Director of Skills Policy and Global Engagement @AoC_info. @FVCollege board member. Bassoon & contrabassoonist. Views my own šŖšŗšāšš³ļøāšā½
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Emma Meredith retweeted
24 Oct 2024
But at least now we have a government that will own the challenge, even if money is tight. Next weekās Budget should make a start, but it looks unlikely to. Weāve asked for modest progress on pay (Ā£250m), VAT reimbursement (Ā£210m) & paying for extra 16-18 yr olds (Ā£200m) 2/3
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Emma Meredith retweeted
24 Oct 2024
This report sets out the damage incurred by colleges over the last 14 years from the austerity years. That they still do such amazing things is a triumph but the lost opportunities for millions of people is a tragedy. It will take a decade to put right 1/3
24 Oct 2024
NEW: English colleges are facing severe financial challenges, with budget cuts, demographic pressures and teachers paid far less than schools.
THREAD on why the government faces a pivotal choice about the future of colleges at next weekās Budget: ifs.org.uk/publications/statā¦
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Emma Meredith retweeted
23 Oct 2024
"The overall message to the new government is the need to introduce a new system for post-16 skills that makes it simpler for employers, learners and colleges and other education providers to navigate and operate in." says @AoCDavidH.
Read more: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns-parā¦
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Emma Meredith retweeted
27 Sep 2024
Final day of @WFCPsecretariat World Congress kicks off with panel from around the globe on SDGs Thanks to John Beaty of @BSDCofficial for representing the UK @AoC_info
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Emma Meredith retweeted
27 Sep 2024
Good to see @EmmaLCMeredith and colleagues from @AoC_info delivering @WFCPsecretariat World Congress explaining UK TVET system
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Emma Meredith retweeted
24 Sep 2024
This morning @AoCDavidH and I met with Shrewsbury MP @JBuckleyLabour to talk about the role & impact of colleges, FE teacher pay, removal of VAT, how we can support and the absolutely fantastic work that @ShrewsColGroup is doing. (excuse the fact I'm not looking at the camera!)
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Emma Meredith retweeted
24 Sep 2024
"The shift away from apprenticeships in vital sectors and regions shows that reform of the apprenticeship levy is long overdue.ā - @AoCDavidH responds to the government's announcement on the growth and skills levy. Read our full response here: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns-parā¦
ALT David Hughes quote graphic which reads: āIām pleased to see this early action from the new government to start to focus levy funds where they are most needed: at young people seeking to enter the labour market, and in priority areas, such as construction, digital and green skills.ā
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Emma Meredith retweeted
28 Aug 2024
Join the #WorldSkillsLyon2024 celebration and cheer on #TeamUK!
Watch the live stream of the opening ceremony on 10 Sep, 6:00ā8:00pm (BST), as Team UK aims for glory in Lyon, France. Tune in here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0b-GcT0
#TeamUK, in partnership with @PearsonBTECAppr
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Emma Meredith retweeted
3 Sep 2024
āI am pleased to see that Ofsted plans to remove single-word judgments for overall effectiveness for FE and skills inspections and replace them with a report card in the future," says David Hughes, AoC Chief Executive.
Read more here:
aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns-parā¦
ALT Graphic that reads āColleges want an inspection regime and inspectors who understand colleges, the contexts they operate in, the different types of learning they offer and the diversity of learners they support.ā
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Emma Meredith retweeted
27 Aug 2024
Join us at our AoC Equity Exchange in September. This online event will focus on the different actions taken by colleges in response to the riots.
Click here to register:
aoc.co.uk/events-training/evā¦
ALT Graphic that reads "AoC Equity Exchange. Date. 10 September, 2024. Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Venue: Online. Fee: Free"
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Emma Meredith retweeted
29 Aug 2024
Applications are open for Rising Leaders 2024.
The programme is aimed at increasing diversity among female volunteers and promoting equal opportunities. The goal is to inspire female volunteers to work within football.
Find out more: aoc.co.uk/sport/get-involvedā¦
ALT Graphic contains Rising Leaders logo and reads sign up now!
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Emma Meredith retweeted
29 Aug 2024
We're recruiting for an exciting job @AoC_info! The Gov & Stakeholder Relations Manager will work to strengthen our engagement across Whitehall, with a particular focus on the five missions. V pleased to speak with anyone interested. Apps by 12pm, 10 Sept. tinyurl.com/edvectnu
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Emma Meredith retweeted
20 Aug 2024
Recruiting for an exciting role @AoC_info! The Government & Stakeholder Relations Manager will work to strengthen engagement with the college sector across Whitehall, with a particular focus on the role colleges can play across the gov's five missions.
education-recruiter.com/job/ā¦)
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Emma Meredith retweeted
16 Aug 2024
š The UK Government values and supports international students!
Education Secretary admires int student's courage in pursuing new horizons while also expressing how proud she is for the UK to be chosen as a study destination.
Let's build bridges of friendship together ššļø
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Emma Meredith retweeted
15 Aug 2024
Ready to connect with fellow education enthusiasts at #WFCP2024? Like and comment if you can't wait to engage with like-minded individuals like Stephanie Crane! š
Register today! cccj.edu.jm/site/event-regisā¦
#Jamaica #Education #WFCPCongress2024 #TVET
@THECCCJ
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Emma Meredith retweeted
15 Aug 2024
āThanks and congratulations must also go to the teachers and support staff up and down the country who have worked with students to ensure they have achieved the best results possible.ā - @CatherineSezen, Director of Education Policy at AoC.
Read more:
aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns-parā¦
ALT Graphic that reads. āCongratulations to all the one million students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland who are receiving A Level, AS and vocational technical results, including T Levels today. Your hard work has paid off!ā
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Emma Meredith retweeted
15 Aug 2024
Congratulations to all students who have received results and thank you to the staff who have worked hard in supporting them.
#LoveOurColleges #ResultsDay2024
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Emma Meredith retweeted
15 Aug 2024
If you received grades today and they arenāt what you had hoped for, donāt worry ā there are plenty of options available to you. Visit the @UCAS website for more information on what to do if your results aren't what you expected. #ResultsDay2024 ucas.com/undergraduate/clearā¦
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Emma Meredith retweeted
14 Aug 2024
Share your college's great practices with the FE sector at our AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition breakout session this November.
#AoCConf2024
Submit your ideas here:
aoc.co.uk/events-training/anā¦
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14 Aug 2024
2/2 ...our show is this Sunday 18th @greyfriars_kirk 1930
You can't beat a bit of Beethoven nor miss more Mendelssohn tickets.edfringe.com/whats-oā¦
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