Welsh Government have been working with UK Research and Consultancy Services, WCVA and stakeholders on the co-creation of a new approach to volunteering in Wales
New approach to volunteering in Wales – WCVA
Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi bod yn gweithio gydag UK Research and Consultancy Services, CGGC a rhanddeiliaid i gyd-greu dull newydd o wirfoddoli yng Nghymru.
Mae Lisa’n dod i’r rôl yn swyddogol yn dilyn cyfnod fel Prif Weithredwr dros dro, gan olynu Hayden Llewellyn, wnaeth ymddeol yn gynharach eleni, ar ôl arwain y sefydliad ers ei sefydlu yn 2015.
Ymunodd Lisa â Chyngor y Gweithlu Addysg (CGA) yn 2018 fel Cyfarwyddwr Cyllid a Gwasanaethau Corfforaethol, gan ddod yn Ddirprwy Brif Weithredwr yn ddiweddarach. Dros y saith mlynedd ddiwethaf, mae hi wedi chwarae rôl hanfodol yn arweinyddiaeth strategol y sefydliad, gan oruchwylio swyddogaethau corfforaethol craidd ac arwain datblygiad sefydliadol.
We can confirm that Lisa Winstone has been appointed as our new Chief Executive.
Lisa formally takes up the position following a period as Interim Chief Executive, succeeding Hayden Llewellyn, who retired earlier this year after leading the organisation since its establishment in 2015.
Lisa joined the Education Workforce Council (EWC) in 2018 as Director of Finance and Corporate Services, later becoming Deputy Chief Executive. Over the past seven years, she has played a key role in the organisation’s strategic leadership, overseeing core corporate functions and driving organisational development.
Dear Colleagues,
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Workforce Development Group (WDG) – the successor to the Workforce Development Implementation Participation Group.
This newly established group will play a vital role in shaping the future of workforce development across the Youth Work Sector in Wales. Applicants will have the opportunity to contribute expertise, insights, and passion to help drive forward strategic direction and support the sector’s development during an exciting time.
Interested in joining?
Click HERE to see the draft terms of reference and a link to the expression of interest form.
We welcome applications from individuals across the sector who are committed to supporting workforce development and ensuring the voices of practitioners are heard. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Annwyl Gydweithwyr,
Rydym yn gyffrous i gyhoeddi lansiad Grŵp Datblygu’r Gweithlu (WDG) – olynydd y Grŵp Cyfranogiad Gweithredu Datblygu’r Gweithlu.
Bydd y grŵp newydd hwn yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth lunio dyfodol datblygu’r gweithlu ar draws y Sector Gwaith Ieuenctid yng Nghymru. Bydd ymgeiswyr yn cael cyfle i gyfrannu arbenigedd, mewnwelediadau ac angerdd i helpu i yrru cyfeiriad strategol ymlaen a chefnogi datblygiad y sector yn ystod cyfnod cyffrous.
Oes gennych chi ddiddordeb mewn ymuno?
Cliciwch YMA i weld y cylch gorchwyl drafft a dolen i’r ffurflen mynegi diddordeb.
Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan unigolion ar draws y sector sydd wedi ymrwymo i gefnogi datblygiad y gweithlu a sicrhau bod lleisiau ymarferwyr yn cael eu clywed. Os oes gennych unrhyw gwestiynau neu os oes angen rhagor o wybodaeth arnoch, mae croeso i chi gysylltu â ni.
Annwyl bawb,
Diolch am ymuno â ni ddydd Llun 13 Hydref yn nigwyddiad lansio cyffrous ein Cynllun Heddlu, Troseddu a Chyfiawnder i Blant a Phobl Ifanc. Gobeithio eich bod wedi mwynhau’r digwyddiad.
Gallwch weld y cynlluniau digidol drwy ddefnyddio’r ddolen isod ac maent wedi’u hatodi er hwylustod hefyd.
Cynllun Heddlu, Troseddu a Chyfiawnder i Blant a Phobl Ifanc – Comisiynyddd yr Heddlu a Throseddau
Efallai eich bod wedi gweld ein postiadau byw o’r diwrnod ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol – ewch i’n tudalennau Facebook ac Instagram i weld yr uchafbwyntiau. Mae croeso i chi rannu unrhyw luniau y gwnaethoch eu tynnu yn ystod y digwyddiad a’n tagio ni ynddynt!
Cafodd ein bwrdd addewidion ei arddangos yn y lansiad – diolch i bawb a rannodd eu haddewidion ar y diwrnod.
https://www.cwvys.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CBaPhI-Digidol-2.pdf
Y Lansiad oedd dechrau ein taith a rennir; mae eich cymorth parhaus yn helpu i sicrhau bod Plant a Phobl Ifanc De Cymru yn Ddiogel, yn cael eu Clywed ac yn cael eu Parchu.
Rydym yn gobeithio bod y digwyddiad wedi adlewyrchu ein hangerdd a rennir dros roi anghenion penodol Plant a Phobl Ifanc wrth wraidd ein gwaith – gan amddiffyn eu diogelwch a’u llesiant wrth gynnal eu hawliau.
Diolch yn fawr,
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Dear all,
Thank you for joining us on Monday, 13 October, for the exciting launch of our Children & Young People’s Police, Crime and Justice Plan. We hope that you enjoyed the event.
You can access the digital plans using the link below and they are attached for ease too.
You may have seen our live posts from the day on social media – please visit our Facebook and Instagram pages to see the highlights. Feel free to share and tag us in any photos you took during the event!
Our pledge board was on display at the launch – thank you to everyone who contributed their pledges on the day.
https://www.cwvys.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CYP-Digital-English-2.pdf
The Launch was just the start of our shared journey; your continued support helps ensure that the Children & Young People of South Wales are Safe, Heard and Respected.
We hope the event reflected our shared passion for placing Children & Young People’s distinct needs at the centre of our work – protecting their safety and wellbeing while upholding their rights.
ScoutsCymru was proud to attend the Welsh Charity Awards 2025 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Thursday 16 October. The event, hosted by WCVA, brought together inspiring organisations from across our nation to celebrate the outstanding contribution of Wales’ voluntary sector.
Representing ScoutsCymru were Kirsty Palmer, Chair of the Board, Jamie Lee- Brown from Pembrokeshire, and Cerys Sage from CRAI. Together, they stood on behalf of the 4,600 volunteers and the dedicated staff team who make Scouting possible for nearly 14,500 young people across Wales each week.
ScoutsCymru was named Organisation of the Year, a recognition that celebrates the efforts of volunteers, staff and supporters who give so much so that young people can gain skills for life. Winning this award highlights the impact of Scouting in communities across Wales and the difference it makes for young people, giving them confidence, new experiences and opportunities they may not otherwise have had.
Kirsty Palmer, Chair of the Board at ScoutsCymru, said: “Last night was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate everything that Scouting brings to communities across Wales. What makes me proudest is the way our volunteers and staff work together, side by side, to make that possible and the difference they create in young people’s lives every single week. Recognition like this is encouraging, but the real reward is seeing young people grow in confidence every week, discover new experiences and gain opportunities they may not otherwise have had. That’s what Scouting is all about.”
https://www.cwvys.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/scoutscymru-accept-award.jpeg
CWVYS has been commissioned by the Welsh Government’s Youth Engagement Branch to administer another round of the Voluntary Youth Work Organisations Support Scheme (VYWOSS 2025-26)
Before you read any further, please note that this fund is only available to voluntary sector organisations, not-for-profit, and delivering youth work services in Wales in no more than one local authority area.
The aims of this competitive grant scheme are to:
For application forms and guidance notes, contact paul@cwvys.org.uk
The Welsh Government published its draft budget for 2026-27 on 14 October 2025.
The Senedd’s Finance Committee will now scrutinise the proposals through a series of evidence sessions. Other Senedd Committees may also consider the draft budget before it is finalised.
The Finance Committee’s first evidence sessions on the draft budget are detailed below:
Ministerial evidence session
The Ministerial evidence session will be held on Thursday 16 October at 09:30 with Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language.
You can watch the session by following the link below:
Senedd.tv – Live-Finance Committee-16/10/2025
Further evidence sessions are scheduled for:
All meetings can be watched by following the link below:
The agendas are available on the Committee’s webpage:
Browse meetings – Finance Committee
Cyhoeddodd Llywodraeth Cymru ei Cyllideb Ddrafft ar gyfer 2026-27 ar 14 Hydref 2025.
Bydd Pwyllgor Cyllid y Senedd yn archwilio’r cynigion drwy gyfres o sesiynau tystiolaeth. Efallai y bydd pwyllgorau eraill y Senedd hefyd yn ystyried y gyllideb ddrafft cyn iddi gael ei chadarnhau.
Mae manylion sesiynau tystiolaeth cyntaf y Pwyllgor Cyllid ar y gyllideb ddrafft isod:
Sesiwn dystiolaeth Weinidogol
Bydd y sesiwn dystiolaeth Weinidogol yn cael ei chynnal ddydd Iau 16 Hydref am 09:30 gyda Mark Drakeford AS, Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyllid a’r Gymraeg.
Gallwch wylio’r sesiwn drwy ddilyn y ddolen isod:
Senedd.tv – Byw-Y Pwyllgor Cyllid-16/10/25
Mae sesiynau tystiolaeth pellach wedi’u trefnu ar gyfer:
Gellir gwylio’r holl gyfarfodydd drwy ddilyn y ddolen isod:
Mae’r agendâu ar gael ar dudalen we’r Pwyllgor:
In the run up to the 2026 Senedd Election, The Politics Project is offering free support to secondary schools, colleges and youth organisations across Wales to run their own youth hustings events through the Host a Hustings Cymru programme.
Designed to engage young people – especially first time voters aged 16-17 this programme helps bring politics to life and provides young people with the unique opportunity to ask candidates the questions they want to know the answers to.
The programme includes:
There are two ways to get involved:
1. Host a hustings with free training, resources, and tailored support
2. Attend a local hustings hosted by another school or organisation in your constituency
Interested?
Fill out this short Expression of Interest form and we’ll be in touch with next steps.
Prefer a quick chat? Book a time here
Or contact mia@thepoliticsproject.org.uk
Mae’n adroddiad ymchwil newydd yn archwilio aliniad ymarfer gwaith chwarae a gwaith ieuenctid ar draws Cymru. Mae’n tynnu sylw at enghreifftiau o ymarfer wedi ei alinio mewn awdurdodau lleol a sefydliadau trydydd sector, gan bwysleisio buddiannau a heriau’r arddull hwn. Ewch i ddarganfod mwy drwy glicio ar y ddolen yma.
Our new research report explores the alignment of playwork and youth work practices across Wales. It highlights examples of aligned practice within local authorities and third sector organisations, emphasising the benefits and challenges of this approach. Find out more by clicking on this link.
The theme for 2025 is “Rising as Me: Overcoming challenges, transforming, and finding your identity”
Volunteering Wales is a website that connects people that want to volunteer in Wales with charities and other organisations in the Welsh voluntary sector. It’s been designed specifically by and for Welsh organisations and is fully bilingual. It supports organisations from all kinds of sectors that are looking for volunteers, including public/statutory bodies like local authorities, health boards, police forces and more.
Volunteering Wales is free to use and an extremely accessible way to grow a volunteer base or connect people with the voluntary sector. Since its relaunch it has continued to be improved and refined to better help organisations attract new volunteers to their cause. Everyone’s time is precious, especially in the context of the cost of living crisis, so our aim is to make volunteering as simple and accessible as possible so volunteers and organisations can find each other with minimum fuss.
Throughout this pack we have provided materials aimed at informing both volunteers and organisations that work with volunteers about Volunteering Wales.
We know the sector is facing a volunteer recruitment crisis at the moment, so we want to use Volunteering Wales to do what we can to help and make sure as many organisations and potential volunteers are aware of its benefits as possible. Click on the link below for an information pack. https://www.cwvys.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Volunteering-Wales-2025-campaign-pack.docx
Cyflwyniad
Mae Gwirfoddoli Cymru yn wefan sy’n cysylltu pobl sydd am wirfoddoli yng Nghymru ag elusennau a mudiadau eraill yn sector gwirfoddol Cymru. Mae wedi’i gynllunio’n benodol gan, ac ar gyfer, mudiadau yng Nghymru ac yn gwbl ddwyieithog. Mae’n cefnogi mudiadau o bob math o sectorau sy’n chwilio am wirfoddolwyr, gan gynnwys cyrff cyhoeddus/statudol fel awdurdodau lleol, byrddau iechyd, heddluoedd, a mwy.
Mae Gwirfoddoli Cymru am ddim i’w defnyddio, ac yn ffordd hygyrch iawn o dyfu sylfaen o wirfoddolwyr neu gysylltu pobl â’r sector gwirfoddol. Ers ei ail-lansio mae wedi parhau i gael ei wella a’i fireinio er mwy rhoi mwy o help i fudiadau ddenu gwirfoddolwyr newydd i’w hachos. Mae amser pawb yn werthfawr, yn enwedig yng nghyd-destun yr argyfwng costau byw, felly ein nod yw gwneud gwirfoddoli mor syml a hygyrch â phosibl fel bod modd i wirfoddolwyr a mudiadau ddod o hyd i’w gilydd yn rhwydd.
Drwy’r pecyn yma, rydyn ni wedi darparu deunyddiau sy’n ceisio rhoi gwybodaeth i wirfoddolwyr a mudiadau sy’n gweithio gyda gwirfoddolwyr am wefan Gwirfoddoli Cymru. Rydyn ni’n gwybod bod y sector yn wynebu argyfwng recriwtio gwirfoddolwyr ar hyn o bryd, felly rydyn ni’n awyddus i ddefnyddio Gwirfoddoli Cymru i wneud ein gorau glas i helpu a sicrhau bod cymaint â phosibl o fudiadau a darpar wirfoddolwyr yn ymwybodol o fanteision y wefan. Cliciwch ar y ddolen ar gyfer pecyn gwybodaeth. https://www.cwvys.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pecyn-ymgyrchi-Gwirfoddoli-Cymru-2025.docx
Revised Code for registrants
Effective from the 1 September 2025, the revised Code of Professional Conduct and Practice is a key document and applies to everyone registered with the EWC. It sets out the standards, behaviours, and values expected of all registrants working across education in Wales and reflects the evolving expectations of practitioners. The updates we have made, which includes the addition of a new principle around leadership, ensures that the Code is now fully relevant to all of the 13 categories we are required to register. They also bring the document in-line with current best practice around terminology.
Latest of the makeup of the workforce
Our Annual Education Workforce Statistics for Wales 2025 is the most comprehensive source of intelligence on those who work in schools, further education, youth work, and adult/work-based learning in Wales. The data is sourced from the EWC’s Register of Education Practitioners.
Additions to our suite of resources
To continue to support our registrants in meeting the standards expected of them as registered professionals, we have created/updated a number of resources. These include a series of animations highlighting key areas such as the Code of Professional Conduct and Practice and the Professional Learning Passport, new good practice guides, on-demand training videos, and free to attend live webinars.
Cod i gofrestreion wedi ei ddiweddaru
Yn weithredol o 1 Medi 2025, mae’r Cod Ymddygiad ac Ymarfer Proffesiynol wedi ei ddiwygio yn ddogfen allweddol sy’n berthnasol i bawb sydd wedi cofrestru gyda CGA. Mae’n gosod y safonau, ymddygiadau, a gwerthoedd a ddisgwylir o’r holl gofrestreion sy’n gweithio mewn addysg yng Nghymru ac yn adlewyrchu disgwyliadau ymarferwyr sy’n newid o hyd. Mae’r diweddariadau ry’n ni wedi eu gwneud, sy’n cynnwys ychwanegu egwyddor newydd o gwmpas arweinyddiaeth, yn sicrhau bod y Cod bellach yn berthnasol i’r 13 categori y mae gofyn i ni eu cofrestru. Maent hefyd yn sicrhau bod y ddogfen yn cydymffurfio gydag arfer da o ran terminoleg. https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/cy/priodoldeb-i-ymarfer/cod-ymddygiad-ac-ymarfer-proffesiynol-cga
Y diweddaraf am gyfansoddiad y gweithlu
Ystadegau Blynyddol Gweithlu Addysg Cymru 2025 yw’r ffynhonnell fwyaf cynhwysfawr o wybodaeth am bobl sy’n gweithio mewn ysgolion, addysg bellach, gwaith ieuenctid, dysgu seiliedig ar waith, a dysgu oedolion yng Nghymru. Daw’r data o Gofrestr Ymarferwyr Addysg CGA
Ychwanegiadau at ein cyfres o adnoddau
I barhau i helpu ein cofrestreion i fodloni’r safonau y disgwylir ohonynt fel gweithwyr proffesiynol cofrestredig, rydym wedi creu/diweddaru nifer o adnoddau. Mae’r rhain yn cynnwys cyfres o animeiddiadau sy’n amlygu meysydd allweddol fel y Cod Ymddygiad ac Ymarfer Proffesiynol a’r Pasbort Dysgu Proffesiynol, canllawiau arfer da newydd, fideos hyfforddiant yn ôl y galw a gweminarau byw sydd ar gael yn rhad ac am ddim. Cod i gofrestreion wedi ei ddiweddaru
