AoC Blog

As the country struggles in the midst of a second lockdown, we all know too well the devastating impact the situation has had on the mental health of...

It’s great to see, from the results of our highly encouraging apprentices’ survey that recieved more than 1,000 responses, that the main reasons...

Every crisis is also an opportunity. That is why we at the the Ride Out Recession Alliance (RORA) are asking the Government to invest heavily in...

This week is Colleges week – a celebration of the huge contribution that our colleges make to society, our economy and to individuals across the...

I’m proud to be supporting the third #CollegesWeek, as part of the brilliant #LoveOurColleges campaign. Colleges are the beating heart of our...

When I wrote for AoC back in July, I was cautiously optimistic about what the new academic year would bring. But October brings more sombre times: if...

You will by now hopefully be aware that October is Black History Month (BHM). At AoC we are keen to give colleagues every opportunity to engage with...

Despite the threat of a second wave with COVID-19, the enthusiasm and commitment as everyone returns from their summer breaks is palpable. It was...

After many years of hard work by providers, employers, sector and industry experts, I’m delighted to be able to say that the first T Levels in...

I dislike telling busy people to read long reports but this week’s National Audit Office report on college finances is worth your time. NAO reports...