New Mental Health Charter launched for college staff and students
A new Mental Health Charter has been launched by the Association of Colleges (@AoC_info). The charter, created by AoC in partnership with college leaders and…
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T Level decisions undermine confidence in qualification, says AoC
Recent decisions on T Levels are undermining confidence in the qualifications and making it harder for colleges to deliver the high-quality technical offer for young people,…
The Advanced British Standard must be backed by FE investment, says AoC
If the Prime Minister wants to realise his vision for the Advanced British Standard (ABS), he must back investment in further education colleges, David Hughes,…
Sunderland College students awarded work experience with AoC Conference & Exhibition
A trio of Media Practice students from Sunderland College showcased their skills and talent at the Further Education sector’s flagship event. Madison Henderson, Lydia Judge…
Revealed: Further education enrolments 2023-24
The 2023-24 enrolment trends in post-16 education and skills have been revealed in a survey by the Association of Colleges. The annual survey provides an…
Shining a spotlight on EDI excellence in practice
In this blog, Jeff Greenidge highlights the importance of constant evaluation, challenge, and expertise sharing when making lasting change on EDI in FE and shares…
Government must act on T level recruitment and close the gap between school and college staff, says AoC
The Government needs to act urgently on T level recruitment and share how it plans to close the pay gap between school and college staff,…
Pressure on colleges mounts as booming number of students resit GCSE maths and English
Tens of thousands more students will be retaking their English and maths GCSEs in the 2023-24 academic year, data from the Association of Colleges reveals. Around…
Colleges respond to labour market need
Around half of colleges have introduced extra courses in construction, engineering, digital, health and social care in response to employer and learner demand, exclusive data…
Colleges welcome Labour’s commitment to “skills for all”
The Association of Colleges has welcomed commitments from Labour’s shadow education secretary to ensure education not only prepares learners for good jobs and careers, but…