Our sector is incredibly diverse, which is one of its many strengths. We all have a lot in common, too - and it's important that we have a clear voice to represent our shared interests. By bringing everyone in the sector together under one identity we can create the strong image we need to be recognised and appreciated.
FE Works has been created by the Further Education Reputation Strategy Group (FERSG) to enhance the reputation of the FE sector on a national level.
Established in November 2007 and funded by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), the group is made up of leaders from across the sector and is chaired by Dr Alison Birkinshaw, Principal of York College.
Membership is made up of representatives from the following organisations:
The Further Education Reputation Strategy Group (FERSG) has been established as a sector-led group, to enhance the national reputation of further education (FE). Our vision is for the FE sector to be recognised nationally, regionally and locally as a confident and high performing sector and as the powerhouse for delivering the skills that are needed to sustain an advanced and competitive economy.
To achieve this, we have developed a programme of activity which involves raising issues affecting the sector's reputation with the government, cross-sector meetings, research projects and providing credible advocates to act as 'champions' for the FE sector.