The external evaluation of the AP Development Programme is now underway and we really appreciate the time you are taking to get involved with it and to help the ETF shape a future offer.
We know many of you have already undertaken telephone interviews with members of the ICF team, and those who have been selected for the ‘deep dive’ case studies are busy arranging visits.
In total, ICF are carrying out 32 telephone interviews with participants from across the project-strands and from a range of cross-sector organisations. They are also conducting 6 in-depth (‘deep-dive’) case studies, exploring the impact of the programme on the whole institution, from learners to senior managers. You can see further information about the evaluation here.
The newly published Curriculum and Assessment Review recommends the introduction of new level 1 preparation for GCSE qualifications for English language and for maths.
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.
External Project Evaluation
The external evaluation of the AP Development Programme is now underway and we really appreciate the time you are taking to get involved with it and to help the ETF shape a future offer.
We know many of you have already undertaken telephone interviews with members of the ICF team, and those who have been selected for the ‘deep dive’ case studies are busy arranging visits.
In total, ICF are carrying out 32 telephone interviews with participants from across the project-strands and from a range of cross-sector organisations. They are also conducting 6 in-depth (‘deep-dive’) case studies, exploring the impact of the programme on the whole institution, from learners to senior managers. You can see further information about the evaluation here.
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