Pontypool Teen Learns BSL at Coleg Gwent
Meghan Hillier, 18, learned British Sign Language at Coleg Gwent, transforming her education and social life. The college's Deaf Club and support services helped her connect with the Deaf community.
Category : Adult Education
Princess Kate to Mark Milestone with Italy Visit
Catherine, Princess of Wales will visit Italy next week for her first overseas royal trip since cancer treatment. The visit focuses on early childhood development.
Postgrads Using Housing Deposits to Pay Student Loans
Students are using housing deposit savings to pay off student loans as high interest rates cause debt to balloon, with rates capped at 6% from 2026.
Half of Parents Feel Unsupported by Society: Study
A new study reveals that fathers value caregiving more than ever but face economic and social barriers. Many lack workplace support, and traditional beliefs persist.
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Teacher Admits Harmful Thoughts About Adopted Baby
A teacher on trial for murder and sexual abuse of his adopted baby told a colleague he had harmful thoughts about drowning or suffocating the child, a court heard.
Unemployed Mum's Journey to Mental Health Nurse
Edge Hill University student Chelsey Oakes shares her transformation from unemployment to graduating as a mental health nurse, thanks to the Fastrack programme.
Anger Over Birmingham Day Centre Closure One Year Later
Campaigners mark the first anniversary of Harborne Day Centre's controversial shutdown, highlighting the impact of council cuts on vulnerable residents and the upcoming local elections.
Lincolnshire 100 Challenge Funds Supported Holidays
Join the 30-day 100 Challenge from April 10 to May 10 to raise funds for supported holidays for adults requiring extra care. Teams of eight complete walking, litter collection, and fruit-eating goals.
Derby Gets £4.5m Boost to Help Thousands into Work
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward allocates £4.5 million to Derby to support employment initiatives, aiming to help thousands gain work through adult education and youth apprenticeships.
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New £4M Hub for Learning Disabilities Advances in Dolgellau
Cyngor Gwynedd's nearly £4 million centre in Dolgellau will offer training, community resources, and supported-living, with an official opening planned for summer 2026.
Free Online Courses Help Essex Kids Get Ready for Reception
ACL Essex introduces free online 'Getting Ready for Reception' workshops for parents, offering practical tips on bedtime routines, play, and social skills to ease the transition to primary school.
Cardiff Tutor Wins Inspire! Award for Transforming Adult Education
Sarah Cocchiara-Devine, leading the Further Education Programme at Media Academy Cymru in Cardiff, is recognized for her exceptional work supporting over 120 adult learners annually through creative media courses, with remarkable success rates in attendan
Ann Kennedy: From Fastrack Student to University Leader
Ann Kennedy's remarkable journey from leaving school with poor grades to becoming a senior leader at Edge Hill University, thanks to the Fastrack programme she now helps others access.
Tana Ramsay Starts Midwifery Training, Gordon Fully Supportive
Tana Ramsay, wife of Gordon Ramsay, has enrolled in a London midwifery course, seeking a new challenge to give back. Gordon and their six children are proud and supportive of her career change.
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Fastrack Programme Transforms Southport Woman's Career
Lorna Harvey, a Southport resident, credits Edge Hill University's free Fastrack course for enabling her career shift into child psychotherapy, helping vulnerable children overcome trauma.
Edge Hill University Offers Free Mandarin Courses
Edge Hill University introduces two free 10-week Mandarin courses for the public, starting March 5, covering conversational skills and Chinese culture.
UK Management College Targets University Status with Salford Expansion
UK Management College celebrates its tenth anniversary by opening a new campus in Salford and unveiling ambitious plans to become an independent university with its own degree-awarding powers by 2030.
Rhyl Ladies Writing Group: Never Too Late to Start
A ladies-only creative writing group in Rhyl meets weekly to write, share, and connect, welcoming women of all ages and experience levels in a supportive environment.
Free Courses Help Fylde Residents Learn New Skills
Fylde Council and Blackpool & The Fylde College are helping residents gain confidence and new skills through the free Multiply programme, with 33 completing courses and 10 progressing to further qualifications.
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Staffordshire's 70+ New Community Courses Launch
Staffordshire County Council launches over 70 new adult learning courses for 2024, covering digital skills, crafts, wellbeing and vocational training across community venues.
Mother and daughter graduate with top marks from same course
A mother and daughter from Leicester have both earned a distinction in the same MSc at the University of Leicester, supporting each other through grief. Their inspiring story proves it's never too late to learn.
DWP Appoints Skills Expert for 2026 Economic Push
The DWP recruits Praful Nargund as an unpaid skills adviser to drive economic growth through adult education, following a major policy transfer from the Department for Education.
DWP appoints skills adviser for six-month growth mission
The DWP has appointed Praful Nargund as a skills policy adviser to drive economic growth through adult education. The six-month role starts in January 2026.
Learning new skills boosts mental health in later life
New research reveals that older adults who learned new skills during the pandemic had better mental health and resilience, with benefits lasting over a year. Discover how lifelong learning protects wellbeing.
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Nominate Now for Wales' 2026 Inspire! Learning Awards
Nominations are open for Wales' Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2026. Celebrate learners & projects transforming lives. Submit by 17 April 2026.
Hugh Baird College Principal awarded OBE in New Year Honours
Rachael Hennigan, Principal of Hugh Baird College in Bootle, receives an OBE for her exceptional contribution to further education and transforming lives across the Liverpool City Region.
Hull College CEO Debra Gray receives CBE for education services
Hull College Principal and CEO Debra Gray has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours. The honour recognises her leadership in turning around the college's fortunes and her services to education. Read her inspiring story.
Free Brain Games Magazine in Sunday Mercury
Get a free 24-page Brain Games for Adults magazine inside the Sunday Mercury. Packed with puzzles to boost memory and sharpen thinking, it's the perfect New Year brain workout. Pick up your copy!
New Principal for Truro and Penwith College
Truro and Penwith College names Carl Riding as its new Principal and Chief Executive. He will take up the post in March 2026, bringing a track record of Ofsted 'Outstanding' success. Read more.
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Walsall's former M&S store approved for college transformation
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
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