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…
Association of Colleges (AoC)
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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…
Triple gongs for AoC in Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Honours list
The Association of Colleges (AoC) Chief Executive David Hughes, has been made a CBE, Mary Vine-Morris, area director for London, has been made an honorary…
AoC responds to launch of an ONS consultation into the status of colleges
Responding to the launch of an ONS consultation into the status of colleges, David Hughes, Chief Executive of the Association of Colleges, said: “It’s important…
AoC calls on DfE to support college staffing crisis as it recommends 2.25% pay rise
The Association of Colleges (@AOC_info) has called on the government to step in to support with college staff pay. AoC, which negotiates with unions representing…
College teacher pay is a roadblock to the Government’s skills agenda
The Education Secretary has been urged to ask the Treasury for extra funds to boost college teachers’ pay to ensure the Government is able to…
New AoC Report: The Vision for Prison Education – A provider perspective
AoC new report: Prisoners are learning in “Victorian” classrooms with funding a “race to the bottom” – educators say Colleges are calling for proper funding…
Who were the winners of the AoC Beacon Awards 2022?
The winners of the Association of Colleges’ 2022 Beacon Awards (#AoCBeacons) have been announced today at a ceremony in Westminster @AoC_info The AoC Beacon Awards…
Worst staffing crisis in two decades in England’s colleges – Sector response
New findings today (4 Mar) highlight a staffing crisis in England’s colleges which risks stunting the economy and halting any chance the government has of…
College students praised for achievements in AoC Student of the Year awards 2021/22
Four students have secured national awards for fantastic work at their respective colleges and in their local communities at AoC’s Student of the Year Awards…