@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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The #GetTheNationLearning Awards run by @learnworkuk.bsky.social shine a light on organisations - including public libraries - that support healthier futures, stronger communities, and richer lives.
Nominations for the 2026 awards are now open!
getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Nominations for the 2026 awards are now open!
getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
April 30, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The #GetTheNationLearning Awards run by @learnworkuk.bsky.social shine a light on organisations - including public libraries - that support healthier futures, stronger communities, and richer lives.
Nominations for the 2026 awards are now open!
getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
Nominations for the 2026 awards are now open!
getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
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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
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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]
We are very excited about this excellent new opportunity. Click on the link to find out more.
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 10, 2026 at 8:06 AM
We are very excited about this excellent new opportunity. Click on the link to find out more.
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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 delighted to have signed the Charter, and become a member of FutureDotNow!
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/
April 2, 2026 at 1:34 PM
We are delighted to have signed the Charter, and become a member of FutureDotNow!
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/
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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...
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...
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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]
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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]
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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.