Case Studies

One of our approved centres, that we are incredibly proud to be working with, is Down to Earth. Down to Earth is an innovative social enterprise tackling social inequality and climate change - one sustainable project at a time! Since opening over 15 years ago, they have worked with thousands of vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and adults, equipping them with skills a...Read Story>

Originally from Kurdistan, Northern Iraq, Shokhan Hasan moved to the UK in August 2010 to get married. As an Anaesthetic Nurse in Kurdistan, Shokhan moved to Cardiff. Speaking only Kurdish, Shokhan was determined to learn English initially, to enable her to continue to study. - In 2016 Shokhan enrolled to study at Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) at Level 2 on the Skills for Furt...Read Story>

Lorna Hughes didn’t always want to be a nurse. In fact, she read Languages at University and went on to work as a translator for many years. But, after becoming a mother and caring for her father, Lorna realised that there was something else she desired for her life and career: nursing. - At 49 years of age, Lorna believed it was too late, that her chances of being accepted on t...Read Story>

On 12 April 2021 the national Access to Higher Education student awards were held in memory of Keith Fletcher to recognise the outstanding commitment to study and academic achievement from a field of excellent candidates - Although the awards ceremony was not hosted at its usual prestigious setting, Houses of Parliament Westminster, it was a wonderful occasion celebrating the ac...Read Story>

Following many years of severe abuse and neglect, the loss of both her parents and time spent in care, single mum of one, Karly Jenkins from Llanelli decided to rewrite her future and return to education. - The 26-year-olds steely determination and resilience was recognised this year when she was awarded the Outstanding Commitment to Study, Agored Cymru Access to Higher Educatio...Read Story>

33-year-old mother-of-three, Vicki Brooke (née Gooden) from Swansea, found the confidence and determination to go back to college to pursue her dream of becoming a midwife. - Having left school with few GCSEs, for many years Vicki believed that she would be stuck doing jobs she didnt want to do, while juggling the daily demands of being a parent on a low income. It was whilst wo...Read Story>