Hollie is a writer, speaker and the Creator of FE English Swap Shop podcast, which she produces with her colleague Sammy White, a maths specialist.
Hollie is experienced in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, GCSE English and Functional Skills English (Entry level through to level 2).
The FE English Swap Shop is an exciting, hands-on, practical and inclusive online event created by FE teachers for FE teachers working within English in the post-16 sector.
Take a look at Tenders Update March 2026 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
The newly published Curriculum and Assessment Review recommends the introduction of new level 1 preparation for GCSE qualifications for English language and for maths.
Take a look at Tenders Update November 2025 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2025 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.
Google Gemini Storybooks uses AI to generate online storybooks based on your prompts. The books include graphics and sound. It works in multiple languages and is free to use.
Skills England has published its analysis of future employment needs which shows that occupations in Digital, Adult Social Care, Construction and Engineering will have the greatest additional employment demand between 2025 and 2030.
