Author: Rhys Gregory

Aspire 2Be, a multi-award-winning learning technology company, this week announced the launch of the Levels 2 & 3 Digital Skills for Business Qualification. This qualification extends the range of business-focussed professional learning qualifications offered by Aspire 2Be, which also includes the Level 3 Diploma for Digital Learning Practitioners. The Digital Skills for Business qualification is aimed at anyone in an office or administrative role who uses digital tools, such as Microsoft 365. It has been designed to enhance the digital skills of staff within their role and increase digital confidence and competence within the business. Learners will explore how technology…

Estyn has launched Ready Already (Barod yn Barod), a campaign addressing some of the misconceptions around inspections in schools and PRUs, aiming to reassure education providers not to overprepare for inspection and to teach as they usually would. Estyn introduced changes to inspections in school and Pupil Referral Units in 2022, including removing summative gradings such as ‘Excellent’, ‘Good’, ‘Adequate’ or ‘Unsatisfactory’. Our approach has created more opportunities for Learners, leaders, teachers and support staff to contribute constructively to collaborative conversations during the inspection process. Ready Already is an informative campaign featuring school leaders and teachers from across Wales who…

The music scene in Cardiff is vibrant, with the city the location for exciting festivals and scores of venues, recording studios and rehearsal rooms catering to every musical style – from classical to jazz, hip-hop and electronica. Cardiff Council is supporting the scene through the Cardiff Music Strategy, which puts music at the heart of the city, championing and promoting music as a tool for growth, rather than a by-product of it. Key to this is encouraging young people to embrace music, in line with the Welsh Government’s National Plan for Music Education, and today the Council officially launched Little…

Swansea Council is in the early stages of the development of 22 new homes on council-owned land in Ravenhill. The Council’s chosen housing planning consultants for the scheme – Asbri Planning, have started a pre-planning consultation and are seeking the views of locals about the proposals. If given the go-ahead, the new homes will include eight one-bedroom apartments, two two-bedroom bungalows, six two-bedroom houses and six three-bedroom homes. The latest new homes proposal is part of the Council’s wider More Homes programme which has already seen the completion of a number of housing schemes across the city. Andrea Lewis, Cabinet…

Council has provided an update on the ongoing work towards reopening Castle Inn Footbridge in Treforest – including details of recently-completed service diversions and an upcoming road closure this weekend. The old bridge between River Street in Treforest and Cardiff Road in Glyntaff was demolished due to severe storm damage – and a replacement structure has been installed to reinstate the link over the river. With the bridge lifted into place, the Council previously informed residents about the remaining work that is required before the bridge can reopen. This includes sewer and utility diversions, and footway reinstatements on the approaches…

Residents across the Caerphilly county borough are being urged to have their say on the council’s budget plans for 2024/25. The council’s Cabinet agreed its draft budget proposals this week (Wed 17 January) and local people will now get the chance to take part in a major consultation exercise to provide feedback. Some of the key proposals include: A proposed 6.9% increase in Council Tax for 2024/25 £19.5m of permanent savings £11.4m of temporary savings Use of £11.3m from council reserves towards savings “Over the next 3 years Caerphilly is facing a budget shortfall of around £66million, so we need…

South Wales Police are continuing to investigate a fatal collision on Southville Road, Sandfields, Port Talbot, that occurred at approximately 10pm on Thursday 4 January 2024. A 29-year-old man from Sandfields died as a result of the collision and has since been named as Jordan Lee Powell. His family have paid the following tribute: “Jordan, you were a loving fiancé, father, stepdad, brother, son, nephew and grandson. “You always knew how to brighten up a room with just your smile. You’d hear him before you saw him! He was such a lively soul. He was the boy who never wanted…

A scheme to help disabled people access a parking space near their property if they don’t have a useable driveway or garage is accepting new applications. Following a successful first year of operation, Pembrokeshire County Council has reopened applications for Disabled Resident Parking Bays (previously known as Disabled Persons Parking Places or DPPPs). The application form for Disabled Resident Parking Bays is now online and all applications must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 5th April 2024. Previous applicants do not need to apply unless there has been a change in their circumstances. A paper form is available on request.…

All available funding through the Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 for Wales has been invested, within the programme period, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced. This means more than £846 million, of which over £564 million was European Union funds, has benefited Wales. The RDP has funded thousands of projects, created jobs and supported people and businesses across the country. Increasing the productivity, diversity and efficiency of farm businesses, encouraging sustainable land management practices and promoting strong and sustainable economic growth in rural areas have all been part of the objectives of the RDP. More than £409 million was…

Choosing the right university can significantly impact your future, especially if you’re aiming for a career in management. This pivotal decision will shape your educational foundation, peer network, and professional opportunities. The following guide will provide insights and considerations to assist you in making an informed choice. It is essential to consider factors such as the university’s reputation, the curriculum of the management program, opportunities for internships, and the strength of the university’s alumni network. Let’s delve into these aspects to understand how to choose a university that aligns with your management career aspirations. Reputation of the University The reputation…