“Colleges are regulated by multiple regulators resulting in disproportionate costs and too much unnecessary bureaucracy, which acts as a disincentive for colleges to deliver HE and to innovate” - David Hughes, AoC Chief Executive, responds to the review of the Office for Students and welcomes Sir David Behan into his new role at OfS. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRmFJtna
Association of Colleges
Non-profit Organizations
London, England 33,303 followers
The national voice for England's further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges. #LoveOurColleges
About us
At the heart of every community should be a strong and successful college, supporting students, delivering skills, transforming communities, promoting social justice, working with employers, and growing the economy. Association of Colleges is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England. We are a not-for-profit membership organisation established by colleges, for colleges. Our members make up almost 95% of the sector - transforming 2.2 million lives each year. Acting as the collective voice, we represent and promote the interests of colleges, and provide our members with high-quality professional support services, including training, events, and recruitment. The AoC group includes: AoC events, training and recruitment Supporting all colleges to be great colleges by delivering high quality and cost-effective further education events, training and development, executive recruitment, interim management and strategic consultancy services. www.aoc-services.co.uk AoC Jobs The first and only stop for anybody looking for a new job in further education. www.aocjobs.com AoC Sport Leading the development of sport and physical activity in 16 education. www.aocsport.co.uk AoC Charitable Trust Promoting the very best in FE with some of the biggest and most respected awards in education, including the AoC Beacon Awards, AoC Gold Awards, and Student of the Year. www.aoc.co.uk/aoc-charitable-trust For more information, visit www.aoc.co.uk.
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http://www.aoc.co.uk
External link for Association of Colleges
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
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- London, England
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
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- Education, Skills, Membership Association, Colleges, Apprenticeships, Training & Development, Policy, Events, Recruitment, Interim Management, Further Education, and Love Our Colleges
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the world of sports and further education? Do you have the skills to drive impactful projects and policies? We have an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for a Policy & Projects Officer to support the delivery of sports policy and project work in colleges across the South of England. A key part of the role is to act as the lead voice and primary point of contact for college sport in the area, cascading and informing national policies, curriculum development and initiatives while building effective relationships with a wide range of partners in both the college and sport sectors. Feel free to reach out for more information or share this post with your network. More details here https://lnkd.in/ewCztEWK)
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If you have great practice that you want to share with the sector, we want to hear about it! Breakout session submissions are now open for #AoCConf2024 Submit your ideas here: https://lnkd.in/ePasRdb2
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"I'm pleased to see today’s ministerial statement to stop implementation of the Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act 2023 in order to consider options, including potentially its repeal.” - David Hughes, AoC Chief Executive, in response to today’s announcement. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_b6mpwg
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Meet Rikka Vihriala from New City College, an AoC Associate Expert and a significant member of The College Collective. She shares her insights. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eEvhqrrX
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We are excited to announce that Mike Blakeley from Exeter College, Oxford will join us at our upcoming AoC Equity Exchange. Learn how they have supported care-experienced learners with their new PACE programme. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dAFZSKTg
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As part of the Apprenticeship Workforce Development Programme we have produced a range of resources. #AWD Use our ‘Working with Employers’ checklist, a downloadable checklist and guide for apprenticeship providers on working effectively with employers: https://lnkd.in/eBXMMYnN
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Thank you to Baroness Janet Whitaker for highlighting the work of AoC and the FE Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Charter in the House of Lords last week. So far over 40 colleges have signed up to the charter! To find out more visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e7Dmq8zK
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We are excited to announce this year's AoC SEND conference. This event will explore post-16 provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities, focusing on policy and practice under the new Labour government. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eEhUnbJ5
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We have partnered with Coleg Gwent to support with the recruitment of an Associate Director - Finance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of the College, contributing to its financial strategy, financial planning and long term success. For more details, please visit https://lnkd.in/g2HdHuW9
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