Mapping the voluntary youth work sector in Wales – final report
1st February 2024
The link to the final report of Lizzy Bacon's thesis on the mapping of the voluntary youth work sector in Wales is here: https://criminology.research.southwales.ac.uk/news/2021/new-project-map-and-evaluate-voluntary-youth-work-sector-wales/ We hope that you will enjoy reading this in-depth, comprehensive and important piece of research.
Estyn – What and How We Inspect in Youth Work documents
25th January 2024
As you will know, Estyn intends to inspect youth work provision in earnest during 2024. CWVYS sits on the Estyn Youth Work Stakeholder Group. In preparation for the full round of inspections from autumn 2024, Estyn will be engaged in a range of pilot inspections. Key points for pilots The Vale of Glamorgan local authority…
Children and Young People on The Margins – Welsh Parliament
25th January 2024
The Children, Young People and Education Committee is conducting an inquiry into Children and Young People on the Margins, which in summary relates to missing children and those vulnerable to criminal exploitation. This inquiry follows on from the Committee’s report into radical change for care experienced children. From the evidence received, children are estimated to…
Free Training Opportunities for the Youth Work Sector in Wales
18th January 2024
ETS Cymru Wales are excited to launch its training programme for 2023 / 2024 by offering two exciting courses: Supervision in the Youth Work Context (Level 3 Accredited Course) Neurodiversity Training (a series of workshops) If you would like more information or to secure a space, follow this link: http://tinyurl.com/tktcn35z Please keep an eye on…
Youth Work Excellence Awards – Live stream
15th January 2024
If you're not able to attend the Youth Work Excellence Awards in person, we have the option to join via a livestream on Youtube. If you're interested in hosting a watch party for the event, please fill in the form below and we'll be in touch! Os na allwch fynychu'r Gwobrau Rhagoriaeth Gwaith Ieuenctid yn…
Webinar: Establishing a young people led governance structure for youth work in Wales.
11th January 2024
This webinar is presented by the Young People are Thriving 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 "to establish a young people led governance structure for…
Meet Adult Learning Wales! | Cyfarfod Addysg Oedolion Cymru!
5th January 2024
Meet Adult Learning Wales! | Cyfarfod Addysg Oedolion Cymru! Want to know more about youth work training? More about Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Tutoring and a whole load of other learning opportunities? Have any questions about how to access all of the above and more? Then you're invited to meet Adult Learning Wales/Addysg Oedolion Cymru at…
The Youth Work Leadership and Management Programme – FREE
4th January 2024
This is currently available FREE OF CHARGE! The application form is accessed via the button link on the brochures. There are copies of the application form available in Welsh from uswcommercial@southwales.ac.uk - the link via the brochure may be defaulting to the English version currently. We apologise for this technical issue, which we hope will…
ETS – Youth Work Leadership and Management Programme
22nd December 2023
This is a programme of leadership and management based on a previously successful model, but which has now been co-designed with representatives from the youth work sector and contextualized to bring it up to date and to suit the needs of current youth work leaders and managers in Wales. It will take you on a…
Welsh Government – Funding Review
21st December 2023
As you might be aware, the Welsh Government has commissioned a team of researchers from Welsh universities to carry out a Funding Review. This is a critical piece of work and is based upon one of the 14 recommendations being worked upon by the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board. It is essential that the voice…
Adoption UK Vacancies
18th December 2023
Adoption UK currently have a number of jobs available to apply for. Please take a look at their current vacancies - Jobs | Adoption UK Charity
Developing the Interim Youth Work Board’s Recommendations: Next steps
15th December 2023
Today the Minister for Education and Welsh Language has set out the next steps to develop the Interim Youth Work Board’s recommendations aimed at achieving a sustainable delivery model for youth work in Wales. You can read more here. Be part of the conversation Thank you to everyone who has fed into this work to…