The FE Media Podcast

On this weeks episode of the #FEmediapodcast, we do something different! Our first solo podcast with Jay himself, giving tips on marketing for #furthereducation---------------------------------------------------------------------👉Follow our page for marketing tips - https://lnkd.in/gFfppFZwFind out about how we can help you find more learners for your funded and commercial course by booking a meeting below:BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://lnkd.in/dU59JTJE#learnerrecruitment #furthereducation #educationmarketing #studentrecruitment #learnerengagment #coursesonline #marketing #marketingtips #socialmediamarketing #edtech #elearning#traineeships

On this weeks episode of the #FEmediapodcast, we have a chat with  Julia Burrascano of Purlos. We discuss many of the most pressing issues affecting the #furthereducation sector today, let us know your thoughts!We discussed the following topics:Purlos and how it can help the FE sectorLearner retention during the 42 day period: key stats and main challengesBiggest challenges around student recruitment and around admissionsHow learner find, conversion rates and retention can be improvedOpinions on FE and where the market is going/trendsYou can find out more about Julia Burrascano and Purlos Below:---------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-burrascano-255321152/https://www.linkedin.com/company/purlos/https://www.purlos.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------👉Follow our page for marketing tips - https://lnkd.in/gFfppFZwFind out about how we can help you find more learners for your funded and commercial course by booking a meeting below:BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://lnkd.in/dU59JTJE#learnerrecruitment #furthereducation #educationmarketing #studentrecruitment #learnerengagment #coursesonline #marketing #marketingtips #socialmediamarketing #edtech #elearning#traineeships

On this week's episode of the #FEmediapodcast, we have a chat Tom Burton of NOCN Group. A market-leading international Awarding Organisation (AO) specialising in the regulated UK and international qualifications, End Point Assessment, Access to Higher Education, assured short courses, SMART job cards, assessment services, consultancy, and research.We discussed the following topics:1 - How apprenticeships have been like in the past year with NOCN Group2 - Opinions on the apprenticeship uptake being at 50%3 - How will the recession affect the market?4 - What have been the most popular/successful apprenticeships?5 - Difficulties connecting training providers with employers6 - Ofsted reports and how to improve7 - Opinions on apprenticeship minimum wageYou can find out more about Tom Burton and NOCN Group Below:---------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.nocn.org.uk/https://lnkd.in/dG97Skw6https://lnkd.in/dTEdNu9P---------------------------------------------------------------------👉Follow our page for marketing tips - https://lnkd.in/gFfppFZwFind out about how we can help you find more learners for your funded and commercial course by booking a meeting below:BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://lnkd.in/dU59JTJE#learnerrecruitment #furthereducation #educationmarketing #studentrecruitment #learnerengagment #coursesonline #marketing #marketingtips #socialmediamarketing #edtech #elearning#traineeships

On this weeks episode of the #FEmediapodcast, we have a chat with Isa Mutlib of BAME Apprenticeship Alliance. We discuss many of the most pressing issues affecting the #furthereducation sector today, let us know your thoughts!You can find out more about Isa Mutlib and BAME Apprenticeship Alliance:We discussed the following topics:1 - Introduction about you and your experience in the FE sector (Discussion around BAME Apprenticeship Alliance)2 - Current and past issues for you in the FE sector and your services3 - BAME Apprenticeships and the current issues including the ‘middle class grab’4 - Recovery after lockdowns5 - Opinions on where FE is going---------------------------------------------------------------------https://lnkd.in/dCZcWxzahttps://lnkd.in/dseDvNzhhttps://lnkd.in/d6RHQXTU---------------------------------------------------------------------👉Speak With Us At Grow SocialIf you need support with finding a consistent flow of new learners for commercial and funded courses at 50% off the usual cost, book a meeting below with one of the Grow Social team and we would be glad to help!BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://lnkd.in/g4zgt2Bj#learnerrecruitment #furthereducation #educationmarketing #studentrecruitment #learnerengagment #coursesonline #marketing #marketingtips #socialmediamarketing #edtech #elearning#traineeships

On this weeks episode of  #FEmediapodcast we have a chat with Chantal Brown who currently works for Sandwell College. We discuss many of the most pressing issues affecting the #furthereducation sector today, let us know your thoughts!We discussed the following topics:1 - Introduction about you and your experience in the FE sector2 - SEN in the FE sector3 - Tells us more about transforming lives FE4 - BAME representation in FE5 - Where can people find you?You can find out more about Chantal Brown and One Awards below:---------------------------------------------------------------------https://lnkd.in/dURv2PHuhttps://lnkd.in/dbXNJDZmhttps://lnkd.in/dS74CBBc-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Grow Social - Contactshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-george-16541a1a9/If you need support with finding a consistent flow of new learners for commercial and funded courses at 50% off the usual cost, book a meeting below with one of the Grow Social team and we would be glad to help!BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://partnerships.thegrowsocial.com/learnerrecruitmentservices-3883

On this weeks episode of  #FEmediapodcast we have a chat with Abigail Gilbert who currently works for One awards. We discuss many of the most pressing issues affecting the #furthereducation sector today, let us know your thoughts!We discussed the following topics:1. Introduction about you and your experience in the FE sector2. Access courses and their lack of attention3. The benefits of Access courses4. Marketing and Social media within FE5. Opinions on where HE is goingYou can find out more about Abigail Gilbert and One Awards below:---------------------------------------------------------------------https://lnkd.in/dCDhdw4hhttps://lnkd.in/d2PXeadjhttps://lnkd.in/dg3kPQJr-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Grow Social - Contactshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-george-16541a1a9/If you need support with finding a consistent flow of new learners for commercial and funded courses at 50% off the usual cost, book a meeting below with one of the Grow Social team and we would be glad to help!BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://partnerships.thegrowsocial.com/learnerrecruitmentservices-3883

On this weeks episode of  #FEmediapodcast we have a chat with Steve Latus who is currently the head of traineeships for Education Skills Funding Agency. We discuss many of the most pressing issues affecting the #furthereducation sector today, let us know your thoughts!We discussed the following topics:Introduction about Steve, Nigel and David, with a brief discussion on your experiences in the FE sectorWhat are traineeships?How diverse are traineeships?How are traineeships funded, what amount of investment has been made in traineeships?I have heard about the development of occupational traineeships, can you tell me what they are?Providers have felt that there has been a lack of support from the DWP, what are your thoughts on this?Providers feel like the kick starter scheme has clashed with the Traineeship programme, what are your thoughts? (Kickstarter vs Traineeship)What are your thoughts on the current and future Traineeship uptake?How can providers get the word out about Traineeships? (Marketing and Social media within FE)Final thoughtsYou can find out more about Steve Latus and The Education Skills Funding Agency below:---------------------------------------------------------------------https://lnkd.in/gB9idnFWhttps://lnkd.in/dVgYfSahttps://lnkd.in/grJ4DJhj-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Grow Social - Contactshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-george-16541a1a9/If you need support with finding a consistent flow of new learners for commercial and funded courses at 50% off the usual cost, book a meeting below with one of the Grow Social team and we would be glad to help!BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://partnerships.thegrowsocial.com/learnerrecruitmentservices-3883

On this weeks episode of  #FEmediapodcast we have a chat with Elizabeth Draper who is currently working in The English Association and is part of the JoyFE community. We discuss many of the most pressing issues affecting the #furthereducation sector today, let us know your thoughts!We discussed the following topics:Introduction about you and your experience in the FE sectorThe English Association and your roleJOY FEThe GCSE resit systemMarketing and Social media within FEYou can find out more about Elizabeth, The English Association and JoyFE below:---------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-draper-a8ba6271/https://www.linkedin.com/company/englishassoc/https://twitter.com/JoyfulFE-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Grow Social - Contactshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-george-16541a1a9/If you need support with finding a consistent flow of new learners for commercial and funded courses at 50% off the usual cost, book a meeting below with one of the Grow Social team and we would be glad to help!BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://partnerships.thegrowsocial.com/learnerrecruitmentservices-3883

On this weeks episode of  #FEmediapodcast we have a chat with Lucy Hunte who is currently the National Programme Manager for Apprenticeships at Health Education England. We discuss many of the most pressing issues affecting the #furthereducation sector today, let us know your thoughts!We discussed the following topics:What do you feel some of the most important issues are regarding the FE sector and health education?Tell us more about Health Education England?How important is educating parents and how do you guys go about doing it?Tell us more about how you are working on Social mobility? (Challenges and successes) What are some of the barriers for young people that come from disadvantaged backgrounds?What is the BAME participation like and how are you working to reach young people?What importance do you feel social media plays in reaching young people for Health Education England?You can find out more about Lucy and Health Education England below:---------------------------------------------------------------------https://linktr.ee/nhsheehttps://lnkd.in/ePv9Uy7Fhttps://lnkd.in/eESsHR8W-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Grow Social - Contactshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-george-16541a1a9/If you need support with finding a consistent flow of new learners for commercial and funded courses at 50% off the usual cost, book a meeting below with one of the Grow Social team and we would be glad to help!BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://partnerships.thegrowsocial.com/learnerrecruitmentservices-3883

DescriptionCerian is currently Head of Technical Education at ETF. The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is the sector-owned, government-backed workforce development body for the Further Education and Training sector.Our mission is to support the continuing transformation of our country’s technical and vocational education system by ensuring the sector has world-class teachers, trainers, assessors and leaders. This leads to ever-improving learner outcomes, a better-skilled workforce and a stronger economy, country and society.We do this by improving, driving and championing the quality of the sector’s leadership, teaching and training through:- Setting and promoting professional standards, awarding QTLS and ATS, and, managing the Society for Education and Training, the professional membership body for the sector- Supporting the sector through reform and change- Leading professional and workforce development for teachers, trainers, assessors, leaders and governors- Being the home of independent, impartial and comprehensive workforce data and research We discussed the following topics:What do you feel some of the most important issues are regarding the FE sector and careers employmentHow employers can be supported with staff developmentCerian Tells about her role and how she supports the sector.What role do you think social media play in reaching young people, are FE doing this wellWhat is your number one tip for FE educators who want to improve the way they connect with and support young peopleYou can find out more about Cerian and The Education and Training Foundation below:---------------------------------------------------------------------https://lnkd.in/e4AZntNthttps://lnkd.in/eBv-vWcJhttps://lnkd.in/ef2wnHif-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Grow Social - Contactshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-george-16541a1a9/If you need support with finding a consistent flow of new learners for commercial and funded courses at 50% off the usual cost, book a meeting below with one of the Grow Social team and we would be glad to help!BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://partnerships.thegrowsocial.com/learnerrecruitmentservices-3883

On this weeks episode of the #FEmediapodcast we have a chat with Robbie Bryant of Open Study College. We discuss many of the most pressing issues affecting the #furthereducation sector today, let us know your thoughts!You can find out more about Robbie and Open Study College below:---------------------------------------------------------------------https://lnkd.in/ePhxjHvDhttps://lnkd.in/eiXsaWEqhttps://lnkd.in/eX9Zdque--------------------------------------------------------------------- We discussed the following topics:introduction about you and your experience in the FE sectorCurrent and past issues for you in the FE sector and your servicesRecovery after lockdownsMarketing and Social media within FEOpinions on where FE is going-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Grow Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-george-16541a1a9/If you need support with finding a consistent flow of new learners for commercial and funded courses at 50% off the usual cost, book a meeting below with one of the Grow Social team and we would be glad to help!BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://partnerships.thegrowsocial.com/learnerrecruitmentservices-3883

DescriptionRuth is currently Manor Property Group Education Director, working on the national rollout of 160 Qdos Career Hubs. Ruth has 25 years of experience in professional services and education, holding positions including Principal and CEO in Further Education. Ruth previously set up and ran a national education charity, founded by Lord Baker, now supporting a network of 20+ industry-led Career Colleges across the UK. Ruth has a passion for applying business principles and regional partnerships to educational ventures, to ensure their long-term sustainability. Ruth is an Honorary Fellow of UCL Institute of Education and holds several voluntary positions in support of education. We discussed the following topics:What do you feel some of the most important issues are regarding the FE sector and careers employment?How can young people be supported post-results week?Tell us more about the Qdos app and how it can help young people and parents make the right choices?What role do you think social media play in reaching young people, are FE doing this well?What is your number one tip for young people and parents looking to get their children into careers, FE or apprenticeships? What is your number one tip for FE educators who want to improve the way they connect with and support young people?You can find out more about Ruth and the QDOS Careers App below:Free Qdos Careers App is available on all Apple and Android devices. Apple App Store link from your iPhone or iPad is:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1524921452Google Store, for Android devices, using this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hongwei.careersapp---------------------------------------------------------------------------@QdosHub@RuthGilbertCEOhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/janelliscareers/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-steer/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthgilbert1/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Grow Social - Contactshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-george-16541a1a9/If you need support with finding a consistent flow of new learners for commercial and funded courses at 50% off the usual cost, book a meeting below with one of the Grow Social team and we would be glad to help!BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://partnerships.thegrowsocial.com/learnerrecruitmentservices-3883

In today's podcast session I sat down with Tom Burton of NOCN Group. A market-leading international Awarding Organisation (AO) specialising in regulated UK and international qualifications, End Point Assessment, Access to Higher Education, assured short courses, SMART job cards, assessment services, consultancy, and research.We discussed the following topics:What do you feel some of the most important issues are regarding the FE sector?What advice and guidance do you feel the apprentices need before choosing an apprenticeship? What are your thoughts on the BAME Apprentichsip uptake and how can these issues be solved? (Middle-class grab)What is your number one tip for both apprenticeship providers and educators?You can find out more about Tom and the NOCN Group below:If you need support with finding a consistent flow of new learners for commercial and funded courses at 50% off the usual cost, book a meeting below with one of the Grow Social team and we would be glad to help!BOOK A CALL BELOWhttps://partnerships.thegrowsocial.com/learnerrecruitmentservices-3883