CWVYS/ADULT LEARNING WALES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
25th September 2026
CWVYS works in partnership with Adult Learning Wales to provide CWVYS Member-only access to learning opportunities at a vastly-reduced cost. The table in the attachedoutlines what is available, how much each courses costs per person and the comparable cost for those who are not CWVYS Members. If keen to enrol, contact shelley.kear@adultlearning.wales or Robert.Burton@adultlearning.wales and…
Good News Only!
18th September 2026
We want to send out a special Good News Only newsletter featuring info of some of the amazing international projects our Members have been a part of recently. It has been truly inspirational to see some of the trips you have been able to take young people on and the best part of my job…
Help ProMo spread the word about a new national research project for young people
18th September 2026
ProMo Cymru have a new national research project and is looking for people to join a Lived Experience Panel to help guide it. The study focuses on Wales’ new "open access" mental health services, which aim to allow people to choose the support they want and get help on the same day they ask. We'd love your…
Update on the Professional Learning Passport
18th September 2026
Please see below a message from colleagues at the Welsh Government: Now that Dysgu, our national professional learning and leadership body, has been established, we have decided that responsibility for the PLP will transfer from the Education Workforce Council (EWC) to Dysgu from September 2028. We are grateful to the EWC for developing and maintaining the PLP to date. Dysgu's programmes are…
New ASH Wales campaign to support young people to explore and understand the issues around smoking.
10th September 2026
Welcome to the Nicofiends! Find out more from ASH in their words here; Can your young people spot a Nicofiend? Nicofiends is a creative ASH Wales campaign bringing the pressures around smoking, vaping and nicotine to life. Through free activities, games and creative challenges, young people explore things like fitting in, dares, stress, boredom, marketing…
CWVYS MEMBER VOICE SURVEY 2026
7th September 2026
We want to hear from you As a CWVYS member, your views help us understand what we're doing well, what could be improved and what you would like to get from your membership. We'd really appreciate you taking 3–5 minutes to complete this *short survey* Your feedback will help shape our communications, member services and priorities…
Trustee Vacancies: Youth Cymru
21st August 2026
Youth Cymru are recruiting trustees, this is what they're looking for, in their own words; Help shape the future of youth work in Wales. We're looking for passionate people to join the Youth Cymru Trustee Board and help inspire young people to thrive. Whether your experience is in; finance, youth work, HR, fundraising, or digital…
Trustee Vacancies: The Awen Project
21st August 2026
The Awen Project is a community driven charity, passionate about alternative education, giving children who slip through the cracks of the mainstream educational system the chance to learn, grow and thrive. We are creative, collaborative and democratic in how we work and we're looking for two new trustees to help guide our next chapter. Who…
CWVYS Erasmus+ online info session
21st August 2026
CWVYS are hosting an online session about the opportunities under Erasmus Plus for Members only. We will be joined by the Head of Youth Sector at the British Council, who will outline the roles of the organisation as the UK National Agency, as well as the application processes; Date: 14 September Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm…
Wales National Safeguarding Week 9–13 November 2026
21st August 2026
Wales National Safeguarding Week 2026 will run from 9 to 13 November With events across Wales aimed at raising awareness, sharing best practice, and supporting safeguarding professionals and the public. Purpose and Theme The week is coordinated by the five Regional Safeguarding Boards in Wales and is dedicated to protecting vulnerable children and adults from…
DBS rule change for child-facing volunteers
21st August 2026
From 1 September 2026, child-facing volunteers may need an Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check. The change mainly applies to volunteers who directly teach, train, coach, care for or supervise children often enough to meet the regulated activity rules. This could include youth groups, sports coaching, playgroups and children’s activities. Charities should…
CWVYS Member Vacancies
31st July 2026
There are currently 3 vacancies with Viva LGBTQ+, now part of The YEW Collective, they are looking to recruit; Viva LGBTQ+ Lead Arweinydd Viva Lead Youth Support Worker Gweithiwr Cymorth Gwaith Ieuenctid Viva Youth Work Support Worker Outreach Youth Worker Gweithiwr Ieuenctid LHDTC+ Allgymorth Viva LGBTQ+ Outreach Youth Worker The closing date for all vacancies…