Joe Withey

Full time Head of Quality and Compliance in FE, sometimes lecturer of Leadership in Education (MA) programmes in HE, finding the time to complete an EdD

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

Really good, we should definitely look to promote and integrate these into management development and review in the same way we do with the teaching standards

[Society for Education and Training (SET) @SocietyET]

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[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

Amazing effort by my college for @macmillancancer support coffee morning, and even got to sample a lovely cake donated by a Bake off professionals winner #LoveOurColleges

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

So happy to see one of the practitioners I mentored through the #QTLS process in the roll of honour in the latest #intuition magazine @SocietyET #FE #Furthereducation

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

Nice to know the government is adding epidemiologist to the many roles of FE lecturers. A very difficult decision to make and one that should not be in our hands.

[FE Week @FEWeek]

UPDATE: The DfE has just released the following statement.

'Schools and colleges can continue with the vocational and technical exams that are due to take place in January, where they judge it right to do so.'

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

@BERA_TED The staff need to have a genuine interest and willingness to participate in the process.

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

@SidaNicholls @BERA_TED I agree, but how can we change the stigma around observation to shift the perception of the process as a developmental one compared to a judgemental one? I feel when you try to give developmental feedback and converse it is received defensively and perceived as a judgement

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

@BERA_TED @MrsSarahMullin I completely agree and it’s such a shame how rare it is to catch these moments due to the stigma and anxiety surrounding the fear of judgement of having anyone in the classroom watching you.

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

@BERA_TED We need to make staff identify their professional development as a priority and seek out these opportunities, rather than prioritising tasks to serve institutional tick boxes in their spare time

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

@BERA_TED This is very true

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

@BERA_TED @BERANews I’ve been a part of teaching triangle initiatives, although there has always been a form of hierarchy involved, as the final outcome must be outlined to management. This removes the honesty and openness of the process and feels as if staff can’t be trusted to do a meaningful job

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

@BERA_TED @BERANews I feel an element of formal training is required to give credibility to decisions as it seems in FE setting a hierarchal position = eligibility to assess teaching and learning, which I feel is not always the case.

[Geraldine Withey @geraldine_doug]

Reading online is not really the same as having a hard copy. So I’m about to get some highlighters out and make the most of it. I hope it’s not too distracting when it’s your turn @joefromFE!

Any recommended books?

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

Very excited to begin lecturing on the coaching and mentoring module on the Education Ma programme @UEL_News starting from this evening

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

Very excited to be accepted on to the #APConnect Communities of Practice professional development programme! I am very excited to get started @E_T_Foundation @touchcons_FE @APConnectUK

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

@newhamcollege Laboratories are ready for safe, socially distanced learning to commence.

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

As an Advanced Practitioner going into my 4th year, I find it difficult to find the time and quality resources to keep myself updated on how to efficiently observe lessons and support those preparing for lesson observation. This book would be a great support for the upcoming year

[Prof Matt O'Leary @drmattoleary]

Last day to enter this competition 👇🏽. Entries close at 6pm UK time. Winner will be chosen & announced tomorrow morning & signed copy of the book posted to you

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

Fair play to anyone opening thier A-Level results live on Good Morning Britain. I would be in pieces trying to hold it together for the camera

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

Join me live at 11:40 to discuss our brand new Fast Track to T-Level programmes and other exciting science related courses we are offering from September 2021 @newhamcollege

[Newham College @newhamcollege]

Join us today on #Zoom for our #VirtualOpenDay

- Full schedule: https://t.co/A8GeoEJtmD. Link to Zoom https://t.co/Dm0YOyD0pJ

- Admissions team will be available all day to answer any questions

- Get advice & guidance about our courses

- Apply today, secure a place in Sept

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

I will be on hand to answer any questions relating to our exciting Fast Track to Healthcare Science T Level and how this will link in with the 2021 T level role out @newhamcollege through #asknewhamscience or Direct Message

[Newham College @newhamcollege]

Today we’re hosting our first #virtualopenday. It’s not too late to register. https://t.co/UmzK0FSnLB

Our curriculum staff and Admission team will be on hand throughout the day to answer your questions.

#newhamcollege #yourfuture #greatcoursesforgreatcareers

[Joe Withey @joefromFE]

A very good initiative to address the uncertainty many of our level 3 students are feeling at the movement

[AccessHE @AccessHE]

With schools closed, how can students continue to receive advice, guidance, and support in making Higher Education decisions?

This week the #AccessHEhour is talking all things related to parental engagement.

#homeschoolinguk #parentinginapandemic #ParentsAreTheNewTeachers