Sexual Health Traffic Light Tool Kit - ETS Cymru training
2024-03-06 13:30 - 16:00 UTC
The Sexual Behaviours Traffic Light Tool supports professionals working with children and young people by helping them to identify, understand and respond appropriately to sexual behaviours. It categorises the sexual behaviours using a traffic light system.
It focuses on behaviours that are developmentally appropriate for a particular age group – not just what is stated in law. This helps professionals to understand healthy sexual development and distinguish it from harmful behaviour.
Aims of the
course:
To develop the
knowledge and skills to confidently and effectively apply the Traffic Light
Tool when sexualised behaviours in children and young people are observed. We want you to explore your own values and understand how
they impact on decision making and for you to develop a common language around
developmental and unhealthy sexual behaviours.
By
the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Identify the behaviour and establish if it is:

Typical or developmentally appropriate
Problematic or harmful

Understand:

What the behaviour is communicating
Why the child or young person may be exhibiting it

Respond appropriately. This will depend upon:

What’s motivating the behaviour
The severity of the behaviour

Sexual Health Traffic Light Tool Kit Tickets, Wed, Mar 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

Webinar - Welsh Language Implementation Participation Group. 'Increasing the number of youth work services available through the medium of Welsh.'
2024-03-07 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Zoom, Joining details mailed in advance, All Wales meeting
This webinar is presented by the Welsh Language Implementation Participation Group, one of five groups established to support the work of the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board.

One of the key recommendations within the ‘Time to deliver for young people in Wales’ report was that “The Welsh Government should increase the availability of youth work services through the medium of Welsh. It should also ensure that promoting youth work through the medium of Welsh is a key priority for the national body”.

We want to discover the good practices happening across Wales and the sector’s challenges. This will contribute to developing this recommendation and other aspects of our work.

In this webinar, we will share some of the work happening on a national level, many of which are new and continuing to be developed. We will discuss the priorities that were put in place for the next steps.

The Welsh Language IPG wants to see a strategic framework being developed that clearly sets out how a cross-section of organisations will purposely plan to increase the number of youth work services available through the medium of Welsh. Therefore, we want to hear from various organisations to develop this conversation further. During this webinar, we will share examples of good practice and experiences whilst responding to the challenges, and we are eager to collect further evidence to support this work.

Presenters include:
– Lowri Jones, Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili – Chair of the Welsh Lanuage IPG
– Iestyn Wyn, Welsh Government
– CFTi Project – Cardiff City Council, Menter Caerdydd and Urdd
– GISDA
– Urdd Gobaith Cymru
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The second part of the webinar will include break-out workshops where we will discuss the following:

​- As partners, how can we plan strategically to increase Welsh medium youth work?
– What are some of the possible opportunities and barriers?
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We welcome Directors, Co-ordinators, Heads of Services, and Chief Executives of organisations that manage and plan youth work in Wales who are interested in learning more and contributing to this discussion. Sign up free today.

Sign up free today on this link: https://lu.ma/i2rizvem

Young People Are Thriving IPG Webinar
2024-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC

Youth Work Leadership & Management Steering Group Meeting
2024-03-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-05-20 13:00 - 14:30 UTC

Creative Arts Meeting Public Health - ETS Cymru training
2024-03-12 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
The training has been framed around ‘Circle of security’ relationship-based principles. Specifically, they aim to focus on; identifying emotions, building reflective capacity and building narrative and meaning making skills. It is hoped that the programme will begin to equip children and young people with skills that will help them identify their own emotions, the emotions of others and some principal skills in how to problem solve relationship? based issues. These sessions can be delivered to professionals who are working with children and young people to support them in facilitating creative expression. This will be a full day training focusing on the following topics;
1 Trauma and Expression
2 Gang Culture and Stereotypes
3 Emotions and Creativity
4 Decision making and Adolescents development

Creative Arts Meeting Public Health Tickets, Tue, Mar 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board meeting
2024-03-13 15:00 - 18:00 UTC
Closed meeting

CWVYS Executive Committee meeting
2024-03-15 10:30 - 12:00 UTC

Workforce Development IPG Meeting
2024-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 UTC

Equality, diversity and Anti Racism in a Youth Work Setting - ETS Cymru training
2024-03-19 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
Welcome to the **Equality & Diversity in a Youth Work Setting** event! Join us at the University of South Wales – Newport on **Tue Mar 19 2024** at **10:00 AM** to explore the importance of creating inclusive spaces for young people. This event will feature discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities to help you enhance your youth work practice.
The course will focus on:
1 Systemic/institutional Racism and examples
2 Different Forms of Individual Racism
3 Equality vs Equity and Anti-Racism
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn and grow in your role. See you there!
Equality, diversity and Anti Racism in a Youth Work Setting Tickets, Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Youth Work Marketing Group Meeting
2024-03-20

CWVYS Regional Meeting
2024-03-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
Central South and South East Wales
All meetings start am 10 am and finish before 11.30am
To RSVP please contact Catrin on catrin@cwvys.org.uk

CWVYS Regional Meeting
2024-03-22 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 on catrin@cwvys.org.uk

Data Training for Leaders
2024-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
ETS has worked with colleagues from Data Cymru to develop a training package on using and presenting data, which is aimed at those responsible for data collation, reporting data within Youth Work organisations or would like to understand more, please visit the link below to book on:
Using data in a Youth Work setting Tickets, Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Please be aware, this training is based over 2 sessions, the first one is understanding data (10th April 2024), the second part (17th April 2024) will be using that data and presenting it.

Youth Information and Digital IPG meeting
2024-04-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-23 14:00 - 16:00 UTC

European Youth Week 2024
2024-04-12 08:00 - 2024-04-19 17:00 UTC
The European Commission has launched the dates of the next European Youth Week, which will officially take place from 12 to 19 April and extend the week before and after these days.

Under the slogan “Voice your vision”, the EYW 2024 will focus on the civic engagement of youth in Europe and putting democracy into action. We believe this is an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your activities and initiatives while contributing to the larger conversation surrounding Democracy & European elections.

Therefore, we would like to invite you to submit your initiatives to the European Commission EYW platform (https://youth.europa.eu/youthweek_en#eyw-youth-events). By submitting them, you will be able to:

Showcase Your Impact: Share the success stories and outcomes of your activities with a broader audience.
Inspire Others: Motivate fellow youth associations and individuals by sharing your experiences and best practices.
Connect with Stakeholders: Establish connections with like-minded organisations and potential collaborators.

CWVYS: The Funding Webinar sessions, April - 'Hint, tips and attitudes.
2024-04-18 10:30 - 12:00 UTC
CWVYS has been commissioned to deliver funding support webinars for the whole youth work sector.
These sessions are due to take place via Teams, as follows:
Hint, tips, and attitudes
– what makes a good application?
– how do I write one?
– partnership bids – should I consider this?
– go big or go small?
Keen to be there?
Register your interest for the particular sessions you would like to attend via paul@cwvys.org.uk by 11th April.

CWVYS Officers' Group Meeting
2024-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 UTC

CWVYS All Wales Meeting
2024-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
CWVYS All Wales Meeting
All meetings start am 10 am and finish before 11.30am
To RSVP please contact Catrin on catrin@cwvys.org.uk

CWVYS Funding Webinar sessions - 'What? How? Where?'
2024-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
CWVYS has been commissioned to deliver funding support webinars for the whole youth work sector.
Our last in April will welcome Ruth Pryce, Head of Programme : Young People at the Paul Hamlyn Foundation who will present, as well as Sion James: Further Education, Vocational Education & Youth Project Officer at Taith.
What? How? Where? 30th April, 11:00am – 12:00pm

Definitions of funding: core, revenue, and capital
What do funders want?
Is this funding appropriate for our needs and does it meet our organisational/local authority focus?
Where to find the funding you are looking for?
How much to ask for?

Keen to be there?
Register your interest with paul@cwvys.org.uk ASAP

Mental Health Awareness Week
2024-05-13 - 2024-05-19
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from 13 to 19 May, on the theme of “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. Movement is important for our mental health.

Empower Hour Session 1: Strategic planning for youth work
2024-05-13 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
Empower Hour session 1:

Title: Strategic planning for youth work
Who: We want to hear from different leaders in youth work and those new to the sector, to help inform the development of an effective strategic planning cycle for youth work in Wales.
When: 13th May @ 10:00-11:30 & 24th May @ 13:30-15:00.
For more information, or to register your place, please email YouthWork@gov.wales and let us know which session and date/time you would like to attend. You can attend more than one session. We will be in touch with further information on how to join and to ask further details such as where you’re from, your role and what organisation you represent.

Urdd Peace and Goodwill Message
2024-05-17
Urdd Peace and Goodwill Message
Every year since 1922, the young people of Wales have shared a message of peace to their peers around the world. To this day, this is the only message of its kind in the world. It’s a valuable tradition that empowers the youth of Wales to create and inspire humanitarian activity internationally.
The message is created into a short film and will be available to share from the Urdd’s social media accounts on 17 May 24 | 7:30am BST.
2024 Theme:
This year’s Message honours the legacy of the Welsh Women’s Peace Petition of 1923-1924, signed by 390,296 women across Wales. A hundred years later, the young women of Wales reaffirm the need to advocate for peace. The message inspires us to act for peace. It emphasizes that war and violence is never the answer – encouraging us to lead and collaborate for a brighter future for everyone.
The Urdd kindly seek your support in amplifying this important video message on May 17th.
Today – Note the 17th of May in your calendar, and follow the Urdd on:
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok.
For further information:

Download the Partner Pack
Go here to our website.

Please email Luned Hunter (Urdd International Officer) – lunedhunter@urdd.org confirming that you’re happy to share the message on your social media accounts on the 17th of May, and Luned will email you the links to the posts on the morning of the 17th of May.
Together we can call for peace on 17 May 2024.
Thank you for your support.

Empower Hour Session 2: Accountability within youth work
2024-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
Empower Hour session 2:

Title: Accountability within youth work
Who: They want to hear from youth work practitioners, including those new to the sector, to help inform the development of an effective accountability framework for youth work in Wales at all levels.
When: 17 May 10:00-11:30 or 7 June 13:30-15:00.
How to sign up:
For more information, or to register your place, please email YouthWork@gov.wales and let them know which session and date/time you would like to attend. You can attend more than one session. They will be in touch with further information on how to join and to ask further details such as where you’re from, your role and what organisation you represent.

CWVYS: The Funding Webinar sessions, May - 'Mix It Up'
2024-05-20 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
CWVYS has been commissioned to deliver funding support webinars for the whole youth work sector.

20th May 10.30 am- 12 pm
“Mix It Up”
Our special guests are Ian Gwilym Wales Senior Relationships Manager at the Duke of Edinburgh Award Wales and Elgan Richards, Tendering Support and Business Adviser.
Keen to be there?
Register your interest with paul@cwvys.org.uk ASAP

Digital IPG Webinar
2024-05-21 11:00 - 12:30 UTC
Tuesday 21 May

CWVYS Workforce Development Group Meeting
2024-05-21 14:00 - 16:00 UTC

Empower Hour session 3: Partnerships for youth work
2024-05-22 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
Empower Hour session 3:

Title: Partnerships for youth work
Who: They want to hear from those that have established relationships in youth work and those new to the sector and who want to contribute to strengthening existing partnerships and promote innovation.
When: 22 May 15:00-16:30 or 10 June 10:00-11:30.
How to sign up:
For more information, or to register your place, please email YouthWork@gov.wales and let they know which session and date/time you would like to attend. You can attend more than one session. They will be in touch with further information on how to join and to ask further details such as where you’re from, your role and what organisation you represent.
