Maybe we should base policy on evidence rather than where people went to school?

Association of Colleges (AoC) David Hughes CBE House of Lords This is a major priority for the next Government. We must have a UK-wide skills system. The current one in the UK scores 42 on the European Skills Index.

As a member of the Association of Colleges Ada supports their 5 asks for the next government. Acting on these asks will allow colleges to play an even bigger role in a strong society and a growing economy. Association of Colleges (AoC) #LoveOurColleges #GeneralElection

Delighted to be presenting at the NOCN Group Green Skills event at CEME Business Campus yesterday with my Association of Colleges (AoC) colleague Phil Parle. I spoke about college based training for green jobs, planning for net zero and education for sustainable development.

'We've got to prioritise apprentice funding where it's needed most' – David Hughes CBE on three changes he would make to the apprenticeship levy at the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee on skills for the future.

“We have no priorities, no targets and no way of measuring the system and whether it’s delivering to meet the priories of the country” - David Hughes CBE on why a national skills strategy is essential, at the @UkHouseofLords Industry and Regulators Committee on skills for the future.

Today marks the half way point in Greg’s GCSEs, English Language & we have a w/end of treats (plus maths & physics online revision courses) ahead, he’s hoping for another ‘lovely’ paper today AQA & so am I for our 2425 (yes really!) post-16 students London SE Colleges who are retaking

“The sector should campaign hard for greater funding given its relative efficiency and effectiveness.”

Read our new #ThinkFurther blog in partnership with NCFE, “How to plan for cuts in public services budgets” by Ian Pryce CBE, former CEO of The Bedford College Group.
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Powerful message from employers supporting need to reform apprenticeship levy with focus more on young people. A young person's guarantee would be a clarion call to employers & enable colleges to meet needs better. All in line with our proposals aoc.co.uk/policy/opportu… CIPD

Had the most fabulous afternoon House of Lords with our wonderful south AoCLondonColleges and adult ed colleagues, celebrating our amazing students and inspiring staff! Peter Mayhew-Smith reminding us about the transformative power of #FurtherEducation Association of Colleges (AoC) #LoveOurColleges

And on education:

Nick Hillman Stian Westlake Laura McInerney Jonathan Simons Richard Brabner 🇺🇦 Ruth Arnold vivienne stern Johnny Rich Tom Bennett OBE Geoff Barton Darren Hankey Jim Dickinson Sunday Blake David Hughes CBE vivienne stern

With a general election on the horizon, The Association of Colleges have five asks for the next government. Acting on these asks will allow colleges to play an even bigger role in a strong society and a growing economy. Association of Colleges (AoC) #LoveOurColleges #GeneralElection

Great set of asks Association of Colleges (AoC) hope Northern Ireland can see our fair share of resources and deliver on the ambition David Hughes CBE

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As a new member of the West Herts College board, I’ve spent the past two days participating in the #AOCGovSum24 ; a fantastic Association of Colleges (AoC) event that’s underlined my belief in the importance of good governance, so absent in so many settings: #PostOffice #InfectedBlood #Grenfell #Windrush

We need the school pay offer to be made public asap to allow us to negotiate with the college unions, and seek additional funding to ensure that the unfair pay gap between schools & colleges does not worsen Gillian Keegan MP

Teaching and school leader unions call on Department for Education to immediately publish the STRB report and to confirm the pay offer for teachers for 2024-25
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Well, our GE hub launch was timed perfectly 🤣 Colleges- loads of amazing resources in here for supporting your engagement with candidates. A huge opportunity for us to amplify the voice of FE and position colleges as the solution to many of our big national challenges 👉

With a general election on the horizon, we have five asks for the next government. Acting on these asks will allow colleges to play an even bigger role in a strong society and a growing economy. Association of Colleges (AoC) #LoveOurColleges #GeneralElection