SWFRS REFLECT youth intervention project
22nd November 2024
The SWFRS REFLECT youth intervention team would like your help to reach more young people who really benefit from their interventions. Below you can learn more from them about their REFLECT project. It is because of our relationships with yourselves that we have been able to grow and evolve the REFLECT project, working with over…
Networking opportunities with Cardiff Women’s Aid
31st October 2024
Cardiff Womens Aid are interested in networking with other local services to help drive and lead change around gender-based violence. Poppy Camp who is our colleague and manager of the children and young persons team in Cardiff is wanting to build connections to ensure that these projects include some of the following: Preventative / Awareness-…
An Update from the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board
28th October 2024
Communication from the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board on the potential establishment of a national body for youth work. Hello all I hope you are all well. Whilst the summer now feels like a distant memory, I hope you all found some time to relax and refresh over the past few months. I wanted to…
Lloyds Bank Foundation seeking to partner with Merthyr organisation
28th October 2024
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales are seeking expressions of interest from organisations interested in, and well positioned to, host the next Local Implementation Lead (LIL) for Merthyr Tydfil. In People and Communities, the Foundation has been working alongside 6 places across England and Wales – including Merthyr Tydfil– with aims to strengthen small…
Youth Work Conference – Collaboration and Partnership 2025 !
14th October 2024
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…
Skills and Training Audit Report for the Youth Work Sector in Wales
11th October 2024
ETS Wales recently published the Skills and Training Audit Report for the Youth Work Sector in Wales The report provides insights into the current training landscape, highlighting key skills, qualifications, and areas where additional support is needed across the sector. The findings from this audit will form the foundation of the National Training Programme for youth…
Welsh Government statement on the SVYWO grant – open to applications
10th October 2024
Please see below news from the Welsh Government regarding the Strategic Voluntary Youth Work Organisation (SVYWO) grant The current (SVYWO) grant round is due to end in March 2025, and we are really pleased to say funding for voluntary youth organisations is likely to continue for 2025 onwards. Please see the attached guidance and application…
Consultation on the strategic framework for Youth Work in Wales
7th October 2024
The Minister for Education has launched a consultation on the strategic framework for Youth Work in Wales. These proposals represent the culmination of extensive deliberation and engagement with stakeholders in the past few years following on from the work and recommendations of the Interim Youth Work Board on a new strategy for Youth Work in…
Third Sector Partnership Council’s letter to the new cabinet
4th October 2024
WCVA have recently published the Third Sector Partnership Council's letter to the new cabinet; TSPC's open letter to the new cabinet Please feel free to help them amplify this on social media: Twitter/X English: https://x.com/WCVACymru/status/1842177833356939574 Welsh: https://x.com/WCVACymru/status/1842177782471675969 LinkedIn English: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7247949834907709442 Welsh: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7247949853534695426
Education Workforce in Wales; Latest Statistics
19th September 2024
At the end of the summer the Education Workforce Council (EWC) published the Annual Education Workforce Statistics for Wales. The independent, professional regulator’s Annual Education Workforce Statistics for Wales 2024 is the most comprehensive source of intelligence on those who work in schools, further education, youth work, and work-based learning in Wales. The data is…
Autumn Events with CWVYS Members
16th September 2024
There are some great events coming up this autumn with CWVYS members. Next week Urdd Gobaith Cymru are celebrating 10 years of their apprenticeships programme. With 2 breakfast events in the north and south! The first breakfast event takes place on the 24th of September in Llandudno, and the second is in Swansea on the…
Estyn Report and Welsh Government Response
16th August 2024
Estyn published their Youth engagement and progression lead worker review in July, the report includes 5 joint recommendations for Welsh Government, Careers Wales, local authorities, and all other partners involved in supporting young people through lead workers. The Welsh Government response to the review has now been published. The Welsh Government will work with partners on taking…