The Chartered Institution for Further Education is the only chartered body for technical and professional education.
Our membership encompasses exemplary Further Education providers with a strong track record of delivering the skills needed in modern Britain, a strong ethos of collaboration for the benefit of their key stakeholders and excellence in leadership and governance.
We showcase the work of our members, celebrate FE professionals and work alongside industry and allied organisations to help steer and shape the FE system to provide the skills & education needed for a thriving economy and prosperous, inclusive communities.
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CIFE was established by Royal Charter in 2015. We are the only organisation in the UK granted royal assent to confer Chartered Status upon excellent FE providers.
Our Charter defines the purpose of the Institution to highlight and promote the excellence of further education and skills training providers and to celebrate individual contribution to the advancement of vocational technical and professional education.
Our Charter enables us to recognise continued and effective practice and development of further education professionals through formal recognition, affiliation and the award of post nominal designations.
Membership of CIFE is corporate and is open to any organisation delivering skills, education and training in the Further Education sector. Our Members include colleges, independent training providers and higher education institutions.
When you apply to join the Chartered Institution for Further Education we assess eligibility based on key indicators of quality. Our application process is supportive, transparent and conducted by individuals with a comprehensive understanding of excellent practice within further education.
Applications are reviewed by our Appointments Board and taken forward to our Council which comprises of influential, experienced and leading individuals within the further education sector.