Upcoming Taith events
18th October 2022
Next week there will be Webinars on Taith Pathway 2, in particular an introduction to the Calculation Tool and the Application Form. 4pm on Tuesday the 25th of October (in English) 4 pm Thursday the 27th of October (in Welsh) 12pm Friday the 28th of October (in English) For Webinars in English please…
Youth Work in Wales: Principles and Purposes
11th October 2022
Today, the newly-revised ‘Youth Work in Wales: Principles and Purposes’ booklet was published. This document has been produced for the managers and trustees of youth work organisations, politicians, local authority elected members and officers, practitioners, trainers and people training to be youth workers and youth support workers. It has also been written for young people,…
Taith Events this week
10th October 2022
By now, many will probably have heard that Taith Pathway 2 has launched, but did you know about the informational events happening this week? Pathway 2 is focused on the development of international partnerships working towards addressing priorities unique to our sectors and there are three 60 minute sessions happening this week. Introduction to Pathway…
Ministerial Statement on registration with the Education Workforce Council
10th October 2022
The Youth Engagement Branch at the Welsh Government shared this message with us; The Minister for Education and Welsh Language published a statement on the consultation held earlier this year on proposed changes to the categories of those required to register with the Education Workforce Council. The statement and summary of responses can be accessed…
Youth Work Excellence Awards Finalists
5th October 2022
The Finalists for the Youth Work Excellence Awards 2022 have been announced today! We are delighted to see so many of our Members shortlisted, it is wonderful seeing the breadth of brilliant work being recognised across the voluntary and statutory youth sectors in Wales. The awards are taking place at the Brangwyn Hall in Swansea…
Launch of Taith Pathway 2
5th October 2022
Taith Pathway 2 has launched today! For organisations in the Youth sector interested in applying, you can find all the info on this page here; https://www.taith.wales/pathway_2/youth/overview/ Pathway 2 is focused on the development of international partnerships working towards addressing priorities unique to our sectors. You can find the Programme Guide for Pathway 2 here; https://www.taith.wales/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Taith-Pathway-2-English.pdf…
New guidance on the Youth Engagement and Progression Framework
22nd September 2022
CWVYS members and those interested, the Welsh Government have recently published updated guidance on the Youth Engagement and Progression Framework, you can find a message from Lowri Reed, Senior Youth Engagement and Progression Manager at the Youth Engagement Branch; I am pleased to announce the publication of new guidance on the Youth Engagement and Progression…
Youth Support Grant
22nd August 2022
The Welsh Government has issued criteria for local authorities to bid for additional funding through the Youth Support Grant. The funding is in relation to supporting two of the Interim Youth Work Board's recommendations. Every local authority is therefore able to apply for £20,000 for Welsh language provision and also £20,000 for Equality & Diversity…
Next Welsh Government Youth Work newsletter
22nd August 2022
As you likely know, CWVYS supports the Welsh Government to collect articles and news for the Youth Work newsletter. The next issue is due out in September, so we’d like to encourage you to send us information about your news and events by 31st August. Please send all information to ellie@cwvys.org.uk For this next issue the theme…
Please complete this important survey
19th August 2022
Please could you take some brief time out of your day to complete Lizzy's vital survey? https://southwales.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/mapping-and-evaluating-the-voluntary-youth-work-sector-for-7l The KESS project – Mapping and Evaluating the Voluntary Youth Work Sector for Wales is a Masters by Research project conducted by the University of South Wales and funded by the European Social Fund in partnership with CWVYS. The research…
Apprenticeships Summer Campaign
5th August 2022
Golley Slater have created a folder of assets for those interested in supporting the Apprenticeships Summer Campaign which begins Monday 15th August. The content can be downloaded here: Apprenticeship summer campaign - stakeholder assets Additionally here you can find; [video width="1080" height="1350" mp4="https://www.cwvys.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/004-Apprenticeship-Sectors-Animation-English.mp4"][/video] Apprenticeship sectors animation ^ All content is in Welsh and English and…
Update from the Chair of the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board
25th July 2022
An update from the Chair of the Youth Work Strategy Implementation Board, Sharon Lovell MBE Helo Pawb / hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well in this very hot weather and staying safe. I wanted to provide you with an update on what is happening in terms of the work of the…