When a college performs poorly some tough decisions need to be made - as Aylesbury College knows all too well. After two unsatisfactory Ofsted reports the college is now improving rapidly. AoCtv finds out how the college was able to turn itself around without cutting back its curriculum - and drive up quality as well.

Barnsley College focuses on excellence. The college strives to bring the best out of its students; providing the best to employers. The college concentrates on students and helpingthem to achieve, develop their careers and grow as people. AoCtv pays a visit to find out more.

As one of the most successful FE colleges in the UK, Bedford College is an exciting, innovativeand diverse environment in which to learn. By highlighting its top-notch facilities, dedicatedstaff, and strong area partnerships we show how Bedford provides many opportunities for learner development and growth.

Shortlisted for the Beacon Award For Childhood Studies, the Childhood Studies Centre of Vocational Excellence at Blackburn College is a lively and successful place for teaching assistants and childcare learners to pursue their studies. With strong links locally, nationally and overseas with business, partners and other colleges, Blackburn is a major force for progress in the local community and business sectors.

This film shows Blackpool and The Fylde College’s position as one of the leading colleges in the country by highlighting the diverse range of courses on offer, extensive facilities, high-quality of teaching, exciting partnership opportunities and the individual support the college offers its learners.

Fareham College is by far the smallest fully fledged general further education college in Hampshire and is located in one of the most competitive areas in the further education sector. Fareham College decided to focus its curriculum strategy towards the provision of high quality vocational and occupational courses aimed primarily at 16-18 year-old students.

The largest provider of questionnaire data processing services to education providers in England and Wales, QDP’s processing services provide the best and most comprehensive learner feedback service in the UK. This film showcases the work of QDP.

Well-known for its maritime engineering departments, the Isle of Wight College works closely with partners ranging from industry to the public sector to other colleges. Paul meets some of the beneficiaries of the college’s vision, including award-winning graduates and market-leading local businesses. market-leading local businesses.

Llandrillo College is the largest in North Wales and offers courses up to post-graduate level. The college offers the Welsh Baccalaureate, which gives students a broad base to complement their A-level study. The college also works with local employers to make sure students are well-equipped for the workforce.

With Areas of Vocational Excellence in offshore technology and alternative energy Lowestoft College reflects the unique characteristics of its community. The college is also the economic heart of the area, working closely with employers and running a managementtraining facility.

MANCAT's mission is to enhance the knowledge and skills of the whole community. They achieve this by providing high quality education in an exciting cosmopolitan location, having excellent facilities and an incredible range of flexible courses on offer as well as offering outstanding personal support to help all learners to vsucceed and build a successful future.

Midland Group Training Services is a commercially independent registered education charity. MGTS provides training to multi-national companies and small businesses. AoCtv meets some of the businesses,large and small, that MGTS works with and finds out the secret of their success.

The new specialised diploma is heralding some of the most significant changes in 14 - 19 education in many years. The diploma aims to increase post-16 participation in education, boost achievement and retention and is non-vocational. What will it mean for the further education sector?

The National Audit Office report on further education was released recently and will be discussed at this conference. AoCtv spotlights the NAO’s work, finding out how the organisation’s wide-ranging expertise enhances their efforts to improve public services.

The largest further education provider in the region, NPTC produces some of the best results in Southwest Wales. This film highlights how Neath Port Talbot College is more than just an education provider; thanks to its strong staff, great facilities, and unique cross selling of skills, it offers so much more!

NE Worcestershire College offers an exciting and cutting-edge atmosphere in which to learn. Focusing on the school's commitment to providing students with the best possible learning environment, this film showcases the ways the college offers a wide and diverse range of opportunities in which learners can excel.

Qualifications like NVQs and SVQs rely on portfolios of students’ work in order to assess competence. PaperFree believes that too much coursework time is taken up with collecting evidence and creating portfolios. They have come up with an electronic solution. Documents, photos, sound and video can be uploaded using PaperFree software. As AoCtv reports, this innovation is about more than just time saving.

South Leicestershire College believes it’s possible to totally transform a college and has been undergoing a transformation programme since 2001. This includes development of the Skillspoint programme and providing training courses on-site at local businesses. AoCtv reporter Georgie Arnold finds out more.

Telford College offers a range of services for learners and employers. AoCtv reporter Rachel Ward takes a tour of the college. From meaningful life skills training for learners with special needs, to the on-campus sports superdome, which is used by the wider community, to workplace-based training and the college’s engineering COVE we find that there’s something for everyone.