Quick Reads are short accessible books written by best-selling authors, and are ideal for adults wanting to improve their literacy skills and to discover reading for pleasure. The resources include a range of activities from reading, discussion & reflection, writing, ICT, Maths and further exploration, as well as notes for practitioners. You can find out more about Quick Reads at www.readingagency.co.uk/quickreads.

 A summary report and in-depth case studies illustrating how FE providers use advanced practitioner-type roles to improve teaching, learning and assessment (TLA). 

One of the barriers to developing maths and English skills during work placement is a lack of awareness and in depth understanding of how maths and English GCSE’s and FS link to occupational areas within the 15 technical routes. These flyers attempt to summarise that mapping. Job roles are considered, recognising the importance of the technical skills that employers need plus promoting maths and English skills under calculation and communication.

Learning support assistants (LSAs) are the most commonly used form of support in the FE sector – and the most expensive. That makes it especially important for providers to deploy LSAs efficiently and effectively, so that they have a positive impact on learner progress and independence. We have put together an in-house development activity to help you consider how to make the most of the LSAs in your setting. The activity has been designed to be facilitated by managers with SEND responsibilities and undertaken by teams of tutors and LSAs working together.