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Taking Control,  December 15th 2008 - January 16th 2009  For more information please visit www.taking-control.org.uk

The deadline date for nomination of Tutor/Mentor awards has been extended to the 21 November 2008


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Welsh Assembly Draft budget 2009-10

It is hoped the following information will assist Assembly Members in their consideration of the 2009-10 draft budget (announced 7 October 2008)......[more]   


Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship
NIACE Dysgu Cymru is pleased to be working in collaboration with Cyfanfyd and WEA South Wales to develop the “ESDGC Common Understanding in ACL” document for the Welsh Assembly Government...[more]
Consultation launched on Adult Community Learning   

The Welsh Assembly Government have launched their consultation on Adult Community Learning, ‘A New Approach to Adult Community Learning’. The consultation is seeking views on its proposals for the strategic development of ACL... [more]


Media Literacy in Wales
With the continuous development and growing uptake of communications technology, media literacy is increasingly recognised as a new skill. NDC recognises the significance of the relationship between the learning divide and the digital divide, and works with Ofcom, providers and learners to identify and tackle key issues. In particular, NDC facilitates the Wales Media Literacy Network, which has a broad membership including education providers, voluntary sector, broadcaster and other stakeholders with an interest in media literacy.... [more]
Modern Apprenticeship awards 2008...it's your chance to SHINE - The Modern Apprenticeship Awards - Wales 2008 is looking to reward apprentices, learning providers, colleges and employers who have excelled in contributing to the development of the Modern Apprenticeship programme in Wales..... more

Skills that work for Wales
The Welsh Assembly Government launched Skills That Work for Wales: A Skills and Employment strategy and Action Plan on 15th July 2008. This final document follows consultation with the sector. You can download the strategy here, and read NIACE Dysgu Cymru's response to the original consultation. 
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Commission of inquiry makes new call for evidence on migration and communities
The Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Future for Lifelong Learning, sponsored by NIACE, is putting out a public call for evidence on adult learning and demographic change. Interested individuals and organisations are invited to submit written evidence to the Commission by 18th December 2007. ..
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The Wider Benefits of Adult Learning
NIACE Dysgu Cymru worked with Cardiff University to research the experiences of learners in Wales and the wider impact and benefits of that learning. The report consists of a review of the currentresearch on the wider benefits of adult learning, highlighting the need for Welsh research....more

Adults Learning: September Acomprehensive & topical journal associated with Adult Learning& promoting Adult learning. More ....To receive your copy of Adults Learning why not join NIACE Dysgu Cymru