Adult Learning Conference: Building a second chance nation

With the Welsh Government committed to a making Wales a second chance nation and a new duty to promote lifelong learning being considered as part of new legislation, there has never been a more important time for the sector to make their voice heard and to influence decision makers. This annual Adult Learning Conference focussed on what needs to be done to make these ambitions a reality.

The Education Minister Jeremy Miles outlined his vision of a second chance nation.  Dr Sue Pember, the author of an important new report on making Wales the land of lifelong learning, set out her recommendations.

As well as the keynote speakers and panel discussions there was a workshops on Taith, Welsh Government’s new International Learning Exchange Programme and  Educators Wales – a careers, training and recruitment portal for educators and aspiring educators in Wales.

Speakers:

• Scott Jenkinson, Youth Shedz Cymru
• Jeremy Miles, MS, Minister for Education and Welsh Language  
• Susana Galvan Hernandez, Director
• Dr Sue Pember CBE, Policy Director for HOLEX
• Kathryn Robson, Chief Executive, Adult Learning Wales
• Kieron Rees, Universities Wales
• Phil Southard, Vale of Glamorgan
• Kelly Fountain, NPTC Group of Colleges