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February Newsletter

The YMCA Wales Community College February edition of the Newsletter is now available. To read the latest newsletter visit the February Edition. If you are having problems loading the pdf copy, please contact Becky Watson Stubbs for a printed version. Read More...

Learner of the Year Award

The Margaret Jones MBE Learner of the Year Award The deadline for returning completed applications is the 12th October. This Award represents learners who have worked with the College during the academic year 2011-2012, with nominations being accepted from Tutors and Partner organisations. Read More...

Welsh Language Scheme

  In accordance with the Welsh Language Act 1993, YMCA Wales Community College has prepared a voluntary Welsh Language Scheme which sets out how it proposes to deliver services to the public in Welsh. Read More...

College celebrates Estyn Report

YMCA Wales Community College proves itself once more with a record breaking inspection result.   The smallest further education institution funded by the Welsh Government is celebrating this month following a second ‘Excellent’ Estyn inspection result. Read More...

Video Conferencing

YMCA Wales Community College has installed a ‘Video Conferencing Suite’. The facility will allow the College to hold meetings and events with colleagues from across Wales without having to travel. This facility will also be available to partners and tutors. Read More...

Head of College celebrates MBE

  On the 27th January 2010 Margaret Jones , Head of College, along with her family visited Buckingham Palace to collect her award. Below is a small recount from Margaret on the day. Read More...

E-Library Youth Work Resources

In October, in conjunction with University of Trinity St David’s, the YMCA Wales Community College launched the E-Library at the South Central Region Youth Work Conference. Read More...

College Strategy Day

On the 18th September 2010 members of the YMCA Wales Community College Governing Body, Audit Committee and the C+QS Committee attended a Strategy Day. At the event, held at Newport YMCA, staff and committee members discussed the development of the College and possible strategy. Read More...

Learner Support Services Updated

  The College has recently updated its Learner Support Services procedures. These explain how the College with support its learners. For more information on Learner Support Services and support available visit the Learner Support Services page of the College website. Read More...

Governors get running

Two of the YMCA Wales Community College’s governing body took part in the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 17th October 2010. Val Williams and Darren Daniel completed the 13 mile course in 2:04 hours, and 1:57 hours respectively. Read More...

Autumn Bulletin

The College has launched its new Autumn Bulletin to keep tutors, learners and partners up to date with College news in between Newsletter Editions. This edition the Bulletin looks at ’Listening to Learners’, College Targets for 2010-2011 and CPD for tutors. Please find the Autumn Bulletin here. Read More...

College helps launch the Level Three Certificate in Youth Work

 Over the past academic year YMCA Wales Community College has been working in partnership with Agored Cymru to develop the Level Three Certificate in Youth Work. Read More...

Head of College awarded MBE

YMCA Wales Community College would like to congratulate Margaret Jones, Head of College, on her recent recognition in the Honours List 2010, and her award of the MBE for services to Further Education. Read More...

MIAP Information Sheet goes Live

An information sheet on MIAP and Personal Learning Records is now available for all tutors for the new academic year 2010-2011. Read More...

Certificate in Youth Work Level Three

The Level Three Certificate in Youth Work has been designed to ensure that all youth workers have access to the necessary training and qualifications, that unqualified workers are supported and encouraged to progress, and that the qualification is mapped to the National Occupational Standards. Read More...

Tutor CPD

Supporting professional development in tutors YMCA Wales Community College recognises the importance of its tutors maintaining specialist curriculum knowledge and developing skills to support key curriculum themes or priorities. Read More...

Financial Contingency Fund

The Financial Contingency Fund Form is now accessible online. Tutors and Students can now download the form via the link below. If you are unsure of how to fill out the form or whether your circumstances apply please contact the College for further instruction. Read More...

Updated College Library goes Live!

The YMCA Wales Community College Library has been updated with new books and a new layout making it much more user friendly. Read More...