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The Path to Co-creation: A Four-Year Retrospective on Social Partnership in Welsh Education

In Wales, Social Partnership (SP) is increasingly positioned as a cornerstone of public service governance. The Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act (SPPPA) provides a national framework for this approach. While further education colleges are not currently bound by the same statutory duties as bodies such as Medr, at Coleg Cambria, social partnership has evolved from aspiration into operational reality.

26/05/2026 Read more

Photography Student Wins People’s Choice Award at City Art Exhibition

A Visual Communications Student at Southampton College, part of South Hampshire College Group, has won the ‘People’s Choice’ Award at the Solent University College Art Exhibition.

22/05/2026 Read more

New Supported Internship Programme to Help Young People into Employment Launches This Autumn

A NEW supported internship programme aimed at helping young people with additional learning needs into employment will launch this autumn - a major partnership between Coleg Cambria, DFN Project SEARCH and Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor.

21/05/2026 Read more

£96m Construction Skills Boost to Train the Next Generation

£96 million to be allocated to create tens of thousands of placements on building sites across the country to plug skills gaps and boost housebuilding

20/05/2026 Read more

College restaurant shortlisted for prestigious national award

The Silver Plate restaurant shortlisted for prestigious national award An award-winning restaurant at The Sheffield College which trains upcoming catering and hospitality professionals is a finalist in a national industry competition

19/05/2026 Read more

City College Plymouth Brings Partners Together to Shape Future Strategic Intent at ‘Opportunity Creators’ Event

City College Plymouth brought together civic leaders, industry partners and stakeholders on Friday 15 May for its ‘Opportunity Creators’ event – an important occasion to engage partners and stakeholders in shaping the College’s developing Strategic Intent and future direction.

19/05/2026 Read more

Inspirational apprentices at The Sheffield College celebrate awards success

Inspirational apprentices and employers across the region have been championed at an awards ceremony organised by The Sheffield College. The Apprenticeship Celebration Awards recognise the achievements of young people and adults who are training in the workplace with employers across different sectors.

18/05/2026 Read more

Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses

Adults balancing responsibilities such as work and childcare will now have a new route into university and college thanks to radical reforms to create a new, more flexible student finance system.

15/05/2026 Read more

From school leaver to Shanghai: Welsh apprentice to represent Team UK at WorldSkills

Three years ago, Tomas Ankers was a school leaver who'd just enrolled at Coleg Cambria. Fast forward to 2026, and the 18 year old apprentice is preparing to represent the UK at WorldSkills Shanghai this September.

14/05/2026 Read more

Student success at professional carpentry competition

A West Nottinghamshire College joinery student is celebrating his winning medal from the Institute of Carpenters' prestigious Merlane Trophy competition.

14/05/2026 Read more

Bank of England Highlights Future Career Opportunities for Bradford College Students

Bradford College IT students gained a valuable insight into the future of banking, cyber security and digital payment systems thanks to a special guest speaker session delivered in partnership with the Bank of England.

13/05/2026 Read more

North Wales healthcare workforce set for major boost through new partnership

NORTH WALES is set to train more homegrown professionals than ever before, as Coleg Cambria and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) formalise a landmark partnership to transform how the region recruits, trains and retains its healthcare workforce.

12/05/2026 Read more

£1 billion investment will support 50,000 more young people into apprenticeships

A £1 billion investment will support 50,000 more young people into apprenticeships and high‑quality training over the next three years, helping tackle youth unemployment while boosting economic growth.

12/05/2026 Read more

West Nottinghamshire College opens cutting-edge motor vehicle campus

A state-of-the-art campus designed to train the next generation of automotive professionals has been opened at West Nottinghamshire College.

08/05/2026 Read more

LCB named best college for apprenticeships.

Leeds College of Building (LCB) is riding high after being named the best college in England for apprenticeships. Announced at The Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2026 at New Dock Hall in Leeds, the title recognises an outstanding further education provider that has ensured the highest standards in apprenticeship delivery.

07/05/2026 Read more