Taith Pathway 2 2023 funding outcomes
14th March 2024
Congratulations to everyone who has been successful in the Taith Pathway 2 funding call. Pathway 2 2023 was open to organisations from Schools, Youth, Adult Education, Further Education and Vocational Education and Training sectors. Please follow the link to see a table of the successful recipients - Taith Pathway 2 2023 funding outcomes - Taith
It’s not too late to get involved with Taith Pathway 1!
14th March 2024
Is your school or organisation thinking about applying for Taith Pathway 1 funding for your international mobility? WCIA and Diverse Cymru are here to help you. As Taith Champions we are able to assist you with your applications, from administrative support to help with identifying potential partners. The last of our three webinars will…
Estyn Youth Work Peer Inspectors – Recruitment
14th March 2024
Estyn are currently recruiting for peer inspectors to work with them on their youth inspections. Applications are welcomed from individual applicants who; Have at least 3 years of experience in a youth work organisation or in the field of youth work; Have paid or unpaid (volunteer) experience in their youth work role, full or part…
Final Budget 2024 to 2025 via GOV.WALES
28th February 2024
The final Budget published on 27 February 2024 provides detail on the government’s financing, taxation and MEG level allocations. It sets out the government’s revenue and capital spending proposals, including detailed portfolio spending plans. https://www.gov.wales/final-budget-2024-2025
Strengthening the legislative framework for Youth Work in Wales – A Welsh Government update.
19th February 2024
A series of drop-in ‘Empower Hour’ sessions for youth workers and youth support workers were held in December 2023 to introduce the intended approach to strengthening the legislative framework for youth work in Wales, building on the Minister for Education and Welsh Language’s recent statement. Over 70 people attended the sessions, enabling us to start…
WEBINAR: Promo Cymru – Increasing the number of youth work services available through the medium of Welsh
14th February 2024
This webinar is presented by the Welsh Language 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 that "The Welsh Government should increase the availability of youth work services…
Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes new members to his Youth Ambassador Forum
5th February 2024
Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes new members to his Youth Ambassador Forum (dyfedpowys-pcc.org.uk) On Wednesday 31st January, Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn welcomed young people from across the Force area to Police Headquarters in Carmarthen, who have been appointed as new members of the Dyfed-Powys Youth Ambassador scheme, and who will work with the PCC…
Welsh Government to ban disposable vapes and back plans for raising smoking age
5th February 2024
Welsh Government to ban disposable vapes and back plans for raising smoking age | GOV.WALES Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing Lynne Neagle has confirmed the Welsh Government will press ahead with plans to ban disposable vapes and support UK Government legislation to increase the smoking age and restrict sales of vapes. It follows…
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…