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Happy International Literacy Day!

Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. At CAVA we believe in the power of education and literacy to create a fairer and more[...]

Student guide on 2021-22 Access to HE arrangements

We have developed a short guide for CAVA students to better understand the 2021-22 arrangements for Access to HE Diplomas. The guide contains an overview of: the regulatory arrangements for the 2021-22[...]

Learning bit by bit – Access to HE Diploma (Computing) Testimonials

For many people it can be incredibly daunting going back into education and it can be even more of a challenge making those first steps to pursue a career in the ever[...]

Access to Higher Education Diploma 2020-21: Results, UCAS, Appeals and Feedback

Congratulations class of 2020-21 On behalf of everyone at CAVA we would like to congratulate all those who have completed their Access to Higher Education Diploma. CAVA will be issuing your certificates[...]

How the Access to HE Diploma gave Paul a second chance at Music

When I left school after doing A-Levels in 2004, I was still under the impression that I was going to take a gap year and then go to Music College. That didn’t[...]

New toolkit for HE admissions staff

There is a recently updated Access to HE Diploma toolkit available for Higher Education Admissions teams published by the QAA. The toolkit, along with associated PowerPoint presentations, can be found on the[...]

Access to HE Provider Forums hosted by the QAA

The QAA have announced dates for upcoming Access to HE provider forums. The online sessions will explain the arrangements for the award of QAA-recognised Access to HE Diplomas in 2020-21. It will[...]

Guide for students on 2020-21 Access to HE arrangements

We have developed a short guide for CAVA students to better understand the 2020-21 arrangements for Access to HE Diplomas. The guide contains an overview of: the regulatory arrangements for the 2020-21[...]

Future teacher recognised for outstanding commitment to study

When I applied for the Access to Higher Education course in 2019, I had just moved to the area and I didn’t know anybody. Like many other students, I was a mum.[...]

An update for students of the Access to HE Diploma 2020-21

On Monday 4 January, the Prime Minister announced that all schools and colleges will be closed from Tuesday 5 January 2021, as England moves into a third national lockdown. It is the[...]