Why join ?

IfL is the professional body for teachers, trainers, tutors and trainee teachers across further education (FE) and skills. As an IfL member, you can access a range of support for your professional development, in order to deliver the best possible teaching experience to your learners. 
 
Demonstrate your professional excellence
 
IfL members have a shared commitment to undertaking continuing professional development (CPD). Ongoing CPD improves and enhances your skills and knowledge for the benefit of your learners. This is a demonstration of your dedication to professional excellence in both teaching and subject area that is recognised by employers across the sector. 
 
Achieve professional status
 
Only through IfL can members gain the full professional status of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or Associate Teacher Learning and Skills (ATLS), by undertaking professional formation. 
 
Influence national decision making and policy
 
IfL works to influence the national FE and skills agenda by building relationships with key decision makers in other sector organisations, agencies and government departments. Through your IfL membership, you will have the opportunity to contribute to consultations of members on key policy areas adding to the collective voice of the frontline teachers and trainers who make up our membership. You also can stand for election and get involved in IfL’s governance. 
 
Develop your career and remain in good professional standing
 
IfL members are dual professionals who are required to keep up to date with their vocational or subject specialism, as well as the latest practice in brilliant teaching and training methods.
 
Through your IfL membership you can access a range of resources to make the most of your CPD, including access to REfLECT, IfL’s personal online learning space. 

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