Association of Colleges

AoC comments on 14-19 qualifications strategy
31 March 2008

AoC comments on today's (31 March) announcement on 14-19 qualifications strategy by AoC Director of Learning and Quality Maggie Scott.
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Colleges leading the way on Diplomas
20 March 2008

88% of Colleges will be offering Diplomas to 14 -19 year olds in partnership with 72% of schools by 2009, Government announced yesterday.
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Colleges respond to 'Raising Expectations' Proposals
17 March 2008

Colleges respond to publication of the 'Raising Expectations: enabling the system to deliver' further education Government proposals.
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AoC Response to UCU Ballot
11 March 2008

In response to the University and College Union's ballot of members in FE colleges, Sue Dutton, AoC Acting Chief Executive, said; "This action is precipitant. We are disappointed that UCU has decided to ballot its members on strike action at this time, with a view to future industrial action, before formal discussions in the Joint National Forum have even begun. Within the agreed negotiations timetable we have yet to issue a formal offer for the 2008/9 pay round."
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