Welsh colleges sign Cynefin Charter to strengthen belonging and inclusion
Colleges across Wales have reaffirmed their commitment to creating learning and working environments where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, with the launch of a new Cynefin Charter led ...
ColegauCymru welcomes Welsh Government investment in colleges amid acute financial pressures
Today, Welsh Government has announced additional funding for Wales’ colleges - £13million in capital, and £4million in revenue. ColegauCymru Chief Executive, David Hagendyk, said, “We ...
Breaking the Cycle: ColegauCymru Strengthens Fight Against Misogyny in FE Colleges
ColegauCymru is proud to mark International Women’s Day today by continuing our commitment to tackling misogyny and promoting respectful relationships in Further Education colleges across Wales. Bui...
Fair Travel, Fair Futures: Why Learner Travel Needs an Urgent National Solution
Context Education under the age of 18 is meant to be free in Wales - yet for thousands of learners, the cost, complexity and unreliability of travel means it simply isn’t. From rural communit...
Colleges Week 2026: Celebrating ‘Skills for All’ Across Wales
Colleges across Wales are celebrating the transformative power of Further Education during Colleges Week 2026, taking place from 2-6 March, with this year’s theme highlighting the importance of �...
Developing the tertiary sector workforce
Today, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Vikki Howells MS, published a statement on Developments to support the Initial Teacher Education and Professionalisation of the Tertiary Educati...
Apprenticeships Fayre returns to the Senedd for Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026
Following the success of last year’s event, ColegauCymru and the National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) will once again host an Apprenticeships Fayre at the Senedd as part of Apprenticeship W...
Apprenticeship Week Wales: Recommitting to Opportunity, Skills and Growth
This week, as Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026 (9 - 15 February) celebrates the vital role apprenticeships play in powering our economy and public services, ColegauCymru is calling on the next Welsh Gov...
Breaking Barriers: Speed Mentoring Event Inspires Future Women Leaders
Female learners at Cardiff and Vale College were given a unique opportunity to engage with senior women leaders from across politics, public affairs and communications at an inspiring Speed Mentoring ...
ColegauCymru celebrates the power of collaboration at College Alliance International Conference in Wrexham
Last week, ColegauCymru took part in the College Alliance International Conference, bringing together college leaders and policymakers from across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, alongside interna...
College learners share views on participation challenges at the Senedd
Learners from colleges across Wales met with Senedd Members from across the political spectrum and sector leaders, at the final meeting of the the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Further Education and ...
Welsh Government budget risks shutting learners out of college
Today, the Welsh Government has published its final budget for 2026/27. The budget presents an unprecedented challenge for Wales’ further education colleges. ColegauCymru Chief Executive, D...
Cardiff and Vale College Chief Executive Mike James awarded MBE in King’s New Year Honours
ColegauCymru is delighted to congratulate Mike James, Chief Executive of Cardiff and Vale College Group, on being awarded an MBE in the King’s 2026 New Year Honours List for his contribution to educ...
ColegauCymru Office Closing Dates for the Festive Break
Please note that the ColegauCymru offices will be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Dave a...
Securing the Future: ColegauCymru calls for urgent support for Welsh colleges
As Wales continues to see record numbers of young people choosing further education, ColegauCymru has written to the Chair of the Senedd’s Children, Young People, and Education Committee, Buffy Will...
Colleges Across Wales Unite to Tackle Misogyny and Promote Respectful Relationships
25 November marks White Ribbon Day, a pivotal day for communities to unite in reflecting on and for taking action against violence towards women and girls. This year, our further education col...
Wales to Host WorldSkillsUK National Finals 2025 for the first time
ColegauCymru is delighted that Wales will this week host the WorldSkillsUK National Finals for the first time on 25 - 28 November 2025, offering a major opportunity to highlight the talent, amb...
College Regional Football Tournaments kick off for 2025/2026
The first round of Welsh Colleges Sport regional tournaments kicked off on 9 October, with Women's Football and Ability Counts football leading the way. ColegauCymru is proud to support these spor...
ColegauCymru welcomes Senedd report - Routes into post-16 education and training
Today, the Senedd’s Children, Young People and Education Committee has published a series of recommendations to build upon the successes of the post-16 sector so far, and work to raise ambition for ...
Tackling Misogyny: Community of Practice members from Canada visit Wales to share project outcomes
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 welcomes additional Welsh Government funding for ALN in further education
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 calls for a mission-led transformation of FE to grow the Welsh economy and up-skill the nation
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...
Colleges Unite to Tackle Misogyny and Promote Respectful Relationships
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...
ColegauCymru welcomes Estyn ILS review
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...
MSs meet to consider the Future Apprenticeships Programme
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 ...
