FE Tapestry Blog
This is the space for FE* practitioners, thinkers and learners to share their ideas, thoughts and experiences in the sector. If you would like to write a blog for FEtapestry, please contact Chloë at chloeh@pdnorth.org.uk
* Note that we envision the FE umbrella to encompass everyone working in the post-16 or further education sectors (also known as FAVE, PCET and other similar acronyms) including, but not limited to: adult community learning, colleges, training providers, freelance trainers, specialist colleges, secure estate, third sector education and sixth form colleges.
Writer Guidelines:
WORD: 300 – 1,000 words. Keep it short and engaging. Something folks can read in their break, on the bus or in the staffroom when they have a spare moment. Unpack any acronyms and terminology. Consider chunking your writing to make it more accessible. Images are a bonus but only if you have permission, they illustrate your thoughts appropriately and you inlcude ALT-text.
STYLE: Flexible. We’re interested in: Voices from the classroom/ staffroom (whatever that might look like). Resource explorations. Reviews of books, blogs and events. Think pieces. Stories of action research. Critical thoughts. Don’t forget to include a brief bio and contact details to keep the conversation going.
REFERENCES: If you choose to mention other people’s work, events, videos, resources etc please reference them and give them the kudos they deserve. Please include (intext) links where possible.





































My Lockdown Confession: I forgot to compost!

Embrace the Zoom!

The Potential of the Pivot

Organising the CPD Exchange – Week #13

Organising the CPD Exchange: Week #11

Organising the CPD Exchange: Week #9

The Colour of Courage

Organising the CPD Exchange: Week #7

‘It’s an opportunity to lift your head and look around.’

Organising the CPD Exchange Week #5

Working From Home: The New Normal

‘If I only had the nerve’: possessing GRIT and having courage

Organising the CPD Exchange Week #3

Organising the CPD Exchange Week #2 (Again)

Organising the CPD Exchange: Week #2

Organising the CPD Exchange: Week #1

Trying out phonic-based approaches with ESOL students – an action research approach

Twenty years in FE: How Practitioner Research has shaped my professional development.

Showcasing Digital: Inspiring others to #HaveAGo

Contextualising maths and English within vocational learning – reflections from a professional catering teacher

Developing Digital Literacies in English

PD North HQ – meet your 2019 – 2020 team!

Audience Engagement

What’s the big deal about Screencasting?

Dipping into Digital

Square Pegs & Round Holes: Finding your fit in education

Teaching within the community – It’s not all about grammar!

Teach Like You Mean It

Using ‘Job Sheets’ to Get Prisoners into Maths & English

Power of the Network


Encouraging Learner Autonomy

Summer Reading

Unlocking the ESOL Mindset

Teaching Basic Literacy – Quick and easy strategies for the toolkit
