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EDI Equity Exchange 2025/26
The AoC EDI Equity Exchange is grounded in the belief that true growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones. Led by colleges, these meetings will be a space...
Venue: Various
Date: 19 January 2026
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ETF Governance Development Programme
The DfE-funded Governance Development Programme (GDP) provides a structured yet flexible approach to learning and development for all board members as well as governance professionals. The live webinars form part...
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Date: 20 January 2026
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AoC North West Curriculum & Quality Network
This network is exclusively for AoC members in the North West region who hold strategic responsibility for Curriculum and/or Quality within their organisation. If this applies to you, you should...
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Date: 26 January 2026
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This network is exclusively for AoC members in the North East region who hold strategic responsibility for Curriculum and/or Quality within their organisation. If this applies to you, you should...
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Date: 27 January 2026
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This network is exclusive to AoC members only and for members from the South East, South West and London regions. Please contact Yasmin Byrne, Sarah Gardner or Ikran Jama if...
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Date: 27 January 2026
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Strategic Careers Network Group - FES Connect 2025/26
The Association of Colleges (AoC) is delighted to be working in partnership with the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) to launch a national network for strategic careers leaders in post-1...
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