CWVYS

Loneliness Awareness Week 2025 Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth Unigrwydd
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-15
Loneliness Awareness Week 2025 takes place from 9th-15th June, presenting a valuable opportunity to address the growing concern of loneliness. This year’s theme, “Meeting Loneliness Together,” emphasises reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion and encourages collective efforts to foster connections.

Mae Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth Unigrwydd 2025 yn digwydd rhwng y 9fed a’r 15fed o Fehefin, gan gynnig cyfle gwerthfawr i fynd i’r afael â’r pryder cynyddol am unigrwydd. Mae’r thema eleni, “Cwrdd âg Unigrwydd gyda’n gilydd”, yn pwysleisio ar leihau’r stigma o amgylch yr emosiwn dynol naturiol hwn ac yn annog ymdrechion cyfunol i feithrin cysylltiadau.

Wythnos Gwirfoddolwyr 2025 Volunteers' Week
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-08
Click on the link below to see how you can get involved.
Volunteers’ Week 2025: How to get involved – WCVA
Cliciwch ar y ddolen isod i weld sut mae cymryd rhan.
Wythnos Gwirfoddolwyr 2025: Sut i gymryd rhan – WCVA

National PYO Group meeting
2025-05-21
Principal Youth Officer refers to the Officer nominated by each local authority who is the strategic lead for the Youth Service.
The PYO Group meet as a full national group. Meetings will take place virtually (via Microsoft Teams) for 5 of the six meetings. The sixth meeting will be a residential held in October 2025, conditions/public health regulations allowing.

Cyfarfodydd Aelodau CWVYS Members' Meetings
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 UTC

CWVYS Regional Meeting - All Wales
2025-03-21 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
On the 21st if March the All Wales meeting takes place.
All regular regional meetings will be no longer than 1 hour 30 minutes long, starting at 10am.
Please RSVP to catrin@cwvys.org.uk

CWVYS ALW Trustee Training in a Youth Work Setting
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/London)
In Partnership with CWVYS, Adult Learning Wales will be offering the opportunity to participate in a non-accredited online training around the roles and responsibilities of trustees in youth work settings in Wales.
15th of January 2025 – Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee
12th of February 2025 – Safeguarding in a Youth Work Setting
19th of March 2025 – Young People’s Participation
They will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams, running between 6pm and 7.30pm.
Info also here; Trustee Training Hyfforddiant Ymddiriedolwyr CWVYS ALW
To join please email youthwork@adultlearning.wales

NYAS Cymru - My Things Matter
2025-03-12 10:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Pierhead Building, Pierhead Building, Cardiff, CF10 4PZ, United Kingdom
NYAS Cymru invites you to: My Things Matter
Wednesday 12th March 2025, 10:30am – 1:30pm, Pierhead Main Hall, Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay
Sponsored by Julie Morgan MS

NYAS Cymru will showcase the impact of our campaign ‘My Things Matter’, which aims to improve the respect and dignity for care-experienced children and young people and their belongings whilst in care. We will share our partnership approaches with local authorities, and we will hear from Madlug, our campaign partners who have provided over 1,000 free bags to children and young people in care in Wales.
Speakers will include; young people, Minister for Children and Social Care, Children’s Commissioner for Wales, activist Chris Wild, and Madlug CEO Dave Linton.
Come and join us to see how you can help make a difference.
To find out more about the campaign, please visit our website here. If you would like to improve the moving experiences of children and young people in your care, your local authority can do so my signing the ‘My Things Matter’ pledge for free here.

CWVYS Regional Meeting - South West, Mid and North Wales
2025-02-28 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
On the 28th of February the South West, Mid and North Wales meeting takes place.
All regular regional meetings will be no longer than 1 hour 30 minutes long, starting at 10am.
Please RSVP to catrin@cwvys.org.uk

CWVYS Regional Meeting - Central South and East Wales
2025-02-27 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
On the 27th of February the Central South and East Wales meeting takes place.
All regular regional meetings will be no longer than 1 hour 30 minutes long, starting at 10am.
Please RSVP to catrin@cwvys.org.uk

National Youth Work Conference
2025-02-20 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ, Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ, United Kingdom
You’re invited to the Youth Work Conference – Collaboration and Partnership 2025 !

An event you won’t want to miss! Join us on Thursday, 20th February 2025 for a full day of learning, key talks, a choice of workshops for youth workers, educators, and community leaders to come together, share insights, and build the future of youth engagement. It will be a great opportunity to come together to share experiences, broaden understanding, and build the future of engagement with young people.
Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: Free (Ticketed event)
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ
What you can expect:
Since this is our first Youth Work Conference in five years, next year’s lineup has certainly got to be special.
We won’t give it all away now, but you can expect:

Interactive Panel talks and Q&A’s with some of the UK’s leading youth work experts in the sector.
Networking opportunities – come and meet new faces and learn about exciting opportunities for all and discover fresh opportunities.
Full catering – With a packed schedule, you’ll need to be energised to tackle the day. Expect tea and coffee on entry, mid-morning breaks, lunch, and an afternoon break where you can experience locally produced food.
Choice of both morning and afternoon workshops to attend – helping you develop your skills.
Live Performance from a youth group to close us out at the end of the day!

And here’s the best part – attendance is FREE once you register!
🎟 Register Now and claim your ‘Early Bird’ ticket before it’s too late
Head over to Business Wales Events Finder – Youth Work Conference – Collaboration and Partnership 2025 (business-events.org.uk) to secure your ticket and get all the info you need.
Dietary requirements: If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know as soon as possible. All food is locally sourced and Gluten-free, Vegan and Vegetarian options are available upon request.
Follow @IeuenctidCymru on X to keep an eye out for more updates released as we get closer to the day of the Conference.
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you would like to subscribe to the Welsh Government Youth Work newsletter click here – Subscribe to the youth work newsletter | GOV.WALES

Walk Through Estyn Youth Work Inspections
2025-01-30 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
Gavin Gibbs from Estyn will be holding an online ’Walk Through Estyn Youth Work Inspections’ session on 30 January 2025, between 10.30-11.30am via Teams.
This is an opportunity to hear directly from Estyn, information on ‘How We Inspect’ and ‘What We Inspect’ plus the inspection process itself for the voluntary youth work sector – and also for you to ask questions about this work.
If you are interested in attending, please let catrin@cwvys.org.uk know by e-mail and by no later than 27 January.
You will subsequently receive more information plus the joining details.

CWVYS Regional Meeting - South West, Mid and North Wales
2025-01-24 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
On the 24th of January the South West, Mid and North Wales meeting takes place.
All regular regional meetings will be no longer than 1 hour 30 minutes long, starting at 10am.
Please RSVP to catrin@cwvys.org.uk

CWVYS Regional Meeting - Central South and East Wales
2025-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
On the 23rd of January the Central South and East Wales meeting takes place.
All regular regional meetings will be no longer than 1 hour 30 minutes long, starting at 10am.
Please RSVP to catrin@cwvys.org.uk

CWVYS All Wales Meeting
2024-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
This is the final CWVYS meeting of the year!
Our All Wales Meeting starts at 10am and finishes at 12:00 midday.
To RSVP, please contact Catrin via catrin@cwvys.org.uk

Employability Workshop CAE: Preparing for Job Interviews
2024-12-11 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | People Speak Up Park Street Llanelli SA15 3YE, Ffwrnes Fach, People Speak Up, Park Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YE, United Kingdom
Unlock your potential with CAE’s Employability Workshops! Designed to empower job seekers, these workshops provide essential skills and knowledge to enhance your employability in today’s competitive job market.

Worskshops:

Preparing for Job Interviews: (11th December) Develop tailored strategies and techniques to boost your confidence and performance in interviews.

What You Will Gain:

Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and fellow participants to build valuable relationships and expand your professional network.
Personal Growth: Engage in activities that foster self-reflection, creativity, and goal-setting, ensuring you leave with a clear action plan for your career journey.

For more information, contact enrique@caentr.org
Register here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/employability-workshops-in-llanelli-tickets-1058263979049?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Employability Workshops CAE: Preparing for Job Interviews
2024-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Founders & Co. Swansea 24 Wind Street Swansea SA1 1DY, Founders & Co. Swansea 24 Wind Street, Swansea, Select a State:, SA1 1DY, United Kingdom
Unlock your potential with CAE’s Employability Workshops! Designed to empower job seekers, these workshops provide essential skills and knowledge to enhance your employability in today’s competitive job market.

Worskshops:
Preparing for Job Interviews: (6th December) Develop tailored strategies and techniques to boost your confidence and performance in interviews.
What You Will Gain:
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and fellow participants to build valuable relationships and expand your professional network.
Personal Growth: Engage in activities that foster self-reflection, creativity, and goal-setting, ensuring you leave with a clear action plan for your career journey.
For more information, contact gustavo@caentr.org
Register here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/employability-workshops-tickets-1049714443157?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Employability Workshop CAE Digital Skills / Google Drive
2024-12-04 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | People Speak Up Park Street Llanelli SA15 3YE, Ffwrnes Fach, People Speak Up, Park Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YE, United Kingdom
Unlock your potential with CAE’s Employability Workshops! Designed to empower job seekers, these workshops provide essential skills and knowledge to enhance your employability in today’s competitive job market.

Worskshops:
Digital Skills / Google Drive: (4th December) Build vital digital competencies to stay relevant and competitive, including using tools like Google Drive and other online resources.
Preparing for Job Interviews: (11th December) Develop tailored strategies and techniques to boost your confidence and performance in interviews.
What You Will Gain:
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and fellow participants to build valuable relationships and expand your professional network.
Personal Growth: Engage in activities that foster self-reflection, creativity, and goal-setting, ensuring you leave with a clear action plan for your career journey.
For more information, contact enrique@caentr.org
Register here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/employability-workshops-in-llanelli-tickets-1058263979049?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Employability Workshops CAE Creating CVs & Cover Letters
2024-11-29 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | People Speak Up Park Street Llanelli SA15 3YE, Ffwrnes Fach, People Speak Up, Park Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YE, United Kingdom
Unlock your potential with CAE’s Employability Workshops! Designed to empower job seekers, these workshops provide essential skills and knowledge to enhance your employability in today’s competitive job market.

Worskshops:
Creating CVs & Cover Letters: (29th November) Master the art of crafting compelling CVs and cover letters that stand out to employers.
Digital Skills / Google Drive: (4th December) Build vital digital competencies to stay relevant and competitive, including using tools like Google Drive and other online resources.
Preparing for Job Interviews: (11th December) Develop tailored strategies and techniques to boost your confidence and performance in interviews.
What You Will Gain:
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and fellow participants to build valuable relationships and expand your professional network.
Personal Growth: Engage in activities that foster self-reflection, creativity, and goal-setting, ensuring you leave with a clear action plan for your career journey.
For more information, contact enrique@caentr.org
Register here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/employability-workshops-in-llanelli-tickets-1058263979049?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Employability Workshops CAE: Digital Skills / Google Drive
2024-11-22 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Founders & Co. Swansea 24 Wind Street Swansea SA1 1DY, Founders & Co. Swansea 24 Wind Street, Swansea, Select a State:, SA1 1DY, United Kingdom
Unlock your potential with CAE’s Employability Workshops! Designed to empower job seekers, these workshops provide essential skills and knowledge to enhance your employability in today’s competitive job market.

Worskshops:
Digital Skills / Google Drive: (22nd November) Build vital digital competencies to stay relevant and competitive, including using tools like Google Drive and other online resources.
Preparing for Job Interviews: (6th December) Develop tailored strategies and techniques to boost your confidence and performance in interviews.
What You Will Gain:
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and fellow participants to build valuable relationships and expand your professional network.
Personal Growth: Engage in activities that foster self-reflection, creativity, and goal-setting, ensuring you leave with a clear action plan for your career journey.
For more information, contact gustavo@caentr.org
Register here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/employability-workshops-tickets-1049714443157?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

CWVYS Regional Meeting
2024-11-22 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
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

EYHC Youth Justice Simulation
2024-11-21 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
November 21st at Bangor University’s Reichel Hall, 10:00am-3pm

This experiential learning session will put every participant ‘in the shoes’ of a young person engaging with our systems that aims to address the needs of children and young people. Using integrative teaching and simulations developed in collaboration with young people with lived experience, we will explore what it is like to be a young person moving through various services and systems, including education, foster care, youth justice, homelessness, and more.
As a result of EYHC’s international partnerships and networks, we were privileged to be the first European country to host the simulation, back in May 2022, with approximately 50 participants experiencing the transformative power of the simulation. We then honoured later on in 2022 to be the first country in the world to have taken part in accredited ‘Youth Experiential Learning Simulation’ training, so that we are able to independently and sustainability perform the simulation training, running the simulation again in 2022 for over 100 participants. Being trained as YExLS Leaders, enables us to ensure that a far larger number of professionals are able to experience the simulation than previously would have been possible.
We are therefore very excited to invite you to the second Youth Justice Simulation of 2024, on November 21st, at Bangor University’s Reichel Hall. Please arrive from 10:00am for a 10:30am start. The training will run until 3pm, with a break included, and lunch is provided.
Due to venue restrictions, this is a limited number event, so please only register if you’re planning on attending. Please register your attendance below:
https://buytickets.at/endyouthhomelessnesscymru/1373758
To enable as many departments/organisations to attend as possible we would really appreciate teams operating to a maximum 5 person per team limit.

CWVYS Regional Meeting
2024-11-21 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
Central South and South East Wales
All meetings start am 10 am and finish before 11.30am
To RSVP, please contact Catrin at catrin@cwvys.org.uk

EYST Right to Education Learning Seminar
2024-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
Right to Education Learning Seminar (online)
Wednesday 20th November 10-12
Brought to you by EYST Wales, we are delighted to invite you to our first learning seminar as part of the Right to Education (R2E) project. Right to Education is an all-Wales specialist support and advocacy service for ethnic minority young people and their families experiencing disputes with schools, including school exclusions.
What is a learning seminar?
The learning seminar aims to equip those supporting and advocating for young people and families – in professional and community settings – with the knowledge and skills to mitigate and support those experiencing school exclusions. The interactive session will provide straightforward information to support you in your knowledge around school exclusions.
The learning seminar will particularly benefit those supporting and advocating for young people and families, of all backgrounds, either in a personal capacity (through parent and community networks) or professionally (youth workers, family support workers etc.)
What will I gain from attending?
Using real-life scenarios, Amira Assami and Jami Abramson will support attendees with:

Understanding the basics – what does a school exclusion look like, what are the processes and guidance in place, what to do when things don’t feel/look right.
Demystifying jargon around school exclusions, equipping you with the confidence to challenge schools and headteachers.
‘Spot the signs’ of young people on the road to school exclusion, offering preventative advice.
Recognising the benefits of multi-agency working and referrals when supporting young people through school exclusions processes.
The opportunity to share knowledge with your colleagues and peers, hopefully to widen knowledge about this sometimes less understood issue when supporting young people and families.

Join us to learn and share knowledge and insights around school exclusions to ensure all the young people we support have access to their rights.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlcuiprzMtHNYJuqNc5XgGh1hmRczntkBG
Any questions in the meantime, please contact Amira amira@eyst.org.uk or Jami jami@eyst.org.uk
We look forward to meeting you!

Brook: Safeguarding: Developing Professional Curiosity
2024-11-18 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
Brook: Safeguarding: Developing Professional Curiosity
For 60 years, safeguarding has been at the very heart of Brook’s work. Join us this Safeguarding Adults Week for a panel discussion all about developing professional curiosity.
As part of our 60th anniversary celebrations we’re putting on a fantastic schedule of events and activities, designed to celebrate the vibrancy and importance of the sexual and reproductive health sector. We want to convene the sector and experts at a pivotal time – not just for Brook – but for society as a whole.
Follow our socials to keep up-to-date with more events like this.
Register here; Safeguarding: Developing Professional Curiosity Tickets, Mon, Nov 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

NYAS Cymru: Parent Advocacy Event
2024-11-14 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
NYAS Cymru Parent Advocacy Event

Thursday 14th November 2024: 10:00am – 1:00pm: Senedd, Cardiff Bay
Our Parent Advocacy team welcomes you to our event on Thursday 14th November 2024! We hope to bring you a fantastic morning of guest speakers who will be presenting how they are working collaboratively with Parent Advocacy to drive change to the families we are working with. Parent advocacy spans across PAN Gwent and Cardiff and the Vale, thanks to funding from Welsh Government. Some of the guest speakers will be from Welsh Government, Caerphilly Local Authority, the CASCADE team at Cardiff University, as well as our own Parent Advocacy team and parents who have accessed our service.
Please do click on the Eventbrite link to secure your place at our event and we look forward to sharing further details on our event in the coming few weeks!
Please register your interest and we look forward to welcoming you on Thursday 14th November 2024

Climate Cymru Global Climate Justice Group Online panel event
2024-11-13 14:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Online panel event the Global Climate Justice Group of Climate Cymru is organising during Wales Climate Week, focusing on climate justice.
Online Panel Event on Climate Justice 13 Nov_
13 November at 14.30 – 16.00
Chaired by Sarah Rees, Head of Oxfam Cymru we will welcome incredible speakers from the Global South:
Eleala Avanitele, Consultant for Grameen Foundation in Tuvalu
Bankole Oloruntoba, CEO of the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center
Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh, Director of the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability
To register for this event please go to:
The place of climate justice in adapting to our changing climate – Action Network

Employability Workshops CAE: Creating CVs & Cover Letters
2024-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Founders & Co. Swansea 24 Wind Street Swansea SA1 1DY, Founders & Co. Swansea 24 Wind Street, Swansea, Select a State:, SA1 1DY, United Kingdom
Unlock your potential with CAE’s Employability Workshops! Designed to empower job seekers, these workshops provide essential skills and knowledge to enhance your employability in today’s competitive job market.

Worskshops:

Creating CVs & Cover Letters: (8th November) Master the art of crafting compelling CVs and cover letters that stand out to employers.
Digital Skills / Google Drive: (22th November) Build vital digital competencies to stay relevant and competitive, including using tools like Google Drive and other online resources.
Preparing for Job Interviews: (6th December) Develop tailored strategies and techniques to boost your confidence and performance in interviews.

What You Will Gain:

Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and fellow participants to build valuable relationships and expand your professional network.
Personal Growth: Engage in activities that foster self-reflection, creativity, and goal-setting, ensuring you leave with a clear action plan for your career journey.

For more information, contact gustavo@caentr.org
Register here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/employability-workshops-tickets-1049714443157?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Employability Workshop CAE Introduction to Job Search
2024-11-06 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | People Speak Up Park Street Llanelli SA15 3YE, Ffwrnes Fach, People Speak Up, Park Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YE, United Kingdom
Unlock your potential with CAE’s Employability Workshops! Designed to empower job seekers, these workshops provide essential skills and knowledge to enhance your employability in today’s competitive job market.

Worskshops:

Introduction to Job Search: (6th November) Learn how to effectively navigate job portals and identify job opportunities that align with your skills.
Creating CVs & Cover Letters: (29th November) Master the art of crafting compelling CVs and cover letters that stand out to employers.
Digital Skills / Google Drive: (4th December) Build vital digital competencies to stay relevant and competitive, including using tools like Google Drive and other online resources.
Preparing for Job Interviews: (11th December) Develop tailored strategies and techniques to boost your confidence and performance in interviews.

What You Will Gain:

Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and fellow participants to build valuable relationships and expand your professional network.
Personal Growth: Engage in activities that foster self-reflection, creativity, and goal-setting, ensuring you leave with a clear action plan for your career journey.

For more information, contact enrique@caentr.org
Register here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/employability-workshops-in-llanelli-tickets-1058263979049?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
