AoC North East

This network brings together Principals and Chief Executive Officers from AoC member colleges across the North East to explore the key strategic, policy and operational issues shaping the Further Education sector.

Meeting once per term through a blend of in-person and virtual sessions, the network provides opportunities to exchange perspectives, share effective practice, and discuss local, regional and national priorities.

Members receive updates from AoC and engage with senior representatives from government, funding bodies and sector organisations, helping to inform leadership and influence developments across the region.

This network brings together senior leaders responsible for curriculum and quality across AoC member colleges in the region. 

Meeting once per term through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions, the network provides a space to discuss emerging policy, strategic priorities and sector developments. 

Members benefit from AoC updates, opportunities to share effective practice and seek advice from peers, and contributions from sector experts and partner organisations. The network supports collaboration, informed leadership and continuous improvement in curriculum design, quality assurance and the learner experience.

This network brings together Chief Finance Officers and senior finance leaders from AoC member colleges across the region. 

Meeting once per term through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions, the network provides a space to discuss funding developments, financial policy, and the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. 

Members benefit from updates from AoC, insights from national finance discussions, opportunities to share effective practice with peers, and contributions from key sector stakeholders. The network supports informed financial planning, collaboration, and strategic decision-making across Further Education colleges.

This network brings together Governance Professionals and Clerks from AoC member colleges across the region. 

Meeting once per term through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions, the network provides a space to discuss governance developments, regulatory requirements and issues affecting the FE sector. 

Members benefit from sector updates, insights from legal and governance specialists, opportunities to share effective practice and seek advice from peers, and discussions on local, regional and national developments. The network supports collaboration, informed governance and the continuous development of effective board practice.

This network brings together senior leaders responsible for human resources and organisational development across AoC member colleges in the region.

Meeting once per term through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions, the network provides a space to discuss workforce priorities, employment policy and the issues shaping the FE sector.

Members benefit from sector updates, legal insights (from AoC's employment law partner), opportunities to share effective practice, seek advice from peers, and discuss regional and national developments. The network supports collaboration, informed decision-making and the continued development of people and organisational strategies.

This network brings together Chairs of AoC member colleges from across the North West, North East and Yorkshire & Humber to explore the key strategic and governance issues shaping the Further Education sector. 

Meeting three times per year, with two online Northern Chairs Network meetings and one in-person regional meeting, the network provides a flexible forum for Chairs to exchange perspectives, share effective practice and discuss regional and national developments. 

Sessions are concise and focused, featuring updates from AoC colleagues and sector leaders, alongside opportunities for peer exchange and discussion on current governance priorities.

This network brings together sport leads from colleges across the North East, meeting regularly both virtually and in person. It provides a platform to share good practice, explore sector developments, and engage with updates from AoC Sport and key external partners. The network also acts as a springboard for collaborative development projects between colleges. 

Each meeting is structured in two parts: the Sport Curriculum session focuses on strategic and curriculum-related matters, while the Operations session centres on competition and sport development.

This forum brings together senior leaders with strategic responsibility for apprenticeships, employer engagement and business development across AoC member colleges in the North. 

Meeting virtually three times per year, it provides a space to discuss developments across the skills, employment and apprenticeship landscape, alongside wider employer-focused activity. 

Members benefit from updates from AoC, opportunities to share effective practice and exchange insights with peers, and contributions from sector partners and stakeholders. The forum supports collaboration, informed decision-making and the continued development of apprenticeship and employer-focused provision.

This forum brings together staff with strategic responsibility for higher education provision across AoC member colleges in the North. 

Meeting virtually three times per year, it provides a forum to discuss developments affecting higher education in colleges, alongside emerging policy, regulatory and sector priorities. 

Members benefit from updates from AoC, opportunities to share effective practice and exchange insights with peers, and contributions from higher education sector partners and stakeholders. The forum supports regional collaboration, informed decision-making and the continuous development of higher education provision within Further Education colleges.

This forum brings together strategic SEND leaders from AoC member colleges across the North. 

Meeting virtually three times per year, it provides a forum to discuss developments in SEND policy, practice and provision, alongside emerging sector priorities and challenges. 

Members benefit from updates from AoC, opportunities to share effective practice and exchange insights with peers, and contributions from sector specialists and partner organisations. The forum supports regional collaboration, informed decision-making and the continuous improvement of SEND provision across Further Education colleges.