The professional body for FE and skills
For individuals
Whether you’re new to the sector or a seasoned leader, we support your growth with clear professional standards, learning and development, recognition, and a community of peers who understand your world.
For organisations
We partner with UK education providers to strengthen workforce strategy, leadership, and teaching - helping colleges, training providers, and adult learning organisations boost confidence, improve retention, and drive better learner outcomes
For the sector
By joining our network, you strengthen the voice of the FE and skills system, ensuring development needs are heard by government and industry to create better outcomes for learners, communities and employers.
Together we transform
'What I find ETF does, and what it does incredibly well, is to challenge us to raise the standard of our profession.
Everything we do at NCC is for the benefit of our students and that means that you have to work with your teachers and with staff to say, we're all on this journey together.'
Gerry McDonald CBE, Group Principal and CEO at New City College
Impact in numbers
Upholding shared standards, supporting continuous professional growth, and forstering an inspiring community.
Elevating individuals, empowering organisations
Our impact
Key topics
T Level Development
High-quality professional development to support teachers, trainers, leaders and organisations delivering T Levels.
Teaching and learning
From classroom practice to curriculum innovation, ETF helps you strengthen your pedaggoy and impact. Discover evidence-based CPD, resources and tools designed to helps great teaching keep getting better.
Leadership and Governance
Our award-winning leadership development portfolio is designed and delivered with world-class partners and system leaders - combining academic insights, deep sector understanding, and an unwavering focus on public good.
Explore a variety of different areas of professional practice - including English, maths, ESOL, Safeguarding and Prevent, Apprenticeships, Inclusion and more.
Join a professional community that backs your growth
ETF Membership gives you access to expert resources, recognised status and a growing network of educators like you who are committed to great teaching, training and leadership.
What's new...
Latest news
ETF responds to Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper
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CEO alumni event: leading through change
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2026 Teaching and Learning Conference (London and Leeds)
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Getting started with ESD
Sector Stories
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New City College
Sustained CPD to drive improvement
Hear from New City College, an ETF Partner, where CPD is an everyday part of their organisational culture - not just a tick box exercise.
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St Helens College
T Level progression in practice
Paul Hatton, Head of School for Early Years and Health and Care, shares how T Level students have progressed into careers and Higher Education.
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Walsall College
The power of FE
Lecturer, Daniel Jones, talks about his passion to make a difference to his students' lives and the power of FE and skills to transform lives and opportunities.
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Acland Burghley School
Technical teaching shaped by collaboration
Oliver Rosen, Head of Faculty of Computing, Media and Social Science, reflects on launching T Levels and offers insights for those preparing to deliver them.
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Kirklees College
Impact of CPD on leadership
Palvinder Singh, CEO and Principal, talks about his personal journey to leadership, and how CPD for leaders positively impacts the whole organisation.
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Skills for Security
From technical talent to trusted trainers
Find out how ETF Partnership offered Skills for Security long-term support as their experienced industry professionals transitioned into confident trainers.
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Carlisle Support Services
Raising standards and unlocking potential
Discover how ETF Partnership helped Carlisle Support Services to put dual professionalism into action - integrating technical mastery with the art of education.