Principal’s Welcome
Welcome to Coleg Cambria where you will study in excellent facilities, using the latest technology, supported by specialist staff who will inspire you to succeed. We are an award winning college which actively encourages all our learners through our inclusive approach to support you to be the best you can be.
You might worry about moving from a smaller school to what feels like a big college but you will be supported every step of the way. We pride ourselves not only on the classroom delivery and extra in-class support we provide, but also the additional dedicated pastoral support that you will receive from your personal Progress Coach to ensure you achieve your programme.
In recent years we have also increased wrap-around support outside of the classroom to ensure you achieve your goals with dedicated support for your individual needs from our health and wellbeing staff and resilience coaches. You will also have access to a wide range of free sports and wellbeing activities through our Active Cambria programme, as well as the opportunity to participate in a wide range of clubs and Student Voice activities. All of our students can also get a free breakfast and lunch from our food outlets on all sites to help you have a great start to the day and ensure you stay focused throughout the day!
We are here to help you to gain the right skills and qualifications to prepare you for life after college, whether you want to go on to study at University level, begin an apprenticeship or start a great career.
Sue Price
Principal
Coleg Cambria
We were founded back in 2013, and since then we’ve rapidly established ourselves as a leading UK education provider. We’re one of the largest colleges in the UK, with approximately 6,000 full-time students, 20,000 part-time learners and many international links.
Across our five sites, we offer a vast array of full-time and part-time courses including A Levels, GCSEs, BTECs, Welsh for Adults, and Higher Education. The college also works in partnership with over 1000 employers locally and nationally to help you gain apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities.
Creating brighter futures through excellence in education by fostering skills and technical knowledge in a supportive and innovative environment.
Show honesty & integrity
Respected & being valued
Being kind & supportive
Working with others
Feeling equal & inclusive
Being a community
Being excellent & inspirational
Encourage & motivate
Being passionate
Being innovative
The Senior Leadership Team lead the college to achieve our strategic vision. They’re extremely passionate about the role of education, training and skills as drivers of economic development and social justice in North East Wales.
Yana took up the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Cambria in January 2020. Prior to this she was Principal and CEO at Hugh Baird College in Liverpool for 8 years. Yana has been involved in supporting the Further Education sector across a number of local and national bodies for many years. Brought up in North Wales, Yana went to school in Mold and then on to Cardiff University.
Steve has worked at Cambria since 1994 and has many years’ experience as a senior leader. He has extensive experience of leading key strategic projects, delivering an ambitious estate strategy and ensuring sufficient finance and resources are available to achieve Cambria’s strategic objectives. Steve seeks to bring vision, drive, experience and improvements across Corporate and Commercial Services. He is professionally trained as a chartered accountant.
Cath is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, with over 30 years’ experience in various sectors, including Health, Local Government and Education. She joined Cambria in September 2020 having previously been Vice Principal (People, Organisational Development & Culture) at Hugh Baird College in Liverpool. Cath is accountable for the functions of Human Resources, Marketing, Admissions and Digital, Learner Services, and Learning Resource Centres.
Sue joined Cambria as Principal in 2016. She has over 25 years’ experience in the Further Education sector having worked in several colleges in the North West of England. Sue has also worked in the Civil Service in both the National Apprenticeship Service and Skills Funding Agency. Sue has both an academic and a vocational background, she is teacher trained and has a Masters degree in Educational Management.