Skills. Prosperity. Opportunity .

Further Education Colleges of the Thames Valley

The Thames Valley is one of the UK’s most innovative and economically significant regions. At its heart lies a network of exceptional Further Education colleges, working every day to strengthen communities, support employers, and develop the workforce of the future.

Our colleges deliver world‑class technical, professional, and academic education. We champion social mobility, drive productivity and innovation, and ensure residents have the skills and confidence to thrive.

Abingdon and Witney Collage

Windsor Collage

New Collage Swindon

Ruskin Collage

Newbury Collage

Henley Collage

Bucks Collage Group

Active Learn Group

our purpose

Our Purpose

We exist to ensure that the Thames Valley continues to be a prosperous, skilled, inclusive region where business can grow, communities can flourish, and every learner has access to opportunity.

✔ Supporting Local Economies
✔ Responding to Skills Needs
✔ Delivering High‑Quality Education
✔ Strengthening Communities
✔ Partnering for Regional Growth

Our Impact at a Glance

Tens of thousands of people educated and trained each year
Thousands of local employers engaged annually
High‑quality provision across apprenticeships, technical education, adult skills, higher education, and community learning
Specialist hubs delivering skills in engineering, digital, health and care, construction, green technologies, business, the creative industries and more
A major contributor to the region’s productivity, innovation, and social wellbeing