Education, Assessment, Consultancy, ASF (Adult Skills Fund), Bootcamps