Association of Colleges

AoC commissioned research

This section reports on research commissioned by AoC (either solely or in partnership with other sector organisations).
 

  IPPR - Rethinking Apprenticeships, Nov 2011
A collection of research essays on the future of apprenticeships - commissioned by the Association of Colleges and conducted by think-tank IPPR


  Alcohol Awareness Guide
The national problem of alcohol abuse has been well-publicised in recent years. Some of the key areas of concern are outlined in the early parts of this guide as a context for the health education activity with a specific alcohol focus which is being undertaken by Colleges. In fact, much of the very worthwhile work done by Colleges in health promotion does not focus on alcohol, which tends to be addressed as part of education about drug and substance misuse.

 

  Loudhouse Research on post GCSE options (for Colleges Week 2011)
  Colleges Week national research press release
AoC Press Release
This study on post GCSE options for students was conducted by Loudhouse on behalf of Association of Colleges to launch the beginning of Colleges Week (26 September – 2 October 2011). It involved interviews with 500 pupils aged of 14 who are currently studying for GCSEs. Research on post GCSE options


  RSM Tenon Report on AO
This report on Additional Awarding Organisation Capability was jointly commissioned by AoC and the Skills Funding Agency as part of the programme of work around collaboration and shared services.It offers an overview of the where the sector has already developed awarding capability, evaluates potential new models, and identifies the benefits and risks to the sector of developing such additional capability as well as presenting a general overview of the current awarding organisation market.


  Colleges in the Entrepreneurial Economy - A Review of Enterprise Provision in FE 2011

  The Involvement of Colleges in Local Enterprise Partnerships - March 2011

  AoC Research - Senior Civil Servants Attitudes Towards Colleges and Further Education, July 2010

HE in FE Student Experience - Report by Continuum, UEL - to be published soon

Research to inform the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Readiness Support Programme - Report by CFE (Research and consultancy specialists in employment and skills) - to be published soon

Annual Survey of Remuneration of Management Staff and Senior Postholders - available to AoC members only

Annual Survey of Turnover and Recruitment of Management Staff and Senior Postholders - available to AoC members only