Supported experiments dissemination conference held 27 March 2014 by ColegauCymru / CollegesWales with the support of the Welsh Government and the active participation of further education colleges across Wales.

2. Supported Experiments Project

3. Coleg Sir Gâr has undergone a significant
transformation since 2010
• Teaching and Learning has become the
primary focus of the Governing Body and
Senior Management

4. What we did!
• We engaged the support of consultant Joanne
Miles
• Thirty facilitators were identified across the
college
• Official launch by the Principal and Directors.
• Followed by workshops with facilitators to
identify real, workable projects which would
make a difference to their learners and were
based on EBTM

5. What we achieved 12/13!
• 40 experiments successfully underway in year
one of the project, with many focusing on
literacy.
• Teaching & Learning conference with 250 staff in
attendance
• 84% successful completion for 12/13 a raise of
4% on 11/12
• Improved observation data (see next slides)

7. The greatest outcomes are the experiences of
staff and students themselves.
‘Working together has given us opportunities to share and
develop our ideas towards improving literacy levels for all
learners.’ Peter Ware
‘I really feel that our innovate idea is a fab one, looking
forward to actually putting this into practice.’ Justine Gravelle
‘..an excellent opportunity to share good practice with other
members of staff..’ Angharrad Holmes (H&B)
‘Innovate is progressing well, enjoying sharing ideas and
networking.’ Dawn Williams

8. The future
Currently we are in year two of Innovate with
many projects this year focusing on use of
mobile digital technology to enhance learning.
Next Year we have decided that we will focus on
stretch & challenge.