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Everything we do at the Education and Training Foundation is devoted to inspiring teachers, trainers and leaders to be the best version of themselves, so together we can change the learner experience for the better in the Further Education (FE) and Training sector. 


Explore the Professional Â鶹´«Ã½

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Man looking thoughtful about Professional Â鶹´«Ã½

For teachers and trainers

The Professional Â鶹´«Ã½ for Teachers and Trainers have been developed to help you excel in your teaching practice by enriching your professional development.

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Two women having a discussion about Professional Â鶹´«Ã½

For leaders

The Professional Â鶹´«Ã½ for Leaders are designed to provide guidance for you and your organisation about professional expectations of leadership roles.


The three core principles of the Â鶹´«Ã½

The Professional Â鶹´«Ã½ for Leaders and the Professional Â鶹´«Ã½ for Teachers and Trainers both follow a similar structure in order to highlight the synergies and distinctions between the roles. Each set of Professional Â鶹´«Ã½ is built around three core principles, outlined below:

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Professional Values and Attributes

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Professional Knowledge and Understanding

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Professional Skills

The Professional Â鶹´«Ã½ have been developed with sector professionals and experts to support and inspire your professional learning and career development. The Professional Â鶹´«Ã½ for Teachers and Trainers were introduced in 2014 and have been updated in May 2022, and the Professional Â鶹´«Ã½ for Leaders were launched in September 2022.

Looking for new ways to discuss the Â鶹´«Ã½?

Learn more about our Professional Â鶹´«Ã½ activity cards, now available to order.