AoC and the Bell Foundation release Supporting ESOL in Devolved Authorities report
A national vision for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision would boost growth and prosperity in local communities, according to a new report…
Association of Colleges (AoC)
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WHo has joined the AoC FE Hall of Fame this year?
An award-winning chef, an Olympic boxer, and an MP have all been honoured in recognition of their contribution to their local college. This week, as…
2024 Government’s Five Missions at risk Without Investment in Colleges, says New Report
If the government wants to deliver its five missions and achieve its new targets, it must empower and invest in further education colleges, according to…
Why investing in football provision is an open goal for colleges
At AoC sport, our vision is straight-forward: enhance the student experience, promote inclusivity, and create lasting pathways that benefit students, colleges and communities. New Strategic…
AoC Student of the Year 2024/25 Winners Announced
The winners of the AoC Student of the Year Awards 2024/25 have been announced at AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition, celebrating exceptional students from colleges…
Government Must Fund 14 to 16 Provision in Colleges in line with Schools, says New Report
The vital role of further education colleges in the education experience of thousands of 14 to 16-year-olds across England is unveiled in a new report…
Pat Carvalho: my vision as AoC president
I have been Principal and CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET) for the last three and a half years and have worked in the FE…
AoC Recommends 2.5% Pay Rise for Colleges | Sector Reaction
After constructive and positive National Joint Forum meetings with the college unions, AoC is making a formal pay recommendation for the 2024/25 academic year of…
College Leaders Unite to call for Urgent Investment
Around 172 college leaders have written to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to warn her that without investment in further education (FE), the government’s missions cannot…
BMet College’s Pat Carvalho elected as the new AoC President
Association of Colleges is delighted to announce that Pat Carvalho has been elected as the new AoC President. Taking over from Corrienne Peasgood, she will…