Centre Approval
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2021 - 2022
charges for members Fee Notes Centre Approval for new centres 800.00 A non-refundable standard fee is charged for the Centre Approval process. 270 will be invoiced at the start of the approval process with the remainin... Go to page
2022 - 2023
charges for members Fee Notes Centre Approval for new centres 270.00 530.00 A non-refundable fee of 270 will be invoiced at the start of the Centre Approval process. 530 is invoiced upon final approval. Add... Go to page
Diploma Approval
Diploma Approval Access to Higher Education centres are required to seek approval from Agored Cymru when they intend to deliver an all Wales Access to Higher Education Diploma that they have not previously offered. This also applies whe... Go to page
Service Standards
within 5 working days of receipt of Centre Approval fees and quality assurance approval Process submitted registrations within 10 working days of receipt of correctly submitted learner registrations On receipt of a correctly submitt... Go to page
Become a Centre
policies in these areas to enable your Centre Approval application to progress. Finance You must ensure sufficient budget to gain and maintain Agored Cymru centre status and all associated accreditation costs. If you are accessing fu... Go to page
Centres
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News
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This edition includes updates on new and withdrawn qualifications, vital quality assurance resources, training opportunities, and key dates for upcoming events.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
January Centre Bulletin
Click here to read the full bulletin This edition includes: New Qualifications: Explore our latest offerings, such as the Level 4 Diploma in Supporting Individuals with Long-term Conditions and the Level 3 Award in Esports Leader... Go to news item
January Centre Bulletin
Click here to read the full bulletin This edition includes: New Qualifications: Explore our latest offerings, such as the Level 4 Diploma in Supporting Individuals with Long-term Conditions and the Level 3 Award in Esports Leader... 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
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
Salvation Army Annual Awards Celebrate Learners’ Success
As last year came to a close, one of our Business Development Managers had the privilege of attending the Salvation Armys Annual Awards afternoon at The Haven. This inspiring event celebrated the remarkable achievements of learners who ... Go to news item
Documents
Centre Approval and Termination Policy and Procedure
Qualification Approval and Withdrawal Policy and Procedure
Centre Adaptation Submission Document
Agored Cymru Approach to Awarding - Information for Centres
Case Studies
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
“Starting the Access course was one of my best decisions”
Originally from Kurdistan, Northern Iraq, Shokhan Hasan moved to the UK in August 2010 to get married. As an Anaesthetic Nurse in Kurdistan, Shokhan moved to Cardiff. Speaking only Kurdish, Shokhan was determined to learn English initially,... 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
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
Mum of three, Caroline Read, turned her life around after enrolling on an Access to Higher Education nursing course
After becoming a mum at a young age Caroline Read from South Wales, found herself suffering from depression and failing to find any ambition.... Go to case study