David Corke (AoC)

Fantastic morning @AoC_info E&M Conference with awesome #CfEM colleagues talking about all things mastery, motivation and learner engagement🥰 @cityplym @E_T_Foundation @MathsWeston @CRC_College @Leyton6thForm @RunshawCollege #FEmaths

NEW BLOG | @jeff_jdgee11 talks about his work with AoC and @E_T_Foundation and how the FE sector is striving to make the most of the diversity it has. Read here: aoc.co.uk/blog/equity-di…

Here's how colleges and training providers will be allowed to spend extra 16-19 study programme funding next year: feweek.co.uk/spending-rules…

Whilst it comes with complications - especially around planning - I welcome the inclusion of MH contributing to the additional 40hrs in today's guidance

Come join us on 26 Feb! If you're passionate about the challenges and opportunities for education in the future, or if you need to get up to speed on the biggest issue for Lib Dem voters, you won't want to miss it! Register at LDEA.org.uk

Excellent opportunity for post-docs @OxfordDeptofEd!

Ouch - great stat by @Stephen_EvansUK

@AndyWWestwood Canadian system follows this principle

Discussing #EducationSkills_SocialJustice with @GramsciSociety eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-new-divide… OA reading at bit.ly/ESJtandf @drlizatkins @frabeart @hstevenson10 @Post16Educator @RobP79 @DrDonny_tweets @JFletcherSaxon

It's the final countdown...

Our @NCFE @DerbyUni @AoC_info research suggests that college enrichment helps address inequalities, supports student progression and development as contributing members of society and helps develop a range of skills. @drlizatkins @bill_esmond @BallyKaur_ aoc.co.uk/blog/researchi…

Researching the impact of enrichment in further education | Association of Colleges aoc.co.uk/blog/researchi…

Why everyone needs an Eddie Playfair in their team!

@eddieplayfair No!

Do we really need a new wave of selective sixth forms? More providers, more competition, more fragmentation and segregation rather than more collaborative local systems which meet all student aspirations? Would any of these reach the government's own threshold for viability?

Good luck to the first @AoC_info @NCFE research scholars feweek.co.uk/first-11-fe-re…

RESEARCH FURTHER SCHOLAR | Evan Wood, Curriculum Leader Creative Industries, Barnsley College. Evan’s research will look at best practice and educational culture within the creative industry sector.

RESEARCH FURTHER SCHOLAR | Rachel Whitton, Lecturer in Education & Training, Coaching and Mentoring, Coleg Cambria. Rachel’s research will explore the strengths and limitations of hyflex delivery within professional work based learning programmes.

RESEARCH FURTHER SCHOLAR | Katie Stafford, Deputy Principal, New City College. Katie’s research will consider how a college’s organisational culture impacts teacher’ engagement with professional learning.

RESEARCH FURTHER SCHOLAR | Sian Mantovani, Tutor of Sociology, York College. Sian is focusing on the experience of students of colour in a predominantly white FE college.

RESEARCH FURTHER SCHOLAR | Catherine Lloyd, Director of Land Based Studies, Shuttleworth College (Bedford College Group). Catherine will research the delivery of courses at a time of significant change in the wider agricultural sector.