CAVA's values, aims and mission

• Community of critical friends: We are a collaborative community that values support, constructive feedback, and personal connections.

• Quality experts: We strive for excellence, with a focus on quality assurance and enhancement.

• Transparent integrity: We foster a culture of accountability and trust. We value openness, honesty, and ethical conduct.

• Continuous improvement: We proactively seek opportunities to learn, innovate, and enhance our educational offering and practice.

• Sustainable and inclusive: We embed sustainability and inclusivity into all that we do, ensuring a positive environment for our students, members, team, and organisation.

• Education champions: With a passion for adult education, we champion lifelong learning and the transformative power of educational experiences.

• Develop, quality assure, validate, and award high-quality qualifications that set the gold standard for adult education.

• Cultivate a collaborative membership of educational institutions to ensure the best attainment outcomes for our students.

• Through dynamic partnerships, enhance the educational journey by providing resources and support for inclusive and sustainable learning.

• Promote adult education as a valuable option in life planning and educational policy.

In partnership with our members, CAVA assures the highest quality adult qualifications, actively promotes lifelong learning, and enhances the educational journey of adults in England and across the world.