Letter from Sharon Lovell to the youth work sector
29th November 2022
Annwyl pawb, Hopefully you have all seen the announcement from the Minister for Education and Welsh language which set out who will sit alongside me on the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board. I am really looking forward to working with such a passionate and dynamic group. The Board have already met twice, and I would…
Welsh Government Youth Work Bulletin
8th November 2022
The deadline to submit content for the Youth Work Bulletin sent out by Welsh Government is the 30th of November. The theme for the upcoming issue is Equality and Diversity, so they are looking to feature any stories, projects or news items related to the topic. For the Young Person’s Voice section of the Bulletin,…
Valleys Kids launch their 2020-2022 Impact Report
7th November 2022
"THE DEMAND HAS BEEN OVERWHELMING AND HUMBLING" Valleys Kids has just launched their Impact Report, covering an exceptional two years in their history. The report recognises the hard work of their paid and voluntary staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, and showcases how they helped their communities during these extraordinary times. The document distinguishes the…
Trustees Week
7th November 2022
It is Trustees Week! Every year between the 7th and 11th of November Trustees Week takes place. It is a time for organisations to reflect on the importance of their Trustees, celebrate their dedication and thank them for all their hard work and support. The theme for this year's week is "making a difference in…
YHA Strategy Launch at the Senedd
2nd November 2022
Tuesday 29 November 2022 12:00 – 1:30pm The Pierhead, Senedd Cymru, Ffordd y Môr, Cardiff Bay CF10 4PZ YHA has developed a refreshed strategy for Wales to make sure they can better support people and communities in Wales. Join on the day to learn more about the YHA’s priorities in Wales and their commitment to…
Taith Events in November
2nd November 2022
Over the next couple of weeks there will be more Webinars on Taith Pathway 2, run by the Taith team. This round of events will take the form of a Q&A session with the team: https://www.taith.wales/event/pathway-2-qa/ 4 pm on Thursday the 10th of November (Welsh) 4 pm on Friday the 11th of November (English)…
Taith Pathway 1 success and events
26th October 2022
Today, the Taith team announced the outcomes of the first round of Pathway 1 programme funding, which opened in March 2022 and closed to applications in May 2022. By now all successful applicants have been notified and some have even began their projects. We were thrilled to see so many successful applicants from the Youth…
Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board Members Announced
26th October 2022
Following a public appointment process, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language has announced this week the membership of the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board. The Minister’s statement can found here. The Welsh Government's Youth Engagement Branch noted that "collectively, the Board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise which will be invaluable as…
Welsh Government Youth Work Statistics
26th October 2022
The Welsh Government has published its annual statistical data on Youth Work in Wales in the local authority context The latest in the series of annual statistical releases on Youth work in Wales in (local authorities only) was published this week. These statistics cover the 2021-22 financial year and you can access these statistics here:…
Upcoming Taith events
18th October 2022
Next week there will be Webinars on Taith Pathway 2, in particular an introduction to the Calculation Tool and the Application Form. 4pm on Tuesday the 25th of October (in English) 4 pm Thursday the 27th of October (in Welsh) 12pm Friday the 28th of October (in English) For Webinars in English please…
Youth Work in Wales: Principles and Purposes
11th October 2022
Today, the newly-revised ‘Youth Work in Wales: Principles and Purposes’ booklet was published. This document has been produced for the managers and trustees of youth work organisations, politicians, local authority elected members and officers, practitioners, trainers and people training to be youth workers and youth support workers. It has also been written for young people,…
Taith Events this week
10th October 2022
By now, many will probably have heard that Taith Pathway 2 has launched, but did you know about the informational events happening this week? Pathway 2 is focused on the development of international partnerships working towards addressing priorities unique to our sectors and there are three 60 minute sessions happening this week. Introduction to Pathway…