9th July 2025 Get Further has been awarded a grant from the Department for Education to deliver evidence-based Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for teachers and leaders of post-16 English and maths across England. The programme aims to improve student outcomes -particularly for learners from disadvantaged backgrounds – by equipping educators with the tools and training … Read more
A big highlight of 2024–25 at Get Further has been our new partnership with Hopwood Hall College. This year, we supported nearly 300 students on their journey to resitting GCSE maths — and it has been a real pleasure to collaborate so closely with the college team. At Hopwood Hall, we were welcomed into the … Read more
Over half of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds do not achieve a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths at age 16. This makes the final two years of compulsory education critical for helping them secure these essential gateway qualifications, which open doors to higher-level education, training, and employment opportunities. Literacy and numeracy skills … Read more
This post is the final blog in a four-part CPD series from our Curriculum Team here at Get Further. Each post will shine a spotlight on an aspect of professional development for teachers in Further Education. Other posts in the series include: Why a shared understanding and common approach are key to student success. Why … Read more
