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AoC North East
We help our member colleges to deliver social and economic benefit to people, businesses and communities on the ground. We also make sure they are fully engaged in debates about the sector so they have a say in AoC policy.
The North East Team
Debra Woodcock
Member Services Manager - North
Natasha Deverson-Davies
Member Services Coordinator - North
Where to find us:
Suite 2, Peter's Court, Peter Street, Chorley, Lancs PR7 2RP
Tel: 01257 279 791
AoC North Sport
Rachel Walker
Policy & Projects Officer
07760 458 763
Contact the Policy and Projects Officer for advice on: AoC Sport membership, sport and education policy and projects, national and regional funding streams, new developments in the sector and strategic planning.
Sport Development Officer
07825 148 024
Contact the Sport Development Officer for advice on: Leagues and cups, regional tournaments, local development opportunities, and programmes.
AoC North East Networks and Forums
Principals and Chairs Network
Meetings enable Principals and CEOs from the North West region to meet throughout the year virtually to discuss current strategic and policy issues in the sector. Members also receive key national updates, with an opportunity to meet collectively with senior representatives from external stakeholders in the Further Education sector.
Curriculum and Quality Network
This network meets throughout the year virtually and supports all aspects of quality improvement in colleges as well as the implementation of new curriculum initiatives and developments. The primary audience is Vice Principals and senior managers with responsibility for quality and improvement, although all interested staff are welcome to attend. Members also receive key national updates from the AoC Policy Team, with an opportunity to meet collectively with senior representatives from Ofsted and other key stakeholders.
Finance Directors Network
This network meets throughout the year virtually. Meetings include updates on current financial areas of interest/concern, updates from the AoC and the ESFA, with feedback shared from the national College Funding Directors Group (CFDG) meetings.
HR Network
This network meets throughout the year virtually and provides an opportunity for college HR Managers to share best practice and receive legal updates from Irwin Mitchell LLP on current issues. Members also receive key national updates from Jo Taylor, HR Specialist Member Services Manager
Governance Professionals Network
This
network meets throughout the year virtually and provides members with key information
on policy changes and other matters which affect college Governance, as well as
an opportunity for round table discussion. Members also receive relevant
national updates from Hayley Igbokwe,
AoC Governance Manager. |
SEND Forum
Led by David Holloway, AoC Senior Policy Manager, SEND.
The aim of this virtual forum is to receive key updates from David, share best practice and provide discussion points on issues relating to provision for Learners with Special Educational Needs in colleges. The forum is open to senior managers and expert practitioners, and has a particular focus on sharing practical solutions to current challenges.
Apprenticeship Forum
Led by Teresa Frith, AoC Senior Skills Policy Manager.
This virtual forum supports college staff in a range of business development roles with a focus on all aspects of provision for employers or employment, including Apprenticeships, work with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and enterprise activity, plus receiving key updates
Higher Education Forum
Led by Arti Saraswat, AoC Senior Policy Manager, HE.
The virtual forum supports college staff with management roles in the provision of higher education in colleges, although anyone from a member college with an interest in higher education is welcome to attend. Each forum features key updates from Arti along with presentations from stakeholders such as HEFCE, QAA and other organisations, with opportunities for sharing experiences and good practice.