Thank you to @pearson for joining the AoC College HE Conference and Exhibition 2026, showcasing their new MedTech qualification and speaking with delegates about HTQs and the Lifelong Learning Entitlement. Explore more: 🔗 https://t.co/eYAYg4XJWf 🔗 https://t.co/2UrVDfAiEu

To celebrate #CollegesWeek2026, I met with carpentry & plastering apprentices at Southall Community College who are ready to help build the 1.5 million new homes we plan to deliver. This Labour government is investing in the futures of young people in Ealing Southall.

Today we were at @SolihullCollege to celebrate our recent FE Hall of Fame inductee, Santina Bunting 🏆 Santina led a workshop for over 40 students on personal branding and her experience, before we officially presented Santina with her award. #CollegesWeek2026

Shalom supported 3 local charities through the Good for Me Good for FE award, building skills and confidence along the way - and progressing onto a Level 3 Enterprise & Entrepreneurship course. @MidKentCollege Read the full case study: https://t.co/R1jWminRlT

"My degree has helped me to progress to a PGCE course where I am working towards my dream job as an Art Teacher in secondary schools.” 🧑‍🎨🎨 - BA (Hons) Art & Design - Arts Practice (Top-up) student, Alexander #LoveOurColleges #CollegesWeek2026 @AoC_Info

#HigherEducaton qualifications like our Wildlife Conservation courses are awarded in partnership with the University of Cumbria. Students had the opportunity to travel to Africa to work with local communities. 🦒 Apply now ➡️ https://t.co/ejdjxiuy8p #CollegesWeek2026 @AoC_info

We ran a series of information sessions about higher education and study skills in partnership with @BirkbeckUoL, to help our IT students feel clued up about progressing from college to university. #LoveOurColleges #CollegesWeek2026 @AoC_info

“Studying the Computing Science degree course has given me the freedom to decide my future plans.” 💻 BSc (Hons) Computer Science student, Nathan's words from graduation🎓 #LoveOurColleges #CollegesWeek2026 @AoC_Info

Our Higher Education SOTY Award winner for 2025/26 is Zoe Toole from @PlumptonCollege. Zoe is an outstanding student, advocate, and leader in the field of animal behaviour and welfare. See Zoe's full story: https://t.co/HgQ5XQyx2C #CollegesWeek2026 #LoveOurColleges

Day 4 of #CollegesWeek2026 A spotlight on higher education at the AoC College HE Conference 2026. A day full of insight, collaboration and networking driving the next phase of the sector. #LoveOurColleges #AoCHE26

This case study discusses how Courtney from Nottingham College gained confidence and achieved her first qualification by helping to create and deliver an online safety lesson about sextortion that educated over 1,500 students. #CollegesWeek2026 Read more: https://t.co/OMgAC1UqHX

Great to host a webinar yesterday on how colleges can work with employers to design apprenticeship programmes that meet local skills needs and prepare learners for success. #CollegesWeek2026

It’s Colleges Week. So what better time to say thank you to @PboroCollege @CCPboro Further education does brilliant work backing learners & employers on apprenticeships & skills. Thank you 🙏 #CollegesWeek2026

Celebrating higher education students building advanced skills this #CollegesWeek2026 🎓 At West Notts College, our Access to HE Diplomas offer flexible, career-focused routes to university – with the chance to study for FREE (eligibility applies). Apply: https://t.co/zLWYGVLIjJ

🙌 We're showcasing our Higher Education learners for Colleges Week 2026! ✅Our University Level courses provide learners with courses accredited by universities, and pathways that employers value! Look at our courses here ➡️ https://t.co/cMCFgKmdcT @AoC_info #CollegesWeek2026

“You have to be an optimist, so my glass is half full.” Five years on from the College of the Future report, what progress has been made for lifelong learning? Read this week’s Think Further blog now: https://t.co/TGVGyP9srv

We’re at @SolihullCollege today to celebrate our recent FE Hall of Fame winner, Santina Bunting. Santina is hosting a workshop for students to learn about her journey and later we’ll be attending a special celebration event. #CollegesWeek2026 #LoveOurColleges

Last year we published a report with @UniversitiesUK outlining a positive vision for joined-up post-16 skills system. The report features case studies where colleges and universities have worked together. Read report: https://t.co/OVVUPDzYBe #CollegesWeek2026 #LoveOurColleges

Today we are celebrating higher education learners developing advanced technical and academic skills. We're also celebrating the colleges delivering local, flexible, and career-focused courses that open doors to opportunity. #LoveOurColleges #CollegesWeek2026

New on #TheCollegeWire 📰 @hughbaird College wins RCU Award for Support for Students Read more here: https://t.co/85k5PPKpt6