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Supporting the Further Education Workforce

Further Education plays a vital role in developing the skills people need to succeed in work and supporting the needs of the economy. A strong, sustainable teaching workforce is essential to delivering high-quality technical education. Gatsby supports a range of work to strengthen the Further Education workforce, from building the evidence base to developing practical approaches that support teachers, providers and industry professionals.

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Teacher Education

Subject-specialist pedagogy resources for science, engineering and technology teachers in Further Education. Explore videos, animations and written materials tailored to your role.

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Industry Associate Programme

The Industry Associate programme helps industry experts to use their knowledge, skills and workplace experience to support teaching and learning in Further Education. It provides a structured ‘soft landing’ into the sector, helping participants build confidence, a grounding in pedagogy and explore how they can contribute to high-quality further education.

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