Networks & forums

ACER convenes a wide range of regional networks, through which members share information, disseminate good practice and receive regular updates from key national and regional bodies.  The networks provide staff with structured opportunities to meet their peers and exchange information and best practice. 

Members of networks meet regularly (normally, 3 times per year) and have the opportunity to attend specialist training events as well as having valuable time to talk informally.  Our networks are free to attend for our member organisations and are recognised as valuable professional development events and all attendees are issued with certificates of attendance which can be used towards CPD activities.

We currently offer the following networks and forums.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

• Chief Executives' Forum
• Governors' Network
• Clerks' Network
• Senior Managers’ Network
• Equality & Diversity Network
• Staff Diversity Network
• Women's Leadership Network
• Network for Black Professionals

BUSINESS SUPPORT

• Building Estates Managers' Network
• Health & Safety Managers' Network
• Finance Managers' Network
• MIS Network
• HR Network
• Staff Development Managers’ Network
• Business Development Managers' Network
• PR/Marketing Network
• Apprenticeship Network (Work-based Learning)
• Principals' PA network
• Procurement Network
• Learning Resource Managers' Forum (this forum is run jointly with JISC)

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• Careers Education & Guidance Network
• Construction Curriculum Network
• Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology Network
• HE in FE Network
• Health & Social Care Network
• Land-based & Environmental Education Network (held off-site)
• Learning Support Network
• Quality Managers’ Network
• Skills for Life Network
• Teacher Education Forum
• 14-19 Curriculum Network

The dates for networks and forums are entered into our events section.  For further information about ACER Networks please contact Haylee Jones on 01480 409301 or email haylee.jones@acer.ac.uk.