In the first episode, Rachel Bowen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at ColegauCymru holds a discussion around the first theme which looks at an Expanding citizens’ entitlement and engagement with education.

Joining us to discuss this further is ColegauCymru Chair and Chief Executive of Coleg Gwent, Guy Lacey and Chief Executive of Addysg Oedolion Cymru / Adult Learning Wales – The National Community College - Kathryn Robson.

We’re calling for a variety of actions such as making sure everyone is funded to get their first level 3 qualification, starting with under 25s and then extending this. We want young people to have to engage with training or education until they are 18. We also want to build on the new Curriculum Bill to allow learners aged 14-16 to have better access to vocational and technical pathways.  Digital inclusion has been a big issue so we want all learners in Wales to have access to devices for digital learning, the right software and high-speed internet access. And lastly, we’re asking for a commitment to deliver a 3 year FE budget to enable more effective planning.

For the full text of our Policy Asks, please visit our website Colegau.Cymru.