Shaping the future of further education: delivering a stronger, greener, and fairer Wales
The establishment of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (CTER) is a landmark piece of legislation. It marks the introduction of one of the most significant reforms to the architecture ...
Wales and Baden-Württemberg forge educational and industry partnerships
Senior leaders from Wales’ colleges and universities have this week travelled to Stuttgart to strengthen educational and industry links between Wales and the state of Baden-Württemberg in G...
Retirement announcement of Principal and Chief Executive Guy Lacey marks the end of an era at Coleg Gwent
After two decades of dedicated service at Coleg Gwent and having spent the last eight years as Principal and Chief Executive, Guy Lacey has announced his intention to retire at the end of the academic...
ColegauCymru provides evidence at Senedd Inquiry into the implementation of the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan
Cardiff and Vale College Assistant Principal, Yusuf Ibrahim, yesterday gave evidence on behalf of the FE sector to the Senedd Equality and Social Justice Committee, providing details of how colleges a...
ColegauCymru responds to Welsh Government budget cuts
The Welsh Government has announced a range of financial cuts to the education sector, including apprenticeships following unprecedented pressures facing public services. A combination of factors, incl...
Further education colleges across Wales committed to supporting women through the menopause
Today, on World Menopause Day 2023, all further education colleges across Wales have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, committing to take positive action to make sure everyone going through the m...
Shaping the future of further education – delivering a stronger, greener, and fairer Wales
ColegauCymru Annual Conference 2023 ColegauCymru is delighted to announce the return of our Annual Conference which will take place tomorrow at the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff. With a packed agenda, t...
ColegauCymru highlights the importance of wellbeing on World Mental Health Day 2023
Today we are marking #WorldMentalHealthDay. Our further education sector is committed to prioritising the mental health of our learners and staff which in turn will support healthier individuals and c...
Success for first North Wales FE Multisport event with over 100 learners taking part
ColegauCymru was pleased to host the first successful Rhyl Multisport event last week. The inclusive day provided opportunities for FE learners and staff from colleges across North Wales to participat...
ColegauCymru FE Multisport Event, Rhyl
Following the rousing success of our third FE Multisport event in Pembrey earlier this year, ColegauCymru is pleased to be hosting a North Wales event which will take place in Rhyl in October. D...
Celebrating the value of adult learning
ColegauCymru is delighted to support Adult Learners’ Week which takes place this week, 18 - 22 September 2023. The week is designed to demonstrate the powerful impact of lifelong learning,...
Success for further education colleges at Inspire! Awards
ColegauCymru was delighted to support Learning & Work Institute’s Inspire! Awards in Cardiff on 14 September. The event was a celebration of the achievements of exceptional individuals, fami...
The College Merthyr Tydfil learners and employers come together to celebrate the value of vocational education and training
Together with Welsh Government, ColegauCymru was pleased to host an event celebrating the value of vocational education and training in Wales earlier today. The Ynysfach campus saw learners past and p...
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) Statement
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) is a material used in construction in many buildings between the 1960s and 1990s. Its presence has been confirmed in a range of public sector properties a...
Colleges celebrate GCSE and vocational results success
Further education colleges are today congratulating learners across Wales as they receive their GCSE and vocational results. ColegauCymru Chair Guy Lacey said, “Congratulation...
Further Education Colleges celebrate A level and vocational results success
ColegauCymru is delighted to celebrate with learners from across Wales as they receive their qualification results today. The success of Welsh learners is a testament to their dedication and to the co...
Further education colleges share effective practice in delivering the ILS curriculum for learners with additional needs
Independent Living Skills Conference 2023 The buzz and enthusiasm of staff networking and sharing expertise was a clear indicator that the ColegauCymru Independent Living Skills Conference 2023 ...
Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales
ColegauCymru works on behalf of Welsh Government, and in collaboration with colleagues in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and the Republic of Ireland, to ensure that the qualifications on each cou...
Invitation to Tender: Political Monitoring
Background ColegauCymru is an education charity which promotes the public benefit of further education (FE) in Wales. We believe that all learners have the right to world-class education, delivered in...
Transitions to Employment
Today in the Senedd, members will debate education’s links with employers, marking the publication of a new report on transitions to employment for the Welsh Government. ColegauCymru Chief Execu...
Simon Pirotte OBE appointed Chief Executive for new Commission for Tertiary Education and Research
ColegauCymru is delighted to congratulate Bridgend College Chief Executive Simon Pirotte OBE on his appointment to the role of Chief Executive Officer for the newly formed Commission for Tertiary Educ...
ColegauCymru responds to Estyn Peer-on-peer sexual harassment report
ColegauCymru has today welcomed the Estyn publication looking at peer-on-peer sexual harassment among 16 – 18-year-old learners in further education. We believe that all learners have the ...
Information sharing and best practice event to support the delivery of new construction qualifications
Together with Qualifications Wales, ColegauCymru is pleased to hold a face-to-face event to promote the sharing of information and best practice in delivering the new Level 2 Construction and Building...
Successful inclusive Multisport event sees over 400 college learners and staff take part in duathlon events
ColegauCymru was pleased to host another successful Multipsport event earlier this month. The inclusive day provided opportunities for FE learners and staff from colleges across Wales to participate i...
Request for Quotation: Demonstrating the Social Value of FE Colleges in Wales
With grant funding from Welsh Government, ColegauCymru is leading a research project to establish the social value of FE in Wales. As anchor institutions, colleges make a significant contribution...
