A popular day nursery was deemed ‘Excellent’ in all areas
Toybox Children’s Nursery – based at Coleg Cambria Deeside – received an outstanding report from Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW). The setting received an ‘Excellent’ rating in four categories – Wellbeing, Care and Development, Leadership and Management, and Environment – and no recommendations were given as standards are so high. Caring for more than 90 children, […]
Coleg Cambria received a glowing report for its further education provision
Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, praised the north east Wales institution – which has sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop – for its “clear focus on improving the learning experiences” of students. Inspectors also referenced Cambria’s “inclusive and caring environment” and highlighted that “most learners feel safe and supported”. Their report […]
Coleg Cambria received a glowing report for its further education provision
Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, praised the north east Wales institution – which has sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop – for its “clear focus on improving the learning experiences” of students. Inspectors also referenced Cambria’s “inclusive and caring environment” and highlighted that “most learners feel safe and supported”. Their report […]
Skilled students have been hard at work on a £5.2m clock tower redevelopment
Level 2 Painting and Decorating and Construction learners from Coleg Cambria Deeside were tasked with supporting the Guardians of the John Summers Clock Tower in Deeside. Among them was Jack Hughes, 17, from Connah’s Quay, one of a diligent and dedicated cohort led by lecturer Keith Massey and Enbarr Foundation director, Vicki Roskams. Their focus […]
Open events – including accessible sessions for people wanting to learn in a sensory-supportive environment – will be held throughout March at Coleg Cambria
They will take place in person at the following sites: Deeside and Deeside Sixth – Wednesday March 8 from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Llysfasi – Saturday March 11 from 10am-12pm. Yale and Yale Sixth Wrexham – Wednesday March 15 from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Bersham Road Wrexham – Wednesday March 15 from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Northop – Saturday March 18 from 10am-12pm. Accessible […]
Coleg Cambria launched a free and flexible new qualification for prospective police officers
The college’s Deeside site will deliver a Level 3 Access to Policing course from September. To become a police officer in the UK you need to be over 18 and complete the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship or have achieved a degree in any subject. Gemma Ible, a Curriculum Director for Access and Higher Education at […]
An academic collaboration between a leading college and the NHS is in good health and growing in stature after a successful first year
The Healthcare Cadets programme launched by Coleg Cambria and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is attracting interest from potential learners across north east Wales following its launch last September. Based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, members of the debut cohort – all from the college’s Yale site – are now on placement in their second year […]
Coleg Cambria has launched free courses in leadership, management and the creative, digital and environmental sectors for 2023
NET ZERO SKILLS LAUNCH Cambria will roll out the *fully funded qualifications as part of the Personal Learning Account (PLG) Zero Net Skills scheme/bid which is available until the summer for anyone aged 19 and over, living in Wales and in employment. Jane Keys, Assistant Principal for Employer Engagement, said the courses are designed to […]
It’s game on for a cutting-edge college course that has moved through the levels since being launched a year ago
The popular Esports programme at Coleg Cambria has grown in popularity and is attracting learners from across the region to a bespoke, state-of-the-art facility in Deeside. As well as completing modules in areas such as Games Design, Live-Streamed Broadcasting, Producing an Esports Brand, and Video Production as part of the Level 2 Diploma, a further […]
Coleg Cambria has again been recognised for inclusion by a prestigious diversity organisation
The north east Wales college is in the running for the National Centre for Diversity Award for Inclusive Learning Leadership at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards, to be held next Spring. The Awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK colleges each year. The National Centre for Diversity accolade recognises and […]