New guidance on the Youth Engagement and Progression Framework
22nd September 2022
CWVYS members and those interested, the Welsh Government have recently published updated guidance on the Youth Engagement and Progression Framework, you can find a message from Lowri Reed, Senior Youth Engagement and Progression Manager at the Youth Engagement Branch; I am pleased to announce the publication of new guidance on the Youth Engagement and Progression…
Youth Support Grant
22nd August 2022
The Welsh Government has issued criteria for local authorities to bid for additional funding through the Youth Support Grant. The funding is in relation to supporting two of the Interim Youth Work Board's recommendations. Every local authority is therefore able to apply for ÂŁ20,000 for Welsh language provision and also ÂŁ20,000 for Equality & Diversity…
Next Welsh Government Youth Work newsletter
22nd August 2022
As you likely know, CWVYS supports the Welsh Government to collect articles and news for the Youth Work newsletter. The next issue is due out in September, so we’d like to encourage you to send us information about your news and events by 31st August. Please send all information to ellie@cwvys.org.uk For this next issue the theme…
Please complete this important survey
19th August 2022
Please could you take some brief time out of your day to complete Lizzy's vital survey? https://southwales.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/mapping-and-evaluating-the-voluntary-youth-work-sector-for-7l The KESS project – Mapping and Evaluating the Voluntary Youth Work Sector for Wales is a Masters by Research project conducted by the University of South Wales and funded by the European Social Fund in partnership with CWVYS. The research…
Apprenticeships Summer Campaign
5th August 2022
Golley Slater have created a folder of assets for those interested  in supporting the Apprenticeships Summer Campaign which begins Monday 15th August. The content can be downloaded here: Apprenticeship summer campaign - stakeholder assets Additionally here you can find; [video width="1080" height="1350" mp4="https://www.cwvys.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/004-Apprenticeship-Sectors-Animation-English.mp4"][/video] Apprenticeship sectors animation ^ All content is in Welsh and English and…
Update from the Chair of the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board
25th July 2022
An update from the Chair of the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board, Sharon Lovell MBE Helo Pawb / hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well in this very hot weather and staying safe. I wanted to provide you with an update on what is happening in terms of the work of the…
Successful Summer of Fun applicants
22nd July 2022
Thanks to support from the Welsh Government's Play & Communities Summer Of Fun programme, CWVYS has awarded 30 grants totalling ÂŁ216,718.34 to the following CWVYS member organisations; Adoption UK Cymru, BAD Bikes, Boys and Girls Clubs of Wales, Bridgend Carers, Bryncynon Strategy, Challenge Wales, Community Music Wales, Cwmbran Centre for Young People, Dal Dy Dir,…
21/07/22 All Wales CWVYS meeting
15th July 2022
21st July 2022 All Wales CWVYS meeting - 10am – 11.30am The next All Wales CWVYS Members meeting which will be held on July 21st.  It will be a themed meeting with Welsh Government Officials on the Curriculum for Wales and Community Schools. The agenda will include an opportunity for you to share details of your…
Taith Pathway 2 opening in the Autumn
14th July 2022
News from the Taith team announced this week; Taith Pathway 2 opening in the Autumn Partnership and Strategic collaboration Taith is pleased to announce that in Autumn 2022 we will be opening our Pathway 2: Partnership and Strategic collaboration funding call, open to the further education, vocational education and training, adult education, schools and youth…
NOMINATE NOW: Youth Work Excellence Awards
24th June 2022
It is Youth Work Week here in Wales and what better time to look back on achievements and celebrate the contribution of Youth Work to young people and Welsh communities? Why not go one step further and put in a nomination for the Youth Work Excellence Awards!? The Youth Work Excellence Awards are an opportunity to recognise…
‘Summer of Fun’ programme funding for CWVYS members
23rd June 2022
Dear Members, (With apologies for this English language-only message). BACKGROUND CWVYS has been awarded a grant by the Welsh Government to assist CWVYS Members to access its ’Summer of Fun’ programme funding. CWVYS is responsible for the administration and receipt of applications; fund holding and payment of grants to eligible and current CWVYS…
Connect Through Cooking Youth Work Week Event
20th June 2022
A message from Torfaen Youth Service giving some more details about their event during Youth Work Week which is featured in the Calendar here; https://www.cwvys.org.uk/event/youth-work-week-2/ Connect Through Cooking Please come and join us virtually at 4pm on Friday 24th June to connect with other young people to prepare and eat some delicious, healthy wraps.…