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Let’s Go Further

De: Skills and Education Group
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  • The ‘Let’s Go Further’ podcast shines a spotlight on education and the role it plays in transforming lives. Each week, we speak to individuals from the world of education and beyond, delving into their journeys, achievements, and why education matters to them. Our guests include learners who have succeeded in the face of adversity, teachers who inspire others, and many other people who support education through their work. Each episode is hosted by Joe Mcloughlin, Foundation Manager at the Skills and Education Group, an organisation that is committed to advancing skills and education in order to improve lives. Our work connects us with the learners, educators and leaders who make this sector so powerful. So, join us for honest, insightful and inspiring conversations – as we ‘go further’, and dig deeper into the topic of education.
    2023
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  • Future-proofing the FE curriculum: how do we do it?
    Jun 3 2024
    In this episode we’re looking at the FE and skills curriculum and asking what a new government needs to do to ensure it is fit for purpose and future-proof. To do this we’re joined by David Gallagher, CEO of NCFE, an educational charity and leader in vocational and technical learning, and Karen Spencer, Principal and Chief Executive of Harlow College. From the importance of Level 2 qualifications to the need for better relationships between employers and educators, and the need for Government to trust and respect the sector more, David and Karen outline their policy asks and hopes for whoever forms the next Government. About Karen Spencer MBE Karen is a highly experienced Principal Chief Executive Officer with a history of working in the further education industry. She was awarded an MBE in 2021 recognition of her contribution to Further Education and Aviation. About David Gallagher David is NCFE Chief Executive Officer and a Non-Executive Director of the Federation of Awarding Bodies, as well as Chair of the FAB Policy Board. He has worked for big and small businesses, in the public and private sectors, and have also established several start-up businesses. Resources: Download the transcript for this episode here.
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    37 m
  • How can FE lead the green revolution?
    May 20 2024
    In this episode, we’re talking about the green curriculum and asking how we develop an education and training system that creates a skilled workforce for new and emerging industries. We’re asking what role FE can play and what the next government can do to support colleges seeking to skill and reskill the workers needed to tackle the major global challenges from climate change to food security. We’re joined by Charlotte Bonner, CEO of the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges, which seeks to lead and empower the post-16 education sector to make sustainability 'just good business', and Jeremy Kerswell, CEO and Principal of Plumpton College, in East Sussex, which uses its large estate to create real-life experiences for students, modelling best current and future practices in all aspects of sustainability and land management. About Charlotte Bonner As CEO of Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges, Charlotte is responsible for the strategic leadership of the organisation. She has over fifteen years’ leadership experience across membership and tertiary education organisations where she’s focused on business development, transformational engagement and policy and advocacy. Before joining EAUC, she was the Education and Training Foundation’s education for sustainable development (ESD) lead, and before that was a keystone of NUS’ sustainability work, most notably project managing the UNESCO ESD prize winning Green Impact programme from its inception. She is one of the co-founders of Students Organizing for Sustainability International. She’s previously held senior teaching associate positions at the University of Bristol and was a sustainability consultant working with private and public sector clients prior to her tenure at NUS. Charlotte has an MSc in energy and environmental technologies, is a Fellow of the RSA and a board member at Change Agents UK. She lives in Scarborough and is happiest when on her bike, travelling overland or cooking for friends. About Jeremy Kerswell Having worked across England's FE and HE sectors for 18 years, Jeremy became Principal of Plumpton College in October 2015. Originally from West Sussex, Jeremy grew up on a small holding, where his love of the countryside and interest in wildlife and animals began. He went on to study animal science at Reading University, and it was after a short period of employment in both the animal and agricultural industries, he decided to forge a career that would combine his passion for the natural environment with education. Plumpton attracts students from across the South East to study a range of land-based courses from entry to masters level. Resources: Download the transcript for this episode here.
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    31 m
  • AI in FE: opportunity or threat?
    May 6 2024

    In this episode, we’re talking about Artificial Intelligence in Further Education and asking if it’s something to be feared or celebrated. We’re joined by Hull College Principal and CEO, and self-confessed digital optimist, Debra Gray MBE. We’re also joined by Paul McKean, Director of Further Education, Skills and Training at Jisc, the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research and innovation. A not-for-profit organisation, Jisc seeks to improve lives through the digital transformation of education and research.

    About Debra Gray MBE

    Debra Gray MBE is the current Principal and Chief Executive of Hull College, a position she has held since April 2022. Before joining Hull College, Debra worked in various leadership roles in the further education and skills sector. She is the former Principal and Deputy Chief Executive of TEC Partnership, where in 2017, she and her team secured an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted inspection, the only college in Lincolnshire and the Humber to do so. Debra was awarded an MBE for services to further education in the Queen’s 2020 birthday honours.

    About Paul McKean

    Paul is Director of Further Education (FE), Skills and Training at Jisc. A key focus of his role is to ensure Jisc meets the needs of providers within the FE and skills sector. He also leads the team that provides Jisc’s external training. An adult returner learner himself, Paul is a product of the FE sector. Before joining Jisc, he was a tutor, advanced practitioner, project manager and learning resources and ILT development.

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    • Download the transcript for this episode here.

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