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Think Further

Read our new Think Further blog, 'Let's move away from labelling someone a 'racist' - and think instead of the impact of their words' by Jeff Greenridge, Director for Diversity and Governance at AoC.

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金刚弹珠赛道app Research Further impact report

Find out more about the 2025 Research Further impact report.

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Mission accepted: the role of colleges across the government’s five missions

The new government has committed to being mission led; this formed a central theme across their 2024 election manifesto and has been reaffirmed following their election win. At the heart of this approach are five key missions which operate as guiding stars to inform policy making and funding decisions.

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金刚弹珠赛道app Student Engagement Charter

Students are partners in the education process and colleges benefit enormously from engaging with them at every level. This engagement needs to be authentic and build on students’ knowledge, skills, experience and aspirations.

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金刚弹珠赛道app members make up almost 95% of the college sector - transforming millions of lives each year.

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ETF Governance Development Programme

The DfE-funded Governance Development Programme (GDP) provides a structured yet flexible approach to learning and development for all board members as well as governance professionals. The live webinars form part...

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 21 October 2025

Time: 4:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Fee: Free to attend

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

T Level Industry Placements - Employer Engagement

This online event is designed to enhance your understanding and approach to employer engagement in T Level Industry Placements. This session will provide you with the opportunity to: - Learn...

Venue: Online

Date: 6 November 2025

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Fee: Free to attend

16 to 18 vocational and technical qualification reform consultation webinar

The recently published Post 16 level 3 and below pathways consultation sets a new direction for vocational and technical qualifications for 16 to 18-year-olds. Join us and DfE officials to...

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 7 November 2025

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Fee: Only open to AoC Members

Reform – navigating a changing local context webinar

Following the Mayoral and local elections in Spring 2025, there are two Reform Mayors and 12 Reform-led councils across in England – and a significant Reform presence in councils across...

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 10 November 2025

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fee: Free for AoC members

金刚弹珠赛道app London Clerks' and Governance Professionals' Network Meeting

This network is exclusive to AoC members only. Please contact Ikran Jama if you'd like more information.

Venue: Online

Date: 11 November 2025

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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金刚弹珠赛道app

金刚弹珠赛道app is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England. We are a not-for-profit membership organisation established in 1996 by colleges, for colleges.

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金刚弹珠赛道app Sport

金刚弹珠赛道app Sport is the membership organisation for colleges, leading the development of sport and physical activity in 16+ education. We believe that sport and physical activity are essential components of college life, giving students significant advantages in education, employment and health.

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金刚弹珠赛道app Jobs

The market leading job board for the college sector. AoC Job’s sole purpose is to help people like you find a career in one of our colleges and support our students to achieve their learning goals.

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金刚弹珠赛道app Charitable Trust

The AoC Charitable Trust’s primary purpose is to raise funds and oversee their application for the benefit of post-16 education and its vision is to have great colleges transforming lives and communities.