Last week I attended the ‘Introduction to Guidance Interviewing’ residential at Warwick, delivered by AGCAS*. This does not form part…
PG Blog: Rose Leek #11 Brain break reward
Since October most weeks have involved study for the CEIGHE. In March I submitted the first module assignment, and then…
“Work hard, be prepared to be flexible and don’t be afraid to try something!”
I joined the Centre for Lifelong Learning for a 2+2 Degree in Social Studies in 2013, graduating last summer. Never…
It would be very exciting to stand in front of a group of students, teaching the next James Dyson
When people ask me why I chose FE as a career over the well-known route of secondary or primary, there…
The Best Educational Journey
Looking back on my year of training, since starting September last year to now, I feel like I have come…
PG Blog: Rose Leek #10 100 Year living
This week I began reading ‘The 100-Year Life’, by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott. The book discusses living and working…
Gateway Blog: Steven Lock #4 My wife makes great sandwiches!
Returning to study is an inspirational experience. In our group of a dozen or so students I’ve heard the words…
PG Blog: Rose Leek #9 Looking outside of Higher Education
Just before Easter I attended a student conference held by the Career Development Institute (CDI). The CDI is the single…
Why Teach in Further Education?
I am often asked why I wanted to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector. My response is always…
Gateway Blog: Steven Lock #3 Exercising your brain
I’m no athlete but I enjoy a bit of exercise, in our modern busy lives it’s often the first thing…
