Cambria holds EDI events ahead of inaugural inclusion conference
COLEG CAMBRIA reaffirmed its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) through a series of events that brought staff together to share ideas, reflect on practice, and celebrate progress. Two landmark activities were led by Miranda Hazell, Specialist Teacher and Lead on Inclusion Training, and Fairness and Belonging Lead Alice Churm, giving colleagues fresh opportunities…
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College to sharpen future of food skills with new Butchery Academy
COLEG Cambria is set to sharpen the future of food skills with the launch of its brand-new Butchery Academy. And leading the way is award-winning butcher and mentor, Matt Edwards. Matt – Food Manufacturing Work-Based Learning Practitioner at Cambria and a former WorldSkills UK gold medallist – has already been sharing his expertise with learners….
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College to host volunteering fairs for North Wales learners
COLEG CAMBRIA will host this year’s Welsh Baccalaureate Volunteering Fairs. Flintshire Local Voluntary Council (FLVC) announced the return of the annual events – now bigger and better with two sessions to be held this October. The first will take place at Deeside Sixth Form Centre on Monday (October 6) from 11am–2pm, followed by a second…
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College first flexes new way to learn for busy professionals to fit around working life
COLEG CAMBRIA is flexing a new way to learn – designed for busy professionals who need training that fits around their working lives. Northop Business School has launched its innovative HNC Flex programme, giving employers and employees the freedom to pick, mix, and ‘flex’ the modules they study. Learners can take bitesize courses, stack them up, and…
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Community hubs welcome record numbers of learners across Wrexham and Flintshire
COLEG Cambria is reinforcing its commitment to adult learning by delivering more opportunities for people across north east Wales to gain vital qualifications and digital confidence. The college has launched a series of English, Maths and Digital Literacy sessions in Flintshire, Wrexham and St Asaph, Denbighshire, led by Curriculum Director for Adult and Work-based Learning…
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Floral designer in bloom with TV success and organic farm partnership
FLORAL designer Kate Jordan is celebrating a summer of growth with her flourishing business and a diverse portfolio of creative work spanning TV, fashion, and large-scale installations. Kate, from Tremeirchion near St Asaph – creative force behind The Craft Shed Flowers – is no stranger to the spotlight. A former student at Coleg Cambria, she…
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Student lays down the law with apprenticeship as peers take next steps in education
A FUTURE solicitor passed the ultimate test and is laying down the law with a prestigious apprenticeship after thriving at Coleg Cambria. Simona Kostova has praised her time at the college – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop – after securing a solicitor degree apprenticeship. Raised in Buckley, the former Elfed High School pupil…
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Double awards nomination for college’s flourishing Floristry department
COLEG CAMBRIA’S Floristry programmes continue to flourish – and this year two of its brightest talents have been recognised on the national stage. Long-serving lecturer Amanda Ellis has once again been named a finalist in the Floristry Tutor of the Year category at the prestigious British Florist Association (BFA) Industry Awards. Alongside her, Victoria Upton has been…
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Dog Grooming to Makaton, Spraying, and Ceramics… college launches raft of new courses
THE new academic year will bring a fresh opportunity to study for a flexible qualification at Coleg Cambria. The college – based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi – has unveiled a series of accessible part-time courses to begin in September. Among the subjects are Makaton Workshop, Dog Grooming Assistants, Leadership and Management, GCSE Biology,…
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Coleg Cambria on hand to support pupils receiving GCSE results today
COLEG Cambria is on hand to support school pupils receiving their GCSE results today (Thursday). Lecturers, advisors, and admissions staff are ready to offer guidance, reassurance, and practical advice to anyone unsure about their grades or considering next steps. Whether learners are exploring A Levels, apprenticeships, or vocational training, Cambria is there to help. To…
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