Independent Review of Professionalism: Final Report

Following the publication of an interim report in March 2012, Lord Lingfield has published his final report on professionalism in the further education workforce. Working with an expert panel drawn from the sector, Lord Lingfield was commissioned by the Government to see how the further education sector can best serve its workforce, its students and the country.

Their conclusions include:

■ Endorsement of the creation of a further education Guild which would set professional standards and establish a refreshed relationship between employers and staff. 
■ Teachers of English and maths and those working with students with learning difficulties or disabilities should have specialist qualifications rather than relying on past qualifications or experiences.

Launching the report, Skills Minister Matthew Hancock said:

'I would like to thank Lord Lingfield and his expert panel for their comprehensive and thought-provoking report. "I believe it not only supports our work on deregulating the sector but challenges us to go further. By creating an FE Guild, we can provide a framework to bring the sector together and put the decisions in the hands of those who know it best.'

Download a copy of the report

For further information, please contact Jonathan Yewdall at: jonathan.yewdall@bis.gsi.gov.uk