Holly Townsend

We're excited to be at the Civil Society Covenant launch - the first step in building a new relationship with government. Hearing from @Keir_Starmer and @lisanandy, surrounded by voluntary and community organisations. @sarahvibert82 @SaskiaAlice @beatricestern @rebecca_m_y

RT @NCVO: We’re working with @DCMS and @ACEVO to develop the Civil Society Covenant - a framework that aims to reset how government engages…

Congratulations @mary_vine, so deserved & sounds fabulous too 💗

Me and @_HollyTownsend just did our first half marathon. And now I need all the carbs.

“We believe Putin should not be able to act with impunity and feel the full force of the law. This crime of aggression against #Ukraine must be punished” @GordonBrown on @BBCr4today this morning - add your signature to the petition: justice-for-ukraine.com

'We are at a tipping point in FE.' @jeff_jdgee11 speaks to @StaufenbergJ after one year in post as director for diversity @AoC_info and @E_T_Foundation feweek.co.uk/jeff-greenidge…

Plans in the government's #LevellingUp white paper today including proposals for new elite sixth forms "might offer a leg up for a few rather than levelling up for everyone" says @AoCDavidH fenews.co.uk/exclusive/true…

Great piece by @peter_aldous on need to review how universal credit rules & regulations prevent many people getting the skills they need to find decent & sustainable work

@_aaronhussey I love this for us 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻

In a moment of madness, I let @_HollyTownsend convince me to sign up for a half marathon. These next few months are all her fault.

This is important - please share #IsThisOK

@_aaronhussey @SamAyerst1 I hope I’d be Mel B! (minus the Leeds accent)

Ooooh good question. What do you reckon @SamAyerst1 and @_HollyTownsend?

Please do email me directly on holly.townsend@aoc.co.uk if you want an informal chat about the Comms Officer (Sport & Student Experience) role or know someone who might be great for it. Perfect for someone who loves Sport and writing / tweeting about it

From @nadhimzahawi this evening some significant steps to defuse the row around pulling funding from BTECs and other level 3 vocational qualifications that overlap with T levels - with a delay for a year to assess welcomed by both @SFCA_info & @AoC_info

JOB: We're looking for a Communications Officer to join my team at @AoC_info. It's a great job, at the heart of the team, working for an exciting org making positive changes in education. Please share with anyone who might be interested. Am happy to chat. aoc.co.uk/vacancies/comm…

Queen Liz and @AoCDavidH all in one article feels like a day well spent... Ahead of COP26, college leaders warn that reaching net zero emissions by 2050 is unlikely to succeed without making climate education part of all post-16 courses. #GreenColleges standard.co.uk/news/uk/queen-…

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@fioni29 @NatGee_AoC @PhilippaAlway Erm yes please! AoC Maldives region that sells great literature. How do we apply?!

Does anyone want to job share this with me? Set up a Maldives office? @_HollyTownsend @NatGee_AoC @PhilippaAlway

@JBelgutay @AoC_info So delighted for you & us! See you on Monday 😀 x

So excited to say that next week, I will be joining @AoC_info as senior policy manager for research and evidence. Can't wait to get started and support this sector I care so much about