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Think Further

Read our new Think Further blog, Why the EDI conversation needs to move to belonging, fairness and inclusion for all. By Jeff Greenridge, By Jeff Greenidge, Director for Diversity and Governance at AoC.

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APPG inquiry on adult education

The APPG on Further Education and Lifelong Learning has launched an inquiry into adult education.

Despite the many benefits of adult education being well-established – as a powerful tool for economic growth, employability, personal growth, health and wellbeing and social cohesion – it has suffered from decades of underinvestment and underappreciation from successive governments.

As a result, learning opportunities for adults have decreased by millions, and across the country, large swathes of the population are locked out of the skills they need to progress in their careers, build confidence and connect with others.

The APPG will hold five sessions with MPs, learning providers and leading organisations in adult education, as well as inviting written submissions via an online call for evidence.

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Digital transformation and AI: a roadmap for the FE sector

The benefits of digital transformation for students and apprentices, colleges and the wider economy are clear and far-reaching. This new sector-led roadmap sets out how colleges can use digital and AI to improve outcomes for students, apprentices and staff, and build a more responsive skills system, closer aligned to employer needs and the realities of a modern economy.

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AoC members make up almost 95% of the college sector - transforming millions of lives each year.

Upcoming events

AoC Yorkshire & the Humber Principal/CEO Network 1

This network is exclusively for Principals and Chief Executives of AoC member colleges and groups in the Yorkshire & Humber region.Those identified as the appropriate contact for this network will...

Venue: Online via MS Teams

Date: 24 February 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

AoC Yorkshire & the Humber Principal/CEO Network 2

This network is exclusively for Principals and Chief Executives of AoC member colleges and groups in the Yorkshire & Humber region.Those identified as the appropriate contact for this network will...

Venue: Online via MS Teams

Date: 24 February 2026

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

AoC Yorkshire & the Humber Principal/CEO Network 3

This network is exclusively for Principals and Chief Executives of AoC member colleges and groups in the Yorkshire & Humber region.Those identified as the appropriate contact for this network will...

Venue: In person (MS Form Required, Venue TBC)

Date: 18 May 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Exploring Masculinities: An AoC Masterclass

The AoC Exploring Masculinities Masterclass is a practical and engaging online 90 minute masterclass for college staff, focused on promoting positive behaviours and attitudes among boys and young men. The...

Venue: Online

Date: 22 September 2026

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Fee: From £60 +VAT per session for AoC members and £90 + VAT for non-members

AoC North East Finance Directors Network 1

This network is exclusively for AoC members in the North East regions with strategic responsibility for finance within their college or group.Those identified as the appropriate contact for this network...

Venue: In person (MS Form Required, Venue TBC)

Date: 24 September 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM

AoC North East Principal/CEO Network 1

This network is exclusively for Principals and Chief Executives of AoC member colleges and groups in the North East region.Those identified as the appropriate contact for this network will receive...

Venue: In person (MS Form Required, Venue TBC)

Date: 30 September 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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AoC

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 in 1996 by colleges, for colleges.

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AoC Sport

AoC Sport is the membership organisation for colleges, leading the development of sport and physical activity in 16+ education. We believe that sport and physical activity are essential components of college life, giving students significant advantages in education, employment and health.

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AoC Charitable Trust

The AoC Charitable Trust’s primary purpose is to raise funds and oversee their application for the benefit of post-16 education and its vision is to have great colleges transforming lives and communities.