Lloyds Bank Foundation seeking to partner with Merthyr organisation
28th October 2024
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales are seeking expressions of interest from organisations interested in, and well positioned to, host the next Local Implementation Lead (LIL) for Merthyr Tydfil. In People and Communities, the Foundation has been working alongside 6 places across England and Wales – including Merthyr Tydfil– with aims to strengthen small…
Youth Work Conference – Collaboration and Partnership 2025 !
14th October 2024
An event you won’t want to miss! Join us on Thursday, 20th February 2025 for a full day of learning, key talks, a choice of workshops for youth workers, educators, and community leaders to come together, share insights, and build the future of youth engagement. It will be a great opportunity to come together to share experiences, broaden…
Skills and Training Audit Report for the Youth Work Sector in Wales
11th October 2024
ETS Wales recently published the Skills and Training Audit Report for the Youth Work Sector in Wales The report provides insights into the current training landscape, highlighting key skills, qualifications, and areas where additional support is needed across the sector. The findings from this audit will form the foundation of the National Training Programme for youth…
Welsh Government statement on the SVYWO grant – open to applications
10th October 2024
Please see below news from the Welsh Government regarding the Strategic Voluntary Youth Work Organisation (SVYWO) grant The current (SVYWO) grant round is due to end in March 2025, and we are really pleased to say funding for voluntary youth organisations is likely to continue for 2025 onwards. Please see the attached guidance and application…
Consultation on the strategic framework for Youth Work in Wales
7th October 2024
The Minister for Education has launched a consultation on the strategic framework for Youth Work in Wales. These proposals represent the culmination of extensive deliberation and engagement with stakeholders in the past few years following on from the work and recommendations of the Interim Youth Work Board on a new strategy for Youth Work in…
Third Sector Partnership Council’s letter to the new cabinet
4th October 2024
WCVA have recently published the Third Sector Partnership Council's letter to the new cabinet; TSPC's open letter to the new cabinet Please feel free to help them amplify this on social media: Twitter/X English: https://x.com/WCVACymru/status/1842177833356939574 Welsh: https://x.com/WCVACymru/status/1842177782471675969 LinkedIn English: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7247949834907709442 Welsh: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7247949853534695426
Education Workforce in Wales; Latest Statistics
19th September 2024
At the end of the summer the Education Workforce Council (EWC) published the Annual Education Workforce Statistics for Wales. The independent, professional regulator’s Annual Education Workforce Statistics for Wales 2024 is the most comprehensive source of intelligence on those who work in schools, further education, youth work, and work-based learning in Wales. The data is…
Autumn Events with CWVYS Members
16th September 2024
There are some great events coming up this autumn with CWVYS members. Next week Urdd Gobaith Cymru are celebrating 10 years of their apprenticeships programme. With 2 breakfast events in the north and south! The first breakfast event takes place on the 24th of September in Llandudno, and the second is in Swansea on the…
Estyn Report and Welsh Government Response
16th August 2024
Estyn published their Youth engagement and progression lead worker review in July, the report includes 5 joint recommendations for Welsh Government, Careers Wales, local authorities, and all other partners involved in supporting young people through lead workers. The Welsh Government response to the review has now been published. The Welsh Government will work with partners on taking…
Establishment of a National Body for youth work – request for comments
2nd August 2024
Dear CWVYS Members, At our Regional meeting on the 25th of July, Donna Robins - Welsh Government, presented a paper on the establishment of a National Body for youth work. As noted in this paper by Welsh Government, the discussions are in their early stages and there will be a full consultation will follow. At…
CCYP; Volunteers wanted for exciting Inter-generational Project
2nd August 2024
CWVYS members Cwmbran Centre for Young People (CCYP) are looking to recruit volunteers for their new exciting inter-generational project Community Coming Together. You can find all the info in the poster below, or get in touch with; Leila.Long@CCYP.org.UK This project is made possible thanks to funding from the Torfaen Community Resilience fund, Torfaen County Borough…
One Million Mentors: Mentors needed in schools this September / October 2024
2nd August 2024
One Million Mentors: Mentors needed in schools this September / October 2024 Would you like to give advice, increase confidence and provide a number of opportunities to a young person? Would you want to support a young person’s future and career goals? Here is our 1MM Introduction video [embed]https://youtu.be/BTKYMkDWyxA[/embed] This September and October, One Million…