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Congratulations to our Deputy Chief Executive Julian Gravatt for being awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours.
Well done to FE leaders and staff who were also recognised.
Read more: https://t.co/LdWImCOwPr
Don't miss our #AoClearningWeek2026 session on addressing microaggressions by Hannah Wilson, Founder of The Belonging Effect. Learn about what microaggressions are, how to recognise prejudiced attitudes targeting marginalised groups and more.
Book now: https://t.co/DcjZmJvgje
Ready to apply for Student of the Year? ๐
This video breaks down everything you need to know, from eligibility to submitting your application.
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"If we do not need to actively create a document, how actively have we considered the ideas and messages the document contains?"
Read the full Think Further blog here: https://t.co/vBeeYzt8G7
As we enter another cycle of External Board Reviews, colleges continue to prioritise trust, expertise, value and sector knowledge when choosing a review partner, key to effective governance.
Learn more about our External Board Reviews: https://t.co/F72B2Kdwzk
A 20-week pilot in Sefton, co-created by @hughbaird and @seftoncouncil is tackling the Teaching Assistant shortage, retraining adult learners through a blend of study and school placements, creating a direct route into education roles.
Read more here: https://t.co/lGy2EfMTMM
"AI systems do not 'understand' information in the same way humans do."
As AI becomes embedded in work and education, literacy and critical thinking are becoming more important, not less.
Continue reading here: https://t.co/wHW8gAmqil
This morning, the APPG for FE and Lifelong Learning held the fourth adult education inquiry session in which international experts shared insight on how other countries are creating long-term investment models that support adults throughout their lives.
#AdultLearningPays
Gain insights from Oscar Ellis, Learning Support Assistant at @southstaffs, on how the Digital Student Champions programme develops studentsโ digital skills and employability at #AoCLearningWeek2026.
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Hear from previous Beacon Award winners at our Beacon Award Insight Day next week. Gain insights on transferable models that your college can adopt.
Register here:
https://t.co/9pwS2V4L9Y
#AoCBeacons
Our latest blog explores how the Citizen Hub in St Neots is transforming lives by providing accessible, community-based education, careers support and employment pathways for adults and young people.
Read the full blog here:
https://t.co/wzwn5DXoZY
Just one week to go until the AoC Digital Futures Conference 2026
Join FE leaders, AI experts and innovators shaping the future of education. If your college is planning for whatโs next, this is the room to be in.
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Last chance to register: https://t.co/zs53zIHeeM
Learn more about the key findings from @Jiscโs FE sector survey.
The survey highlights AI, cyber security, infrastructure, and digital skills as major challenges for colleges, and outlines how to address them.
Read more:
https://t.co/hPsFOZKTCD
Applications close on 22 June for the Higher Education SOTY Award, sponsored by @QAAtweets. Don't miss out on the chance to to recognise outstanding and exceptional students who have studied a higher education programme at a college.
Apply here: https://t.co/cfbAOM3kxO
Meet our #AoCLearningWeek2026 speaker - Claire Callow, with over 30 yearsโ experience in education and curriculum development. Claireโs session explores practical, evidence-informed approaches to managing learner behaviour in further education.
Book now: https://t.co/DcjZmJvgje
From systems and teaching to learner engagement and accountability, part 2 of our Think Further blog explores how colleges can strengthen English and maths resit strategy.
Read the full Think Further blog here: https://t.co/mh6kAy8ZWr
Two weeks left to submit your application for the for the SOTY Awards! ๐
These awards are an opportunity to highlight outstanding and exceptional individuals and showcase their achievements, talents, and successes.
Submit your application:
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