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Final day to upload your MiDES data for the R14 Data Collection!
Ensure you can benefit from the latest insights:
➡️Updated GCSE English, Maths & Functional Skills Report
➡️Year-End Learning & Performance Summary Report
➡️Grade Profile & Progress Report
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Your college’s Vector updates are now live!
With the latest picture of post-16 learning in your local area, you can now view your:
▶️Travel Time Analysis & Market Share Mapping
▶️Updated Adult Learner section
▶️Updated Sector Priorities section
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Your college’s 2024/25 Vector updates are now available to view!
With the latest picture of post-16 learning in your local area, you can now view your:
▶️Travel Time Analysis & Market Share Mapping
▶️Updated Adult Learner section
▶️Updated Sector Priorities section
bit.ly/47LX4Qy
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MiDES R14 ILR Data Collection – Submit Today!
Upload your year-end data to compare against future reports & produce:
🔹Updated GCSE English, Maths & Functional Skills
🔹Year-End Learning & Performance Summary
🔹Grade Profile & Progress Report
Upload your data here: mides.rcu.co.uk/login

🔔 The latest MiDES GCSE English & Maths Report is now available for all AoC college members!
The report includes:
▶️ Pass rates by subject & learner characteristics
▶️ Average progress from grade 3
▶️ Sector benchmarking
Explore the latest report- mides.rcu.co.uk/login
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Looking to make better use of your data?

We work with education and skills providers to turn complex information into clear, evidence-based insight - supporting strategic planning, curriculum reviews, and identifying growth opportunity.

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🔔 We’re currently collecting the 2024/25 data for all MiDES & @aoc-info.bsky.social member colleges, providing a summary of GCSE Math's & English results following the summer 2025 exams.
To receive your latest benchmarking report, upload your data by 18th September
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Vectors' 2024/25 updates will soon be available!

To help you make the most of these updates, we’ll be running a webinar demonstrating how they can be used to support your college curriculum planning & strategic decision-making

Register here- bit.ly/4mPiZeZ
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✨ New Vector Updates– Launching Later This Month!
Get ready for powerful new tools and insights with the latest Vector release.
Used by over 80% of FE Colleges in England to support curriculum planning and strategic decision-making
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Coming Soon: 2024/25 Vector Data Updates!

We’re preparing to launch the latest updates to Vector, our powerful insight platform used by over 80% of Further Education Colleges in England to support curriculum planning & strategic decision making

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⏰Applications for the RCU Support for Students award, sponsored by @aoc-info.bsky.social, are now open!

The award aims to highlight best practice, encourage collaboration & promote the sharing of initiatives that enhance student experiences.

Apply Here- bit.ly/3TrJqub
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🔔The latest MiDES benchmarked data updates are now available to @aoc-info.bsky.social member colleges!
What’s new?
➡️In-year learner retention
➡️Learner deprivation profile
➡️Apprenticeships update
Login to MiDES to explore the latest updates- bit.ly/44vWDHi
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🔔Join us in tomorrow's webinar at 12 pm to find out how you can use Vectors Travel Time Analysis Mapping to inform your college recruitment and transport strategy

It's not too late to register! 🔗https://bit.ly/4dPceWW
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Final day to upload your MiDES data for the R10 ILR Data Collection:
Ensure your college can benefit from the latest benchmarked insights, including:
▶️ In-Year Retention
▶️ Curriculum Profile
▶️ Deprivation Profile
▶️ Apprenticeships
Upload your data now- mides.rcu.co.uk/login

🔔Applications for the RCU Support for Students Beacons awards sponsored by @aoc-info.bsky.social are now open!

Find out how to write a successful application & why you should apply by signing up for tomorrow's webinar, held by AoC at 12 pm- bit.ly/4l6rEsd
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Join our 30-minute webinar on June 18th to find out how Travel Time Mapping in Vector can help your college identify recruitment hotspots, highlight areas of increased competition, and inform transport and estate strategies
📶 June 18th- 12pm
👉 bit.ly/4dPceWW
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Having commissioned our Travel Time & Local Area Analysis Report to inform their recruitment & marketing campaigns,
Nelson & Colne College were able to:
▶️Pinpoint areas of recruitment overlap
▶️Inform investment decisions
▶️Recognise barriers to growth
Read the full case study here- bit.ly/4doGTtH

Looking to inform their 16-19 learner growth strategy & identify travel-to-learn areas for their campuses, Nelson & Colne College commissioned our Travel Time & Local Area Report, highlighting key travel routes, recruitment overlap, & trends in participation for priority subject areas
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Trafford and Stockport College Group used our Travel Time & Local Area Report to understand how accessibility & curriculum alignment impacted learner decisions.
The college used the insights to target high-potential schools within their local area.
Read the full case study today- bit.ly/4k110AS

Seeking deeper insight into learner travel patterns & subject demand, Trafford and Stockport College Group commissioned our Travel Time & Local Area report, providing a clearer picture of their:
▶️Travel time accessibility
▶️Learner participation trends
▶️Local market positioning
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Seeking to improve their understanding of their learner travel patterns and subject demand South & City College Birmingham commissioned our Travel Time and Local Area Report, helping them to:
▶️ Shape their marketing and curriculum strategy
▶️ Identify gaps in local provision
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Our new Travel Time and Local Area Analysis Reports provide a powerful way to:
▶️Optimise your transport strategy
▶️Identify catchment area overlaps
▶️Strengthen recruitment opportunities
▶️Make strategic, data-driven decisions
Discover how we can help-https://bit.ly/44AMmLV
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Keen to improve their curriculum alignment and ensure future growth, South and City College Birmingham used insights from our Travel Time and Local Area Analysis Report to align their curriculum with evolving learner demand and boost engagement across key subject areas.
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We’re pleased to be hosting our annual Vector User Group this week-bringing together a small group of college users to share experiences, explore how Vector supports planning, and help shape future developments. Thanks to everyone involved!
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Making strategic curriculum decisions has been made easier with our Summary Market Analysis and Curriculum Pack!
Request a quote today to transform your college's planning- bit.ly/4bq2IrO
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That’s a wrap on #ATC2025!
2 insightful days of new connections and thought-provoking sessions on apprenticeships & training. Thank you to everyone who shared their perspectives-lots to take away! To continue the discussion on market insights, keep an eye out on our feed!
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Looking forward to attending the National Apprenticeships and Training Conference next week!

It will be a fantastic opportunity to hear from sector leaders, discuss challenges, and explore the future of apprenticeships & skills training.

If you're attending, we'd love to connect! 👋
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🚀 We’re RCU Limited – experts in innovative data analysis & research for the post-16 education & skills sector.

We deliver robust, flexible market intelligence to help education & skills leaders make informed strategic decisions.

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