Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion
Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion work hard to ensure that learner’s time spent with them is exciting, fun and most importantly, provides learners with the knowledge, opportunities and transferrable life skills that enable them to progress to higher levels of learning or employment.
Years awarded: 2019, 2022
Region: Wales
Size: 250-999 employees
Sector: Education and training
Creating a culture of curiosity
Theme: Culture; Upskilling
This Further Education Institution was keen to encourage staff to be creative, innovative and to challenge themselves, subsequently inspiring learners to do the same. The programme has improved staff knowledge, skills and confidence, whilst also enhancing learner engagement and student attendance rates. College-wide attendance was at 86% in March 2022, exceeding the current average for Welsh FE Institutions.
Leading the way
Themes: Leadership and Management
Topics: Bespoke training
This FE Institution implemented a new Teaching, Learning and Staff Development Strategy to address areas of concern and low staff morale. The College created bespoke programmes for individuals and an Excellence Pathways Initiative for senior managers. Outcomes have included 80 of the 420 staff achieving promotions and the College being asked by the Welsh Government to lead a Teaching and Learning Network for Wales.
News and case studies featuring Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion:
Celebrating 46 UK organisations who have outstanding workplace training programmes with HRH The Princess Royal
London, Thursday 8th December: On Tuesday 6th December, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed 46 organisations to Banqueting House in London to celebrate successfully achieving a Princess Royal Training Award for their commitment to training and...
Outstanding workplace training programmes recognised in HRH The Princess Royal’s training awards
HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards employers with outstanding training and skills development programmes which have been proven to have significant positive impact on their business or their staff More apprenticeship programmes have been...
In the press: Outstanding staff development at Welsh colleges honoured with Princess Royal award
Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion have received a royal commendation for their innovative approach to staff development and training with a Princess Royal Training Award. The award is presented to institutions and companies that implement outstanding training and...
Royal recognition for 44 UK organisations delivering outstanding workplace training
From leading banking groups to local businesses and charities, HRH Princess Royal and the City & Guilds Group recognise inspirational employers for their commitment to learning and development. London, 31st October 2019 – 44 UK organisations including IBM, The...
The Princess Royal and City & Guilds Group honour outstanding workplace training in 2019
HRH Princess Anne, President of City & Guilds Group, recognises 44 organisations with 2019 Princess Royal Training Awards Recipients shared compelling, irrefutable evidence of how training has directly influenced business results Multiple winners across areas...
