CAVA
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CAVA designs and validates Access to Higher Education Diplomas, offering adults a pathway to university. We aim to help adults achieve their aspirations through education.
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🎉 Today is Awards Day for Access to HE learners across the country.
Congratulations to everyone receiving their results!
To everyone celebrating today - congratulations, and good luck for whatever comes next. We're proud to be part of your journey. 🎓
Congratulations to everyone receiving their results!
To everyone celebrating today - congratulations, and good luck for whatever comes next. We're proud to be part of your journey. 🎓
July 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM
🎉 Today is Awards Day for Access to HE learners across the country.
Congratulations to everyone receiving their results!
To everyone celebrating today - congratulations, and good luck for whatever comes next. We're proud to be part of your journey. 🎓
Congratulations to everyone receiving their results!
To everyone celebrating today - congratulations, and good luck for whatever comes next. We're proud to be part of your journey. 🎓
Huge congratulations to Amy Bartlett, CAVA Access to HE Diploma (Land-Based Studies) student at Nottingham Trent University, named runner-up in the national Keith Fletcher Awards. Amy’s resilience and commitment are truly inspiring. We’re proud to see her achievements recognised. Well done, Amy!
May 21, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Huge congratulations to Amy Bartlett, CAVA Access to HE Diploma (Land-Based Studies) student at Nottingham Trent University, named runner-up in the national Keith Fletcher Awards. Amy’s resilience and commitment are truly inspiring. We’re proud to see her achievements recognised. Well done, Amy!
In 2024–25, nearly half of students were aged 20–29, while our oldest learner was 72 at registration.
Access to HE continues to support learners at every stage of life, and serves as a reminder that it’s never too early - or too late - to take that next step into education.
Access to HE continues to support learners at every stage of life, and serves as a reminder that it’s never too early - or too late - to take that next step into education.
May 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
In 2024–25, nearly half of students were aged 20–29, while our oldest learner was 72 at registration.
Access to HE continues to support learners at every stage of life, and serves as a reminder that it’s never too early - or too late - to take that next step into education.
Access to HE continues to support learners at every stage of life, and serves as a reminder that it’s never too early - or too late - to take that next step into education.
We’ve collaborated with NOCN Group to launch two new Level 2 AI Awareness qualifications. These support learners to understand, use and critically engage with AI, exploring its applications, risks and ethics. To find out more about delivery and funding, contact: [email protected]
May 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
We’ve collaborated with NOCN Group to launch two new Level 2 AI Awareness qualifications. These support learners to understand, use and critically engage with AI, exploring its applications, risks and ethics. To find out more about delivery and funding, contact: [email protected]
For many adults, the path to Higher Education isn’t straightforward, it’s shaped by second chances and the courage to start again.
Access to HE is opening doors across the UK. Find out how it’s prepared learners for what’s next below 👇️
Access to HE is opening doors across the UK. Find out how it’s prepared learners for what’s next below 👇️
May 6, 2026 at 1:04 PM
For many adults, the path to Higher Education isn’t straightforward, it’s shaped by second chances and the courage to start again.
Access to HE is opening doors across the UK. Find out how it’s prepared learners for what’s next below 👇️
Access to HE is opening doors across the UK. Find out how it’s prepared learners for what’s next below 👇️
On 6 May we are hosting an online session exploring AI and future-proofing Access to HE. This session builds on feedback from our recent events and introduces our new Level 2 AI Awareness qualifications, developed with NOCN Group. Open to CAVA members. For more info contact: [email protected]
April 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM
On 6 May we are hosting an online session exploring AI and future-proofing Access to HE. This session builds on feedback from our recent events and introduces our new Level 2 AI Awareness qualifications, developed with NOCN Group. Open to CAVA members. For more info contact: [email protected]
Earth Day emphasises our collective duty to protect the planet. At CAVA, we support this via education. Our Access to HE Diplomas offer adult learners opportunities and incorporate sustainability, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring learners can contribute to future solutions.
April 22, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Earth Day emphasises our collective duty to protect the planet. At CAVA, we support this via education. Our Access to HE Diplomas offer adult learners opportunities and incorporate sustainability, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring learners can contribute to future solutions.
Missed our recent article on our collaboration with NOCN Group to launch new Level 2 AI Awareness qualifications?
They have been designed to help learners confidently navigate AI in everyday and professional contexts, exploring its uses, risks and wider impact.
Find out more here: buff.ly/7lGU826
They have been designed to help learners confidently navigate AI in everyday and professional contexts, exploring its uses, risks and wider impact.
Find out more here: buff.ly/7lGU826
April 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Missed our recent article on our collaboration with NOCN Group to launch new Level 2 AI Awareness qualifications?
They have been designed to help learners confidently navigate AI in everyday and professional contexts, exploring its uses, risks and wider impact.
Find out more here: buff.ly/7lGU826
They have been designed to help learners confidently navigate AI in everyday and professional contexts, exploring its uses, risks and wider impact.
Find out more here: buff.ly/7lGU826
AI is changing how we live and work. Building AI literacy has never been more important. That’s why we are proud to collaborate with NOCN Group to launch new Level 2 AI Awareness qualifications, designed to help learners understand AI, explore its real-world applications. Read more: buff.ly/7lGU826
April 9, 2026 at 11:47 AM
AI is changing how we live and work. Building AI literacy has never been more important. That’s why we are proud to collaborate with NOCN Group to launch new Level 2 AI Awareness qualifications, designed to help learners understand AI, explore its real-world applications. Read more: buff.ly/7lGU826
Ever wondered what our most popular Diplomas are?
Our 2024–25 data is in!
These subjects continue to attract strong interest from adult learners, reflecting both career ambitions and progression opportunities into higher education and employment.
Our 2024–25 data is in!
These subjects continue to attract strong interest from adult learners, reflecting both career ambitions and progression opportunities into higher education and employment.
March 31, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Ever wondered what our most popular Diplomas are?
Our 2024–25 data is in!
These subjects continue to attract strong interest from adult learners, reflecting both career ambitions and progression opportunities into higher education and employment.
Our 2024–25 data is in!
These subjects continue to attract strong interest from adult learners, reflecting both career ambitions and progression opportunities into higher education and employment.
We are a signatory of FutureDotNow's Workforce Digital Skills Charter, joining efforts to address the UK's digital skills gap. By signing, we will ensure our Access to HE Diplomas continue to evolve - equipping learners with the digital skills they need. Find out more here: futuredotnow.uk/charter/
March 25, 2026 at 2:03 PM
We are a signatory of FutureDotNow's Workforce Digital Skills Charter, joining efforts to address the UK's digital skills gap. By signing, we will ensure our Access to HE Diplomas continue to evolve - equipping learners with the digital skills they need. Find out more here: futuredotnow.uk/charter/
We asked our team to share some of their favourite books for #WorldBookDay, and here are a few of the reads they recommend. Also we love a puzzle book!
What book would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments ⬇️
#WBD26
What book would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments ⬇️
#WBD26
March 5, 2026 at 11:56 AM
We asked our team to share some of their favourite books for #WorldBookDay, and here are a few of the reads they recommend. Also we love a puzzle book!
What book would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments ⬇️
#WBD26
What book would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments ⬇️
#WBD26
It’s #CollegesWeek2026 & we’re celebrating the power of adult learning.
Each year, thousands of adults use the Access to HE Diploma to progress to university & new careers. We assure high-quality qualifications that open doors - helping build a skilled workforce communities need.
#LoveOurColleges
Each year, thousands of adults use the Access to HE Diploma to progress to university & new careers. We assure high-quality qualifications that open doors - helping build a skilled workforce communities need.
#LoveOurColleges
March 2, 2026 at 10:24 AM
It’s #CollegesWeek2026 & we’re celebrating the power of adult learning.
Each year, thousands of adults use the Access to HE Diploma to progress to university & new careers. We assure high-quality qualifications that open doors - helping build a skilled workforce communities need.
#LoveOurColleges
Each year, thousands of adults use the Access to HE Diploma to progress to university & new careers. We assure high-quality qualifications that open doors - helping build a skilled workforce communities need.
#LoveOurColleges
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Really proud that @cambridgeava.bsky.social has officially become a signatory of the Future Dot Now Digital Skills Charter! As an organisation we are keen to support this essential work to close the digital skills gap in the UK workforce. futuredotnow.uk/charter/
The Workforce Digital Skills Charter
The Workforce Digital Skills Charter is a shared statement of ambition – a rallying cry for concerted and focused action to close the essential digital skills gap in the UK workforce.
futuredotnow.uk
February 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Really proud that @cambridgeava.bsky.social has officially become a signatory of the Future Dot Now Digital Skills Charter! As an organisation we are keen to support this essential work to close the digital skills gap in the UK workforce. futuredotnow.uk/charter/
Wishing you a restful festive break and a very Happy New Year ✨
December 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Wishing you a restful festive break and a very Happy New Year ✨
We’re proud to celebrate the incredible learners and tutors recognised in this year’s CAVA Awards. Their resilience, determination and passion for learning show how Access to HE can change lives.
Congratulations to all our winners, runners-up and nominees! 👏
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Congratulations to all our winners, runners-up and nominees! 👏
www.linkedin.com/pulse/cava-r...
CAVA reveals 2024-25 Award winners, celebrating exceptional learners and the first Inspirational Tutor Award
Celebrate the winners of the 2024–25 CAVA Awards, recognising outstanding Access to HE learners and the first-ever Inspirational Tutor Award.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We’re proud to celebrate the incredible learners and tutors recognised in this year’s CAVA Awards. Their resilience, determination and passion for learning show how Access to HE can change lives.
Congratulations to all our winners, runners-up and nominees! 👏
www.linkedin.com/pulse/cava-r...
Congratulations to all our winners, runners-up and nominees! 👏
www.linkedin.com/pulse/cava-r...
We’re thrilled to have Dr. Madiha Khan from Educate Ventures Research at our conference! With a PhD in self-regulated learning, Madiha works closely with policy makers, HE bodies, schools and EdTech firms in developing ethical and purposeful approaches towards AI.
For more info: [email protected]
For more info: [email protected]
November 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We’re thrilled to have Dr. Madiha Khan from Educate Ventures Research at our conference! With a PhD in self-regulated learning, Madiha works closely with policy makers, HE bodies, schools and EdTech firms in developing ethical and purposeful approaches towards AI.
For more info: [email protected]
For more info: [email protected]
We’re excited to welcome Beej Kaczmarczyk at this year’s conference. He is well-known in the education sector for his skills as a consultant and trainer, and as an expert in education policy, management, teaching and learning, funding and finance.
For more info: [email protected]
For more info: [email protected]
November 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We’re excited to welcome Beej Kaczmarczyk at this year’s conference. He is well-known in the education sector for his skills as a consultant and trainer, and as an expert in education policy, management, teaching and learning, funding and finance.
For more info: [email protected]
For more info: [email protected]
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.
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...
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 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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]
It's #GetTheNationLearning Week!
We’re delighted to support the Get the Nation Learning campaign led by @learnworkuk.bsky.social.
When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
Get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
We’re delighted to support the Get the Nation Learning campaign led by @learnworkuk.bsky.social.
When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
Get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
November 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It's #GetTheNationLearning Week!
We’re delighted to support the Get the Nation Learning campaign led by @learnworkuk.bsky.social.
When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
Get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
We’re delighted to support the Get the Nation Learning campaign led by @learnworkuk.bsky.social.
When adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
Get involved: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
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.
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
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