Student poverty is now an urgent issue for colleges
The sharp increase in the cost of living is having a serious impact on college students and affecting their mental and physical health as well…
Association of Colleges (AoC)
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New research aims to shine a light on overlooked learners
Researchers will explore the outcomes of 14 to 16-year-old learners who study in further education (FE) colleges across England for the first time. A joint…
Kwasi Kwarteng must support colleges with soaring energy bills
College leaders have called on new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng for urgent support to tackle surging energy bills. A letter, signed by 189 college leaders, and…
Corrienne Peasgood announced as new AoC President
A college leader who worked their way up from plumbing lecturer to principal is set to become AoC president. Corrienne Peasgood, who led City College…
Colleges plan to boost maths teaching with new funding
College students are set to benefit from extra maths tuition as part of an extension to teaching hours across the academic year. As part of…
A Letter to Sunak and Truss: Cut VAT for Colleges!
Dear Mr Sunak and Ms Truss, I am writing to encourage you to make investment in skills a central plank of your new government, should…
DfE needs to build a more trusting partnership with colleges
The Department for Education (DfE) needs to build a more trusting partnership with colleges, AoC’s chief executive has said. It comes as the department has…
A Letter to the New Education Secretary, James Cleverly
AoC Chief Executive David Hughes has written to the new Education Secretary James Cleverly to outline what the new ministerial team should focus on to…
Government needs a ‘cross-departmental strategy’ on college staffing crisis
A Tory MP has urged the Government to publish a “cross-departmental strategy” on the staffing crisis in colleges. The chair of the All Party Parliamentary…
AoC named among top-100 employers for diversity
AoC has been recognised for its work in creating a more inclusive culture with a national award. The National Centre for Diversity (NCfD) has included…