Hands-On Training: Developing Excellence Workshops
These workshops are designed to help educators develop the skills required to meet the changing demands of industry, as recognised in international competitions. In addition to professional development, they provide practical resources to support teaching and help learners achieve the highest standards – both in competition and their future careers.
Enhance Your Practice with Our Agored Cymru-Accredited Workshops
As part of the Developing Excellence programme, we offer two Agored Cymru Quality Mark-certified workshops specifically designed for educators and support staff in post-16 education. Delivered by Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales, these sessions provide the knowledge and tools to embed skills competitions into everyday teaching.
What the Quality Mark Workshops Cover
1. The Purpose and Importance of Skills Competition Activity
This session introduces the value of skills competitions — from classroom-level involvement through to national, UK-wide, and international stages. You'll gain a clear understanding of the competition progression route and how learners can advance through each level.
This session is suitable for both teaching staff and support staff who want to gain a deeper understanding of skills competitions and how they impact learner progression.
2. Embedding Skills Competition Activity into the Curriculum
The second session focuses on practical application — how to integrate competition activity into your teaching. Learn why competition-based learning is so impactful, how it benefits both educators and learners, and how to make it a sustainable part of your curriculum delivery.
Why Take Part?