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Announcement from CAVA CEO

It is with a profound mix of emotions that I share my transition from the role of CEO at CAVA over the next six months. I will be moving on to build my own coaching and consulting business. Serving as the CEO of this fantastic organisation for more than four years has been a privilege and honour. Together, we have accomplished remarkable milestones during a period of unprecedented turbulence and worked tirelessly to advance our mission of enabling adults to achieve their aspirations through education. I want to assure you that the CAVA Board and I are working closely to ensure a seamless transition that safeguards the continuity of CAVA’s operations. Recruitment is now open for the new CEO to take CAVA forward to our next stage of development. The CAVA Board is seeking a leader who shares our passion, possesses excellent strategic and operational skills, and has a proven track record of inspiring positive change. Please refer to the recruitment pack for detailed information on the role...

Supporting Students with Learning Barriers: Good Practice from CAVA Members

There are 1.3 million people in England with a learning disability, including over 950,000 adults aged 18 and above. In the past few years, more students are facing additional barriers to their learning due to factors such as the cost of living crisis and the impacts COVID 19. We have identified three of our providers who each have a high focus on students with learning barriers, and have demonstrated good practice by supporting all of their students, especially those with additional needs. Access Creative College, Nottingham College and Truro and Penwith College are just three of our members who demonstrate excellent work with their Access to HE Diploma students. Below are a few of the different support measures they put in place with their students. Access Creative College Access Creative College  is dedicated to supporting their students, especially those facing additional learning barriers. This support begins right from the open days, where Learning Support Managers (LSMs) and...