Month: December 2023

This is a programme of leadership and management based on a previously successful model, but which has now been co-designed with representatives from the youth work sector and contextualized to bring it up to date and to suit the needs of current youth work leaders and managers in Wales.

It will take you on a journey of learning about yourself as a leader in the provision of services for young people. The programme is supported by ETS Wales, the WLGA, CWVYS, the Wales Principal Youth Officers Group, TAG Cymru (youth work training providers at HE and FE level) and funded by the Welsh Government. This programme is endorsed by the National Academy for Educational Leadership (NAEL)

As you might be aware, the Welsh Government has commissioned a team of researchers from Welsh universities to carry out a Funding Review.

This is a critical piece of work and is based upon one of the 14 recommendations being worked upon by the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board.

It is essential that the voice of the voluntary youth work sector is heard in this process, as evidence provided now will inform how and where funding can support the sector more effectively in the future.

Please complete the survey by the closing date of 12 January 2024:

https://wgu.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/arolwg-cyfranogiad-sector-gwirfoddol-2

https://wgu.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/voluntary-sector-participant-survey

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Today the Minister for Education and Welsh Language has set out the next steps to develop the Interim Youth Work Board’s recommendations aimed at achieving a sustainable delivery model for youth work in Wales. You can read more here.

Be part of the conversation

Thank you to everyone who has fed into this work to date. The collaborative approach adopted to inform the development of this work will continue to be vital during this next phase, under the advice of the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board and its Implementation Participation Groups, as well as other partners.

A series of ‘drop in’ Empower Hour sessions for youth workers and youth support workers began on 11 December. These have covered a range of themes, including a rights-based approach, youth work definitions and functions, and leadership and partnerships. This engagement will continue in the new year, with opportunities for individuals across the youth work sector and beyond to be part of the conversation. Further details will be shared soon.