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IfL is working to engage national and local press to raise the status of its members. Click the links below for Institute for Learning press releases to see what we have been saying.

IfL pays tribute to apprenticeship trainers
09 Feb 2012 11:00 am
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, IfL is calling for the trainers who deliver high-quality apprenticeships and other work-based training to be recognised for their important contribution.

IfL publishes third annual review of FE teachers’ professional development
06 Feb 2012 7:00 am
IfL has published its third annual review of CPD in the FE and skills sector, its most detailed study so far of the state of CPD in colleges, training providers and adult and community learning.

IfL promises positive engagement in review of professionalism
02 Feb 2012 12:30 pm
IfL will engage positively with the independent review of professionalism in the FE and skills sector, chaired by Lord Lingfield, and continue promoting the professionalism of teachers and trainers.

IfL announces action research to inform vocational pedagogy commission
20 Jan 2011 12:15 pm
IfL is looking for members who are expert in teaching and training vocational subjects to adults and young people to take part in this project.

IfL members recognised in New Year honours list
09 Jan 2012 9:00 am
Congratulations to the three IfL members who have been recognised in the 2012 New Year honours list. IfL welcome suggestions about outstanding teachers and trainers for consideration in the future.

IfL and LSIS to lead commission on adult education and vocational pedagogy
01 Dec 2011 6:30 pm
IfL and LSIS will support an independent commission on adult education and vocational pedagogy, as announced in the government's response to its New Challenges, New Chances consultation.

IfL announces results of 2011 Advisory Council elections
25 Nov 2011 4:30 pm
IfL has announced the results of its elections for 19 vacancies on its Advisory Council.

IfL raises the importance of teaching and learning
22 Nov 2011 1:00 pm
Following the publication of Ofsted’s annual report for 2010/11, IfL believes that teaching and learning should be a limiting grade in inspections.

IfL congratulates TES FE Award winners
15 Nov 2011 11:30 am
IfL has offered its congratulations to the winners of the inaugural TES FE Awards, including the IfL-sponsored award for Outstanding Innovation in Teaching, Training or Learning Provision.

IfL highlights concerns about funding for teacher training
07 Nov 2011 12:50 pm
IfL has expressed its concerns about proposed teacher training reforms and the implications of higher and further education funding changes for initial teacher training in the FE and skills sector.

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