Work-based learning, Skills, and Employability - Autumn Update
Knowledge Transfer Scheme The Knowledge Transfer Scheme (KTS) was a new concept aimed at FE colleges and independent Work-based Learning (WBL) providers in Wales. KTS helps fund the delivery of �...
ColegauCymru highlights plight of FE sector in draft budget consultation as cost-of-living pressures intensify
ColegauCymru has highlighted the increasing financial pressures facing further education colleges in the recent Senedd Finance Committee consultation on the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023 - 2024.�...
FE colleges warn of difficult road ahead as Chancellor reveals Autumn Statement
As the Chancellor announces his Autumn Statement, ColegauCymru has today warned of a difficult road ahead, and the need to invest in colleges to aid economic recovery. The sector welcomes the recogn...
New Cymraeg Gwaith+ scheme open for January 2023 applications
The Cymraeg Gwaith scheme has been in operation in the further education sector since 2017. With 11 colleges taking part, the project funds Welsh tutors to teach Welsh for use in the workplace to over...
Fruitful collaboration with international partners Nexgen to help learners and staff thrive in the future world of work
CollegesWales International was pleased to meet with colleagues from Nexgen, a Spanish organisation which supports learners to develop their skills, mindsets and networking to succeed in their careers...
Successful regional forums look at next steps for Active Wellbeing in FE colleges
ColegauCymru recently held three regional Active Wellbeing Forums, bringing together college staff and learners and other stakeholders to discuss the next steps for promoting active wellbeing in furth...
Celebrating Work Welsh Scheme during Adult Learners' Week
As part of this week's Adult Learners’ Week celebrations, we are sharing some stories of adults learning Welsh on our Cymraeg Gwaith scheme. Here’s Fiona story. Fiona is a Science Lect...
New Infographics to promote active wellbeing in our colleges
Connecting activity, wellbeing and better mental health among further education learners and staff. A series of infographics supporting colleges and learners to be more active. Further education co...
Further education colleges celebrate the value of adult learning during Adult Learners’ Week
ColegauCymru is delighted to support Adult Learners’ Week which takes place this week, 17 - 21 October 2022. The week is designed to demonstrate the powerful impact of lifelong learning, promote...
Final transnational meeting for the Erasmobility KA2 platform paves the way for future VET partnerships
Our European and International Project Manager Sian Holleran has this week attended a successful meeting in Romania to establish the future of the Erasmobility website. Erasmobility is a free onlin...
Internationalisation Strategy set to broaden teaching and learning horizons in FE
ColegauCymru has launched a new Internationalisation Strategy for the further education sector in Wales. The Strategy will support the enrichment and enhancement of teaching and learning experie...
Series of regional events looking at the next stages for Active Wellbeing in the Further Education sector
This Autumn ColegauCymru will be holding a series of events looking at the next stages for Active Wellbeing in the Further Education sector. ColegauCymru is delighted to invite representatives from ...
Further education colleges to close to mark the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
In line with Welsh Government guidance, all further education institutions across Wales will close on the bank holiday declared for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral. Colleges will clos...
Paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. ColegauCymru would like to pass on its sincere condolences to the Royal Family.
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, “Congratulations to all learner...
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. ColegauCymru Chair Guy Lacey said, “Congratulations to all learners as they ...
Senedd Committee recognises importance of supporting active wellbeing in disadvantaged areas
ColegauCymru was pleased to contribute to the Senedd’s Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee’s inquiry into Participation in sport in disadvantaged a...
New Cymraeg+ Gwaith scheme designed to increase confidence of FE staff in the workplace
ColegauCymru is pleased to launch the new Cymraeg Gwaith+ scheme which has been tailored for staff in FE colleges who are keen to develop more confidence for using the Welsh language in the workplace....
ColegauCymru appoints new Chief Executive
ColegauCymru is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hagendyk as our new Chief Executive. David will be responsible for leading ColegauCymru to ensure the further education sector's views ...
ColegauCymru Director of Policy and Public Affairs moves on to pastures new
We are delighted to congratulate our Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Dr Rachel Bowen, on her recent appointment as Director of Policy for the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales. Rachel wil...
Further education Staff Mobility visit to Stuttgart gives valuable insight to VET and adult education
ColegauCymru staff along with colleagues from FE colleges, Welsh Government and Estyn have recently returned from a study visit to Germany where they explored digitalisation strategies for vocational ...
Success in application for International learning exchange programme funding
ColegauCymru is pleased to have been successful in our application for funding in the new Welsh Government international exchange programme, Taith. The application was made in May 2022 on behalf of...
Regional Active Wellbeing Forums - Dates for your Diary
This Autumn ColegauCymru will be holding a series of events looking at the next stages for Active Wellbeing. Supported by recent research funded by Welsh Government for better mental health in FE, ...
Further education sector committed to helping to tackle peer on peer sexual harassment among learners
ColegauCymru is pleased to have contributed to important work into the issue of peer on peer sexual harassment among learners and is committed to supporting the FE sector to ensure a safe learning en...
Further Education Sector makes meaningful steps towards an anti-racist Wales
In partnership with Black Leadership Group, ColegauCymru is pleased to have engaged the Further Education sector in Wales in a scoping project to assess the current situation in terms of anti-racism. ...
