Establishment of a National Body for youth work – request for comments
2nd August 2024
Dear CWVYS Members, At our Regional meeting on the 25th of July, Donna Robins - Welsh Government, presented a paper on the establishment of a National Body for youth work. As noted in this paper by Welsh Government, the discussions are in their early stages and there will be a full consultation will follow. At…
CCYP; Volunteers wanted for exciting Inter-generational Project
2nd August 2024
CWVYS members Cwmbran Centre for Young People (CCYP) are looking to recruit volunteers for their new exciting inter-generational project Community Coming Together. You can find all the info in the poster below, or get in touch with; Leila.Long@CCYP.org.UK This project is made possible thanks to funding from the Torfaen Community Resilience fund, Torfaen County Borough…
One Million Mentors: Mentors needed in schools this September / October 2024
2nd August 2024
One Million Mentors: Mentors needed in schools this September / October 2024 Would you like to give advice, increase confidence and provide a number of opportunities to a young person? Would you want to support a young person’s future and career goals? Here is our 1MM Introduction video [embed]https://youtu.be/BTKYMkDWyxA[/embed] This September and October, One Million…
Share your feedback on Youth Work Week 2024
15th July 2024
A message from the Marketing and Communications Team for the Youth Sector in Wales; Youth Work Week has been an incredible journey filled with amazing experiences, and we hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as we have! Now is your chance to offer feedback! Your feedback is invaluable in helping the sector improve and make…
Charity Hall of Fame
11th July 2024
A new initiative, Charity Hall of Fame, has launched across the UK. Based on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, our aim is to gather together the incredible stories of the amazing people that have changed our society for the better, so that we can create a living archive that serves to educate and…
Estyn report on Youth Engagement and Progression Lead Workers
11th July 2024
Estyn have recently published a report on Youth Engagement and Progression Lead Workers. It includes some feedback from young people on how valuable they have found their support from workers, which is quite nice to read. You can access the report here; https://www.estyn.gov.wales/system/files/2024-07/Youth%20Engagement%20and%20Progression%20Lead%20Worker%20Review_0.pdf The report is also available here; Youth Engagement and Progression Lead Worker…
Strengthening the legislative basis for youth work in Wales
27th June 2024
Below you can find a brief report of the key messages from recent engagement by the Welsh Government Youth Engagement Branch with young people and youth work professionals in Wales It was an opportunity for them to hear the views of young people. It was also informed by their recent Empower Hour sessions. Strengthening the…
Youth Work Week 2024
26th June 2024
I’m sure you’re aware it's Youth Work Week ! Until June 30th, join us to celebrate the youth work sector and show recognition to those working in the sector in Wales. This year’s inspiring theme, “Why Youth Work?,” invites you to highlight the incredible impact youth work has. Happy Youth Work Week! We hope you’ve…
Youth Work Week 2024 Resources
12th June 2024
Youth Work Week 2024 is just a week away! From June 23–30, join us in all there is to celebrate about the youth work sector and show recognition to those working in the sector through organisations, local authorities, practitioners, youth clubs, leaders, and, of course, young people. This year’s inspiring theme, "Why Youth Work?," invites you…
Fforwm: Youth Work Strategy Residential Fforwm for Young People 14 – 25
7th June 2024
As part of the work that’s underway to develop youth work in Wales, the Welsh Government wants to hear from young people in order to better understand:- how young people are involved in the decision-making process for youth work in Wales discover best practice for involving young people what are the obstacles that prevent young…
The Next Youth Work Bulletin
6th June 2024
Manon is working on the next issue of the Welsh Government's Youth Work Bulletin If you’d like to know more about the Bulletin, including how to contribute, please contact Marketing and Communications Officer for the Youth Sector in Wales, Manon Williams, via Manon@cwvys.org.uk The deadline for submissions for the next issue is the 17th June…
Promote your work more widely this #YouthWorkWeek
3rd June 2024
Reach more with your good news during #YouthWorkWeek24 [video width="1080" height="1080" mp4="https://www.cwvys.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/httpswww.cwvys_.org_.ukwp-contentuploads202405YWW-Motion-Instagram-Stories.pdf.mp4" loop="true" autoplay="true"][/video] Would you like the opportunity to promote your work to a wider audience? Have you got positive Youth Work stories you'd like to share during this year’s Youth Work Week? You could take over the @YouthWorkinWales facebook account or the @IeuenctidCymru…