Teacher Education Conference (FES & HE)

Join us in person to explore fresh ideas and connect with teacher educators at the Teacher Education Conference!
About this Event

Teacher Education Conference

University Centre West Anglia and Learning and Skills Research Network (LSRN) are pleased to invite Further Education and Higher Education Teacher Education (TE) partners to a Teacher Education Conference dedicated to advancing collaborative, research‑informed practice across the TE sector.This conference will provide a forum for professional dialogue and sector engagement, with a particular focus on partnership working, curriculum development, and contemporary challenges in teacher education.The programme will include:

• A keynote address examining current priorities and emerging research in teacher education
• A panel discussion featuring FE and HEI perspectives on ITE policy, pedagogy, sustainability & green skills and partnership practice
• Opportunities for the sharing of effective and innovative practice across FE and HE contexts
• Networking opportunities to strengthen collaboration and professional relationships within ITE partnerships
• This event will be of interest to teacher educators, ITE leaders, mentors, and colleagues involved in the design, delivery, and quality enhancement of ITE provision.

Extended Writing Retreat (limited spaces available)

Saturday 7th November 2026

If you would like to extend your stay in Norfolk, we are hosting a free in-person writing retreat with LSRN and Quiet Camaraderie at the Marriott's Warehouse on Saturday 7th November 2027 . Donations to Marriott’s Warehouse Trust (9291153) and 8:56 Foundation (1211740) welcome.  Please complete this form if you intend on attending the retrea: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0I_KtGYuea8k_H8_n--0XeZ3suYFwyJkmVeU75V8sXbuhiA/viewform

Marriott's Warehouse

South Quay, Kings Lynn, Norfolk,

PE30 5DT

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival, Registration & Welcome Refreshment
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Dr Joyce I-Hui Chen
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote Address One - The Learning Century
Host: Kerry Heathcote

Info: The Learning Century: How Thirty Years of FE Change Has Re Shaped Teaching Practice and the Learner Experience.

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking & Refreshment
🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Discussions
Host: Dr Lou Mycroft

Info: Topic: ITE policy, pedagogy, sustainability and green skills & partnership practice
Facilitated with audience Q&A

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch & Networking

Info: Feed Fendland is local charity based in Wisbech. They are a new initiative fighting food poverty by providing a hot meal to anyone who needs it.

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:40 PM
Keynote Address Two
Host: Professor Jonathan Tummons
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:50 PM
Teacher Education Practice and/or Research Sharing Breakout Sessions
Host: Dr Abbie Cairns

Info: Short presentations showcasing:
Teacher education research
Innovative teaching approaches
Research-informed practice
Partnership models across FE & HE

🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:50 PM
Teacher Education Practice and/or Research Sharing Breakout Sessions
Host: Katie Wilden
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:50 PM
Teacher Education Practice and/or Research Sharing Breakout Sessions
Host: Gemma Reed
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing remarks
Host: Dr Joyce I-Hui Chen

Info: Key insights from the day
Audience contributions
Identifying next steps for collaboration
Publication opportunities