UK Government to block student mobility, claims ColegauCymru
Following last night’s defeat of the Clause which would have required the UK Government to seek to negotiate continuing full membership of the EU’s Erasmus+ education and youth programme, ColegauC...
A positive start to 2019/20 for Further Education
ColegauCymru has had a positive start to the new academic year. Following the £175,000 investment to enhance mental health and wellbeing services for learners and staff in FE, an additional £2 milli...
Apprenticeships are key to preparing the future Welsh workforce
ColegauCymru has responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on the Structure for Welsh apprenticeship frameworks, highlighting the importance of the apprenticeship system for developing techni...
ColegauCymru partner in new Erasmus+ Key Action 2 project
Last week, ColegauCymru attended the first Erasmus+ KA2 project meeting in Bremen, Germany. Led by CIPFP La Costera, a vocational college in Xativa, Spain, the project aims to further develop the Era...
Education, third sector and business sectors in Wales call for full replacement of European Structural Funds
Today, organisations in Wales in the education, third sector and business sectors have issued an open letter calling for the full replacement of European Structural and Investment Funds, and for that ...
FE colleges working together to develop the curriculum for learners with learning difficulties
On 8th November, FE Colleges from across Wales met to share effective practice in developing and delivering the new post-16 Independent Living Skills curriculum. ‘Creative Solutions ILS’ aims to c...
Welsh competitors going for gold at WorldSkills UK Live 2019
It’s the time of year when young people from across the UK gather at the NEC Birmingham to put their skills to the test, competing against each other on the national stage for a place in the WorldSk...
Learner Travel Review should support all young people to access post 16 learning, says ColegauCymru
ColegauCymru has responded to the Welsh Government announcement of a review into the Post 16 Learner Travel Measure urging Ministers to ensure all young people have access to education and skills trai...
Skills 2009-2029 – what next for FE?
ColegauCymru recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the official opening of the Tongwynlais office by then Deputy Minister for Skills, John Griffiths AM. To mark the occasion, John Griffiths w...
Success! Welsh Government commits to future VET mobility opportunities
In response to a question from Vikki Howells AM on 6 November about how he will work with the Education Minister to ensure Wales is not left out of any future Erasmus+ programme post Brexit, Brexit Mi...
On International Stress Awareness Week, ColegauCymru staff have been discussing how they deal with stress
This is a brief discussion in the context of stress and mental health, but it is timely as we are celebrating the successes of ColegauCymru’s Welsh Government funded Mental Health project. In early ...
New Strategic FE and WBL Board for Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol
Earlier this week (5 November), ColegauCymru’s associate member, The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, met with representatives from the further education and apprenticeship sectors, as well as employers ...
Think long, not just big!
ColegauCymru was pleased to be invited to present at the Learning and Work Institute’s Employability and Skills Wales Convention 2019. Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Dr Rachel Bowen, outline...
Erasmus+ Learner Update
After news of a successful application, planning for the Erasmus+ 2019 Learner project is now underway. ColegauCymru’s European and International Coordinator, Siân Holleran, has begun the journey a...
ColegauCymru publishes report referencing the CQFW to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
ColegauCymru is pleased to publish a report today referencing the Credit & Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW) to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The EQF is a common refere...
FE Colleges helping Wales become a more Active Nation
Further Education Colleges in Wales are embracing the challenge of making Wales a more active nation, improving the health and wellbeing of learners and local communities. Specialist college academies...
ColegauCymru announces funding to pilot Flexible Adult Learning in Wales
ColegauCymru is pleased to announce funding of £300k for the Further Education sector from the Welsh Government’s EU Transition Fund. The funding will support three distinct projects that address t...
Creating a ‘whole college approach’ to ALN transformation
Ahead of the ALN meeting taking place this week, we are happy to share a video providing an introduction to the Additional Learning Needs Act, and the implications for lecturers and other staff in col...
Staff Erasmus+ Mobility to Italy
Today, eighteen delegates from FE colleges and organisations across Wales will be taking part in a briefing meeting to discuss the upcoming Erasmus+ staff mobility to Pistoia, Italy on Wednesday 9 Oct...
Tory AM concerned vocational courses lack recognition
Concern has been raised in the Senedd today that young people and their parents don’t always recognise the parity between academic and vocational courses. During questions in today’s Plenary meeti...
Skills at all levels key to economic resilience
ColegauCymru’s latest policy report, ‘Building a better Wales - lessons from Europe’, was launched at the FE and Future Skills cross party group (CPG) meeting on 24 September 2019. Prior to the ...
Digital Innovation: Changing work, changing Wales - report calls for major overhaul of regional skill planning
ColegauCymru has this week welcomed the publication of Wales 4.0 Delivering Economic Transformation for a Better Future of Work. The report, informed by a wide ranging consultation, presents key find...
FE Colleges ready for change #climatechange
Many FE colleges will participate in today’s (20 September 2019) global climate change strike, ahead of a UN emergency climate summit. The strike is inspired by Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old environme...
Welsh College Learners best ever sporting success at UK national championships
The Welsh colleges’ hopes of performing well in a selection of sports at the AoC National Championship were rewarded last weekend, as they finished in 8th place. Celebrating one of the best performa...
