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The Gatsby Foundation Technical Education Networks
The Association of Colleges for the 2025/26 academic year has been commissioned by the Gatsby Foundation to increase the number of Technical Education Networks delivered. Building on the five technical education routes delivered in previous academic years (Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care; Construction and the Built Environment; Digital; Engineering and Manufacturing; Health and Science).
In addition to the networks above, new networks for 2025/26 will be delivered in:
- Business and Administration
- Creative and Design
- Education and Early Years
- Legal, Finance and Accounting
- Sales, Marketing and Procurement
What is a Technical Education Network?
The Technical Education Networks programme supports teachers to deliver an engaging and enriched curriculum for their students in an evolving education landscape. The programme draws on the expertise of specialist teachers, employers and professional bodies.
Delivered online three times a year, these groups aim to facilitate route based discussion, develop free teaching resources, commission research and host events to support subject-specific pedagogy and sharing of practice.
How can I get involved?
Click on the link below to complete a short form to indicate which Networks you would like to be involved with. Networks will be held online, three times a year.
AoC Charitable Trust
Established in 1994, the AoC Charitable Trust is dedicated to advancing the education of individuals aged 16 and over.
Our primary purpose is to raise, manage and oversee the application of funds to benefit and support post-16 education.
Our vision is to help transform lives and communities through exceptional post-16 education.
Key priorities 2025-28
The AoC Charitable Trust strategy aligns with the AoC Group (including AoC, AoC Sport, AoC Services and AoC Charitable Trust) and has the following key priorities:
1. Celebrate and share college and student achievements
2. Supporting colleges in improving student experience and outcomes
3. Support project-led activity
4. Collaborate
5. Ensure financial stability
Projects
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- Creating a Greener London – Sustainable Construction Skills
- The 5Rs Approach to GCSE Maths Resits
- Pears Youth Social Action & Enrichment Programme (Phase Three)
- T Level and T Level Foundation Year Provider Support Programme
- T Level Professional Development (TLPD) Offer
- The Valuing Enrichment Project
- Film London - Metro London Skills Cluster
- Empowering FE: enhancing skills with technology
- The Gatsby Foundation Technical Education Networks
- ETF Governor Inductions 25/26
- Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance
- ETF Mental Health and Wellbeing Project
- The FA Project: Empowering Colleges Through Football