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Design a T Level Foundation Year
This online event will: Support attendees to develop a strategic vision for your proposed T Level Foundation Year design. Discuss how to ensure curriculum staff understand and are engaged in...
Venue: Online
Date: 5 November 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: Free to attend
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AoC Student and Staff Governor Summit 2025
We are excited to invite staff and student governors to the AoC Staff and Student Governors Summit. As part of the wider AoC Annual Conference, we are hosting a summit...
Venue: ICC Birmingham and Hampton by Hilton Hotel
Date: 17 November 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Fee: 50 free student places available; £75 for additional students and staff governors
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AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025
Tuesday 18 November and Wednesday 19 November 2025 Registration and amendments for the AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition has now closed. There are still places available at the conference. If...
Venue: The ICC, Birmingham
Date: 18 November 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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AoC South West Governance Professionals network
This network is exclusive to AoC members only. Please contact Sarah Gardner if you'd like more information.
Venue: Online
Date: 25 November 2025
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Promoting effective careers practice (FES Connect) Hot topic series 2025/26
Further Education and Skills Connect (FES Connect) is a national community for Post 16 careers leaders and practitioners, supporting development and sharing of best practice to ensure every learner is...
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Date: 25 November 2025
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Embedding youth social action into student voice webinar
Please note that this webinar is for AoC members only. Supported by the Pears Foundation, AoC is hosting a series of webinars showcasing best practices in youth social action across...
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