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MiDES has been updated with the latest data for all @AoC_info member colleges! You now have access to benchmarking insights across the following areas: ➡️Recruitment change ➡️In-year retention ➡️Curriculum profile ➡️Deprivation profile ➡️Apprenticeships 🔗mides.rcu.co.uk

Congratulations to @hughbaird College-winners of this year's RCU Support for Students @AoC_info Beacon Award! Their work supporting high-needs learners & engaging young people at risk of becoming NEET is a brilliant example of inclusive education in action bit.ly/4lajn7F

@AoC_info @helenhayes_ @AoCDavidH @barnsleycollege @Glasgow_Clyde @cityandguilds @HarlowCollege @hughbaird @ukEdge @LouCollGroup Huge congratulations 👏🎉

@helenhayes_ @AoCDavidH @barnsleycollege @Glasgow_Clyde @cityandguilds @HarlowCollege @hughbaird @ukEdge @LouCollGroup @RCU_Limited And the winner is… @hughbaird Congratulations!  #CollegesWeek2026 #AoCAwards

Excited to be at the Houses of Parliament this afternoon to host our AoC Spring Awards Celebration.   Looking forward to welcoming award finalists, college staff and partners from the sector. We’ll also be announcing our Beacon Award winners. #CollegesWeek2026 #AoCAwards

🔔Exciting News! Over the next few weeks, your college’s Vector will be updated with the latest year-end data across the following sections: ▶️College Summary ▶️16–19 Learners ▶️Adult Learners ▶️Apprenticeships Keep an eye out on our socials to find out when updates go live!

MiDES Data Collection- Upload by 12th Feb! We’re currently collecting R06 ILR data for all MiDES & @AoC_info colleges. MiDES website updates will include: ▶️In-year retention ▶️Learner recruitment ▶️Curriculum profile ▶️Apprenticeship ▶️Deprivation 🔗bit.ly/4klJYyb

Local market intelligence is key when reviewing your curriculum offer. Vector helps colleges to analyse: ▶️Local market demand ▶️Current penetration across key learner markets ▶️Where gaps & opportunities are emerging ▶️Trends within subject area provision bit.ly/4kfcSAd

🔔If your college is deep into curriculum planning, this webinar is for you! There’s only 2 days remaining to register, demonstrating how colleges can use Vector to support decision making & inform curriculum & business planning. Register here- bit.ly/4qJrBWd #EduData

Latest MiDES update!🗞️ @AoC_info colleges can now view the 2025/26 In-Year Retention report, comparing in-year retention within your own college (by learner characteristic, subject area, qual type) against other comparator groups & the national picture. 🔗 mides.rcu.co.uk/login

📰Learner Progression Reports (2025/26) are now available on MiDES! The report provides an insightful comparison for @AoC_Info colleges on the percentage of learners who completed their learning in 2024/25 & enrolled at the same college in 2025/26. 🔗bit.ly/3Z2gDPB

Looking to shape your college curriculum offer? 🖥️Register for our webinar on 30th January 12pm, bringing you a demo of how Vector can support your curriculum planning & decision making to identify & meet the needs of the local community. Register- bit.ly/460qh94 #Data

🔔The MiDES platform has been updated with 2025/26 ILR Recruitment Data @AoC_info college members can: ▶️Review learner volume changes (2024/25–2025/26) ▶️Compare recruitment by subject & level ▶️Benchmark against national trends & comparators 🔗bit.ly/4rtWU7N #EduData

As colleges review curriculum & business plans, access to robust local market intelligence matters. Used by over 80% of FE colleges in England, Vector supports confident, evidence-based planning discussions. Find out more here- rcu.co.uk/vector/ #FE #CurriculumPlanning

HERA- available to @UVAC1 members- now includes the latest 2024/25 higher & degree apprenticeship data. Get current insights to support: ▶️Planning ▶️Performance review ▶️National benchmarking bit.ly/3MvV9aQ

Today's the final day for @AoC_info member colleges to upload MiDES data for the R04 ILR Data Collection! Ensure your college can benefit from the latest insights: 📈Year-on-year recruitment change 🎓Learner progression 🔍In-year retention performance mides.rcu.co.uk/login

We're excited to be presenting in tomorrow's @AoC_info FE Data Forum webinar! This webinar will explore: ▶️What the latest ILR data reveals about student outcomes in 2025 ▶️T-Level performance insights ▶️Insights on GCSE English & Maths Results data lnkd.in/eBJbHHjf #FE

📢 We're now collecting R04 ILR data to prepare the first 2025/26 MiDES benchmark reports for @AoC_info member colleges. These will help review: 📈 Recruitment trends 🎓 Learner progression 🔍 In-year retention 🔗 rcu.co.uk/mides #MiDES #ILR #FEdata

🔔The MiDES 2024/25 Year-End Learning Summary Report is now available for @AoC_info college members! This report provides an overview of your college’s provision by level & subject area, with clear comparisons against regional & national benchmarks. 👉bit.ly/3M4UbSQ

📢 New MiDES report now live! The 2024/25 GCSE English & Maths Benchmark Report is available to download for AoC member colleges. Including: ✔ Pass rates ✔ Progress from grades 3, 2 and 1 ✔ Sector Benchmarks Login to access: mides.rcu.co.uk @AoC_info #FE #MiDES

🛎️We’re exhibiting at the @UVAC1 conference this year! As the creators of HERA & InsightU, we provide practical research & data insight solutions, helping education providers make confident evidence-based decisions. ➡️Visit our stand E12 to find out what we’ve been working on!

@lincoln_college @bbcollege @BritishCouncil @CRC_College @WestThames @CareerEnt @Glasgow_Clyde @barnsleycollege @cityandguilds @ChesterfieldAC @HarlowCollege @hughbaird @ukEdge Congratulations to Coleg y Cymoedd, @hughbaird and Loughborough College Group for being named finalists in the @RCU_Limited Award for Support for Students. #AoCBeacons #AoCConf25