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

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MiDES benchmarking

AoC members have full access to the MiDES sector benchmarking service, free of charge.

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Green College commitment

The Green College commitment sets our the critical role of colleges in achieving net zero.

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Research Further

Research Further

AoC and NCFE have joined up to launch a landmark project, Research Further, bringing together practitioners, experts and sector leaders, and supporting college practitioners to carry out research and fill in skills gaps.

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Upcoming events

AoC Learning Week 2023

Following the success of AoC Learning Week 2022, which saw over 3,000 college staff participate, we will be running another packed week full of practical CPD sessions for FE staff...

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 03 July 2023

Time: 09:30 - 16:00

Fee: £275 + VAT per member college

T Level Provider Insight Day - Fareham College

An excellent opportunity for Wave 4 (2023) providers to benefit from a face to face visit with this Wave 1 (2020) provider. There will be talks from senior leaders, curriculum...

Venue: Fareham College

Date: 11 July 2023

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Fee: Free

Invitation to college leaders: strengthening collaboration between colleges and universities in London

This meeting is exclusively for AoC Members only. You are invited to attend a virtual meeting with other college leaders in London to begin a discussion on how we can...

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 13 July 2023

Time: 09:00 - 10:00

T Level Provider Insight Day - The Manchester College

An excellent opportunity for Wave 4 (2023) providers to benefit from a face to face visit with this Wave 1 (2020) provider. There will be talks from senior leaders, curriculum...

Venue: The Manchester College

Date: 13 July 2023

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Fee: Free

AoC London HR Network Meeting - Recruitment and Vacancies (Part Two)

This network is exclusively for AoC Members only.

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 13 July 2023

Time: 12:00 - 13:00

Shining a light on the Beacon Awards Webinar 2023

Taking place on Friday 14 July from 09:30 - 10:30This webinar is free to attend.How to write a successful Beacon Award application and why all colleges should apply A live...

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 14 July 2023

Time: 09:30 - 10:30

Fee: Free to attend

WorldSkills UK Report Launch: Ingredients to Success

Join AoC and WorldSkills UK to launch the report: Ingredients to success: what can we learn about embedding excellence in teaching, learning and assessment for young people studying technical and...

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 17 July 2023

Time: 13:00 - 14:00

Fee: Free

AoC Beacon Awards 2022/23 Best Practice Showcase

The AoC Beacon Awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK Further Education colleges. The winners of the 2022/23 awards programme will be joined by the award sponsors...

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 18 July 2023

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Fee: Free to attend

Influence and Stakeholder Engagement: A Leadership Masterclass

Effective engagement and influence at a senior level relies on a specific set of personal and strategic skills. This masterclass series, led by FE reputation management expert Ben Verinder and...

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 19 July 2023

Time: 09:30 - 11:30

Fee: Starting from £395 + VAT for AoC Members

AoC Curriculum Conference 2023

Taking place on Tuesday 17 October and Wednesday 18 October from 09:30 - 12:45 This year’s AoC Curriculum Conference will help you plan for the qualifications reforms that will start...

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 17 October 2023

Time: 09:30 - 12:45

Fee: Starting from £165+ VAT

AoC HR & Employment Law Conference & Exhibition 2023

Thursday 19 October 09:00 – 16:30 This year the AoC HR and Employment Law Conference on 19 October returns to an in-person event, delivering a dynamic programme of presentations, updates...

Venue: Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury, Coram Street Russell Square, London WC1N 1HT England

Date: 19 October 2023

Time: 09:00 - 16:30

Fee: Starting from £325+ VAT per delegate

AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition 2023

Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th November The AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition is the must-attend FE event. Leaders, innovators and trailblazers will come together in Birmingham to discuss, debate and...

Venue: The ICC, Birmingham

Date: 14 November 2023

Time: 09:30 - 16:30

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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.