Projects

Congratulations to Exeter College for winning this year's AoC Beacon Award for excellence in practical teaching and learning, sponsored by Edge.  The Exeter College initiative provides a highly regarded pathway into employment in the aerospace engineering sector. The Flybe Diploma in Engineering combines practical and theoretical elements in a course that equips students to become licensed aircraft engineers.

The AoC Beacon Awards are highly regarded awards for the Further Education sector.  Edge is delighted to sponsor the award which recognises excellence in practical teaching and learning - both of which are essential to support Edge's mission of raising the status of practical and vocational learning.

Colleges applying for the Edge award have to demonstrate how their course provides young people with opportunities to tackle real life problems by learning from people who are experts, using the "tools of the trade".  The young people must be able to demonstrate that their experiences on the course are meaningful, challenging and life-changing.

By entering the Edge this award colleges are recognised for providing course that enable young people to develop the skills and experiences needed for successful futures.  Each round of applications identifies more role models  - both young people and teachers - that in turn inspire more colleges to provide excellent practical teaching and learning for young people.