Continuing Professional Development
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Taith
webinars and short update sessions Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is at the heart of the Quality Mark It ensure that participants are getting the very best learning opportunities so that they can increase their knowledge ... Go to page
Centres
throughout Wales access to a range of Continuing Professional Development events access to qualifications and units tailored to meet the evolving needs of the labour marketin Wales, national agendas and education priorities on-going ... Go to page
Quality Mark
webinars and short update sessions. Continuing Professional Development Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is at the heart of the Quality Mark. Agored Cymru wants to ensure that learners and participants are getting the very... Go to page
GBVDASV
GBVDASV Consultation Consultation for the Level 4 Training Syllabus of the Welsh Governments National Training Framework for Gender-based Violence, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence The Welsh Government has been consulting on a pro... 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
History
History Agored Cymru has an impressive pedigree in the development of Access to Higher Education courses, the Open College Network (OCN) Movement and credit in Wales. From the first 18 students to gain credits in Clwyd in 1990, over 6... Go to page
News
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This edition includes updates on new and withdrawn qualifications, vital quality assurance resources, training opportunities, and key dates for upcoming events.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
July Centre Bulletin
In this edition: New and Emerging Qualifications Developments inCommunity Wellbeing,Clinical Imaging and Radiation Sciences,Dietetic Support,Speech Language Therapy Support, andTrade Union Learning Representatives. Operational Dea... Go to news item
July Centre Bulletin
In this edition: New and Emerging Qualifications Developments inCommunity Wellbeing,Clinical Imaging and Radiation Sciences,Dietetic Support,Speech Language Therapy Support, andTrade Union Learning Representatives. Operational Dea... 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
Scott Mowberry talks about Agored Cymru's newest Banking & Finance qualifications
Q1: Can you give some background to the new Agored Cymru Banking Finance qualifications? These qualifications have been developed as part of the transition from the London Institute of Banking Finance (LIBF) to Agored Cymru. Leading t... Go to news item
Case Studies
Coleg Gwent AHE Learners to Begin Ambitious Futures in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, and More
Coleg Gwent’s Access to Higher Education - Medicine (Access) learners are proving just how transformative the right support and structure can be for those wanting to pursue a new career path... Go to case study
Double award-winning learner hails Access to HE diploma as key to her success
“I still can't quite believe I won!” ~~ Kelly Osborne, a Grwp Llandrillo Menai - Coleg Meirion Dwyfor, student has been awarded this year’s Agored Cymru Learner of the Year Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement as well as the national... Go to case study
Gavin’s childhood dream of being a paramedic comes true in later life thanks to his drive and dedication
On 12 April 2021 the national Access to Higher Education student awards were held in memory of Keith Fletcher to recognise the outstanding commitment to study and academic achievement from a field of excellent candidate... Go to case study
“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
17-year-old Cory was on track to get a handful of GCSEs at his comprehensive school when an accident and time off school meant he fell behind.
By Year 11, 17-year-old Cory’s attendance rates were poor and meant he did not achieve the GCSE grades he needed. “I was accepted onto a Level 2 course to do sport in college, and was chosen to play rugby for the college academy” he explain... Go to case study
Access to HE provides father-of-two the opportunity to pursue a career in nursing
After leaving school at 13, with no qualifications, Jamie Maidment's life spiralled out of control. Jamie had suffered from mental health and substance abuse issues.... Go to case study