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Think Further

Read our new Think Further blog, Looking outward, facing inward: the UK’s International Education Strategy By Emma Meredith, Director of Skills Policy and Global Engagement.

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APPG inquiry on adult education

The APPG on Further Education and Lifelong Learning has launched an inquiry into adult education.

Despite the many benefits of adult education being well-established – as a powerful tool for economic growth, employability, personal growth, health and wellbeing and social cohesion – it has suffered from decades of underinvestment and underappreciation from successive governments.

As a result, learning opportunities for adults have decreased by millions, and across the country, large swathes of the population are locked out of the skills they need to progress in their careers, build confidence and connect with others.

The APPG will hold five sessions with MPs, learning providers and leading organisations in adult education, as well as inviting written submissions via an online call for evidence.

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Digital transformation and AI: a roadmap for the FE sector

The benefits of digital transformation for students and apprentices, colleges and the wider economy are clear and far-reaching. This new sector-led roadmap sets out how colleges can use digital and AI to improve outcomes for students, apprentices and staff, and build a more responsive skills system, closer aligned to employer needs and the realities of a modern economy.

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AoC members make up almost 95% of the college sector - transforming millions of lives each year.

Upcoming events

AoC South West Governance Professional Network

This network is exclusively for Governance Professionals from AoC member colleges and groups within the South West region.

Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams

Date: 30 September 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

AoC South East Finance Directors Network

This network is exclusively for Chief Finance Officers (or equivalent) of AoC member colleges within the South East region.

Venue: In person

Date: 1 October 2026

Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Digital Insight Days

Join fellow colleges to share practical digital ideas, honest experiences and achievable approaches to strengthening digital transformation, enhancing teaching and learning, and improving the student experience.

Venue: Various

Date: 6 October 2026

Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Fee: Free for AoC members

AoC Curriculum Conference 2026

As colleges are preparing to implement Post 16 pathways qualification reform, this conference offers opportunities to get the latest updates from the Department for Education and Ofqual on qualification content...

Venue: Online via Zoom

Date: 6 October 2026

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Fee: Starting at £195 + VAT per delegate

AoC South East Clerks and Governance Professionals Network

This network is exclusively for Governance Professionals from AoC member colleges across the South East region.

Venue: Online via Microsoft Teams

Date: 6 October 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

AoC Northern SEND Forum 1

This network is exclusively for AoC members in the three northern regions with strategic responsibility for SEND provision within their college or group.Those identified as the appropriate contact for this...

Venue: Online via MS Teams

Date: 7 October 2026

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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AoC

Association of Colleges is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England. We are a not-for-profit membership organisation established in 1996 by colleges, for colleges.

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AoC Sport

AoC Sport is the membership organisation for colleges, leading the development of sport and physical activity in 16+ education. We believe that sport and physical activity are essential components of college life, giving students significant advantages in education, employment and health.

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AoC Charitable Trust

The AoC Charitable Trust’s primary purpose is to raise funds and oversee their application for the benefit of post-16 education and its vision is to have great colleges transforming lives and communities.

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