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Policy: How we support members

We provide a communication channel between colleges and key stakeholders such as the Department for Education (DfE), Ofqual, Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), Ofsted, awarding organisations, Office for Students (OfS), and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

Our work involves the following.

  • We answer college queries and keep the sector updated on key policy issues.
  • We regularly respond to consultations to ensure that the college voice is represented. 
  • We also support colleges in their negotiations with local authorities about place commissioning and costs for students with EHCPs. 
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FE Immersion visits

The FE immersion programme offers DfE officials a unique opportunity to gain a first hand perspective on how education is delivered in England. Over three days, participants are embedded within an educational provider, experiencing the daily life of a college or training institution.

This flagship program, managed by a dedicated team of past participants, is led by a Skills Directorate deputy director. Since its inception eight years ago, the programme has empowered over a thousand DfE officials with a deeper understanding of the FE landscape.

Immersion visits are a great opportunity to help influence policy thinking and demonstrate the impact of government policy on the ground.

More details.

If you have not yet signed up you can do so here.

If you have any further questions contact Cath Sezen, Director of Education Policy.

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