David Corke has almost 20 years of experience in FE senior management in and is responsible for education and skills policy at the Association of Colleges. As well as working in and leading curriculum and business support areas at a number of FE colleges, David has led commercial and professional services departments at the Peter Jones Foundation and in the IT industry.

David is also a qualified teacher who has taught learners from entry level through to Masters level. His research interests focus on FE policy and the marketisation of education.