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Stuart Lindeman is a specialist education consultant, accredited mediator and Chair of Governors at Loughborough College. His consultancy roles have included work for the government, schools, colleges and academy trusts undertaking a range of reviews. His last substantive post was as Strategic Director of Education for Partnerships for Schools, the government agency responsible for Building Schools for the Future. Prior to joining Partnerships for Schools, Stuart worked in senior management positions in local authorities, culminating in the role of Deputy Director of Education for Leicestershire County Council. Read more about our external board reviewers: https://lnkd.in/eF5Cv3ee

"This has been a very enriching programme for me. I have benefited from learning from another college’s practice and it has developed my career aspirations." - Anonymous. Find out more about The College Collective: https://lnkd.in/eEvhqrrX

"We would like to see the curriculum and assessment review propose a broad picture of how T Levels and A Levels fit with other Level 3 qualifications," says Catherine Sezen, Director of Education Policy at AoC. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/epEhAcqf

“We need a much more systemic pathway to get as many young people to Level 3 as possible.” - David Hughes, AoC Chief Executive, in the House of Commons earlier this week giving evidence as part of their inquiry into further education.

Join us for the first webinar in this year's Research Further series, where three of our scholars will each share insights from their ongoing research projects. Hear about the methods used and the practical implications of their findings. Book now: https://lnkd.in/e4gnNGYf

As the membership body for colleges, we are committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is embedded throughout all we do. We have made EDI a priority throughout our search and selection recruitment campaigns. As a result, 37.5% of our governance appointments in the last two years have been from ethnically diverse backgrounds, and 50% have been women. Learn more about our recruitment services: https://lnkd.in/eFas7Ypk

"Safeguarding in further education is an increasingly complex and demanding field that requires strategic leadership, innovative practices, and systemic support," says David Holloway, Senior Policy Manager of SEND at AoC in our new #ThinkFurther blog.

This Education and Training Foundation resource was created by Shirley Williams at Resolve Consultancy Ltd and AoC to guide further education and skills leaders and managers to challenge the double stigma of poverty and mental health. https://lnkd.in/eHbDqfgS

It was great to see Chris Vince MP highlight the vital role colleges such as Harlow College have to play in training construction workers during today's Prime Minister's questions.

"It will open up thousands of opportunities for young people and adults to get the skills they need and which employers are crying out for." - David Hughes, AoC Chief Executive, welcomes the Chancellor's £625 million college infrastructure investment. Read our full response here: https://lnkd.in/eHQzED_9