Press Releases
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IfL welcomes new coalition government
12 May 2010 12:00 am
IfL has welcomed the new Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government. "We look forward to working with ministers in this new coalition government," said Toni Fazaeli, IfL's chief executive.
IfL reminds teachers and trainers to renew membership
31 Mar 2010 9:45 am
Over 80,000 IfL members have already renewed their membership. Teachers and trainers in publicly funded FE and skills provision must belong to IfL, and are required to renew by 1 April 2010.
IfL offers a broad welcome and a reservation to report on teacher training in vocational education
25 Feb 2010 10:30 am
IfL broadly welcomes the Skills Commission's report into "Teacher Training in Vocational Education", but says that some of the recommendations need further scrutiny.
IfL welcomes support for more mobility of teachers between schools and FE
09 Feb 2010 11:00 am
IfL has welcomed recommendations by the DCSF select committee that teachers and trainers with QTLS should immediately be able to work as qualified teachers in schools if teaching post-16 pupils.
Tomlinson trumpets vocational education at IfL awards ceremony
03 Feb 2010 1:00 pm
Sir Michael Tomlinson CBE has said that vocational education and those who provide such high-quality teaching must be accorded greater priority and credibility
IfL welcomes assessment-only route to QTS for FE teachers
01 Feb 2010 10:00 am
The Institute for Learning (IfL) has welcomed the introduction of an assessment-only route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
IfL members recognised in New Year honours list
08 Jan 2010 12:00 am
The 2010 New Year honours list includes three members of the Institute for Learning (IfL).
Teachers and trainers are essential to building Britain's recovery
16 Dec 2009 12:00 am
IfL has welcomed the government’s white paper, Building Britain’s Recovery: Achieving Full Employment.
IfL announces results of Advisory Council elections
08 Dec 2009 4:00 pm
IfL, the independent professional body for teachers and trainers throughout the learning and skills sector, has announced the results of its elections for a new Advisory Council.
Teachers and trainers crucial to Skills for Growth strategy
13 Nov 2009 9:00 am
IfL has welcomed the publication of the Skills for Growth white paper.