Association of Colleges

The Association has a number of affiliates now registered to receive its services, please see below for the full range of companies represented as affiliates by AoC:

Birketts LLP

A long established and highly successful law firm in the east of England providing a full range of services to businesses, institutions and individuals.
Contact: Erika Clarke | 01473 232300

COA Solutions Ltd

Advanced Business Solutions is the largest supplier of business accounting software, business management and information systems to the UK mid-market service sector.
Contact: Lindsey Mo | 08451 60 61 62

Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education (CACHE)

CACHE is the UK’s only specialist awarding organisation for the children and adult care sectors, with a portfolio of qualifications ranging from Entry to Level 5.
Contact: Richard Dorrance | 0845 347 2123

Dickinson Dees

Newcastle based commercial law firm with an office in the Tees Valley providing services from banking and commercial lending to education and employment.
Contact: Rowan Ferguson | 0191 279 9000

Eversheds

Eversheds delivers innovative legal solutions and seamless international service.
Contact: John Boardman | 0845 497 9797

International Correspondence Schools Ltd (ICS)

International Correspondence Schools Ltd (ICS) is the world's largest and most experienced distance learning organisation. Our aim is to make learning as accessible as possible, allowing busy people to get the skills, training and education they want, in a way that offers them complete flexibility.
Contact: Chris Tait | 0800 056 3983

JANET UK

The UK's education and research network.
Contact: Shirley Woodcock | 01235 822 251

Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS)

The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) was formed to accelerate quality improvement, increase participation and raise standards and achievement in the learning and skills sector in England.
Contact: David Collins | 024 7662 7900

OCR

A leading UK awarding body, providing a wide range of qualifications to meet the needs of learners of all ages and abilities.
Contact: Lindsey Taylor | 024 76 470 0333

Perspective Ltd

Perspective currently works with over 60 local authorities and many blue-chip and SME companies throughout the UK. They are responsible for the accurate tracking of progression, attendance and funding of thousands of learners.
Contact: Paul Davis | 0121 506 9545

Scrutton Bland

One of the largest independent providers of financial services in Suffolk and North Essex, with offices in Ipswich and Colchester.
Contact: Paul Goddard | 01473 259 201

Thomas Eggar LLP

Thomas Eggar LLP is a recognised leading law firm in the South, offering both Commercial and Private Client services.
Contact: John Stapleton | 020 7842 0000

Softmist Limited

Business & management consultancy, adult and other education.
Contact: Michael Weir

The Co-operation College Trust

The Co-operative College has worked with the Co-operative Group and schools to develop a distinct co-operative trust model that enables schools to embed co-operative values into the long term ethos of the school.
Contact:   Mervyn Wilson | 0161 246 2926

UKCISA

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is the UK’s national advisory body serving the interests of international students and those who work with them.
Contact: Clive Saville | 020 7288 4330

UKERNA

United Kingdom Education and Research Network Association, now JANET UK.
Contact: Paul Wakefield | 01235 822 200

University of Derby

The University of Derby is a non-profit organisation which has no shareholders, so any operating surplus it generates is ploughed back into investments and future growth to benefit its students.

Contact: Peter Dewhurst | 01298 71100

University of West London
The University of West London provides a university education that expands your skills, realises your potential and increases your employment opportunities.
Contact: Maureen Skinner | 020 8579 5000