NIACE is a non-governmental organisation working for more and different adult learners



 

Adult Learners' Week takes place this week and has hundreds of events taking place across Wales. If you are a potential learner and would like to try some of these taster sessions then find out whats happening in your area by going to www.careerswales.com and click on the link to Adult Learners Week.  

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Adult and Community Learning: a new approach?
 The Welsh Assembly Government have launched their consultation on Adult Community Learning, ‘A New Approach to Adult Community Learning’.... [more]
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]
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]

ESOL and the Voluntary Sector
Research commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government explores the innovative and effective approaches used in the voluntary sector to deliver ESOL to reach marginalised and excluded groups and individuals.... [more]

Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Multiple Barriers to Learning
This is the final report of NIACE DC’s research into how providers in Wales are engaging with adults with multiple barriers to learning.... [more]

 

 

The impact of Lifelong Learning on Poverty Reduction
Adult education is vital in the fight against poverty but it has to work alongside other measures aimed at improving people’s lives, a detailed study of the impact of lifelong learning on poverty reduction shows... read more
Adults Learning: December
A comprehensive & topical journal associated with Adult Learning& promoting Adult learning. More ....To receive your copy of Adults Learning why not join NIACE Dysgu Cymru
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 ]

Questions to the First Minister
Adult and post-16 learning was discussed during questions to the First Minister on 13th January and in questions to the Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills on 14th January 2009. Read More

Need help to fund your learning?
There are many sources of funding available to help you make the most of the education and learning opportunities available to you, and often extra help is available to learners who have a disability, or for people who have caring responsibilities. [more]