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As more families choose to home educate, there’s an increasing demand for flexible, practical qualifications that meet real-world needs. Agored Cymru courses have become a popular choice among the Home Ed community—offering a broad range of accredited programmes that provide valuable life skills, hands-on learning, and accessible progression pathways. Here at crossroads.wales, we’re proud to support home […]

Why I Fear The New Curriculum For Wales The New Curriculum for Wales aims to give schools more flexibility, promote creativity, and better prepare students for life beyond the classroom. But while the policy is filled with good intentions, not every parent feels confident in its implementation. In this article, I want to share the

Turn Catch-ups into Career Goldmines I wanted to share some thoughts on career guidance for teenagers, especially after attending a few meetings recently that included a careers adviser. I highly recommend that when your teen is ready, you encourage them to engage with these professionals. They offer a wealth of information and excellent resources that

Holding it in I recently came across the new Andrex toilet roll advert that highlights a shocking statistic: a staggering number of children are holding in their poo at school. And while the number is genuinely alarming, I couldn’t help but feel the campaign completely misses the point. Let’s be clear — poor-quality toilet roll

Let our girls be girls Let Our Girls Be Girls: A Mum’s Journey Through the Pre-Teen Years Being a mum to a 12-year-old is a rollercoaster of emotions. One minute you’re watching her laugh at silly TikToks, the next she’s slamming her bedroom door because you didn’t let her shave her legs yet. I’ll admit

Expanding their Horizons Enough is Enough: We Need to Rethink What Education Really Means As a former mainstream secondary school teacher with 20 years of experience, I can tell you this without hesitation: some of the most joyful, enthusiastic conversations I had with students weren’t about test scores or target grades—they were when they told

The Weight of the Role After nearly two decades in the classroom, shaping minds and delivering lessons, we thought we understood what it meant to be a teacher. We believed we were making a difference—and in many cases, we were. But it wasn’t until our own children entered high school that the full enormity of

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Agored Qualification Support Services Agored Cymru Qualification Support refers to services related to the development, delivery, and administration of qualifications offered by Agored Cymru, a Welsh awarding body specialising in credit-based learning. Agored Cymru provides qualifications and accreditation designed to meet the specific needs of learners, employers, and educational institutions in Wales, with a focus

Available Resources One of the hallmarks of Crossroads Educational Consultants is their unparalleled access to top-tier educational resources. Navigating the myriad of available curricula can be daunting for even the most motivated parents. Crossroads simplifies this process by curating a selection of high-quality, adaptable resources that are proven to engage and educate effectively. Whether your