About IfL
The Institute for Learning (IfL) is the professional body for teachers, trainers and assessors (1) across further education (FE) , including adult and community learning, emergency and public services, FE colleges, the armed services, the voluntary sector and work-based learning (referred to as the FE and skills sector on this website).
This section includes more information about IfL, our members and our partner organisations.
IfL's vision
Our vision is that our membership will be served well by IfL and that FE practitioners will be truly recognised for excellent teaching and training for learners. We strive to be a world-class professional body. IfL is distinctive as the professional body for teachers and trainers in FE and skills.
Click here for more on our vision, values and strategic purpose.
IfL’s members
Our members tell us that it is hugely motivating to teach and train and to see learners increasing their skills and knowledge – a demanding, responsible and satisfying job.
With more than 180,000 members (as at the end of January 2009), IfL represents the range and diversity of teachers and trainers involved in delivering teaching, training and learning across the FE and skills sector.
Find out more about IfL members here.
Run by members for members
IfL is governed by its Council, and the majority of Council members are elected from the membership – teachers and trainers in FE and skills.
For more about the IfL Council, click here.
IfL was created by teachers, and is led by members for members. In addition, key partner organisations serve as members or observers.
Find out about the history of IfL here.
Working in partnership
As a key partner in delivering workforce reform, IfL’s role is to manage the registration process and confer licensed practitioner status.
We believe that by working in partnership with a range of organizations we can bring greater benefits to our members.
Click here for more information on our partner organisations and links to their websites.
(1) A variety of terms is used for the teaching, training and assessing role, including lecturers, teachers, trainers, assessors, instructors, tutors and trainee teachers. We use the term teachers and trainers to cover the full range.