by TheCreatingExcellenceTeam | Jul 21, 2025 | News
In this article, Christine Edwards QTLS explores why political skill belongs in every educator’s toolkit — not just for senior leaders, but for anyone working to influence learner outcomes, shape local provision and navigate the evolving Further Education landscape....
by TheCreatingExcellenceTeam | Jun 3, 2025 | News
Let’s be honest — the only constant in the post-16 education sector right now… is change! We’re navigating qualification reforms, digital transformation, increased focus on CEIAG and Gatsby Benchmarks and preparing for a new Ofsted framework. On top of that, many...
by TheCreatingExcellenceTeam | May 2, 2025 | News
From Functional to Empowered: How Can AI’s Potential Rewrite the Rules in Adult Education? I was invited to join Erica Farmer and Hayley Bird from Quantum Rise on their podcast show “AI for the Average Joe” – Season 3, Episode 3. Reflecting on our...
by TheCreatingExcellenceTeam | May 1, 2025 | News
Why Context Matters: A Fresh Perspective on Maths, English and Apprenticeships If there’s one thing I’ve learned over years of working with training and apprenticeship providers, it’s this: when we contextualise Maths and English, we unlock learning in a way...
by TheCreatingExcellenceTeam | Apr 17, 2025 | News
Upcoming Changes to the Ofsted Inspection Framework – What Further Education Providers Need to Know On the back of a recent webinar with a member of Ofsted’s policy team, hosted by The Sussex Council of Training Providers (SCTP), we now have clearer insight into the...
by TheCreatingExcellenceTeam | Feb 12, 2025 | News
The recent announcement that apprentices aged 19 and over will no longer need to achieve Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths to complete their apprenticeship has caused a stir in the sector. While this policy change may help some apprentices progress more...
