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Think Further

Read our new Think Further blog, How coded language is undermining college inclusion By Piers Alexander, Head of Faculty - English 16-18, Eastern Education Group.

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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.

Our website gives members:

  • Access to member-only content
  • A personalised homepage
  • Content across the site tailored to your interests.

If you do not already have a log-in for the AoC website, you can register here.

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

Upcoming events

Beacon Award Insight Days

Please note that all information submitted as part of the booking form, including delegate contact details and email addresses, will be shared with the college for event planning and administrative...

Venue: In person - please see below for exact dates and venue locations

Date: 16 June 2026

Fee: Free to attend

National T Level Conference 2026 - London

This is the registration booking site for the London event.This event is now fully booked and has reached full capacity. Unfortunately, the waiting list is also at max capacity therefore...

Venue: Leonardo St Paul’s, London

Date: 16 June 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fee: Free

AoC Yorkshire & the Humber Chairs Network

This network is exclusively for Governing Body Chairs from AoC member colleges in the Yorkshire & Humber region. If this applies to you, you should have already received a calendar...

Venue: In-person

Date: 19 June 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

National T Level Conference 2026 - Manchester

This is the registration booking site for the Manchester event.This event is now fully booked and has reached full capacity. Unfortunately, the waiting list is also at max capacity therefore...

Venue: The Midland Hotel, Manchester

Date: 23 June 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fee: Free

AoC Northern SEND Forum

This network is exclusively for AoC members in the three northern regions with strategic responsibility for SEND provision within their college or group. If this applies to you, you should...

Venue: Online via MS Teams

Date: 23 June 2026

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Qualification reform: assessing V Levels, Foundation Certificates and Occupational Certificates webinar

This webinar will allow members to hear from Ofqual about their proposed approach to the regulation and assessment of new vocational qualifications entering the qualification landscape from September 2027.  

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 23 June 2026

Time: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Fee: Please note, this is a AoC members only event

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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 Jobs

The market leading job board for the college sector. AoC Job’s sole purpose is to help people like you find a career in one of our colleges and support our students to achieve their learning goals.

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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.