Click to edit Master title style Introduction to the Association of Colleges and The Post 16 Landscape in the UK Issues, Aspirations and Good Practice Presentation by John Bingham Chairman Association of Colleges, UK

Click to edit Master title style The Association of Colleges National representational body for Further Education Colleges Established in 1996 by Colleges - 98% of 351 Colleges in England are members Work closely with Welsh Colleges in Wales and Colleges Northern Ireland and with Scotland’s Colleges through the UK College Council Working with EU associations through EUproVET – Annual Conference 12 th June in London

Click to edit Master title style The Association of Colleges Working with Colleges: Work for and behalf of FE Colleges representation and lobbying role to Government Serves as a channel for communication, dissemination of information and consultation with the FE sector Provides professional support and services to colleges: Curriculum and Quality, International activity, Funding, Governance, Public Relations, Employment; Estates Celebrates Excellence in Teaching and Learning ‘Beacon’ Award Scheme Quality Mark for International work – the AoC’s International Charter Provides a consultancy, events and conference service for members

Click to edit Master title style Our Colleges provide: Educate and train over 3.3 million people per annum Train over 2.4 million adults Work with employers to deliver bespoke skills training Provide 80% of adult ‘Skills for Life’- literacy, numeracy, language and employability training 35% of entrants to university 81% of Higher National certificates (HNC ) and 59% of Higher National Diplomas (HND) delivered by Colleges 67% of Colleges delivery Higher Education and Foundation Degrees

Click to edit Master title style 5 THE ENGLISH EDUCATION SYSTEM: Nursery Age on the 1 st September Infant School Primary School Junior School Secondary School With Sixth Form Sixth Form College Further Education & Community Colleges University Secondary School Without Sixth Form Apprenticeships 19+ students

Click to edit Master title style Skills Forecasting UK Employment and Skills Commission Regulating the offer Ofqual Policy Investment strategy BIS Determining the qualifications on offer Sector Skills Councils Funding and Settlement Skills Funding Agency Providing Learning Programmes for Students Colleges and Providers Supporting colleges and providers Learning and Skills Improvement Service Inspection Ofsted Advice Funding Via DFE Data Demand-side focus Regulatory focus Supply-side focus Assess performance Operate Set regulatory framework Set objectivesUnderstand market FURTHER EDUCATION & SKILLS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3

Click to edit Master title styleNational Context Recession – the ‘lost generation’ : unemployment now over 1 million Reduction in funding for education and training Low aspirations: the development of a social underclass Academic versus vocational divide Who pays? Students/employers/state? Competition – national/international?

Click to edit Master title style The International Challenge 2020 Ambition: to be in the top 8 countries for skills, jobs and productivity How are we doing? Employment 10 th Productivity 11 th Skills (predictions) High1211 Intermediate1821 Low1720

Click to edit Master title styleThe Way Forward? Values: Every student counts Broadening out from the ‘academic gold standard’ The importance of progression as a key performance indicator Vocational provision that is fit for purpose Valuing entrepreneurship and enterprise

Click to edit Master title styleThe Way Forward? Aspirations: A joined up education system: schools, colleges, higher education Developing employability skills and behaviours Engaging employers through partnership in education/training The apprenticeship model: from technical training to higher vocational skills

Click to edit Master title style Strategies to improve Performance The Student Experience Impartial Advice and Guidance Personalised learning: student as an individual Setting targets and monitoring achievement: at student, programme and institutional level The end goal: progression and employability

Click to edit Master title style Strategies to improve Performance Staff / Institution Performance High expectations Teaching which is passionate and engages learners A culture of continuous improvement

Click to edit Master title style Strategies to improve Performance Curriculum Policy Recognition of alternative curriculum pathways Prioritisation of English / Maths as critical skills for life and work Incentivising of apprenticeship route Opening out of Higher Education options

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