Association of Colleges (AoC)

The national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges. Our members educate and train 1.6m people each year. #LoveOurColleges

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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

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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

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Ready to apply for Student of the Year? 🎓

This video breaks down everything you need to know, from eligibility to submitting your application.

Learn more here:
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#AoCStudentAwards #LoveOurColleges

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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

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Gain insights from Oscar Ellis, Learning Support Assistant at @southstaffs, on how the Digital Student Champions programme develops students’ digital skills and employability at #AoCLearningWeek2026.

Book now:
https://t.co/DcjZmJvgje

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New on #TheCollegeWire 📰

HRUC partners with Mauritius for international training project

Read more here: https://t.co/kT7jBtiBId

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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
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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

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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 what’s next, this is the room to be in.
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Last chance to register: https://t.co/zs53zIHeeM

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New on #TheCollegeWire 📰

Orpheus Centre Collaborates With Recite Me on New Feature

Read more here: https://t.co/68z9JXPyIG

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Learn more about the key findings from @Jisc’s 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

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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

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New on #TheCollegeWire 📰

Men’s Mental Health event inspires conversation and action at @NCCArdleigh_

Read more here: https://t.co/Vb2DPO5bXt

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Meet our #AoCLearningWeek2026 speaker - Claire Callow, with over 30 years’ experience in education and curriculum development. Claire’s session explores practical, evidence-informed approaches to managing learner behaviour in further education.

Book now: https://t.co/DcjZmJvgje

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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

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Two weeks left to submit your application for the for the SOTY Awards! 📅

These awards are an opportunity to highlight outstanding and exceptional individuals and showcase their achievements, talents, and successes.

Submit your application:
https://t.co/cfbAOM3kxO
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