By the sector, for the sector
Benefits of FACE membership
A national community advancing opportunity, participation and student success across UK education.
FACE membership connects you to a national community committed to advancing educational
opportunity, widening participation, social mobility and student success. Whether you work
in higher education, further education, a charity or a partner organisation, membership gives
you the people, knowledge, resources and opportunities to make a greater impact.
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Connect with a national network
Join a community of more than 700 professionals. Share ideas, explore solutions and learn from practitioners across the sector.
A place in FACE Special Interest Groups
Online communities and forums in FACE's Microsoft Teams environment
Events and peer support led by the community
Connections with colleagues facing similar challenges
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Develop professionally
Build your knowledge, skills and network through a programme of member learning and engagement, with discounted event access.
Free webinars and online events
Disseminars and workshops led by members
Peer learning and collaboration
A place at the FACE Summit
Discounted rates for the FACE Annual Conference
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Access resources and sector insight
Stay informed with practical resources, evidence and thinking that support your work, ready to put into practice straight away.
Publications and reports
Case studies and examples of effective practice
Toolkits, templates and guidance
Research and sector insight
Event recordings and digital resources
Shared evidence and evaluation resources
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Shape the future of the sector
FACE is a respected voice across access, participation and progression. Membership lets you help shape what comes next.
Policy discussions and roundtables
Consultations and sector responses
A vote at the FACE AGM
Working groups and member initiatives
Standing for trustee and leadership positions
A say in the future direction of FACE
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Raise your profile
Showcase your work, share what you know and contribute to a community that values collaboration and learning.
Presenting at FACE events and conferences
Contributing to publications and resources
Taking part in webinars and discussions
Sharing case studies and examples of practice
Raising the profile of your work and organisation
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Collaborate for greater impact
Membership opens the door to partnership and collaborative working across institutions, organisations and sectors.
Develop new partnerships
Exchange ideas and approaches
Collaborate on projects and initiatives
Learn from leading practitioners
Explore new solutions to shared challenges
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