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Association of Colleges (AoC)

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The national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges. Our members educate and train 1.6m people each year. #LoveOurColleges

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"Colleges across the country stand ready to scale-up their training and education in construction to meet the growing workforce needs and close the skills gaps." – David Hughes CBE, AoC Chief Executive Read more here: pulse.ly/bk3mel9tea

"Colleges across the country stand ready to scale-up their training and education in construction to meet the growing workforce needs and close the skills gaps." – <a href="/AoCDavidH/">David Hughes CBE</a>, AoC Chief Executive

Read more here: pulse.ly/bk3mel9tea
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ā€œWe are proud to have worked alongside college trade unions as part of the campaign to boost the green economy"- Ian Munro, AoC Director for Sustainability, Health and Care. AoC and college unions sign agreement for a just transition to a net zero future: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…

ā€œWe are proud to have worked alongside college trade unions as part of the campaign to boost the green economy"- Ian Munro, AoC Director for Sustainability, Health and Care.

AoC and college unions sign agreement for a just transition to a net zero future: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…
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Last chance to apply for the AoC Student of the Year Awards 2025/26. These awards are an opportunity to highlight exceptional individuals and showcase their achievements and talents. #AoCStudentAwards #LoveOurColleges Apply now: aoc.co.uk/awards/student…

Last chance to apply for the AoC Student of the Year Awards 2025/26.

These awards are an opportunity to highlight exceptional individuals and showcase their achievements and talents. #AoCStudentAwards #LoveOurColleges

Apply now: aoc.co.uk/awards/student…
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This case study by Peter Symonds College discusses the creation of a diverse photographer database to expand the curriculum, challenge Eurocentric norms, and help students see themselves and others more fully represented in the art form. Read here: aoc.co.uk/diversifying-a…

This case study by <a href="/Symonds_College/">Peter Symonds College</a>  discusses the creation of a diverse photographer database to expand the curriculum, challenge Eurocentric norms, and help students see themselves and others more fully represented in the art form.

Read here:
aoc.co.uk/diversifying-a…
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ā€œFE isn’t Cinderella - she got to go to the ball. It’s time to rethink how we frame the sector.ā€ Professor Gary Husband 🐾🐾 takes aim at tired metaphors and asks what FE is really for. NCFE Read more on this weeks #ThinkFurther blog: pulse.ly/rwbdayny6h

ā€œFE isn’t Cinderella - she got to go to the ball. It’s time to rethink how we frame the sector.ā€

Professor <a href="/garyhusband/">Gary Husband 🐾🐾</a> takes aim at tired metaphors and asks what FE is really for. <a href="/NCFE/">NCFE</a>

Read more on this weeks #ThinkFurther blog: pulse.ly/rwbdayny6h
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Can a sector be essential and neglected at the same time? Professor Gary Husband 🐾🐾 on why FE deserves more than just warm words. NCFE Read more on this weeks #ThinkFurther blog: pulse.ly/tndiv1kt9y

Can a sector be essential and neglected at the same time?

Professor <a href="/garyhusband/">Gary Husband 🐾🐾</a> on why FE deserves more than just warm words. <a href="/NCFE/">NCFE</a>

Read more on this weeks #ThinkFurther blog: pulse.ly/tndiv1kt9y
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We encourage colleges to sign up to our Student Engagement Charter to ensure that student voices are heard, valued, and embedded across college policies and practices. Find out more about our charter: aoc.co.uk/corporate-serv…

We encourage colleges to sign up to our Student Engagement Charter to ensure that student voices are heard, valued, and embedded across college policies and practices.

Find out more about our charter:
aoc.co.uk/corporate-serv…
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The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL recognises the exceptional achievements in the teaching, learning and support of students who are speakers of languages other than English and are learning ESOL. #AoCBeacons Find out more and apply: aoc.co.uk/awards/beacon-…

The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL recognises the exceptional achievements in the teaching, learning and support of students who are speakers of languages other than English and are learning ESOL. #AoCBeacons

Find out more and apply:
aoc.co.uk/awards/beacon-…
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In our recent blog Furkan Uddin from Bradford College says "Our region, while rich in history and culture, faces significant challenges. Ambition [HUB] was created to address the unique needs of our community." Read the full blog here: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…

In our recent blog Furkan Uddin from <a href="/BradfordCollege/">Bradford College</a> says "Our region, while rich in history and culture, faces significant challenges. Ambition [HUB] was created to address the unique needs of our community."

Read the full blog here:
aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…
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Can a sector be essential and neglected at the same time? Professor Gary Husband 🐾🐾 on why FE deserves more than just warm words. NCFE Read more on this weeks #ThinkFurther blog: pulse.ly/03exuh62kq

Can a sector be essential and neglected at the same time?

Professor <a href="/garyhusband/">Gary Husband 🐾🐾</a> on why FE deserves more than just warm words. <a href="/NCFE/">NCFE</a>

Read more on this weeks #ThinkFurther blog: pulse.ly/03exuh62kq
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Submit your application for The British Council Award for Excellence in International Work 2025/26. The winning college will demonstrate how international activity is embedded within its broader aims. Find out more and apply: aoc.co.uk/awards/beacon-…

Submit your application for The <a href="/BritishCouncil/">British Council</a> Award for Excellence in International Work 2025/26. The winning college will demonstrate how international activity is embedded within its broader aims.

Find out more and apply:
aoc.co.uk/awards/beacon-…
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Hear from the winners of the 2023/24 Beacon Awards in our podcast series and learn more about the strategies behind their success. #AoCBeacons click here to listen: aoc.co.uk/awards/beacon-…

Hear from the winners of the 2023/24 Beacon Awards in our podcast series and learn more about the strategies behind their success. #AoCBeacons

click here to listen:
aoc.co.uk/awards/beacon-…
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ā€œEducation is also about human development, community connection, and democratic engagement.ā€ Henry Taylor-Toone makes the case for a richer, more human-centred vision of further education. NCFE Read our Think Further blog: pulse.ly/1ptrylgyal #FurtherEducation

ā€œEducation is also about human development, community connection, and democratic engagement.ā€

Henry Taylor-Toone makes the case for a richer, more human-centred vision of further education. <a href="/NCFE/">NCFE</a>

Read our Think Further blog: pulse.ly/1ptrylgyal

#FurtherEducation
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ā€œColleges are more than workforce pipelines. They are civic anchors.ā€ In this Think Further blog, Henry Taylor-Toone calls for a bold, public-focused vision for FE. Read more here: pulse.ly/bvu1bmtdno #FurtherEducation #ThinkFurther

ā€œColleges are more than workforce pipelines. They are civic anchors.ā€

In this Think Further blog, Henry Taylor-Toone calls for a bold, public-focused vision for FE.

Read more here: pulse.ly/bvu1bmtdno

#FurtherEducation #ThinkFurther
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The Creating a Greener London: Sustainable Construction Skills programme year-one blueprint aims to demonstrate effective processes for establishing partnerships working to deliver green skills training in the homes and buildings sector. Read here: bit.ly/3MhRR7I

The Creating a Greener London: Sustainable Construction Skills programme year-one blueprint aims to demonstrate effective processes for establishing partnerships working to deliver green skills training in the homes and buildings sector.

Read here: bit.ly/3MhRR7I
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ā€œSubjects like the creative arts, humanities, and community education are often first on the chopping block when funding is tight.ā€ But what do we lose when we cut them? NCFE Explore the full Think Further article: pulse.ly/lzdbeun5bq #FurtherEducation #ThinkFurther

ā€œSubjects like the creative arts, humanities, and community education are often first on the chopping block when funding is tight.ā€

But what do we lose when we cut them? <a href="/NCFE/">NCFE</a>

Explore the full Think Further article: pulse.ly/lzdbeun5bq

#FurtherEducation #ThinkFurther
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There’s no single definition of success — and that’s what makes the NCFE Aspiration Awards so powerful. Celebrate the inspiring stories from across the FE sector. Read more: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…

There’s no single definition of success — and that’s what makes the NCFE Aspiration Awards so powerful. Celebrate the inspiring stories from across the FE sector.
Read more: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…
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Join us at the AoC HR Conference! Hear from Jenny Arrowsmith (Partner, Irwin Mitchell) and Julia Quinn (MK College Group) as they share real-world insights. Network with HR leaders and help shape the future of people practices in FE. Book your place now: pulse.ly/iot2i9i3gc

Join us at the AoC HR Conference! Hear from Jenny Arrowsmith (Partner, Irwin Mitchell) and Julia Quinn (MK College Group) as they share real-world insights. Network with HR leaders and help shape the future of people practices in FE.

Book your place now: pulse.ly/iot2i9i3gc
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ā€œThe future of skills education must be about more than labour market alignment. It must also be about strengthening the fabric of our society.ā€ NCFE Explore this weeks Think Further article on why colleges matter more than ever: pulse.ly/iq9wuhsnrp #ThinkFurther

ā€œThe future of skills education must be about more than labour market alignment. It must also be about strengthening the fabric of our society.ā€ <a href="/NCFE/">NCFE</a>

Explore this weeks Think Further article on why colleges matter more than ever: pulse.ly/iq9wuhsnrp

#ThinkFurther
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Do you have an innovative approach to careers education that supports all learners through a progressive, impact driven programme? Apply now for the The Careers & Enterprise Company Award for Excellence in Careers and Enterprise! #AoCBeacons Find out more and apply here: aoc.co.uk/awards/beacon-…

Do you have an innovative approach to careers education that supports all learners through a progressive, impact driven programme? Apply now for the <a href="/CareerEnt/">The Careers & Enterprise Company</a>  Award for Excellence in Careers and Enterprise! #AoCBeacons

Find out more and apply here:
aoc.co.uk/awards/beacon-…