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AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024

The programme for AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024 is live.

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Post-election hub

Our post-election hub has all the resources you’ll need to engage with your new and returning MPs.

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100 Opportunity

100% opportunity report launch

We are excited to share our new report '100% opportunity: the case for a tertiary education system' which highlights the need for urgent reform of England’s post-16 education system if it is to meet the needs of 100% of young people and adults.

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AoC Mental Health Charter

The new AoC Mental Health Charter supports colleges to embed effective practice to ensure mental health and wellbeing is a priority for leaders and governors.

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Think Further

Read our new Think Further blog 'How to generate a culture shift around hegemonic masculinity.'

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The College Collective

The College Collective has been shortlisted for the Most Innovative Institute Approved Programme Award by The Institute of Leadership.

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Upcoming events

EDI Equity Exchange - 2024/25

Across the further education sector, there are a lot of exciting and innovative approaches to providing equity for our staff and students. However, best practice can often exist in silos...

Venue: Various

Date: 10 September 2024

Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Fee: Free for AoC members

AoC London Curriculum and Quality Directors' Network

For further information, please email Ikran.Jama@aoc.co.uk

Venue: Online via Teams

Date: 28 October 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Building an inclusive curriculum – best practice masterclass series

Building an inclusive curriculum – best practice masterclass series As part of our commitment to building and embedding an environment of belonging in the further education sector, we’d like to...

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 6 November 2024

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Fee: Starting at £55 + VAT for members per session

AoC Student and Staff Governor Summit 2024

Venue: ICC Birmingham

Date: 11 November 2024

Time: 5:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Fee: Free for 50 student governors and £70 for staff governors

AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024

Tuesday 12 November and 13 November 2024. The AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition is the must-attend further education event of the year. Our exceptional programme features distinguished speakers from education...

Venue: The ICC, Birmingham

Date: 12 November 2024

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

T Level Industry Placements - Enhancing Employer Engagement

This online event is designed to enhance your understanding and approach to employer engagement for student readiness activities and T Level Industry Placements. This session will provide you with the...

Venue: Online

Date: 14 November 2024

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Fee: Free

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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.