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AoC Learning Week 2026

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 29 June 2026

Time: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Fee: £350 +VAT per member college ticket

Supporting Staff. Strengthening Colleges.

A week of practical, high-impact CPD designed for further education professionals

 
Join colleagues from across the sector for a dynamic programme of sessions focused on teaching and learning, wellbeing, leadership and the key challenges shaping FE today.

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AoC Learning Week is back with a packed week of over 20 CPD sessions. Last year, over 4,200 college staff participated in the online event and sessions included developing learner resilience; wellbeing in action; maintaining high quality education through inspection framework changes; supporting learners with ADHD and autism; motivating mathematical models and methods and many more.

There will be sessions designed specifically for teaching staff, support staff, middle and senior managers in FE colleges. The full programme of sessions is now available to view in the programme link above.

Tickets are priced at just £350 per AoC-member college meaning all college staff can take part and benefit from this CPD week under the one ticket. Non-member college tickets are available at £500 +VAT.

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Click here to view the programme Click here to view the schedule for the week

Testimonials from 2025

"The training week with the Association of Colleges was truly outstanding. The sessions were not only expertly delivered but also highly relevant to the current challenges and opportunities within the sector. Every aspect of the programme exceeded my expectations, from the quality of the content to the level of engagement and support. I came away feeling inspired, better equipped, and more confident in applying what I’ve learned. A truly valuable experience!"
Rebecca D., Uxbridge College - HRUC

"I wasn't sure what to expect from these sessions, however, they were well organised, a good length of time, informative and I felt inspired. I learnt a lot of interesting facts and latest trends/initiatives that I will be able to use in my own practice. I hope there are more sessions like this in the future, I will definitely be clearing my diary to join."
Tracey Hilleard, Bath College

"I found that all of the sessions I attended were both informative and enjoyable with lots of takeaways. The presenters were all knowledgeable about their area of expertise."
Elaine Maxwell, Access Creative College

"This was a very efficiently organised e-conference, very accessible and user-friendly, with all resources used made available to participants at the earliest opportunity possible. There was a plethora of points one could take away from such a brilliant event that it would be unfair to mention a few points relating to a few of the sessions. Perhaps the most impressive thing is that each session moved above and beyond its narrow scope and this made CPD such a meaningful and motivational experience. Well done for everything!"
Rev Dr Edgar Mihas, Exeter College

"Great week of learning from the AoC. It's always good to know that you are not alone in this journey and space is given for educators to continue learning."
Latisha Palmer, New City College

Monday 29 June 2026 - Day 1 Sessions
  • 09:10 - 10:00 - A post-16 maths revolution: How to turn resistant re-sitters and other maths learners into resilient ones.
  • 12:00 – 12:50 - Stop telling, start asking
  • 13:00 – 13:50 - Elevating practice: An evidence-based strategy
  • 16:00 – 16:50 - Inclusive by design: Making apprenticeship learning accessible for all
Tuesday 30 June 2026 - Day 2 Sessions
  • 09:10 - 10:00 - Delivering inclusive teaching in FE colleges: Practical approaches for practitioners to embed inclusion in curriculum and assessment
  • 12:00 – 12:50 - See the spark: Understanding and embracing neurodiversity in teaching
  • 13:00 – 13:50 - Digital student champions: A journey of growth and opportunity
  • 16:00 – 16:50 - Introduction to FE finance
Wednesday 1 July 2026 - Day 3 Sessions
  • 09:10 - 10:00 - Managing learner behaviour in further education: Practical evidence-informed strategies
  • 12:00 – 12:50 - Quality improvement: What works well and what wastes a lot of time…and what does it all have to do with Ofsted?!
  • 12:00 – 12:50 - Collaborative fortitude: How to build resilience and psychological safety in your organisation
  • 13:00 – 13:50 - Digital student champions: A journey of growth and opportunity
  • 13:00 – 13:50 - A 10-year journey: Lessons, insights and strategy
  • 16:00 – 16:50 - Lead the change: Building a neuro-inclusive college from the top down
Thursday 2 July 2026 - Day 4 Sessions
  • 09:10 - 10:00 - Addressing microaggressions
  • 12:00 – 12:50 - Mentor mindset: Returning learning ownership to apprentices
  • 13:00 – 13:50 - Making ESOL work for employers: A practical progression model for FE colleges
  • 16:00 – 16:50 - Ten things I wish teachers had known about me as a bright girl with undiagnosed neurodiversity
Friday 3 July 2026 - Day 5 Sessions
  • 09:10 - 10:00 - 5 Ways to re-find your motivation and drive: practical, productive and meaningful for you!
  • 12:00 – 12:50 - Developing whole college approaches to mental health and wellbeing
  • 13:00 – 13:50 - Education and skills policy update