Engaging students – Nottingham College

Nottingham College’s Access to HE Diploma (Criminal Justice and Policing Studies) has been acknowledged for consistently going out of their way to engage their students and immerse them in the real-world application of their studies. These efforts are having a direct impact on students’ retention on the course, their overall grades, and their successful progression […]


CAVA award winners

The CAVA awards stand out as a yearly highlight for the entire team, shining a spotlight on exceptional students through two awards: the Academic Achievement Award and the Commitment to Study Award. Each year we receive remarkable nominations, and the 2022-23 academic year was no exception. The winners this year were embodiments of determination and […]


February 2024 Revalidations

In February 2024, we successfully revalidated three of our Diplomas: Access to HE Diploma (Shoemaking), Access to HE Diploma (Criminal Justice and Policing Studies), and Access to HE Diploma (Computing). This was made possible through the collaborative efforts of experts from various esteemed institutions. Criminal Justice and Policing Studies revalidation event The revalidation event for […]


Announcement from CAVA CEO

It is with a profound mix of emotions that I share my transition from the role of CEO at CAVA over the next six months. I will be moving on to build my own coaching and consulting business. Serving as the CEO of this fantastic organisation for more than four years has been a privilege […]


Celebrating the 2022 Outstanding Commitment to Study runner-up

Every year CAVA celebrates our students with the two CAVA awards – the ‘Outstanding Commitment to Study’ award and the ‘Outstanding Academic Achievement’ award. Last year we received incredible stories from a range of different CAVA members. Among all of the worthy nominations, these four students stood out. For the academic year 2022-23 our runner […]


The CAVA Assignment Brief Library

To support our aim in offering highly relevant and valuable Access to HE Diplomas, CAVA is pleased to share that we are growing our package of support for our Access to HE providers through the introduction of an Assignment Brief Library in 2023-24. The Library will house current and relevant past assignment briefs for our […]


A guide to the first external moderator visit

As we approach February and March, it’s an important time for CAVA members with the arrival of their first external moderator (EM) visit. This is more than a routine check-in; it’s a key step in assuring and enhancing the quality of the course. It is also an excellent opportunity for EMs to engage with staff […]


Implementing QAA’s Subject Descriptor 2024-25: CAVA’s approach

The QAA has introduced a subject descriptor for Access to HE Diplomas in Nursing and Health Professions. The descriptor provides guidance and reference for the design, delivery, validation and review of programmes designed for progression to higher level study in these areas. QAA Access to Higher Education Diploma Subject Descriptor for Nursing and Health Professions. […]