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 Important update  It has been announced on the European Commission’s DiscoverEU webpage that DiscoverEU is postponed until further notice.  We will share information as it becomes available. If you have already been awarded a DiscoverEU pass, and have questions about travelling, you will need to contact the scheme organiser. If you are concerned about COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we…

We hope you’re all safe and well today! • Just to reiterate, we have voided membership fees for the 20/21 year, more info here: https://www.cwvys.org.uk/covid-19-a-message-to-our-members/ • Here’s a list of handy resources from ProMo Cymru: https://www.notion.so/Digital-Resources-for-the-third-and-youth-sector-in-Wales-Covid-19-bdf7a6dcdb66478a9a3477c4cda7eaf1 • Here you can find resources from the NSPCC about keeping safe online: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child-protection/online-safety-for-organisations-and-groups/ • Here is WCVA’s latest update on Coronavirus, it’s worth bookmarking…

Dear All I’m writing to let you know that CWVYS is calling a moratorium on Membership fees for the 2020/21 financial year. Existing Memberships will be automatically renewed as of 1 April 2020 for the usual 12-month period but we will not be seeking payment from you. Should any Member organisations wish to voluntarily pay…

Dear Funders Covid-19 and Role of CWVYS and the Voluntary Youth Work sector The youth work sector has a key role to play in supporting young people, and also as part of the overall response, in Wales to the Covid-19 outbreak. The voluntary youth work sector in Wales has a vitally important role to play…

Dear All Covid-19 and Role of CWVYS and the Voluntary Youth Work sector The youth work sector has a key role to play in supporting young people, and also as part of the overall response, in Wales to the Covid-19 outbreak. This statement provides an update on recent CWVYS activity and the steps being taken…

Dear Members It’s obviously a hugely concerning time for you all, the issues you are currently facing and those yet to occur. The focus at the moment is how to try and navigate a best way forward whilst supporting you as best we can in these circumstances. The general view from those with whom I…

Eurodesk UK have launched a Call to join them in promoting international opportunities to young people.  They want to hear from individuals with experience in the youth sector, who are passionate about working, studying or volunteering abroad, to sign up as a Eurodesk UK Ambassador.  The Eurodesk network covers 36 countries and more than 1100…

Practitioners’ work is highly valued The Conference was intended to pay tribute to the value of youth work practitioners – those paid and unpaid experts in the field who deliver  absolutely vital work day in, day out on behalf of and with young people across the whole of Wales. But practitioners aren’t just for Conferences…they’re…

The Education Workforce Council (EWC), in partnership with ETS Wales, has been commissioned by the Welsh Government to deliver and develop the nationally recognised Quality Mark for Youth Work in Wales until January 2023. The Quality Mark badge of excellence assures young people, their parents, guardians, funders, partner organisations and other organisations of high quality…

MEMBERSHIP & POLICY OFFICER (PART TIME) For this new job role, CWVYS seeks a suitably experienced and highly capable person to manage its membership and policy support portfolios. See the job description and person specification for further details. To apply complete the application form and the equal opportunities monitoring form and return to Paul@cwvys.org.uk Hours: 24 hours per week Salary: NJC Scale…

The Curriculum for Wales guidance aims to help each school develop its own curriculum, enabling their learners to develop towards the four purposes of the curriculum – the starting point and aspiration for every child and young person in Wales. This guidance will also be relevant for funded non-maintained nursery settings, pupil referral units (PRUs) and those…

This year’s National Youth Work conference has been developed by the Youth Work Marketing and Communications Group. It is aimed firmly at youth work practitioners. You will have the opportunity to hear directly from the Minister of Education on her priorities for youth work in Wales as well as update from Keith Towler on the…