AoC Student Support Conference, Thursday 23 October 2014 Radisson Blu Edwardian - Bloomsbury Street

Students are at the heart of everything we do and they need outstanding support throughout their education to achieve success in their futures. AoC would like to invite you attend this one day event to get together with key student support professionals, to discuss the topical issues you face in your role at your college. Careers Guidance Graham Stuart MP, Chairman of the Education Select Committee will reflect on the report 'Careers Guidance for Young People: the impact of the new duty on schools' and how the political imperatives on careers guidance has moved on since its release. Karen Adriaanse, HMI will be discussing Ofsted's focus on careers guidance in colleges and schools. Bursaries and Funding NATCEN will also be providing you with a review on the key findings from their latest Year 2 bursary evaluation report and Julian Gravatt AoC's funding expert will get you up to speed on the FE Funding landscape. Student Voice Joe Vinson, VP (Further Education), NUS will discuss how to create and improve your colleges learner involvement strategy. Plus, hear from students themselves on what issues they currently face in their college Please see the conference website for further information.