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A message from colleagues at the Welsh Government about legislative changes; From 21 March 2022, physically punishing children will be illegal in Wales. The ‘big launch’ of the Ending Physical Punishment campaign took place on Tuesday 21 September, marking ‘six months to go’ before the law comes into force. Please find here a link to…

Here you can find a message from the organisers of the conference on how to book your place; The Youth Work National Conference 2021 is a full-day virtual event. It is an opportunity to hear from our keynote speakers and to find out about developments from across the sector. It is also a chance to…

The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has published its latest data on the education workforce in Wales. Based on information derived from our Register of Education Practitioners, the Annual education workforce statistics for Wales 2021 provides valuable insights into the make-up of the education workforce. They have published a range of separate workforce statistics which you can find on…

We’d like to draw your attention to a job vacancy for a Digital Communications Assistant, a post that will support Ellie Parker, Marketing and Communications Officer for the Youth Work sector. DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT (BILINGUAL: WELSH/ENGLISH) 2021/22 Hours of work:                                  30 per week   Length of contract:                           October 2021 to 31 March 2022                                                             Salary:                                               …

As you may have heard, certainly if you attended our Regional Meeting this morning, the Interim Youth Work Board have published their final report, “Time to deliver for young people in Wales”; https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2021-09/achieving-a-sustainable-delivery-model-for-youth-work-services-in-wales-final-report.pdf Here you can find an ‘infographic’ for Young People; https://gov.wales/interim-youth-work-board-report-what-future-youth-work-wales-infographic-young-people Follow this link to read the Minister's initial statement; https://gov.wales/written-statement-publication-interim-youth-work-board-wales-report If you'd…

The Welsh Government have published a report summarising the feedback from a consultation on refreshing the Youth Engagement and Progression Framework. It was undertaken by the Learning and Work Institute, and can be found here; refresh-youth-engagement-progression-framework.pdf (gov.wales)

The Welsh Government Youth Engagement Branch has secured an additional £2.5 million pounds of Youth Support Grant funding to be targeted to Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing of Young People. As you may be aware from previous CWVYS messages to you, these funds are being allocated directly to local authorities, whose individual workplans need to…

Here's a great opportunity with one of our Members, Community Music Wales; Do you have an idea for an innovative music project? Can you capture the beating heart of a community and find creative new ways to strike a chord with musicians? CORNERSTONES is an exciting new development programme for fresh thinking and passionate individuals…

The Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales is offering the opportunity for a candidate to complete a study of “Mapping and Evaluating the Voluntary Youth Work Sector for Wales” Details; Annual Stipend: £11.8k p.a Application Deadline: Sunday 29th of August 2021 This is a funded MbyRes, including a generous stipend and tuition fees,…

The Youth Community and Playwork Team at Adult Learning Wales is recruiting for Part Time Associate Tutors to teach on the Youth Support Worker Qualifications.  They deliver these qualifications to youth workers across Wales.  There is a good demand for their courses and there is a need to expand the pool of part time tutors.…

Here is a message from the BBC who would like to share details of an "incredible opportunity for young people" – aged 18-24 – in Wales to work with the BBC and to potentially get their faces on national news; The scheme allows young storytellers – aged 18-24 – (can be people who shoot their…

As you may 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 13th August. Please send all information to ellie@cwvys.org.uk In this issue, we’ll be reflecting on…