Month: June 2026

The UK Government website has updated their page offering information on the Erasmus+ Programme, particularly for youth projects; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-erasmus-programme/erasmus-programme-guidance-for-youth-projects

The E+ programme enables youth sector organisations to access funding for collaboration projects with organisations in other European countries. These partnerships foster shared learning on common challenges, and youth workers can gain new ideas and approaches to implement back home.

As well as the information in that page, the Erasmus+ National Agency website has wider details of the Erasmus+ programme, including eligibility and how to apply for funding; https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/

To keep up to date with developments in the Erasmus+ programme, hear about info sessions and of course when the programme opens for applications in November 2026, please sign up to the newsletter; https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/newsletter/

A message from our Members Ygam about their upcoming free training opportunities.

Ygam are an award-winning national charity dedicated to preventing children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms. We deliver training and resources to professionals to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to facilitate conversations around gaming and gambling harms and where to signpost for support.

In 2026, Ygam have already trained over 150 education and youth work professionals in Wales and are providing free workshops for teachers and youth workers with the opportunity to enhance their CPD and receive free resources to safeguard the children and young people you are working with.

We have multiple dates on offer between now and September 2026, book your free place today to enhance your knowledge (All delivered remotely on Microsoft Teams):

• Thursday 11^th June 2-4
• Tuesday 30^th June 10-12
• Thursday 9^th July 10-12
• Wednesday 15^th July 1-3
• Thursday 13^th August 1-3
• Tuesday 8^th September 1-3

If you would like to attend one of these workshops, please feel free to register yourself by clicking the link below, which takes you to the booking page on our website.

https://ygam.org/training/wales-open-workshops/

Upon completion of this workshop, you will receive a CPD Certified certificate, digital credential, and free access to our resources.

What you will learn:

• How young people encounter gaming and gambling in their daily lives
• The role of advertising, social media, and evolving gaming mechanics
• Gaming, gambling, and their impact on mental health and wellbeing
• The blurred lines between gaming and gambling
• Understanding in-game purchases, microtransactions and virtual currencies
• Spotting the changes in behaviour that may signal harm
• Supporting young people through effective conversations
• Signposting and connecting young people with appropriate support

This training is open to any staff in your organisation and if you all wish to attend, please can all staff register individually so that they can receive their individual certificates. This training is completely free to attend.

Would you like us to train the staff just in your organisation?

We also provide free bespoke training.  If you have 10 staff or more, we can deliver directly to your organisation on a day and time that suits you – all for free.

Os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau, peidiwch ag oedi i gysylltu â laurenbuckley@ygam.org