IfL grants honorary memberships

Bill Rammell MP, former minister for lifelong learning, and Sue Dutton, former deputy chief executive of the Association of Colleges, have accepted honorary memberships of the Institute for Learning (IfL), the professional body for teachers, trainers and assessors throughout the further education and skills sector. They were offered honorary membership in recognition of their commitment to IfL members, more than 195,000 professional teachers and trainers in FE and skills who make a vital contribution to the nation’s well-being and economy. 

Bill Rammell, former Minister for Lifelong LearningMr Rammell said, "The Institute for Learning represents an important step forward in enhancing professional development. I greatly enjoyed my time as minister of state for lifelong learning, further and higher education, and I found my contacts with so many dedicated and committed educational professionals immensely rewarding. I am delighted and honoured to have received honorary membership of IfL."

Sue Dutton, former Deputy Chief Executive of the Association of Colleges (AoC)Ms Dutton said, “I am delighted to accept. Please thank the Council and the membership on my behalf for this tremendous honour. I really enjoyed working with everyone at the start of it all and know from the feedback I receive that IfL is and will continue to be at the leading edge of professional bodies.”

Sue Crowley, the chair of IfL's Council, said, "Awarding honorary membership is our way of recognising the enormous contributions that Bill Rammell and Sue Dutton made to the establishment and development of IfL, the professional body for teachers and trainers across the diverse FE and skills sector. They join a small, select group of honorary IfL members, and we are delighted that they have both accepted this honour."