AELP Exchange
Your member-exclusive network for collaboration, insight and sector engagement
AELP Exchange brings our members together through Sector Forums, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Communities of Practice (CoPs). These spaces help members stay informed, share experiences, and learn from each other across the post-16 skills, education, and employability system.
Discover more about each element of AELP Exchange
Designed for managers, practitioners and sector leads, Sector Forums provide sector-specific updates, policy insight and best-practice sharing. Each Forum meets online three times a year and includes contributions from Skills England representatives.
Designed for senior leaders, special interest groups (SIGs) offer strategic discussion on key policy and programme areas. Each SIG meets online three times a year and supports deeper exploration of system-wide reforms and operational priorities.
Communities of Practice (CoPs) support professionals with specific operational or specialist responsibilities. These groups meet online twice a year and focus on sharing effective practice, guidance and practical implementation.
Why join the AELP Exchange?
- Access sector-specific updates directly from experts
- Collaborate with peers across the provider network
- Shape AELP policy positions through shared insight
- Learn from best practices and operational experience
- Stay ahead of regulatory and funding changes
Who is the AELP Exchange for?
The AELP Exchange is open to all AELP member organisations and supports colleagues across the post-16 skills, education and employability system. It offers value to managers, practitioners, senior leaders, and specialist staff who want to stay informed, collaborate with peers, and engage with sector-relevant policy and practice.
AELP Exchange is particularly valuable for:
- Managers and practitioners
- Senior leaders and policy influencers
- Quality and compliance professionals
- Curriculum and programme managers
- Learning support specialists
- Operational, data and funding teams
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Stay in touch and connect between meetings
Four Sector Forums now have dedicated Microsoft Teams channels where members can stay connected between meetings, share updates and continue discussions. If you would like to join one of these Teams channels, please complete the relevant form below:
AELP Health and Social Care Sector Forum – Fill out form
AELP Financial, Accountancy & Legal Sector Forum – Fill out form
AELP Construction & Clean Energy Sector Forum – Fill out form