AoC Yorkshire and the Humber

Meetings enable Principals and CEOs from the North West region to meet throughout the year virtually to discuss current strategic and policy issues in the sector. Members also receive key national updates, with an opportunity to meet collectively with senior representatives from external stakeholders in the Further Education sector.

This network meets throughout the year virtually and supports all aspects of quality improvement in colleges as well as the implementation of new curriculum initiatives and developments. The primary audience is Vice Principals and senior managers with responsibility for quality and improvement, although all interested staff are welcome to attend. Members also receive key national updates from the AoC Policy Team, with an opportunity to meet collectively with senior representatives from Ofsted and other key stakeholders.

This network meets throughout the year virtually. Meetings include updates on current financial areas of interest/concern, updates from the AoC and the ESFA, with feedback shared from the national College Funding Directors Group (CFDG) meetings.

This network meets throughout the year virtually and provides an opportunity for college HR Managers to share best practice and receive legal updates from Irwin Mitchell LLP on current issues. Members also receive key national updates from Jo Taylor, HR Specialist Member Services Manager

This network brings together Chairs from across the Yorkshire & Humber, North West and North East offering a collective space to engage with sector developments and share insights. Meetings are held primarily online to accommodate the time constraints of Chairs in their voluntary roles, with the option for an in-person regional meeting during the summer term. Sessions are concise and focused, featuring updates from a range of sector officials and AoC colleagues, and providing opportunities for peer exchange and discussion on current governance priorities.

This network brings together sport leads from colleges across the North West, 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.

The Northern SEND Forum is a collaborative group for strategic SEND leads from AoC member colleges across the northern regions. It provides a space to connect, share best practice, and influence national SEND policy and strategy.

Meetings are held virtually three times per academic year and feature focused discussions on current sector developments. Sessions include updates from AoC, insights from guest speakers and opportunities for peer learning and professional development.

The forum supports regional collaboration, amplifies member voices in national conversations, and promotes continuous improvement in SEND provision across Further Education.

Northern SEND Forum - Terms of Reference

Led by Claire Barker, AoC Senior Policy Manager, Skills & Industry

This virtual forum supports college staff in a range of business development roles with a focus on all aspects of provision for employers or employment, including Apprenticeships, work with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and enterprise activity, plus receiving key updates

Led by Arti Saraswat, AoC Senior Policy Manager, HE.

The virtual forum supports college staff with management roles in the provision of higher education in colleges, although anyone from a member college with an interest in higher education is welcome to attend. Each forum features key updates from Arti along with presentations from stakeholders such as HEFCE, QAA and other organisations, with opportunities for sharing experiences and good practice.