This new edition is an essential resource for those studying for the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, including the Learning and Development Units. Fully aligned with the latest ETF Standards, it delivers up-to-date, relevant content tailored to today’s Further Education (FE) and Skills landscape, with refreshed material that ensures readers are fully equipped to deliver learning within the sector.

This fully updated second edition aims to bring together evidence-informed pedagogical practices, progression pathways, the Ofsted Framework, and key educational policies and legislation in one comprehensive resource. All chapters feature clear chapter objectives, helpful key takeaways and an expanded range of practical lesson plans. Chapter content also includes topics related to safeguarding, health and safety, mental health and well-being, inclusivity, race and gender, and the use of AI platforms for teaching, learning and assessment.

It is packed with engaging exercises and case studies for readers to apply their knowledge to practice and reflect on recent changes within the FE landscape. Examples include the types of courses that trainees could be involved in when teaching such as apprenticeships and shifts in thinking and language use, relating to race, gender and self-care.