Merseyside Colleges' Association

[Steve Rotheram @MetroMayorSteve]

Last November we took an important step in making our transport network more affordable for young people by introducing the Apprentice Travelcard on our buses. From September we will be extending this across the @Merseyrail network.

[Steve Rotheram @MetroMayorSteve]

When I was an apprentice, half my wages went to my mum and most of the other half on travel from building site to site.

It's vital we remove barriers that prevent people from pursuing opportunities, so that's why we're halving the cost of travel for apprentices on @merseyrail

[Merseyside Colleges' Association @MCA_LCR]

Looking forward to hear the lastest news on T Level implementation across LCR @GatsbyEd @educationgovuk @LpoolCityRegion

[AoC North West @AoCNorthWest]

You can read about our Mental Health and wellbeing charter here https://t.co/7XvzwjNb8N and download the charter #mhaw19 #LoveOurColleges

[Association of Colleges (AoC) @AoC_info]

"Colleges are not just resilient, they have agency. Together, as a sector, we understand the need to promote colleges, to show how colleges are vital to every community and to have a positive solution-focused approach." @AoCDavidH #LoveOurColleges
https://t.co/k7XlPmSybh

[Association of Colleges (AoC) @AoC_info]

"Cuts to college funding have meant... teaching staff in colleges are now paid an average of £7k less than in schools – making the recruitment and retention crisis across the wider-sector even more stark in further education" @AoCDavidH #LoveOurColleges https://t.co/p86KjdxHmH

[Richard Caulfield @caulfieldr]

A break from #LoveOurColleges tweets to reflect on the fact our youngest starts her GCSEs tomorrow and eldest her a-levels next week - to all those taking exams good luck over the next few weeks and may your hard work be rewarded

[Association of Colleges (AoC) @AoC_info]

Only ONE DAY left to complete our twitter polls in the below thread 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿

[Association of Colleges (AoC) @AoC_info]

It's DAY ONE of the #LoveOurColleges week of local activity! To find out more about the week, the campaign or if you need resources to help your own campaigning - visit the Love Our Colleges website: https://t.co/dAgy4uZImP

[Merseyside Colleges' Association @MCA_LCR]

Informative session today on T Level Professional Development delivered by @AoC_info @E_T_Foundation - a fairly unique set of challenges for @MCA_LCR but hopefully we can find a collaborative way forward... #LoveOurColleges

[Merseyside Colleges' Association @MCA_LCR]

Excellent meeting between Principals and @MetroMayorSteve to discuss the FE landscape and the importance of a collaborative approach for our City Region @AoCNorthWest #LoveOurColleges

[Steve Rotheram @MetroMayorSteve]

My manifesto pledged to help create second chances for everyone, which is why the @lpoolcityregion is supporting free further education courses for those on lower incomes.

https://t.co/u2bEPGnytT

[Sue Higginson OBE DL @Sue_Higgy]

With @WirralMet students who are preparing the main course. Great to see students from all of our @MCA_LCR colleges working together to celebrate VE week. Thanks to @Porkyaskew and @TheHubLCR for supporting us

[Merseyside Colleges' Association @MCA_LCR]

Merry Christmas from everyone at MCA! Still a few days until the end of term but just wanted to share some of the things we've been up to recently https://t.co/BicFDrlFCE @COLCollege @southportcoll @kgvcollege @WirralMet @riversidecoll @hughbaird @StHelensCollege @CarmelCollege

[Rob Allsworth @ChefAllsworth]

Pre end of term push, +66K signatures
Colleges need fair funding!
Vocational training creates a skilled national workforce! @AoC_info @thechefsforum @fredsirieix1 @michelrouxjr @Kentfurthered @peterbakare @carolestott @DrNeilB
https://t.co/5kFD5T26Af

[Ofsted @Ofstednews]

HMCI: There is and will be no Ofsted curriculum. What we will be interested in is the coherence, the sequencing and construction, the implementation of the curriculum, how it is being taught and how well children and young people are progressing in it. #OftedAR18

[Association of Colleges (AoC) @AoC_info]

The Q&A session with @AoCDavidH and @AnneMilton, Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills is now available - watch the full session here: https://t.co/ebybZQr5A6. #LoveOurColleges #AoCAskAnne

[Merseyside Colleges' Association @MCA_LCR]

Really interesting @MCA_LCR session today delivered by our NW @Ofstednews colleagues as we look towards the new EIF. Loads to digest & the feedback was much appreciated by @southportcoll @hughbaird @CarmelCollege @riversidecoll @StHelensCollege @WirralMet @COLCollege @kgvcollege

[David Hughes CBE @AoCDavidH]

Looking forward to this opportunity to ask questions from @AoC_info members to @AnneMilton #LoveOurColleges

[AoC North West @AoCNorthWest]

Great to have an @worldskillsuk session @TraffordCollege - great hospitality from @traffordaspire and @JoanScott_ #loveourcolleges