Sector bodies have teamed up to commission new research on the skills needs of lecturers, trainers and other staff in further education and skills.

AMFE Consultancy has partnered with the Adult Learning Improvement Network and Fellowship
of Inspection Nominees to identify actions required to produce ‘ An FE Workforce Fit for the
Future’ while recognising that colleges and providers will be operating in a very tight fiscal
climate.

Our sector is frequently cited as being the 'saviour' for so many other sectors or challenges,
whether that be net zero, meeting local skills, improving productivity, enhancing the use of tech,
digital and AI, but there remains very limited support for practitioners in the FE and skills sector,
and with only 8 out of the 32 LSIP reports identifying education as a priority sector, we want to
have a dedicated skills review for our own sector.

Sector bodies have teamed up to commission new research on
the skills needs of lecturers, trainers and other staff in further
education and skills.

The research will involve a 3 stage process –

1.Survey to providers and learners
2.Analysing FE sector workforce reports

3. Engaging with regional provider networks & research
sharing sessions

We plan to share the findings with the regional provider networks,
AELP, AoC, HOLEX, ETF and MCAs and help create, signpost and
deliver skills programmes, CPD and workforce development
opportunities to meet provider needs.