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News and information relevant to Voluntary Youth Organisations in Wales
CWVYS is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Glaze as its new Chief Executive, with effect from 1 July 2009.
TRAINING THE TRAINER
CWVYS will be offering a ‘Training the Trainer’ course, in conjunction with the YMCA College, in January 2010. It is a City and Guilds qualification – Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CG7303) and the course introduces students to issues involved in teaching in post-compulsory education settings, such as community learning. Some prior training experience will be essential.
CWVYS also wishes to gauge interest from members in completing the FE Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work. This qualification provides a starting point for learners to progress further in youth work training as a profession.
Further information will be available soon, when CWVYS will be seeking expressions of interest from member organisations wishing to put forward nominations for both courses.
The third sector meets Ministers for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning & Skills
Representatives of third sector organisations has three items on the agenda to discuss with the Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning & Skills (CELLS) and the Deputy Minister for Skills, at their autumn meeting - the future planning and funding of non-formal learning, the opportunities offered by Olympic 2012 for increasing physical activity in Wales, and the 2009-10 budget.
You can find copies of all the papers and minutes of ministerial meetings at:
Estyn 2010: Public Consultation on Estyn's Proposed Changes to the Inspection of Education and Training in Wales from 2010
Click on this link for Estyn’s consultation on the proposed new inspection arrangements for all sectors from 2010. There will be several ways in which you can respond to this consultation - including opportunities to tell us what you think via a link on this website.
Please take this opportunity to give your views to Estyn.
SHELTER CYMRU
The WAG funded Right Track Pack is an information resource aimed at anyone working with young people. It provides advice on issues related to young people and housing. Sections include: emergency accommodation and how to access it, leaving home for the first time, money matters and how to budget effectively The pack can be downloaded from:
http://www.sheltercymru.org.uk/shelter/uploads/pdf/Right_Track_Pack.pdf
All Wales Guidance on Educational Visits
Stephanie Price from the Duke of Edinburgh Award writes:
Learning in the outdoors is a strong theme that runs through many activities. Visiting new areas and exploring new environments broadens young peoples' horizons and can deepen awareness of their own and others' abilities and needs.
The new guidance sets out a common framework for the management of educational visits across all Local Authorities in Wales. In Wales this guidance incorporates and supersedes previous guidance Health and Safety of Pupils on Educational Visits (HASPEV) and the subsequent supplements to HASPEV.
With input from all sectors, it reflects good practice in all types of educational visit - no matter who is doing the providing or who the learning.
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Education for Sustainable Development & Global Citizenship (ESDGC)
ESDGC is about
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the links between our own lives and those of people throughout the world
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needs & rights of both the present & future generations
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relationships between power, resources & human rights
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enabling young people to understand the global forces which shape their lives
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equipping young people to participate in decision making
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enabling young people to question, to think critically and empathise
For your copy of the new document on ESDGC go to
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BIG Lottery Fund Debate
We are now on week 5 of the BIG Thinking public consultation. Thank you to everyone who has so far joined in the Big Lottery Fund debate at www.big-thinking.org.uk.
We would still like to hear more about your thoughts on where funding should go in the future, so don't miss the opportunity to have your say – by either completing the online survey today http://www.big-thinking.org.uk/consultationsurvey.aspx or join the debate on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, UnLtdWorld or Bebo.
Let us know how you feel funding should be directed in the years ahead. |
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In December 2007, amidst MP's, AM's and many voluntary youth sector representatives, CWVYS held an event in the Senedd, Cardiff celebrating 60 years of CWVYS, this event was used to launch a newly published booklet, written by CWVYS and entitled
60 Years of Voluntary Youth Services in Wales
1947 - 2007
(From Standing Conference to CWVYS)
It explores the evolution of CWVYS and the voluntary youth service in Wales from 1944 - 2007. It takes into consideration relevant parliamentary bills and acts, and social factors and events affecting the voluntary sector in Wales. It is essential reading for anyone studying the voluntary youth sector in Wales or with an interest in this subject.
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INDEPENDENT SAFEGUARDING AUTHORITY: Announcement of go-live date and fee level
Today, the Home Office announced that from 12 October 2009 individuals will need to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) if they are to work or volunteer with children and/or vulnerable adults in a regulated activity. The cost for an individual to apply to register with the ISA will be a one-off, lifetime fee of £64.00. You will be able to check an individual’s ISA-registration status online or as part of an Enhanced CRB check.
For the full document see documents at the bottom of the page.
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR WALES
For more information about the discussion on the Workforce Development Strategy for Wales
see document below.
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The National Strategic Framework for Community Development in Wales
This was launched by the Minister Edwina Hart at the Community Development Cymru (CDC) Conference on 16th February. If you wish to have a copy please contact CDC 01686 627377 or email admin@cdc.cymru.org |
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The Voluntary Sector Scheme Annual Report is available to view at
New Wales Government
Copies can also be ordered from
Voluntary Sector Unit
Communities Directorate
Social Justice and Regeneration Department
National Assembly for Wales
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
Tel: 029 2082 5494
Fax: 029 2082 5045
Accessible Venues Guidance
This guidance helps venue providers to assess how their premises meet the needs of disabled people when planning public events. It includes a minimum, good and best practice grading system which goes beyond the current requirements of legislation.
* The guidance is available here:
Inspection Guidance from Estyn
The new Guidance on the inspection of Youth Support Services (April 06 revision) is now available on Estyn’s website and will be used from now on.
* Further information is available from
Betsan O’Connor
, Her Majesty's Inspector of Education and Training, Estyn
, Anchor Court, Keen Road, Cardiff, CF24 5JW.
02920 446333
British Youth Council
This new site aims to help member organisations and young people share information and promote their work. It features interviews, e-bulletins, discussions and opportunities.
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Volunteering Grant Opportunities
Two grant schemes, administered by WCVA, are available to encourage young people to volunteer. See flyer below for more information.
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GWIRVOL
GwirVol is a uniquely Welsh, diverse partnership, promoting, supporting and driving forward youth volunteering.
GwirVol is an initiative made up of a partnership from the voluntary, community, public and private sectors and led by the views of young people in Wales. The initiative exists to take forward the recommendations of the Russell Commission accepted by the Welsh Assembly Government.
www.gwirvol.org