Beacon Award winners announced

The winners of the AoC Beacon Awards have been announced. The AoC Beacon Awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK further education colleges. They reward colleges that go above and beyond in providing high-quality technical and professional education. Award winners must also offer something exceptional to students and the wider community. This year's winners are: Edge Award for Practical Teaching and Learning Abingdon and Witney College Award for Students with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities Weston College Jisc Award for the Effective Use of Technology in Further Education Portsmouth College Award for the Promotion and Delivery of Successful Apprenticeships Gloucestershire College City & Guild Award for Staff Development Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education RSM Award for Leadership and Governance Bridgend College AoC Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing Truro and Penwith College AoC Award for College Engagement with Employers Sunderland College Skills and Education Group Award for Transition into Post- 16 Education and Training Cardiff and Vale College The Careers and Enterprise Company Careers Education and Guidance Award City of Wolverhampton College Gateway Qualifications Widening Participation in Learning Award Weston College