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 ...
ColegauCymru Celebrates Inspiration and Achievement at the 2025 Inspire! Adult Learning Awards
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...
A Lifelong Promise: Championing Adult Learning for a Thriving Wales
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...
Success for Welsh FE Colleges at EuroSkills Herning 2025
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...
Further Education sector celebrates Adult Learners’ Week and the value of lifelong learning
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...
Learners Across Wales Celebrate GCSE and Level 2 Vocational Success
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...
Learners Across Wales Celebrate A Level and Vocational Qualification Success
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...
Sadness at passing of further education champion Hefin David MS
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...
Pembrokeshire College Explores Inclusive Skills in Finland through Taith-Funded Exchange
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...
ColegauCymru welcomes Senedd Apprenticeship Pathways report
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...
Celebrating Skills and Success on World Youth Skills Day
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 ...
Celebrating Global Learning Opportunities in Further Education
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...
Financial pressures facing FE sector remain acute
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 Secures Turing Scheme Funding to Support Global Learning Opportunities for over 100 Welsh Learners
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 welcomes Welsh Government update on Vocational Education and Training
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 ...
Financial boost for colleges easiest way to ensure economic growth, principals tell Prime Minister
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 ...
Success as FE Learners and Staff Take on Multisport Challenge at Pembrey
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...
Urdd Gobaith Cymru Peace and Goodwill Message 2025
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...
Why does Mental Health Awareness Week matter for further education in Wales?
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...
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week: FE Sector in Wales Leading the Way
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...
ColegauCymru responds to 12% drop in apprenticeship starts
New data published by Medr shows a 12% drop in apprenticeship starts this quarter, compared with the same period last year. ColegauCymru Chief Executive David Hagendyk said, “The data is a sta...
Technical Teaching Fellowship Recognises Innovation at NPTC Group of Colleges
ColegauCymru is delighted to celebrate the success of NPTC Group of Colleges as they take centre stage in advancing technical education. William Davies, Motor Vehicle Lecturer at Brecon College, has b...
