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AoC’s Public Affairs Team works on behalf of member colleges to develop and maintain strong relationships with all political parties.

We:

  • Work to secure key representation for our member colleges across legislation and decision makers.
  • Maintain and build upon good contacts with key MPs.
  • Suggest Parliamentary Questions.
  • Submit written evidence to select committees.
  • Produce briefings for MPs to inform debates in both Houses.

In addition, we brief principals on how to manage their relationship with their local MPs and advise on opportunities to speak directly to MPs on issues that concern them.

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Contact us

Public Affairs Manager | Lauren Conceicao | Tel: 0207 034 9917

Public Affairs Officer | Guram Korkoti | Tel: 0207 034 9915

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  • Public Affairs - 13/08/2020

    This weeks briefing looks at the political decisions in England and Scotland around results day
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    13 Aug 2020

  • Public Affairs - 23/07/2020

    In this weeks briefing we cover catch up funding for 16 to 19-year-olds, Minister Keegan meets with AoC High Volume Apprenticeships Group, HMT launches comprehensive spending review, education select committee continues their COVID-19 inquiry, select committees want to hear from FE students, Independent Commission on the College of the Future launches vision statement, Universities Minister launches higher education restructuring regime, public sector pay rises announced, AoC presents at all-party parliamentary groups, and Lord asks question on colleges.
    Published: 

    23 Jul 2020

  • Public Affairs - 16/07/2020

    In this weeks briefing we cover: FE reform ambassadors appointed, Education Select Committee releases its report on grading and assessment, Education Select Committee with Michelle Donelan as witness, Ministerial Written Statement on the Ney Report on College Finances, AoC high volume apprenticeship provider group (HVAAG) meets with Minister and Shadow Minister, Immigration points system information, Colleges at a briefing round table for Minister Keegan on T-Level Transitions, UK travel quarantine changes come into effect, UK Council for International Student Affairs launched a position paper for the UK international education, College funding question in the House of Lords.
    Published: 

    15 Jul 2020

  • Public Affairs - 09/07/2020

    This week we cover: Education Secretary commits to 'levelling up' FE, Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update, Treasury Questions, Education Select Committee meets to discuss Apprenticeships and Further Education, Save the 16+ Oyster Campaign, No one should be left behind in the Summer Economic Update – Robert Halfon MP and “Colleges are at the heart of their communities” – Toby Perkins MP.
    Published: 

    09 Jul 2020

  • Public Affairs - 02/07/2020

    This weeks public affairs briefing includes the reopening of colleges, the London transport campaign, 16-18 catch up update, Prime Minister's speech, local lockdowns, Shadow Secretary of State appointed, and a reminder to write to your MP.
    Published: 

    02 Jul 2020

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