MEET THE MANAGERS
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Hi, I’m Carly, a Seren Manager, supporting learners and schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf and many schools in South East Wales.
My role is to help make sure you get the most out of your Seren experience, whether that’s through visits to your school, academic events, competitions or opportunities to explore your interests beyond the classroom.
You can come to me with questions about Seren, upcoming opportunities, or to chat through any academic pursuits and pathways.
My favourite thing about Seren is seeing learners get involved in something new, challenge themselves and discover subjects or opportunities they might not have considered before.
One piece of advice I’m always sharing is to make the most of the opportunities offered. Even if you’re not sure it’s for you, give it a go! You never know what will inspire you.
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Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni
Cantonian High School
Cathays High School
Fitzalan High School
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Cardiff West Community High School
Mary Immaculate High School
Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School
Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed
Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw
Coleg y Cymoedd
Ysgol Afon Wen
Ysgol Bro Taf
Mountain Ash Comprehensive School
Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda
Ysgol Gyfun Garth Olwg
Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari
Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun
Tonyrefail Comprehensive School
Treorchy Comprehensive School
Y Pant Comprehensive School
Aberdare Community School
Ferndale Community School
Nantgwyn Community School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
St John Baptist High School
Porth County Community High School
Llantwit Major High School
St Cyres High School
Stanwell High School
St Richard Gwyn Catholic School, Barry
Pencoedtre High School
Whitmore High School
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Hi, I’m Gareth, a Seren Manager covering South West Wales. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher and Head of Year, I understand the opportunities, pressures, and demands facing both learners and schools.
I am fortunate in my role to work closely with schools and colleges to connect learners with exciting opportunities that raise aspirations and broaden horizons. As learners, you can expect support, encouragement, and open, honest guidance. Along the way, I will highlight plenty of Seren opportunities to explore your interests, challenge yourselves, and find an ambitious pathway that is right for you—whether that follows a traditional route or takes you in a different direction.
My favourite thing about Seren is seeing learners grow in confidence, watching your journeys, and celebrating your successes. I am really looking forward to working with you.
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Coleg Sir Gâr
Ysgol Bro Dinefwr
Ysgol Bryngwyn
Ysgol Coedcae
Ysgol Dyffryn Aman
Ysgol Dyffryn Taf
St John Lloyd Catholic School
Ysgol Glan-y-Môr, Burry Port
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin
Ysgol Gyfun y Strade
Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth
Queen Elizabeth High School
Ysgol Aberaeron
Ysgol Aberteifi
Ysgol Bro Pedr
Ysgol Bro Teifi
Ysgol Henry Richard
Ysgol Penweddig
Pembrokeshire College
Ysgol Bro Preseli
Ysgol Caer Elen
Haverfordwest High VC School
Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera
Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur
Ysgol Calon Cymru – Llandrindod Wells Campus
Ysgol Calon Cymru – Builth Wells Campus
Ysgol Gyfun Gŵyr
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe
Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
Pentrehafod Comprehensive School
Penyrheol Comprehensive School
Morriston Comprehensive School
Olchfa School
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Hi, I'm Guto Dafydd, a Seren Manager with a background in teaching and careers advice and guidance.
I support learners across Gwynedd and Anglesey, as well as Welsh and bilingual schools and colleges throughout Conwy, Denbighshire, Wrexham, Flintshire and North Powys.
My role is to help learners access the right support at the right time, so they can make informed and confident decisions about higher education and future career pathways.
One of my favourite things about Seren is the personalised guidance available through the mentoring programme, alongside the fantastic opportunities and life-changing experiences offered through the residential programme.
I love seeing learners grow in confidence, explore new possibilities, and achieve goals they may never have thought possible.
My advice is simple: take every bit of help that's offered to you. Why run through a wall when someone's already holding the door open?
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Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy
Ysgol Y Creuddyn
Ysgol Brynhyfryd
Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd
Ysgol Maes Garmon
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai - Campws Dolgellau
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai - Campws Pwllheli
Ysgol Ardudwy
Ysgol Botwnnog
Ysgol Bro Idris
Ysgol Brynrefail
Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle
Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen
Ysgol Eifionydd
Ysgol Friars
Ysgol Glan-y-Môr, Pwllheli
Ysgol Godre’r Berwyn
Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen
Ysgol Tryfan
Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn
Ysgol Y Moelwyn
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai - Campws Llangefni
Ysgol David Hughes
Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni
Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones
Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern
Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi
Ysgol Bro Caereinion
Ysgol Bro Hyddgen
Ysgol Llanfyllin
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Hi, my name is Jade Maurice. I’m the Seren Manager for the English medium schools in Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot, Merthyr and some of Swansea.
You’ll see me in your school, online and at national events, working with my team to provide a wide range of opportunities that support you on your academic journey.
My favourite part of my job is working with learners at all different stages of this journey, so please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, concerns or requests for advice.
My first piece of advice: Imagine the world of knowledge was a tapestry - keep pulling at threads until you find one you want to unravel and then just keep unravelling it. Explore what genuinely interests you (whether it’s a subject, a skill or a random fact) and tug on as many threads as you can.
But also, be kind to yourself and drink loads of water.
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Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen
Bridgend College - Pencoed Campus
Brynteg School
Bryntirion Comprehensive School
Cynffig Comprehensive School
Maesteg Comprehensive School
Pencoed Comprehensive School
Porthcawl Comprehensive School
Archbishop McGrath Catholic School
The College Merthyr Tydfil
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School
Afon Taf High School
Cyfarthfa High School
Pen-y-dre High School
NPTC Group - Neath Campus
Ysgol Bae Baglan
Ysgol Cwm Brombil
St Joseph's Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre
Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School
Dwr-Y-Felin Comprehensive School
Cwmtawe Community School
Llangatwg Community School
Gower College Swansea - Gorseinon Campus
Bishop Vaughan Catholic School
Birchgrove Comprehensive School
Bishopston School
Cefn Hengoed Community School
Dylan Thomas School
Gowerton School
Bishop Gore School
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I'm Jude, the Seren Manager for English-medium schools in Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Wrexham.
I work with your teachers and a broader team to deliver in-school workshops and support our wonderful wider programme, and you can expect to meet me at school or college, on trips, and during online events.
Keep an eye out for my messages on Gofod and in your email inbox ensuring there's nothing you're missing out on!
Please feel free to reach out to me online or in-person if you have Seren-related questions or concerns, or if you're looking for advice about your educational or career journey.
My favourite thing about Seren is supporting learners to increase their confidence and raise their aspirations, and I look forward to helping you figure out which opportunities are right for you. My biggest piece of advice to any Seren learner is to set intentional, measurable, and manageable goals - aim high, and be kind to yourself along the way!
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Coleg Cambria Deeside Sixth
Coleg Cambria Yale Sixth
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai - Rhos-on-sea Campus
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai - Rhyl Campus
Ysgol Aberconwy
Alun School
Ysgol Bryn Alyn
Ysgol Bryn Elian
Ysgol Clywedog
Ysgol Dinas Brân
Ysgol Eirias
Ysgol Emrys Ap Iwan
Christ the Word Catholic School
Ysgol John Bright
The Maelor School
Rhiwabon High School
St Brigid's School
Ysgol Treffynnon
Argoed High School
Castell Alun High School
Connah’s Quay High School
Darland High School
St. David’s High School
Denbigh High School
Elfed High School
St Joseph’s Catholic and Anglican High School
St. Richard Gwyn Catholic High School, Flint
Hawarden High School
Prestatyn High School
Rhosnesni High School
Flint High School
Rhyl High School
Ysgol y Grango
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Hi everyone, I’m Nia Oatley! I’m the Seren Manager for Cardiff East, Newport, Monmouthshire, the Vale of Glamorgan, and Blaenau Gwent.
My goal is simple: to make sure you have access to the absolute best opportunities for your future and to guide you through every stage of your Seren experience.
If you ever see me around, it’ll likely be at one of our in-person workshops or on our residentials visiting world-class universities right here in Wales and across the UK—they are easily my favorite parts of Seren because I get to meet so many incredible, driven learners in person!
I often find myself thinking of Mary Oliver’s Wild Geese when working with students. So if I could leave you with one thought, it’s to remember your humanity and go easy on yourself.
You don’t need to have every single detail of your life mapped out perfectly right now. Give yourself room to learn, grow, and explore—and whenever you need a hand finding your direction, I’m here to help!
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Cardiff and Vale College - Cardiff Campus
St David's College
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Edern
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr
Radyr Comprehensive School
Cardiff High School
St Illtyd’s Catholic High School
Llanishen High School
Willows High School
Eastern High School
Whitchurch High School
St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School
Abertillery Learning Community School
Caldicot School
Chepstow Comprehensive School
Monmouth Comprehensive School
King Henry VIII Comprehensive School
Bassaleg School
Caerleon Comprehensive School
The John Frost School
St Julian’s School
Newport High School
St Joseph’s RC High School
Llanwern High School
Lliswerry High School
Abersychan School
Croesyceiliog School
West Monmouth Comprehensive School
Cwmbran High School
St Alban’s RC High School
Cardiff and Vale College - Barry Campus
Ysgol Bro Morgannwg
Cowbridge High School
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I’m Richard, and I work with Seren learners across Wales from Ceredigion to Caerphilly, and from Pembrokeshire to Powys.
A big part of my job is helping learners consider what comes next, make sense of the choices in front of them, and feel confident about the steps they want to take.
I’m always impressed by the way Seren learners push themselves, ask questions, and embrace what is possible for their future. If I had one piece of advice, it would be this: there is no ceiling to your ambition or potential – don’t be afraid to aim high.
And remember, communication is key to the building of every relationship in life – making friends, immersing yourself in university life, and whatever career path you decide to follow.
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Coleg Gwent - Crosskeys Campus
St Cenydd Comprehensive School
Risca Community Comprehensive School
Heolddu Comprehensive School
St Martin's Comprehensive School
Blackwood Comprehensive School
Idris Davies School
Lewis School
Newbridge School
Bedwas High School
Islwyn High School
Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn
Coleg Ceredigion
Ysgol Penglais
Ysgol Bro Gwaun
Ysgol Greenhill
Milford Haven School
Ysgol Henry Tudor
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi
Coleg Gwent - Ebbw Vale Campus
Ebbw Fawr Learning Community School
Tredegar Comprehensive School
Brynmawr Foundation School
Coleg Gwent - Torfaen Campus
Ysgol Maes-y-Dderwen
Brecon High School
Crickhowell High School
Gwernyfed High School
Llanidloes High School
Newtown High School - John Beddoes Campus
Newtown High School - Newtown Campus
Welshpool High School