Strategic Engagement & Communications IPG webinar
2024-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
IPG Webinar: Strategic Engagement and Communications
WEBINAR: Building Stronger links between Youth Work and other parts of the Education system
​​This webinar is presented by the Strategic Communication and Engagement Implementation Participation Group (SCEIPG), one of five groups established to support the work of the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board.
​​One of the recommendations within the ‘Time to deliver for young people in Wales’ report focuses on the role of regional delivery partnerships to support local delivery. To support progress in this area, a network of representatives from the youth work sector have expressed an interest in working more closely with Education Sector and their Children and Young People’s Groups to build a better understanding of the needs of young people, how services currently address those needs and identifying opportunities to foster further links between services.
​We want to better understand the good things that are happening across Wales and help inform how this recommendation, and other aspects of our work, such as the connected work with Regional Partnership Boards (RPB) are developed.
​​In this webinar, we will highlight the importance of Youth work and education working hand in hand and include examples of good practice from professionals in the sector. We will also break into discussion groups to examine future opportunities between the youth services and education sector in Wales using journey mapping and case studies.
​​Presenters include:

​Deb Austin – Chair of the SCEIPG
​Sian Tomos – Vice Chair of the SCEIPG
​Millie Boswell – NYTH / NEST Implementation Lead Welsh Government
​Kirsty Williams – Chair of Powys RPB and Vice Chair of Powys Teaching Health Board
​Emma Chivers – Youth Work Advisor for the National Academy for Educational Leadership (NAEL)
​Mark Isherwood – Director for Leadership Development and Quality Assurance, NAEL

​​We welcome those involved in youth work in Wales who are interested in learning more and contributing to this discussion. Sign up free today.
​Welsh to English and BSL interpretation will be available on the day.
Register here; https://lu.ma/q58l332s

Blaenau Gwent Youth Service Youth Work Week events
2024-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 UTC

YMCA Cardiff General Election Hustings
2024-06-24 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London)

Impact Leadership in Practice
2024-06-25 09:30 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
We’re celebrating Youth Work Week 2024 with a special event with pioneering leaders in the youth work sector.

Join Simon Frost (YMCA George Williams College), Josh Klein (Monmouthshire County Council), Melanie Ryan (Youth Cymru) & Rhys Burton (South Wales Police ) and Marco Gil-Cervantes (Promo Cymru) & Janet Hayward OBE (Cadoxton & Oakfield Primary Schools) as they share their experiences of leading with impact within the youth work sector.
The speakers will be sharing their own personal stories, strategic approaches to developing impact leadership and how they support young people across Wales. More on the speakers here; NAEL Youth Work Week Event
The event will include panel discussions and workshops exploring how we can develop collective, collaborative and impact leadership across the whole education sector.
Hosted by Paul Glaze (Chief Executive, CWVYS), the National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales and the Centre for Youth Impact.
This event is open to all senior leaders from schools, PCET and youth work sectors.
Registration is essential and can be done by following the link;
Impact Leadership in Practice

Access Unlimited Wales – Capacity Building Training
2024-06-25 17:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
During #YouthWorkWeek24 would you like to gain the knowledge and confidence to include blind and partially sighted children and young people into your #YouthWork provision?
RSBC Cymru are offering an interactive online course that’s Agored Cymru accredited AND FREE;
https://www.rsbc.org.uk/for-families/access-unlimited-wales/capacity-building-training/
The last opportunity to take part in this course is Tuesday the 25th of June. It’s an interactive online course over 3 hours from 5pm – 8pm.

Youth Work Week Events Blaenau Gwent Youth Service
2024-06-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)

Not The Usual Hustings
2024-06-27 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
On Thursday the 27th of June from 1pm to 5pm Boys and Girls Club of Wales are hosting a hustings event for 14 – 25 year olds; https://www.instagram.com/p/C8KGcb5RCmE/
It will be held at Jump Jam Trampoline Park in Bridgend. Interested? Contact Jayne@bgc.wales

Pesda School of Rock
2024-06-27 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London)
✨NEW EVENT – YSGOL ROC PESDA (AGES 9+)✨
27TH JUNE, 4TH AND 11TH JULY – 4PM – 6PM
Do you Sing, play Guitar, Bass, Piano or Drums? Would you like the opportunity to play in a band and meet other young musicians in your area?
Join us for 3 sessions in Neuadd Ogwen, and learn with a team of professional musicians.
£18 for 3 sessions
For more information and to register, visit www.neuaddogwen.com

Car Play Theatre
2024-06-28 - 2024-07-06
Friday 28th of June 5pm – 8.15pm
Saturday 29th of June 12.15pm – 7.45pm

Cardiff Youth Service Youth Work Week Celebration
2024-06-28 11:00 - 14:00 UTC
Youth Work Week EVENT

28th of June
Eastmoors Youth Centre, 48 Sanquhar St, Cardiff CF24 2AD
11am – 2pm
Register your attendance with Dayle.Luce@Cardiff.gov.uk

CWVYS Executive Committee meeting
2024-07-05 10:30 - 12:00 UTC

CWVYS AGM
2024-07-05 14:00 - 15:30 UTC

Free gaming and gambling harm prevention workshop for youth-facing professionals
2024-07-09 15:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London)
Free gaming and gambling harm prevention workshop for all youth-facing professionals across Wales and the Southwest.

Tuesday 9th July
Online via Microsoft Teams
Sign up for your free spot here bit.ly/3QQG6HR

Re-imagining Education Attendance in a Post Pandemic World
2024-07-10 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
More info here;
Notice – Re-imagining Education Attendance in a Post Pandemic World
Register here;
Re-imagining Education Attendance in a Post Pandemic World

Social Value Procurement’ funding webinar
2024-07-12 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
As those of you who attended our recent Funding Webinar series will know, there was a real interest in finding out more about ‘Social Value Procurement’ funding.
Social value is traditionally applied as part of a community, local, or regional contract. For example, a local authority commissioning a built environment regeneration project may require the companies bidding for the work to state what social benefits they would offer to the area, should they win the contract.
Paula Lunnon, of fellow CWVYS Members KPC Youth, will be presenting a webinar session about this very topic: what it is; what it can mean to youth groups; where to comes from and much more.
This will take place between 11am-12noon on 12th July.
Interested? Let paul@cwvys.org.uk know by no later than 10th July and you will be sent further details!

Youth Work Leadership & Management Steering Group meeting
2024-07-15 13:00 - 14:30 UTC

CWVYS Regional Meeting
2024-07-25 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
All Wales Meeting
All meetings start at 10 am and finish before 11.30am, if you would like to attend please contact Catrin@CWVYS.org.uk

National Playday
2024-08-07
Playday is the national day for play, celebrated each year across the UK on the first Wednesday in August.
It is a celebration of children’s right to play, and a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives.
Playday 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday 7 August.

International Literacy Day (ILD)
2024-09-08
Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind policy-makers, practitioners, and the public of the critical importance of literacy for creating more literate, just, peaceful, and sustainable society.
Literacy is a fundamental human right for all. It opens the door to the enjoyment of other human rights, greater freedoms, and global citizenship.
Literacy is a foundation for people to acquire broader knowledge, skills, values, attitudes, and behaviours to foster a culture of lasting peace based on respect for equality and non-discrimination, the rule of law, solidarity, justice, diversity, and tolerance and to build harmonious relations with oneself, other people and the planet.
In 2022, however, at least one out of seven adults aged 15 and above (765 million) lacked basic literacy skills. Additionally, millions of children are struggling to acquire minimum levels of proficiency in reading, writing and numeracy, while some 250 million children of 6-18 years old are out of school.
#LiteracyDay

Dathlu'r Deg
2024-09-24 08:00 - 09:00 (Europe/London)
Please see below, an invite to Urdd Gobaith Cymru’s celebrations of their apprenticeships programme, ten years of amazing work!
The first breakfast event takes place on the 24th of September in Llandudno, and the second is in Swansea on the 27th of September, if you intend to attend, please confirm via this link TODAY (16th September)

Climate Justice Forum 2024
2024-09-25 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Announcing the Launch of the Climate Justice Forum 2024! 🌍

The Centre of African Entrepreneurship is excited to officially launch the Climate Justice Forum 2024, a pivotal event bringing together leaders, activists, and community members to address the urgent need for climate justice. This year’s theme, Migrant Communities and Climate Action: Strategies for Inclusion, Adaptation, and Sustainable Futures, will focus on how climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable communities, especially migrants.
Join us as we explore innovative strategies for inclusion, community resilience, and sustainable solutions that ensure social and environmental justice for all. Together, we can shape policies and actions that create a fairer, greener future.
Stay tuned for more details, and don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this critical conversation. Let’s take action for climate justice! 🌱
Free to Attend! Secure your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-justice-forum-tickets-1013157319817

CWVYS Regional Meeting
2024-09-26 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
Central South and South East Wales
All meetings start at 10 am and finish before 11.30am, if you would like to attend please contact Catrin@CWVYS.org.uk

Dathlu'r Deg
2024-09-27 08:00 - 09:00 (Europe/London)
Please see below an invite to the Urdd Gobaith Cymru’s celebrations of their apprenticeships programme, ten years of amazing work!
The first breakfast event takes place on the 24th of September in Llandudno, and the second is in Swansea on the 27th of September, if you intend to attend, please confirm via this link TODAY (16th of September)

CWVYS Regional Meeting
2024-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
North, South West and Mid Wales
All meetings start am 10 am and finish before 11.30am
To RSVP, please contact Catrin at catrin@cwvys.org.uk

Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls Conference
2024-10-03 08:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Thanks to funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office, Cardiff University will be working with partners from the University of South Wales, Plan UK, Community Safety and the Violence Prevention Unit to host a conference in October on the theme of Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls.
Date: Thursday 3rd October
Time: 8:30 – 4pm
Venue: Temple of Peace, Cardiff
This event will be a fantastic opportunity to hear about from a range of local and national organisations about their work to prevent violence against women and girls. We will hear about current campaigns, early intervention and support, education and awareness raising, as well as the incredible work of organisations supporting victims of violence and domestic abuse.
Places are free.
If you would like to register your interest in this event, please click on this link and keep the date free in your calendar.

EWC Youth Work Sector Leads Meeting
2024-10-07 14:00 - 16:00 UTC

The second Youth Homelessness Conference
2024-10-08 09:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
The second Youth Homelessness Conference is taking place in Llandrindod Wells on 8th October.
The conference is aimed at both practitioners and strategic managers responsible for engaging young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. These include; the Youth Work Sector, Engagement and Progression Coordinators, teaching staff, Housing and Social Care teams.
Sign up – Working Together to Address Youth Homelessness Conference 2024 – Pavilion Mid Wales (tickettailor.com)

Welsh Government Child Poverty National Conference
2024-10-14 09:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London)
Welsh Government Child Poverty National Conference
‘Maximising incomes and reducing costs to address child poverty.’
In person event
October 14, 09:30- 15:30pm
Urdd Centre, Cardiff Bay
A conference for services working with children, young people and families including early years, family support, education, health, housing, youth and community services.
Please find out more and register here Child Poverty National Conference
A range of speakers and workshops from organisations working to provide goods to low-income families and money into pockets, learning ways we can make every contact count and help families access their full financial entitlements.
Child Poverty Strategy for Wales 2024 | GOV.WALES

Working Collaboratively to Safeguard Children - Welsh Women's Aid Event
2024-10-22 12:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London)
WWA Save the Date: Tuesday, October 22nd: 12:00-14:30.

Welsh Women’s Aid (WWA) are inviting you to attend a FREE upcoming event. Please join us for an important event dedicated to prioritising the best interests of children and young people when accessing support services. This event will explore how agencies can collaborate to ensure optimal outcomes for children and their families.
Our lineup includes five expert speakers who will share their insights on key areas:

Charlotte Bowden from Child Friendly Cardiff will discuss the importance of upholding children’s rights and ensuring their voices are heard in all decisions.
Ian Laite, a consultant social worker from Cardiff Children’s Services, will focus on understanding the impact of domestic abuse on children and the importance of survivor-centred approaches.
Bethan Altman from CAFCASS Cymru will talk about new strategies and pathways developed to better listen to and support children, in response to the Harm Panel’s report.
Representatives from Thrive Women’s Aid and RASASC will also present, offering perspectives on supporting children who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence.

This event is essential for anyone dedicated to supporting children and young people. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate.
If you’d like to attend, you can book your place using the Eventbrite link below. We look forward to seeing you!
Working Collaboratively to Safeguard Children | Tue 22 Oct 2023 at 12:00 | Eventbrite
