The POA WULF project is funded by Welsh Government to support your learning goals. It is available to all Justice sector staff who live or work in Wales. Please take two minutes to complete the learner survey when you can.

Welcome to POA Learning Cymru

The POA Learning WULF project is focused on prison officers and all staff who work in the prison and probation service in Wales, with the objective of providing learning and skills development opportunities, individual learner support and the provision of information, advice and guidance that ensure that lifelong learning and skills development over a whole career is a possibility for all.

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April Learning Newsletter

The new financial and project year is here. Celebrate the learning from 2025 with me and look forward to new opportunities for 2026/2027.

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Building your Resilience

Join Zoe Thompson for the latest recorded masterclass, helping you to build your resilience. There is a helpful workbook to download to support you.

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April Learning Newsletter

The new financial and project year is here. Celebrate the learning from 2025 with me and look forward to new opportunities for 2026/2027.

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March Learning Newsletter

Spring into new learning available through the POA WULF Project.
Not all learning happens in the classroom, and we have commissioned an introduction to SketchNoting session with Rachel Burnham, who is a professional Sketch Noter – this works really well to capture and maintain learning and good for wellbeing.

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January Learning Newsletter

It is a New Year with new opportunities, if you are considering a new role – a promotion or a new move we have some workshops to help you get ready, as well as boosting your resilience and Learning Welsh. Take a look inside for more..

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Get in touch!

If you'd like information about any of the courses we have available, please contact Liz Parsons. 

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What do we offer?

We offer a range of learning opportunities including distance learning courses and CPD Certifies short courses.

Full course list coming soon.

How can I enrol?

It is easy! You can contact us through email, or phone.

P: 07928 529 850
E: liz.parsons@poauk.org.uk

Is there a cost?

Most of our courses are provided without charge, unless you don’t complete them or don’t keep in touch with your tutor. Some specific courses may attract a fee.

When can I start?

When you are ready. The courses work around you!

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The POA is the biggest union in this sector representing 30,000 Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers. Good training and education is instrumental in protecting our members today and in the future.