What is NIACE Dysgu Cymru?

NIACE Cymru was established in 1985 to advise national and local government on issues affecting adult learners in Wales. Following devolution and the election of the first Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) in May 1999, NIACE Cymru adopted a revised remit as NIACE Dysgu Cymru underpinned by the same NIACE core values.

What do NIACE Dysgu Cymru?

Below are just a few of the roles that NIACE Dysgu Cymru performs:

• Advocates in particular on behalf of those adults who are least skilled, most disadvantaged and whose motivation, economic and social circumstances present barriers to engaging in learning.

• Promotes adult learning through organising Adult Learners' Week and the’ Sign Up Now’ campaigns, to motivate adults to want to learn and in support of local education and training providers.


• Facilitates the Wales Learners Network which enables Learners to contribute to and influence policy development and the provision of learning opportunities in Wales.

• Organises the annual ‘Inspire Adult Learners’ and ‘Adult Tutors of the Year’ Awards as well as the Group and Innovation Awards.

• Monitors the policy making processes of the National Assembly, produces reports, responds to consultations and produces briefing papers to inform and influence policy development as it affects adult learners.

Impact Wales Ltd will be working on campaigns across the whole of Wales for the NIACE Dysgu Cymru ‘The Inspire Adult Learner Awards’. These awards recognise the commitment, interest and passion that adults bring to their learning. They’re a great way of celebrating the achievements of learners, and raising the profile of learning opportunities in your area... Impact Wales will also be advertising the All Wales Adult Learning Festival which commences on May 8th 2010 so watch this space for more information or email us at enquiries@impactwales.co.uk enquiries@impactwales.co.uk