Ufi and ALT
Championing the development of learning technology professionals in vocational education. (2021 - 2026)
Our partnership with the Association for Learning Technology (ALT) focused on developing a strong community of practice for professionals working in vocational and further education, helping lay the foundations for a lasting legacy of high-quality digital learning, teaching and assessment in vocational education.
Our shared objective was to increase the value of networking to help vocational educators to discover, share and discuss the resources, training and support they need to develop their digital pedagogical skills and enhance how vocational learning in the UK happens.
Background
In FE and across vocational education providers generally, dedicated roles for learning technology are less common than in other parts of the education system. As a result, professional recognition and CPD for professionals taking on increased responsibility for digital delivery is vital.
The Association for Learning Technology is the sector body for learning technology professionals from all educational sectors. ALT works to advance education through increasing, exploring and disseminating knowledge in the field of Learning Technology for the benefit of the general public.
Together, ALT and Ufi worked to create a supportive, authentic and connected community of practice to help support the development, adoption and deployment of learning technology in vocational education.
Activities and achievements
Communities of Practice
AmplifyFE
AmplifyFE is a free network to connect and amplify communities of practice for digital learning, teaching and assessment in vocational education.
By 2026 AmplifyFE had connected over 4,000 professionals in Further Education and Vocational Education, providing a strong networking community to share, collaborate and learn.
AmplifyFE continues to grow as an ALT Special Interest Group.
Impact Report 2025
In October 2025, AmplifyFE published an Impact Report, marking five years of supporting professionals across Further Education, skills, and vocational education. The report shows remarkable growth and engagement. Highlights include:
- Nearly 400 Communities of Practice are now mapped across the sector, almost quadrupling since the network launched.
- Close to 300 events have been promoted through the FE Diary, reaching thousands of professionals.
- The community has produced extensive resources including blog posts, podcasts, webinars, and regular newsletters, whilst community engagement has grown substantially.
You can access more insights and resources from AmplifyFE on their resources page.
Thought Leadership
Communications and advocacy to support our shared activities
Our partnership saw Ufi and ALT develop a shared narrative to help align and amplify our messages. This included ongoing collaboration across our two major annual events; the ALT annual conference and Ufi’s Week of VocTech, as well as sponsorship of the ALT Award for Technology in Adult Education.
Resources from across the site
News, projects and activity in partnership with ALT.
New AmplifyFE Impact Report celebrates five years of supporting FE professionals
AmplifyFE has grown into a UK-wide community of practice connecting thousands of professionals.
Ufi celebrates ALT Award for Technology in Adult Education
The award celebrates innovators working with technology to help adults gain skills for work.
A New Network to Support VocTech Communities
Ufi is working with ALT on a new network to connect VocTech professionals