Partnership launch between ColegauCymru and Black Further Education Leadership Group

Last week ColegauCymru, on behalf of our member colleges, committed to helping to progress the anti-racist Wales agenda and we were delighted to be establishing an official partnership with the Black Further Education Leadership Group (BFELG). 

We are working together to build a Wales that is anti-racist, and one where all learners have the right to world-class education, delivered in a safe, diverse and inclusive setting, within a sector which supports the wider community, employers and the economy. With the FE Principals' Forum we’re looking to bring the anti-racist agenda to the forefront of the FE sector in Wales, working together to build a Wales that is anti-racist and to achieve the actions set out in the BFELG 10 Point Plan.

To kick things off we're holding a virtual launch event and joining us on 1 December 2021 will be Welsh Government Minister for Social Justice, Jane Hutt MS. The event will highlight our ongoing work at ColegauCymru and joint priorities for the years ahead. 

BFELG representatives will also talk about the 10-year goals for further education in Wales, with a focus on challenging racism, increasing attainment in skills and training outcomes amongst BAME learners, whilst also increasing ethnically diverse leadership and governance roles in FE. There's also an opportunity to join the short panel discussion which will allow for questions from delegates. 

Further details will be available soon. Please contact lucy.hopkins@colegaucymru.ac.uk to ensure you receive an invitation to this event, or if you have any questions.

If you 'd like to read more on the work of the Black FE Leadership Group why not have a read of this recent FE News article.

Here's the event details again

Date: Wednesday 1 December 2021 

Time:  9.30am - 10.30am 

Location: Online