Post #Brexit success hinges on a world-class technical and professional education system
The UK’s success post-Brexit relies on “a new social contract” and the delivery of a world-class technical and professional education system. A recent poll of…
Association of Colleges (AoC)
The national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary & specialist colleges. Our members educate and train 2.2m people each year. #LoveOurColleges
Association of Colleges supporting the government’s Social Mobility Commission
Today, (11 Dec), the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) hosted its launch event to introduce the new Commissioners and to set out the vision for the…
Colleges must do more to help college students reach their potential
Ofsted and the college curriculum: AoC responds In her speech at the Association of Colleges Annual Conference and Exhibition today, Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman…
AoC and ITN partnership showcases vital role of colleges
The Association of Colleges (AoC) has partnered with ITN Productions to launch ‘Learning for Life,’ a flagship news-style programme championing the benefits of a college…
College students scoop top prizes at AoC Student of the Year Awards
Three high-flying students have secured national awards for fantastic work at their respective colleges and local communities at the AoC Student of the Year Awards.…
Labour further education reforms
Labour have today proposed a series of further education reforms at the Association of Colleges’ Annual Conference & Exhibition. In response, Julian Gravatt, Deputy Chief…
Theresa May’s figures in today’s PMQs don’t add up, says AoC
“If Theresa May is serious about boosting the economy, building our communities and supporting individuals to get on, she needs to be honest about the…
Chancellor urged to #RaiseTheRate of funding for sixth form students
Twelve associations that represent school and college leaders, governors, students, teachers and support staff in England have written to Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond…
What Did You Do This October? #BlackHistoryMonth
Why Black History Month Black History Month is the time when the UK celebrates the achievements and historic contributions of the worlds black race. A…
SMALL BUSINESSES FEAR THE UK WILL GET ‘LEFT BEHIND’ IF THE GOVERNMENT DOESN’T ADDRESS SKILLS #LoveOurColleges
This week is College’s Week and today, Wednesday 17 October, the #LoveOurColleges campaign group will be lobbying for FE colleges support in Parliament Square. Over…