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Key facts
99% of colleges were judged satisfactory or better by Government inspectors in 2005/06 for the quality of their provision.
Nationally, local colleges train more than 3.5 million people every year.
84% of people in the UK believe their local college is as important to business as a university.
Since 2001/02, 91% of Skills For Life qualifications (numeracy, literacy and IT) have been achieved through FE institutions.
Half of all vocational qualifications - more than 800,000 in 2005/06 - are awarded via colleges.
87% of employers who have used FE training report a positive impact on their business.
235,000 college students are aged over 60.
97% of colleges were judged satisfactory or better by Government inspectors in 2005/6 for the effectiveness of their teaching, training and learning.
Work-Based Learning provider success rates are 60%.
A 2005 independent survey found that 90% of learners were fairly, very or extremely satisfied with the quality of teaching in college - probably the highest public sector expression of approval of its kind.
The AoC represents 98% of the 400-plus colleges in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.