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



 

Our next campaign will be Your Future Your Choice Your Action / Taking Control which runs from 14th December 2009 - 29 January 2010 more information available here  

Learning Promotion Grants! The closing date for the next round of Learning Promotion Grants is 12th February 2010, Apply Now!

 The Inspire Adult Learner Awards recognise the commitment, interest and passion that adults bring to their learning. They’re a great way of celebrating the achievements of learners, and raising the profile of learning opportunities in your area.Nominate a learner now!

Nominate a tutor now! We want to recognise the commitment and excellence of adult mentors and tutors in Wales. Everyone who enters will receive a certificate of nomination. In addition to the main awards there will be a special learndirect award for e-mentors/tutors.

All items that appear on this page are archived in Latest News for future reference.
Read NIACE Dysgu Cymru's Response to the Welsh Assemblys Government Consultation on the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for Wales (SASW)
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]

 

 

Making the Connections: The Wider Benefits of Learning
NIACE Dysgu Cymru has written to Welsh Ministers and Deputy Ministers to suggest some ways in which the Welsh Assembly Government can find efficiencies by better exploiting the benefits of working across departments. Read the letter in English / Welsh

 English / Welsh

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
A comprehensive & topical journal associated with Adult Learning& promoting Adult learning. More ....
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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 ]

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]