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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 community led organisations and find new ways of designing and resourcing services so that people facing complex issues get the support they need, when they need it and in ways that work best for them.

The LIL will lead the next phase of the People and Communities work focussed on children and young people’s emotional wellbeing in Merthyr Tydfil. Read more about how the People and Communities work has developed locally to date here. Full and extensive training and support is provided to the LIL through the Communities team at LBFEW and via peer support from other LILs working across England and Wales.

The host organisation would employ the LIL, provide their line management and share strategic steers and relationships that support achieving the aims of the People and Communities work within the specific context of Merthyr Tydfil. It is essential that the host organisation understands the Merthyr Tydfil and wider regions context. It is desirable but not essential that they are based in Merthyr Tydfil.

If you are a local organisation interested in hosting the LIL please send an expression of interest outlining why you think you would be the perfect host and the management fee you would charge to: dcranshaw@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk by 9am on 11/11/24

The Foundation will shortly be seeking expressions of interests from individuals who would like to take on the LIL role. The Foundation would then work with the chosen host organisation to assess and recruit the LIL, with the Foundation covering the full costs of their appointment.

For more information, please contact Dale Cranshaw, Communities Lead at Lloyds Bank Foundation dcranshaw@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks & kind regards,

Dani Baverstock | Administrative Support Officer

DBaverstock@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk

07557 377405

lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk

Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL

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 understanding, and build the future of engagement with young people.

Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: Free (Ticketed event)
Venue:  Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ

What you can expect:

Since this is our first Youth Work Conference in five years, next year’s lineup has certainly got to be special.

We won’t give it all away now, but you can expect:

• Interactive Panel talks and Q&A’s with some of the UK’s leading youth work experts in the sector.
• Networking opportunities – come and meet new faces and learn about exciting opportunities for all and discover fresh opportunities.
• Full catering – With a packed schedule, you’ll need to be energised to tackle the day. Expect tea and coffee on entry, mid-morning breaks, lunch, and an afternoon break where you can experience locally produced food.
• Choice of both morning and afternoon workshops to attend – helping you develop your skills.
• Live Performance from a youth group to close us out at the end of the day!

And here’s the best part – attendance is FREE once you register!

 Register Now and claim your ‘Early Bird’ ticket before it’s too late

Head over to https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/youth-work-conference-collaboration-and-partnership-2025/ to secure your ticket and get all the info you need.

Dietary requirements: If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know as soon as possible. All food is locally sourced and Gluten-free, Vegan and Vegetarian options are available upon request.

Follow @IeuenctidCymru on X to keep an eye out for more updates released as we get closer to the day of the Conference.

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you would like to subscribe to the Welsh Government Youth Work newsletter click here – Subscribe to the youth work newsletter | GOV.WALES

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 workers in Wales.

This is a step towards ensuring that training is tailored to the real needs of youth workers to meet the needs of young people.

We encourage you to take a moment to review the report, which can be accessed via the link below:

View the Skills and Training Audit Report

Your input and engagement have been essential to this process.

Training will be released shortly, and you can find out more information about training by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/etswales

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 form for more information. Please ensure you read the guidance carefully before applying. As in previous grant rounds, no decisions on funding will be made until budget decisions are known later in the year.

Closing date for applications is 8 November 2024

We would like to invite you to a short digital workshop to discuss the Strategic Voluntary Youth Work Grant on 17^th October at 10:00 am. We will discuss the criteria and terms of the grant and give you the opportunity to ask questions.

If you have any queries, or to register your interest in receiving a link to attend the online information session, please contact us on youthwork@Gov.wales.

Web Links:

https://www.gov.wales/strategic-voluntary-youth-work-organisation-svywo-grant-scheme-information-grant-applicants

https://www.gov.wales/strategic-voluntary-youth-work-organisation-svywo-grant-scheme-application-form

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 Wales, as well as the work of the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board and it’s various Implementation Participation Groups (IPGs).

Views are now sought from practitioners in the Youth Sector in Wales, including the Voluntary Youth Sector as well as those advocating for the best outcomes for young people.

People will have until the 10^th of January 2025 to submit their responses.

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

 

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 sourced from the EWC’s Register of Education Practitioners.

As you may know, for a few years now, qualified youth workers and youth work support staff have been required to register with the EWC, but for the first time this year’s report contains information on teachers and learning support staff who work in independent schools and colleges. Following a new government requirement in May 2023 making it essential that their staff register with the EWC, and thus their conduct and practice regulated.

Effective recruitment to the education professions, and the subsequent retention of these practitioners, remains a priority not only in Wales, but across the world. Workforce numbers in Wales have remained fairly static compared to 2023, however there has been a small decline in school learning support workers.

The full Annual Education Workforce Statistics for Wales 2024 is available to read via the EWC website.

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 27th of September, if you intend to attend, please confirm via this link TODAY (16th of September).

On Wednesday the 25th of September the Centre for African Entrepreneurship have their Climate Justice event in Swansea, you can book your place here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-justice-forum-tickets-1013157319817

On the 22nd of October Welsh Women’s Aid have an event on Working Collaboratively to Safeguard Children and Young People. You can book to attend their free event here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-collaboratively-to-safeguard-children-young-people-tickets-978161506397?aff=oddtdtcreator

On the 14th of November NYAS Cymru have an event in the Senedd on the Impact of Parent Advocacy. Find out more and book to attend here; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/impact-of-parent-advocacy-tickets-957295194697?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

If any other CWVYS Members have anything similar you would like circulated or included in our next newsletter, please send the details to Helen@CWVYS.org.uk by midday on Monday the 23rd of September

You can find details of these events on the Youth Sector Calendar hosted on our website; https://cwvys.org.uk/events/

The calendar is for the whole sector, so members and non-members in the sector alike can add their events to it by sending details to Helen@cwvys.org.uk

 

 

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 forwards the recommendations.

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 the meeting, Members were invited to share their thoughts to Welsh Government via CWVYS.

Please send your comments to paul@cwvys.org.uk by 30 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 Council and the UK Government Levelling Up Fund.

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

This September and  October, One Million Mentors are setting up their 2nd year of mentoring programs doing just that in a number of secondary schools.

These schools are:

Cardiff 

• Mary Immaculate High School (hybrid)

• 4th September (11:20 – 12:10pm) –  (DBS checks)
• 16th October (11:20 – 12:10am) – (First meeting) 

• Cardiff West High School – October
• St Illtyds High School (hybrid) – September
• Cathays High School (in – person) –  September
• Willows High School (hybrid) – September

 

Newport 

• St Joseph’s High School (in – person) – October
• Newport High School (in – person) – October
• Bassaleg High School (in person)

• 10th October (1:30pm – 3pm) – (DBS Checks and First Meeting) 

• Llanwern High School – September
• Caerleon High School – September

 

What is 1MM?

1MM mentoring empowers young people to become the best version of themselves: building relationships – free of assumption and judgement – where they benefit from another’s experience and perspective and can think bigger, find their own answers and take the next meaningful step into their future.

We recruit, train and deploy volunteer mentors, matching them with mentees and providing high quality support to both so that they are well prepared and can have an effective and impactful mentoring relationship. Our mentoring is one to one, for young people aged 14-25 years old, for 1 hour, once a month, for up to a year.

Here you can find our poster and here is a QR code to sign up;

All we ask of our volunteers is to sign up to our platform at www.1mm.org.uk and complete some mandatory online training.

You can find more of what we do here: One Million Mentors

 

 How do I get involved?

There are plenty of ways of how you can help but here is a step – by – step guide on how!

1.       Sign up on our platform on www.1mm.org.uk. Sign up as a mentor.
2.       Complete your Online Profile and Training – This will take approximately 1 hour
3.       Attend a Mentor Induction Workshop (optional). After completing the training, you will be sent an invite for one of our monthly Mentor Induction Workshops. You can attend either before or after your first session.
4.       We will match you with a Mentee. Once all training is completed and you have registered for a workshop we will match you to a mentee.
5.       You will be in a school supporting a Young Person!
   

Socials: We are on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn to find out on the latest news and powerful stories that we encounter everyday at 1MM.

We also have our own podcasts to listen to! Here we discuss the mentoring journey from both mentors and mentees from 1MM!

In – person school programmes: This would mean that commitment to the programme is important in order to meet with your mentee. As this is a school programme, a timetable will also be created to ensure your mentor sessions are on school sites where teachers are available to supervise.

You can contact us for further information :-  

Raman Purewal (the Programme Administrator for the Cardiff Capital Region): raman.purewal@1mm.org.uk

 

t:    +447502107409
e:  raman.purewal@1mm.org.uk
w:  www.onemillionmentors.org.uk