Teachmeet inspires innovative teaching in FE Construction
February 2022 saw the ColegauCymru Teaching and Learning Network host the third in a series of successful Teachmeet events, designed specifically for colleagues in the further education and work-bas...
A tribute to Aled Roberts
Staff, and members alike, of ColegauCymru are saddened to hear of the sudden death of Aled Roberts. As the Welsh Language Commissioner, and previously as an Assembly Member, Aled was both a ready advo...
Apprenticeships a helpful stepping stone to higher education
As Apprenticeship Week Wales draws to a close, we’re pleased to have been able to share examples of how apprenticeship programmes enrich the lives of learners, and offers a helpful way to progress l...
Apprenticeships supporting learners to progress in their careers
Pembrokeshire College Business and Administration Assessor Emma James shares details of how the successful completion of a Level 2 Business Administration qualification led to promotion for one learne...
Going Further and Higher: Deepening college and university collaborations
ColegauCymru has today warmly welcomed the publication of a joint report on accelerating collaboration between colleges and universities across the four nations of the UK. This valuable report pu...
Celebrating the value of apprenticeships in Wales
ColegauCymru is pleased to be supporting Welsh Government Apprenticeship Week which takes place between 7–13 February 2022. This annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships promotes the value ...
New video tutorial to encourage colleges across Europe to find work placements in European countries
Following a successful Erasmobility transitional meeting in November 2021, a new video tutorial has been launched with a voiceover from our very own International Project Manager to promote the Work p...
Planning workshops to support colleges participating in Erasmus+ 2020 learner project
CollegesWales International is pleased to be holding a series of workshops for colleges participating in the Erasmus+ 2020 learner project. At the beginning of 2022, confirmation of extensions for E...
Request for Quotation: Review of Leadership in Post-compulsory Education and Training
ColegauCymru/Fforwm Services Limited invites proposals from organisations with knowledge of the PCET sector in Wales to undertake a review of leadership in the Post-compulsory Education and Training (...
Welsh Government funding supports FE to promote physical, mental, emotional wellbeing through increased access to creative, sporting and cultural activities
ColegauCymru is delighted to share details of a project funded by Welsh Government to support further education settings to promote physical, mental, emotional wellbeing through increased access to cr...
ColegauCymru and climate change: making a move towards reducing our carbon footprint
ColegauCymru is pleased to be making positive steps towards reducing the organisation’s carbon footprint. Autumn 2021 saw Nigel Williams, a Cardiff University MBA student, undertake a study int...
ColegauCymru and BFELG to progress anti-racist agenda in further education
ColegauCymru is pleased to have been awarded a project by Welsh Government to work with the Black Further Education Leadership Group (BFELG) to undertake initial scoping work to help inform delivery o...
Celebrating the benefits of Work Welsh on Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen
The purpose of the Work Welsh in Further Education scheme is to improve the language skills of staff in colleges across Wales so that they can work through the medium of Welsh and bilingually. However...
Additional support for health and social care learners welcomed
ColegauCymru has today welcomed the Welsh Government announcement of £1.8 million to support health and social care students in Wales. Health and social care forms an important and considerable p...
Case Study – Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship
As we celebrate Welsh Government Apprenticeship Week 2022, we learn of how Level 3 Mechanical Engineering student Hywel Jackson was able to realise a dream of working in Formula 1. Former Pembrokesh...
Successful transitional meeting for Erasmobility partners
CollegesWales International was pleased to be able to take part in a successful Erasmobility transitional meeting back in November 2021. CollegesWales International is one of 10 EU partners in an Er...
ColegauCymru welcomes additional funding to support FE learners in post-Covid recovery
ColegauCymru has today welcomed the Welsh Government announcement of £65 million of new funding for further education, higher education and adult community learning in Wales. We’re encouraged tha...
Extension to Erasmus+ 2020 project funding welcomed
Extensions for Erasmus+ 2020 learner and staff mobility projects to December 2023 have been warmly welcomed by CollegesWales International. CollegesWales International is pleased to confirm that Era...
New steering group to support colleges to enhance teaching and learning through the provision of international learning opportunities
CollegesWales International is pleased to have established a new Steering Group to develop, support and monitor an international strategy for the FE sector. The strategy will support further educati...
Additional funding to support FE learners impacted by pandemic welcomed
ColegauCymru has today welcomed the Welsh Government announcement confirming the provision of additional funding to support learners in colleges and sixth forms across Wales. The additional finance fo...
ColegauCymru Office Closing Dates for the Festive Break
Please note that the ColegauCymru offices are closed from Friday 17 December 2021 and will reopen on Wednesday 5 January 2022. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Iestyn and al...
ColegauCymru calls for high level review of important Estyn report
ColegauCymru is calling for further action as it responds to today’s Welsh Government announcement to Estyn’s recommendations in the Initial teacher education in the post-compulsory education and ...
ColegauCymru Autumn Term Roundup
As the Christmas break approaches, ColegauCymru reflects on the challenges and achievements of the Autumn term and prepares for a busy and productive 2022. Supporting members to respond to the conti...
Wales FE sector commits to progressing Anti-racist Wales agenda
ColegauCymru and Black FE Leadership Group (BFELG) have formed a strong partnership where both sides are committed to progressing the Anti-racist Wales agenda. The organisations have establ...
Event to celebrate the fifth cycle Work Welsh Scheme
With the Work Welsh in Further Education scheme coming into the fifth cycle this year, we have organized a celebration event, looking at the successes to date and looking forward to what the scheme wi...