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Learning is a partnership between teacher and student – but all too often the weight of responsibility is placed at the feet of the educator

The feeling of validation when you bump into a successful ex-student on your walk to the bus stop is a real pick-me-up after a hard day

Working in an FE college is like accessing the human version of Google search, where vastly experienced colleagues can give you tips on everything from grouting to the best cuts of beef

The potentially fractious relationship between the two will work best if they act as ‘critical friends’

Expansion can be positive for colleges, but they must never forget their core purpose – to provide a broad range of quality education for learners

A student’s past experiences can darken their present and get in the way of learning, but teachers can help to overcome these challenges