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ColegauCymru is pleased to confirm the final stage of its international collaboration to tackle peer-on-peer sexual harassment and misogyny among learners in further education. As part of the ColegauC...

ColegauCymru warmly welcomes today’s announcement by Lynne Neagle MS, Cabinet Secretary for Education, of £3.2 million in-year funding to support learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in fu...

ColegauCymru has today launched its Manifesto for the Senedd 2026 election, setting out a bold and transformative vision for Further Education (FE) and Work-Based Learning in Wales. The Manifesto outl...

Further education colleges across Wales came together last week for two powerful events exploring how the sector can tackle misogyny and promote respectful relationships among learners.  The events f...

Independent Living Skills courses provided by colleges support learners to develop skills for their future. The focus is on building communication, employability and independent living skills, as well...

Every year more than 20,000 learners start an apprenticeship framework in Wales. Apprenticeships are the cornerstone of the Welsh Government’s skills strategy, providing individuals with the chance ...

ColegauCymru was delighted to attend the 2025 Inspire! Adult Learning Awards at Brangwyn Hall, Swansea last night, joining learners, educators, and community advocates to celebrate those whose journey...

As we celebrate Adult Learners’ Week, ColegauCymru is setting out a clear and compelling case for lifelong learning in its Manifesto ahead of the 2026 Senedd election. With the world of work evolvin...

Welsh FE colleges are celebrating after outstanding performances from their learners at EuroSkills Herning 2025. The competition, which took place in Denmark from 9 - 13 September, brought together Eu...

This week is Adult Learners’ Week - an annual campaign that highlights the value of lifelong learning, makes learning and skills opportunities more accessible, celebrates achievements, and inspires...

ColegauCymru is today celebrating the achievements of learners across Wales as they receive their GCSE and Level 2 vocational qualification results.  These results mark a major milestone in the learn...

ColegauCymru is today congratulating thousands of learners across Wales who are celebrating their achievements as they receive their A level and Level 3 vocational qualification results.  This year l...

ColegauCymru and the further education sector are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Welsh Labour MS Hefin David. Hefin was a brilliant advocate for his constituency, but also a champion for th...

In May 2025, Pembrokeshire College took an important step in developing international opportunities for learners with additional learning needs and disabilities, thanks to funding from Wales’ Intern...

Yesterday, the Senedd’s Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee published its final report on its Apprenticeship Pathways inquiry. The Committee has rightly recognised that apprenticeships are ke...

As we mark UN World Youth Skills Day on 15 July, ColegauCymru is delighted to celebrate the role of our Further Education colleges in developing the vital skills that underpin a strong and prosperous ...

ColegauCymru was delighted to host an engaging online event on Wednesday 9 July 2025, showcasing some of the exciting overseas opportunities taken up by FE learners in 2024/25 through Taith and Turing...

Today, Members of the Senedd debate the Welsh Government’s First Supplementary Budget 2025-26. Acute financial pressures continue to face the further education sector, and it is critical that the co...

ColegauCymru is delighted to confirm that our consortium application for the 2025/26 Turing Scheme has been successful. Thanks to this funding, 118 learners - both A Level and vocational - alongside 1...

ColegauCymru Chief Executive, David Hagendyk said,   “Today’s announcement from the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Vikki Howells MS, confirming that Welsh Government is to publish a ...

For the first time in living memory, college leaders from Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland have come together to speak with one voice to urge the UK Government to put investing in FE and ...

Last week marked the return of the ColegauCymru FE Multisport event to the scenic Pembrey Country Park, welcoming 400 learners and staff from colleges across South and West Wales.  Now in its fifth y...

This year, the Urdd’s Peace and Goodwill Message focuses on Poverty. With the current child poverty crisis in Wales and around the world, the Urdd and the young people of Wales have decided to foc...

At ColegauCymru, we’re proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May) and this year’s theme, Community. Further education has a vital role in promoting wellbeing, and across Wales, co...

ColegauCymru is proud to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, taking place between 12 - 18 May, by celebrating the vital work further education colleges across Wales are doing to support mental he...