Consultations
The Institute for Learning (IfL) works with national agencies and bodies in the further education and skills sector to ensure that the views of its members influence policy and practice. To do this effectively we need to hear the opinions our members have on a range of issues. In addition to hosting online communities to enable discourse and debate, we provide the means for members to inform our response to consultations which impact on the professional lives of teachers and trainers.
Here you can find information on consultations that are currently open, as well as past consultations that are now closed.
Current Consultations
Complaints about Ofsted’s work: proposed improvements to the process
Ofsted is reviewing arrangements for the handling and investigation of concerns about their work to ensure that their approaches match the needs of those making complaints.
Past Consultations
LLUK consultation on National Occupational Standards (NOS)
IfL would like to hear the views of teaching and training professionals on the review of NOS for Learning & Development currently being undertaken by Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK).
Consultation: Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural provision
FBFE is working with LSIS to produce guidance on developing provision for spiritual, moral, social and cultural support in post 16 education. Have your say.
Member consultation on the Single Equality Strategy
To ensure that our work on equality and diversity is informed by our membership, you are invited to consider IfL’s draft Single Equality Strategy and provide your comments.
Skills Commission on Initial Teacher Education
Toni Fazaeli, IfL's chief executive, drew on member comments and views when she recently gave evidence to the Skills Commission on Initial Teacher Education.
LSIS: refreshing the National Improvement Strategy (NIS)
The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) has been leading a consultation to refresh the National Improvement Strategy (NIS).
Ofsted: changing inspection arrangements for FE and skills
Ofsted's consultation on its plans for the FE and skills sector: ‘a focus on improvement: proposals for further education and skills system inspections from September 2009’
LLUK: new National Occupational Standards (NOS) for learner involvement roles
Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) has been running a consultation on the new National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Learner Involvement roles it has been developing.