Join us for our masterclass series on managing student behaviour in the classroom. Claire Callow, Teacher Trainer and Education Consultant, will explore adolescent brain development and strategies to resolve conflict in post-16 classrooms. Book now: aoc.co.uk/events-trainin…

Funded by J.P. Morgan, The Creating a Greener London college project pilots have submitted case studies that detail activities, challenges, successes and recommendations for local collaborative approaches to the delivery of green skills for green jobs. aoc.co.uk/corporate-serv…

"Congratulations to all those who are receiving GCSE results today, and to the colleges who have supported so many to achieve a grade 4 or above." - Catherine Sezen, Director of Education Policy at Association of Colleges. Read in full here: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…

"Careers information not only needs to be shared with young people but also used by them to inform their decisions." - Beth Jones, Head of Career Programmes for Gatsby Education, in our new blog. Read here: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…

Amazing- well done Kerry! #LoveOurColleges

🌟 Celebrating Student Success! 🌟 We're proud to see our students excel in real-world settings. One standout example is Mia, who recently was on placement with Burnley FC in the Community, delivering exceptional results and making a significant impact! Read more! 👇 burnleyfccommunity.org/nelson-and-col…

"A partnership approach, with honest sharing of views and clarity on the key challenges and opportunities, can be a powerful force for good." - David Hughes CBE on AoC being a member of the new Improving Education Together Board.aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…

Thank you to Rebecca Long-Bailey for her visit and support today SFCA Association of Colleges (AoC) Loreto College Manchester

Using the government's five missions as a framework, #CollegesWeek2025 will focus on one mission each day, highlighting the fundamental role colleges have in building brighter futures for their students, for their staff, and for the government. aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…

In our latest episode of 'Equity Exchange: the podcast' Shahla Holgeth, lecturer at Bolton College, discusses the creation of British Culture courses, which were developed over the last 10 years to support ESOL students across Bolton. Listen here: player.captivate.fm/episode/becbce…

In our latest episode of 'Equity Exchange: the podcast' Shahla Holgeth, lecturer at Bolton College, discusses the creation of British Culture courses, which were developed over the last 10 years to support ESOL students across Bolton. Listen here: player.captivate.fm/episode/becbce…

It's officially Colleges Week 2025! Join us in celebrating the impact colleges have both in their local communities and across the country. Make sure to tag us and use the #CollegesWeek2025 hashtag - we can't wait to see what you get up to! aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…

Our AoC Awards Celebration kicks off with a speech from James Frith MP who begins by saying, “There are so many incredible examples of how colleges are shaping brighter futures for learners and communities.” #CollegesWeek2025

We are excited to commence our Beacon Awards 2024/25 winners’ announcements. Join in and celebrate the exceptional achievements of all our finalist colleges. Stay tuned as we will shortly be revealing this year’s winners. #CollegesWeek2025 #AoCBeacons

A huge congratulations to Salford City College Group for winning the City & Guilds Award for College Engagement with Employers in this year’s Beacon Awards. #AoCBeacons #CollegesWeek2025

Congratulations to Coleg Cambria and Newcastle College for being finalists for the British Council Award for Excellence in International Work. #AoCBeacons #CollegesWeek2025

Newcastle College British Council A huge congratulations to Salford City College Group for winning the NOCN Group Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing in this year’s Beacon Awards. #AoCBeacons #CollegesWeek2025

Newcastle College British Council Salford City College Group NOCN Group A huge congratulations to Wirral Met College for winning the RCU Limited Award for Support for Students in this year’s Beacon Awards. #AoCBeacons #CollegesWeek2025

"This year’s Beacon Awards show the profound impact colleges have on students, their communities and the economy," says David Hughes CBE , AoC Chief Executive. Read more here: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…

It's fantastic to see Salford City College Group recognised for their outstanding employer engagement. This is a crucial aspect of providing relevant and effective education. Congratulations! #CollegesWeek2025 #AoCBeacons