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Supporting Teaching & Learning in FE and Skills

A practical, reflective workbook for educators in Further Education and Skills

Supporting Teaching and Learning in FE and Skills

Empower Your Practice. Reflect with Purpose. Support Every Learner.

This self-guided CPD workbook is designed for new and experienced teachers, trainers, and support staff working across Further Education and Skills. It brings together practical strategies, teaching theory, and real-world application to help you deliver inclusive, engaging and effective learning — no matter your subject or setting.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this workbook encourages reflective thinking and continuous improvement. You'll explore key teaching models, plan high-impact lessons, assess learning effectively, and build inclusive classrooms that meet the needs of all learners. Each section includes theory summaries, case studies, practical activities, and opportunities for self-assessment.

Perfect for use independently or as part of structured CPD, mentoring, or professional development programmes, this workbook supports FE professionals at every stage of their teaching journey — with a clear focus on confidence, quality and learner impact.

What's Inside?

Introduction to FE Teaching & Learning

Explore the unique context of Further Education and understand key learning models, including pedagogy, andragogy, and metacognition. This section also covers foundational teaching theories like Kolb’s Cycle, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Vygotsky’s ZPD.

 

Lesson Planning and Delivery

Discover how to plan and deliver structured, engaging lessons. Includes SMART objectives, differentiation, and active learning strategies to support diverse learners across varied FE settings.

 

Assessment in FE

Covers diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies, including feedback models (Pendleton, WWW/EBI). Supports teachers to embed Assessment for Learning (AfL) and develop fair, inclusive approaches.

 

Inclusive Teaching

Gain practical tools for supporting SEND learners, neurodiverse students, and those with barriers to learning. Emphasises Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiation, and inclusive classroom practice.

Promoting Attendance and Engagement

Learn how to build a culture of motivation and accountability. This module explores attendance strategies, behaviour expectations, and how to respond proactively to learner needs.

 

Remote and Blended Learning

Practical strategies for delivering effective hybrid and online learning, including use of digital tools, learner engagement, assessment online, and overcoming digital exclusion.

Professional Development

Encourages educators to reflect on their growth, with guidance on CPD planning, maintaining a portfolio, and staying current with subject and teaching practice.

Employer Engagement

Explore work-based learning models and how to bring industry relevance into your teaching. Covers live briefs, placements, apprenticeships, and collaborative curriculum planning.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

Introduces QA systems like IQA, self-assessment reports, and QIPs. Helps educators understand Ofsted expectations and build a culture of evidence-led improvement.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

Comprehensive guidance on safeguarding legislation, Prevent Duty, mental health, and online safety — with practical actions to embed a culture of care and safety.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Understand how to embed inclusive values into everyday practice. Covers the Equality Act 2010, unconscious bias, and strategies to promote representation and respect.

Curriculum Design & Development

Learn how to shape purposeful and inclusive curricula using models like Tyler and Taba. Also includes guidance on embedding maths, English, and employability skills.

Coaching and Mentoring

Support learners and colleagues through structured coaching conversations, goal setting, and reflective dialogue. Ideal for mentors, managers and new teachers alike.

Reflective Practice

Explore tools like Gibbs, Kolb, and Schön to develop reflective habits. Encourages continuous self-evaluation and improvement through journaling, observation and feedback.

End of Course Evaluations & Progression

Covers learner progression planning, evaluation techniques, and supporting transitions into work or further study. Also helps teachers gather and act on learner feedback.



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Supporting Teaching and Learning in FE and Skills

£9.99

140+ pages of information, advice and guidance on delivering effective teaching to adults.