John Hayes’ AoC annual conference address in full
It’s always pleasant when I’m able to begin a speech with some congratulations. I’m sure you’ll all want to join me in congratulating Kirsty Wark…
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
Achieving the AoC’s Charter for International Excellence
City College Plymouth is one of the first colleges in the UK to receive the Association of Colleges’ Charter for International Excellence (a Charter Mark…
Fiona McMillan appointed new AoC president
Bridgwater College principal Fiona McMillan has been appointed president of the Association of Colleges (AoC), effective from 1 August. Ms McMillan will be replacing Chris…
AoC ‘disappointed’ over Budget’s lack of EMA replacement
Martin Doel, chief executive of the Association of Colleges (AoC), has expressed his disappointment that today’s Budget did not reveal how much money the government…
AoC: Language course cuts might pose a threat to Cameron’s ‘Big Society’
According to a survey conducted by Association of Colleges, the proposed changes to the funding of English courses for speakers of other languages (ESOL) could…
AoC President Chris Morecroft discusses his trip to China with the Prime Minister
AoC President Chris Morecroft discusses his recent trip to China with Prime Minister David Cameron and Education Secretary Michael Gove. Mr Morecroft points out that…
AoC President predicts the future of HE and FE in colleges
AoC President Chris Morecroft explains how the Browne review affects colleges, and the future of Higher Education and Further Education provision through Colleges.
AoC’s Lesley Davies discusses efficiency savings and exploring best practice
FE News chats with Lesley Davies, AoC’s assistant chief executive for policy and professional services, about shared services and procurement in Further Education. Ms Davies discusses…
Des O’Hare outlines how colleges can benefit from AoC Create
AoC Create’s commercial director, Des O’Hare, updates FE News on the recent developments at the commercial service. The service, which is offered to colleges by the…
AoC President Chris Morecroft discusses the benefits of collaboration
AoC President Chris Morecroft discusses the issues surrounding collaboration. This is the second part of a series of four interviews with the AoC President, where he…