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EDI Equity Exchange - 2024/25
Across the further education sector, there are a lot of exciting and innovative approaches to providing equity for our staff and students. However, best practice can often exist in silos...
Venue: Various
Date: 10 September 2024
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fee: Free for AoC members
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AoC London Curriculum and Quality Directors' Network
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Venue: Online via Teams
Date: 28 October 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Building an inclusive curriculum – best practice masterclass series
Building an inclusive curriculum – best practice masterclass series As part of our commitment to building and embedding an environment of belonging in the further education sector, we’d like to...
Venue: Online via Zoom
Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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DfE Multiply Capability Support Programme – Discussion Forums
Funded by the Department for Education, AoC, in partnership with Holex, is running a series of discussion forums as part of the Multiply Capability Support Programme. The forums aim to...
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Date: 26 November 2024
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Education and Early Years T Level Foundation Year Network (Introductory Session)
The Education and Early Years T Level Foundation Year network is a collaborative platform designed to facilitate the sharing of best practices, resources, and positive outcomes among providers. This network...
Venue: Online
Date: 26 November 2024
Time: 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
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CSCS Card Changes: Improving learner journeys from education to employment
Join CSCS for a briefing on upcoming changes to their Labourer and Trainee cards, which are designed to alleviate the construction sector’s skill shortage and ensure new entrants in skilled...
Venue: Online via Zoom
Date: 27 November 2024
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