@cavadqd.bsky.social
Director of Quality and Development, Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA). @cambridgeava.bsky.social
CAVA designs and validates Access to Higher Education Diplomas, offering adults a pathway to university.
https://linktr.ee/Cambridge_AVA
CAVA designs and validates Access to Higher Education Diplomas, offering adults a pathway to university.
https://linktr.ee/Cambridge_AVA
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This week we visited @crc-college.bsky.social to speak with their Access to HE students and hear the stories behind choosing this course.
Every student had a unique journey, shaped by different experiences. Despite this, they had the shared determination create new opportunities at university.
Every student had a unique journey, shaped by different experiences. Despite this, they had the shared determination create new opportunities at university.
November 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This week we visited @crc-college.bsky.social to speak with their Access to HE students and hear the stories behind choosing this course.
Every student had a unique journey, shaped by different experiences. Despite this, they had the shared determination create new opportunities at university.
Every student had a unique journey, shaped by different experiences. Despite this, they had the shared determination create new opportunities at university.
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We’re proud to have been part of Get The Nation Learning Week led by the @learnworkuk.bsky.social
This week demonstrated us just how transformative education can be - for individuals, communities, and society.
Read more about our reflections here: cambridgeava.blogspot.com/2025/11/when...
This week demonstrated us just how transformative education can be - for individuals, communities, and society.
Read more about our reflections here: cambridgeava.blogspot.com/2025/11/when...
When adults learn, everyone benefits: CAVA celebrates Get The Nation Learning Week
As Get The Nation Learning Week draws to a close, this week reminded us just how transformative education can be - for individuals, communit...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We’re proud to have been part of Get The Nation Learning Week led by the @learnworkuk.bsky.social
This week demonstrated us just how transformative education can be - for individuals, communities, and society.
Read more about our reflections here: cambridgeava.blogspot.com/2025/11/when...
This week demonstrated us just how transformative education can be - for individuals, communities, and society.
Read more about our reflections here: cambridgeava.blogspot.com/2025/11/when...
Very much looking forward to this keynote as part of the CAVA Annual Conference!
We’re excited to welcome Byron Love at this year’s conference, where he will share practical insights on Transforming Digital Pedagogy for Adult Learning. As an Access to HE History Lecturer, he is passionate about the use of technology within educational practices.
For more info: [email protected]
For more info: [email protected]
November 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Very much looking forward to this keynote as part of the CAVA Annual Conference!
It was a great event - some inspiring stories showing the importance of adult education and lifelong learning #getthenationlearning
Meet the winners!
📣 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2025. These individuals and organisations showcase the transformative impact learning can have on people's lives.
Discover their stories: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
📣 We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Get the Nation Learning Awards 2025. These individuals and organisations showcase the transformative impact learning can have on people's lives.
Discover their stories: getthenationlearning.org.uk/award-winners/
November 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
It was a great event - some inspiring stories showing the importance of adult education and lifelong learning #getthenationlearning
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Today, we’re at Portcullis House to discuss our #GetTheNationLearning campaign with parliamentarians!
Thanks to our partners @ufitrust.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social @aoc-info.bsky.social and Multiverse.
Find out more and sign our charter: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Thanks to our partners @ufitrust.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social @aoc-info.bsky.social and Multiverse.
Find out more and sign our charter: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
November 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Today, we’re at Portcullis House to discuss our #GetTheNationLearning campaign with parliamentarians!
Thanks to our partners @ufitrust.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social @aoc-info.bsky.social and Multiverse.
Find out more and sign our charter: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Thanks to our partners @ufitrust.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social @aoc-info.bsky.social and Multiverse.
Find out more and sign our charter: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
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A new report from @learnworkuk.bsky.social for #GetTheNationLearning Week reveals that one in five adults (21%) are participating in learning.
Public #Libraries are amongst the greatest tools we have for addressing this decline.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...
Public #Libraries are amongst the greatest tools we have for addressing this decline.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...
November 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A new report from @learnworkuk.bsky.social for #GetTheNationLearning Week reveals that one in five adults (21%) are participating in learning.
Public #Libraries are amongst the greatest tools we have for addressing this decline.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...
Public #Libraries are amongst the greatest tools we have for addressing this decline.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/get-nat...
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When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
💡 Get the Nation Learning Week is here - the high point of the #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
Together with our supporters, we'll be making and winning the case for lifelong learning. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
💡 Get the Nation Learning Week is here - the high point of the #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
Together with our supporters, we'll be making and winning the case for lifelong learning. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
💡 Get the Nation Learning Week is here - the high point of the #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
Together with our supporters, we'll be making and winning the case for lifelong learning. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
💡 Get the Nation Learning Week is here - the high point of the #GetTheNationLearning campaign.
Together with our supporters, we'll be making and winning the case for lifelong learning. Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
We are very much looking forward to being a part of #GetTheNationLearning Week here at @cambridgeava.bsky.social
Only one week to go until #GetTheNationLearning Week! 🕙
💡 We're busy getting ready for a jam-packed week showcasing the benefits of lifelong learning – and we'd love for you to get involved.
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
💡 We're busy getting ready for a jam-packed week showcasing the benefits of lifelong learning – and we'd love for you to get involved.
Find out more: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
October 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We are very much looking forward to being a part of #GetTheNationLearning Week here at @cambridgeava.bsky.social
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We partner with 32 providers nationwide to deliver Access to HE Diplomas.
Every collaboration helps ensure adult learners have a high-quality route into higher education - no matter their background or starting point.
If you’re passionate about supporting adult learners, we’d love to connect.
Every collaboration helps ensure adult learners have a high-quality route into higher education - no matter their background or starting point.
If you’re passionate about supporting adult learners, we’d love to connect.
October 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
We partner with 32 providers nationwide to deliver Access to HE Diplomas.
Every collaboration helps ensure adult learners have a high-quality route into higher education - no matter their background or starting point.
If you’re passionate about supporting adult learners, we’d love to connect.
Every collaboration helps ensure adult learners have a high-quality route into higher education - no matter their background or starting point.
If you’re passionate about supporting adult learners, we’d love to connect.
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5 December 2025 – Our annual members’ conference is back!
Theme: Access to HE in a Changing World: AI, Innovation & Opportunity
Inspiring speakers + interactive sessions - full line-up announced soon.
For more info email: [email protected]
#HigherEducation #AI #AccessToHE
Theme: Access to HE in a Changing World: AI, Innovation & Opportunity
Inspiring speakers + interactive sessions - full line-up announced soon.
For more info email: [email protected]
#HigherEducation #AI #AccessToHE
October 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
5 December 2025 – Our annual members’ conference is back!
Theme: Access to HE in a Changing World: AI, Innovation & Opportunity
Inspiring speakers + interactive sessions - full line-up announced soon.
For more info email: [email protected]
#HigherEducation #AI #AccessToHE
Theme: Access to HE in a Changing World: AI, Innovation & Opportunity
Inspiring speakers + interactive sessions - full line-up announced soon.
For more info email: [email protected]
#HigherEducation #AI #AccessToHE
The Cambridge Access Validating Agency @cambridgeava.bsky.social is proud to be a support of the Get The Nation Learning campaign, and a part of its community of stakeholders. Find out more here:
And check out our community of stakeholders already on board: getthenationlearning.org.uk/our-supporte...
Our supporters - Get the Nation Learning
getthenationlearning.org.uk
September 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Cambridge Access Validating Agency @cambridgeava.bsky.social is proud to be a support of the Get The Nation Learning campaign, and a part of its community of stakeholders. Find out more here:
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"We commit to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life..."
📝 Has your organisation signed the #GetTheNationLearning Charter? The charter provides a common platform to organisations wanting to make and win the case for the importance of lifelong learning.
Find out more. ⬇️
📝 Has your organisation signed the #GetTheNationLearning Charter? The charter provides a common platform to organisations wanting to make and win the case for the importance of lifelong learning.
Find out more. ⬇️
Get the Nation Learning Charter - Get the Nation Learning
getthenationlearning.org.uk
September 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
"We commit to building a future where everyone can learn throughout life..."
📝 Has your organisation signed the #GetTheNationLearning Charter? The charter provides a common platform to organisations wanting to make and win the case for the importance of lifelong learning.
Find out more. ⬇️
📝 Has your organisation signed the #GetTheNationLearning Charter? The charter provides a common platform to organisations wanting to make and win the case for the importance of lifelong learning.
Find out more. ⬇️
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Not enough people know Access to Higher Education (HE) courses exist.
They’re for adults who want a new path to university - building confidence and proving it’s never too late.
More people should know. Help us spread the word 👉 www.cava.ac.uk/pass-the-mark
They’re for adults who want a new path to university - building confidence and proving it’s never too late.
More people should know. Help us spread the word 👉 www.cava.ac.uk/pass-the-mark
September 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Not enough people know Access to Higher Education (HE) courses exist.
They’re for adults who want a new path to university - building confidence and proving it’s never too late.
More people should know. Help us spread the word 👉 www.cava.ac.uk/pass-the-mark
They’re for adults who want a new path to university - building confidence and proving it’s never too late.
More people should know. Help us spread the word 👉 www.cava.ac.uk/pass-the-mark
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"We recognise the many benefits of lifelong learning for people, society and the economy." ✍️
The #GetTheNationLearning charter provides a common platform for organisations wanting to make and win the case for the importance of lifelong learning.
Find out more about the campaign and sign. ⬇️
The #GetTheNationLearning charter provides a common platform for organisations wanting to make and win the case for the importance of lifelong learning.
Find out more about the campaign and sign. ⬇️
Sign up to the Get the Nation Learning Charter - Get the Nation Learning
getthenationlearning.org.uk
August 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
"We recognise the many benefits of lifelong learning for people, society and the economy." ✍️
The #GetTheNationLearning charter provides a common platform for organisations wanting to make and win the case for the importance of lifelong learning.
Find out more about the campaign and sign. ⬇️
The #GetTheNationLearning charter provides a common platform for organisations wanting to make and win the case for the importance of lifelong learning.
Find out more about the campaign and sign. ⬇️
We are delighted to be a part of this exciting campaign! We can't wait to get involved, and promote adult education.
We have signed the Get the Nation Learning Charter! 🙌
This campaign from the @learnworkuk.bsky.social is built on one belief: when adults learn, society and the economy thrive.
At CAVA, we’re proud to play our part, helping adults access higher education through Access to HE Diplomas.
This campaign from the @learnworkuk.bsky.social is built on one belief: when adults learn, society and the economy thrive.
At CAVA, we’re proud to play our part, helping adults access higher education through Access to HE Diplomas.
September 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We are delighted to be a part of this exciting campaign! We can't wait to get involved, and promote adult education.
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We've launched a new campaign, Get the Nation Learning!
Because when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
💡 We need you to be a part of it, and there's a range of ways that you can get involved. Find out how: getthenationlearning.org.uk
#GetTheNationLearning
Because when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
💡 We need you to be a part of it, and there's a range of ways that you can get involved. Find out how: getthenationlearning.org.uk
#GetTheNationLearning
Get the Nation Learning
YouTube video by Learning and Work Institute
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May 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We've launched a new campaign, Get the Nation Learning!
Because when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
💡 We need you to be a part of it, and there's a range of ways that you can get involved. Find out how: getthenationlearning.org.uk
#GetTheNationLearning
Because when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
💡 We need you to be a part of it, and there's a range of ways that you can get involved. Find out how: getthenationlearning.org.uk
#GetTheNationLearning
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Our Provider Briefing is back!
Tuesday 24 Sept | 9am
Catch up on:
👉 CAVA updates
👉Access to HE Diploma news
👉 Key info for the year ahead
Email us at [email protected] to register.
Don’t miss it!
Tuesday 24 Sept | 9am
Catch up on:
👉 CAVA updates
👉Access to HE Diploma news
👉 Key info for the year ahead
Email us at [email protected] to register.
Don’t miss it!
August 29, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Our Provider Briefing is back!
Tuesday 24 Sept | 9am
Catch up on:
👉 CAVA updates
👉Access to HE Diploma news
👉 Key info for the year ahead
Email us at [email protected] to register.
Don’t miss it!
Tuesday 24 Sept | 9am
Catch up on:
👉 CAVA updates
👉Access to HE Diploma news
👉 Key info for the year ahead
Email us at [email protected] to register.
Don’t miss it!
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Congratulations to West Suffolk College - now one of the UK’s first Construction Technical Excellence Colleges 🎉 We supported approval for their Access to HE Diploma (Construction & Built Environment) which launches in September. A great example of aligning education with industry needs. 👏
📢Breaking: The first ‘technical excellence colleges’ have been revealed
Ten colleges will share £100m to train 40,000 construction workers by 2029
feweek.co.uk/first-techni...
Ten colleges will share £100m to train 40,000 construction workers by 2029
feweek.co.uk/first-techni...
First ‘technical excellence colleges’ named in £100m construction skills drive
Colleges in every region of England will lead new hubs to train 40,000 workers by 2029
feweek.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Congratulations to West Suffolk College - now one of the UK’s first Construction Technical Excellence Colleges 🎉 We supported approval for their Access to HE Diploma (Construction & Built Environment) which launches in September. A great example of aligning education with industry needs. 👏
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A small mark. A big future.
Our printed Pass the Mark bookmarks are now out in the world – helping more people discover Access to HE.
Keep an eye out… and pass it on! buff.ly/4GiJ7sz
Our printed Pass the Mark bookmarks are now out in the world – helping more people discover Access to HE.
Keep an eye out… and pass it on! buff.ly/4GiJ7sz
August 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A small mark. A big future.
Our printed Pass the Mark bookmarks are now out in the world – helping more people discover Access to HE.
Keep an eye out… and pass it on! buff.ly/4GiJ7sz
Our printed Pass the Mark bookmarks are now out in the world – helping more people discover Access to HE.
Keep an eye out… and pass it on! buff.ly/4GiJ7sz
How exciting! CAVA's first radio appearance! #AccesstoHE #CambridgeRadio
We loved talking about Pass the Mark on Cambridge Radio! 🎙️
Raising awareness of Access to HE Diplomas is what it’s all about - every conversation helps more adults discover this life-changing route back into education.
👉 Catch the interview here: cambridge105.co.uk/breakfast-26...
#PassTheMark
Raising awareness of Access to HE Diplomas is what it’s all about - every conversation helps more adults discover this life-changing route back into education.
👉 Catch the interview here: cambridge105.co.uk/breakfast-26...
#PassTheMark
Cambridge Access Validating Agency delivering further education diplomas
One of our neighbours on the Gwydir Enterprise Centre is the Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA). They’re an awarding body for Access to HE Diplomas delivered at further education colleges ac…
cambridge105.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 7:29 AM
How exciting! CAVA's first radio appearance! #AccesstoHE #CambridgeRadio
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When it comes to Access to HE, students say it best.
There’s power in Access to HE - let’s make sure more people know about it.
Find out more here: bit.ly/3Gp192j
There’s power in Access to HE - let’s make sure more people know about it.
Find out more here: bit.ly/3Gp192j
July 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
When it comes to Access to HE, students say it best.
There’s power in Access to HE - let’s make sure more people know about it.
Find out more here: bit.ly/3Gp192j
There’s power in Access to HE - let’s make sure more people know about it.
Find out more here: bit.ly/3Gp192j
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One week on – have you got your Pass the Mark bookmark yet?
These small marks are helping spread the word about Access to HE across the country.
Seen one? Let us know! #PassTheMark
These small marks are helping spread the word about Access to HE across the country.
Seen one? Let us know! #PassTheMark
July 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
One week on – have you got your Pass the Mark bookmark yet?
These small marks are helping spread the word about Access to HE across the country.
Seen one? Let us know! #PassTheMark
These small marks are helping spread the word about Access to HE across the country.
Seen one? Let us know! #PassTheMark
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Access to HE is all we do - and we think that matters. We’re a small team, but we work closely with providers to make things better for learners.
We keep it simple.
We care about quality.
We don’t do hidden fees.
If you’re wondering what makes us different - this is it. Interested? buff.ly/4GiJ7sz
We keep it simple.
We care about quality.
We don’t do hidden fees.
If you’re wondering what makes us different - this is it. Interested? buff.ly/4GiJ7sz
July 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Access to HE is all we do - and we think that matters. We’re a small team, but we work closely with providers to make things better for learners.
We keep it simple.
We care about quality.
We don’t do hidden fees.
If you’re wondering what makes us different - this is it. Interested? buff.ly/4GiJ7sz
We keep it simple.
We care about quality.
We don’t do hidden fees.
If you’re wondering what makes us different - this is it. Interested? buff.ly/4GiJ7sz
Find out more about CAVA's new Pass the Mark campaign - all about promoting the importance of #AccesstoHE Diplomas - right here:
We’re proud to launch Pass the Mark – a new campaign to raise awareness of Access to HE Diplomas.
These one-year courses help adults progress to university or a new career – but too many people don’t know they exist.
Share our digital bookmark and help spread the word ➡️ bit.ly/3Gp192j
These one-year courses help adults progress to university or a new career – but too many people don’t know they exist.
Share our digital bookmark and help spread the word ➡️ bit.ly/3Gp192j
July 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Find out more about CAVA's new Pass the Mark campaign - all about promoting the importance of #AccesstoHE Diplomas - right here:
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July 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM