We’re excited to introduce our two keynote speakers for Get Further Forum 2026: Doug Lemov and Dr Jaz Ampaw-Farr. Get Further’s first national conference will bring together teachers, sector leaders, and policymakers for a day focused on what works in post-16 English and maths. We’ll explore practical, evidence-based approaches to make sure no student is left behind. We are excited for … Read more
We’re thrilled to share that this summer, we’ll be hosting our first national conference, Get Further Forum: Never Too Late To Learn. As part if this, we’re seeking applications for breakout sessions and inviting experienced post‑16 English and maths educators to lead them. Our aim is to platform optimistic, evidence‑informed voices from across FE, with real insight from those … Read more
We are pleased to announce the release of our latest impact report, which takes a look at our impact over the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years. At Get Further, we are committed to supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop the English and maths skills they need to pass gateway qualifications and unlock opportunities. This … Read more
We are delighted to announce that this week we have launched a pilot Level 2 Functional Skills tuition programme targeting learners who are planning to complete or progress onto an apprenticeship who don’t yet have the required qualifications in English and/or maths. In this blog post, our Curriculum Manager, Ed Noon, dives into the details … Read more
A few years ago, I got into a robust discussion on social media with a high-profile English teacher working in a school who told me I wouldn’t know anything about teaching GCSE English Language because I taught English in an FE college. I was pretty taken aback by this. From my position immersed in a … Read more
A few years ago, I got into a robust discussion on social media with a high-profile English teacher working in a school who told me I wouldn’t know anything about teaching GCSE English Language because I taught English in an FE college. I was pretty taken aback by this. From my position immersed in a … Read more
