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ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages
ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages Our units focus on the skills required at all levels, accommodating learners from widely different educational backgrounds who may need to develop their speaking, listening, reading and writi... Go to page
Qualifications and Accreditation
Qualifications and Accreditation The Learning Core Qualifications Our Learning Core qualifications are built around the Curriculum for Wales reforms and we will continue to evolve with these emerging developments. Agored Cymru is commit... Go to page
Accessibility
Accessibility ReachDeck Listen to this website with ReachDeck Whether you are using a Smartphone, Tablet, PC or Mac, ReachDeck will provide the speech and reading support tools you require for free. What is ReachDeck? ReachDeck Plu... Go to page
Humanities and Social Sciences
Access to Higher Education Diploma – Humanities and Social Sciences 
Wales Europe and the World
Wales, Europe and the World Our Window on Wales qualifications support the Welsh Governments Wales, Europe and the World: a framework for 14 to 19-year-old learners in Wales. The qualifications support young peoples learning across ... Go to page
Choosing the right units and qualifications
Choosing the right units and qualifications Start your Learning Journey with Agored Cymru Units and Qualifications We offer over 6,000 units and 300 qualifications in subjects including Essential Skills, Health Care, River Restora... Go to page
News
Delivery and Awarding of Qualifications - July 2024
From 1st September 2024, Agored Cymru has a regulatory duty to provide a mechanism for all centres to record and submit data on Learner language preference. This relates to all qualifications and all regulated units. Agored Cymru ha... Go to news item
Assessor and Internal Quality Assurance Training - Autumn 2024
These sessions are essential for enhancing your teams skills and expertise in these areas, as well as for personal professional development. Click here to read the update in [Welsh | English]... Go to news item
Qualification, Quality Assurance and Training Update - Sept 2024
This edition includes updates on new and withdrawn qualifications, vital quality assurance resources, training opportunities, and key dates for upcoming events. We hope you find it helpful as you continue supporting your learners. A... Go to news item
Qualification, Quality Assurance and Training Update - June 2024
As we wrap up this academic year, were excited to share our latest Centre Bulletin, filled with important updates on Qualifications, Quality Assurance, and Access to HE. Your support and collaboration have been incredible, and we hope t... Go to news item
'Ready Already' for the New Curriculum in Wales - Summer Newsletter 2024
Reforming for the Future, The Benefits of the Agored Cymru Learning Core to Your Learners, How the Learning Core Can Boost Your Capped 9 Score. Read the full newsletter:Cymraeg|English
'Ready Already' for the New Curriculum in Wales - Summer Newsletter 2024
Reforming for the Future, The Benefits of the Agored Cymru Learning Core to Your Learners, How the Learning Core Can Boost Your Capped 9 Score. Read the full newsletter:Cymraeg|English
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Case Studies
“Age is no barrier. If you really want something, go for it – you can do it!”
Lorna Hughes didn’t always want to be a nurse. In fact, she read Languages at University and went on to work as a translator for many years. But, after becoming a mother and caring for her father, Lorna realised that there was something els... Go to case study
Agored Cymru's Access to Higher Education Diploma provides a 'gateway' to a new life for single-mother of five
After leaving school at 15 with no qualifications and an ingrained belief that she was ‘stupid and would never amount to anything’, single mother of 5, Lauretta Hughes, defied the odds to become the Agored Cymru’s annual Access to Higher Ed... Go to case study
Moving Forward qualification has helped 16-year-old Paige Williams prepare for life in the Armed Services
Paige, a 16-year-old pupil at Morriston Comprehensive School in Swansea is doing a mix of GCSEs, Welsh Baccalaureate, Hairdressing and qualifications in Hospitality and Health and Social Care.
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Former Access to Higher Education Learner Achieves First-class Honours Degree in Midwifery
Mother of two and former Body Shop manager, Julia Fivash-Henderson from North Wales, graduated from Bangor University with a first-class honours degree in Midwifery after successfully gaining an Access to Higher Education Diploma in health ... Go to case study
Caerphilly mum who was inspired by cancer journey to become a nurse wins national award
Emma Hughes, a Coleg y Cymoedd student, has been awarded this year’s Agored Cymru Learner of the Year Award for Outstanding Commitment to Study. Our Learner of the Year awards celebrate the achievements of individuals who have completed Acc... Go to case study
Cardiff project wins Inspire! Award for supporting families to learn together
A ‘family-learning’ programme that aims to engage and foster positive attitudes towards education has won a major award. The Families Learning Together Programme at Cardiff and Vale College delivers a wide range of courses for adults and pa... Go to case study