The Department for Education is responsible for childern's services and education, including early years, schools, further and higher education policy, apprenticeshipsand wider skills in England.  Find links to services, information and Inspections 

SET is the only professional body for all teachers, trainers and leaders in the Further Education (FE) and Training sector.  They are a 'career companion', supporting professional aspirations and illustrating your commitment to professionalising the sector. 

Resources, networking opportunities, CPD events, access to the EBSCO library for research, QTLS and ATS, Intuition magazine with sector news.

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is the expert body for professional development and standards in FE and Training. 

The ETF are the guardian of the Professional Standards for the secto and includes the Society for Education and Training (SET), the largest professional membership organisation for practitioners in the post-16 sector.

The ETF offers many opportunities for Continuous Professional Development (CPD), research, networking events, etc.

Find the latest news and exclusives in the FE and Skills sector, contributions from thought leaders and upcoming events

FE Week offers the latest news, investigations, jobs and expert analysis for the FE and Skills sector

Amplify FE is a network to connect and amplify communities of practice for digital learning, teaching and assessment in vocational education. You can join and connect with otherpractitioners and professionals from across the sector. Includes a fully updated diary of events where you can add dates and details for upcoming activities.

The Association of Colleges is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England.  

As a membership body they influence government and local and national policymakers to create the environment for strong and sustainable colleges at the heart of the economy; 

Provide high quality professional support, advice and intelligence to meet the needs of every member;

Champion and enhance the reputation of colleges, leaders, staff and students.

The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) is a national membership body which supports thousands of businesses and millions of learners in England by delivering a wide range of training, vocational learning, and employability programmes.

Find information about upcoming events, workshops, specialist forums, best practice guides, news and research pieces.

SDN is a team of leading specialists in apprenticeships, technical education and workforce development.

They work for training and education organisations, employers and government, providing industry-leading consultancy, CPD, resources and research.

Mesma makes quality assurance accessible, engaging and useful for everyone.  Mesma helps Schools, FE and HE providers to focus on developing, improving and assessing the quality of their provision.  Mesma offers the tools needed to collaborate with colleagues on one platform with valuable guidance and resources alongside helpful features.

The Department for Education (DfE) supports the matrix Standard as the quality framework for accrediting information, advice and guidance contracts including the National Careers Service, its subcontractors and other services delivered on behalf of the Education Skills Funding Agency. New Framework Launching in 2023.

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. They contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills. They work with partners to provide services that deliver the very best outcomes for Scotland’s people, businesses and the economy.

FE-Tech is a website designed to help further education (FE) providers find the right learning technology solutions that are designed for our industry.  The organisation is a community of learning technology product comparison, latest news and trends from industry expert voices which is meaningful for the FE sector.

The Pacific Institute and the BluePrint Toolset help leaders to take control of their future, realise success ​and grow their organisation. 

They help drive positive change in behaviour, enabling you to build cultures, leaders and teams that pursue value, growth and wellbeing.

Career development enables people to achieve their career and life goals, benefiting individuals, the economy and society.

The CDI is the UK’s professional body for all aspects of career development, supporting our members to work to the highest standards and championing the profession. 

The CDI supports its members to work to the highest standards of practice, by adhering to the CDI’s Code of Ethics and accessing a wide range of training and resources to develop and maintain their knowledge and skills.

FIN is a membership organisation within the further education sector that provides invaluable assistance and guidance to support the nominee and quality team, ensuring high quality delivery of ESFA funded learning programmes.

Do you know how effective are your safeguarding arrangements?

Leaders in Safeguarding provides quality assurance and specialist support, advice, training and scrutiny of safeguarding arrangements in education, health, social care and leisure settings.

Mencap is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.  Their vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. 

Mencap believes that children and young people with a learning disability should grow up in a world that includes them in all areas of society, gives them the support and opportunities to engage with their peers and equips them with the personal skills to progress and be valued members in the community.

Education Support's mission is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff. They believe that better mental health leads to better education. They support individuals and help schools, colleges and universities to improve the mental health and wellbeing of their staff. They also carry out research and advocate for changes in Government policy for the benefit of the education workforce. 

The hub which links together independent End Point Assessors and EPAOs so they can collaborate, work together and share good practice. It includes a database of professionals in the EPA sphere. Also home of the EPAO Quality alliance.

Whether you’re an employer looking to create a more inclusive workplace or an apprentice seeking inspiration and guidance, the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance is an essential resource for anyone committed to promoting diversity and unlocking the full potential of a diverse workforce.

The Federation of Awarding Bodies is the collective voice of the UK’s world-class qualifications and assessments industry. Our members are committed to providing high-quality qualifications and assessments that recognise achievement, improve productivity, support social mobility and change lives.  Find news, training and a job board.

Education for sustainable development (ESD) is UNESCO’s education sector response to the urgent and dramatic challenges the planet faces. UNESCO’s ESD for 2030 education programme aims to bring about the personal and societal transformation that is necessary to change the future of our planet. 

Acting as a global advocate and aiming to strengthen capacities of governments to provide quality Climate Change Education (CCE), UNESCO produces and shares knowledge, provides policy guidance and technical support to its Member States and implements projects on the ground. 

Ambitious about Autism is a charity that stands with autistic children and young people, champion their rights​ and create opportunities. They run specialist education services, an employment programme, and children and young people are at the heart of their decision-making, policy work and campaigning. 

They also deliver training and consultancy to a wide range of organisations to improve awareness and understanding of autism.

The Association for Accredited Learning (AAL) work revolves around three fundamental pillars:

Employee Wellbeing: prioritising the health and welfare of employees, recognising that their wellbeing directly impacts organisational success.

Lived Experience: valuing personal narratives and individual journeys, celebrating achievements and fostering a sense of community.

People & Culture: cultivating inclusive and thriving organisational cultures

The Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant is a pledge by businesses to support women affected by abuse to enter or re-enter the workplace. Employers are invited to sign the covenant and identify opportunities within their businesses for women seeking sustainable employment opportunities.

The BluePrint Toolset® was created in 2013. The BluePrint Toolset® is a leading provider of innovative diagnostic tools designed to help organizations achieve their goals. Leveraging over 30 years of working in culture and leadership coaching, it was created to modernize and transform past diagnostic models into a more relevant tool for today’s leaders.