QUALIFIED FOR THE FUTURE
6th December 2019
Qualifications Wales have launched the Qualified for the Future consultation. It will be looking at the kind of qualifications needed for the new curriculum. Their vision is that 16-year-olds in Wales take globally respected qualifications that inspire and prepare them for life, learning and work – and they want to know what you think! You…
VOTES AT 16
2nd December 2019
After the passing of the Votes at 16 legislation last week we wrote an article about the big news on the European Youth Portal! The Senedd and Elections Bill proposes to: lower the voting age to 16 for Assembly elections;change the name of the Assembly to ‘Senedd Cymru’ or the ‘Welsh Parliament’provide for Members to be…
NEW CURRICULUM AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT EVENT (NORTH WALES)
29th November 2019
Awareness and Engagement Event (North Wales) for Organisations that can help to support the delivery of the New Curriculum in Wales You are invited to attend a workshop to update you on the development of the new draft curriculum for Wales 2022 and to consider how other organisations can support delivery of the new curriculum…
YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE
29th November 2019
Calling community groups in North Wales! You could win a share of more than £40,000 from North Wales PCC’s Your Community Your Choice fund *Here’s the link*
NATIONAL YOUTH WORK CONFERENCE 2020
29th November 2019
We are delighted to announce the upcoming National Youth Work Conference: When: 4th MARCH 2020Where: CARDIFF CITY STADIUMWho: YOUTH WORK PRACTITIONERS Note: This is a DIARY MARKER only. Further details of the event, including timings and content (plus how to book your place), will be released in due course. Look forward to seeing you there!
REVISED SET OF DATES FOR 2020 CWVYS REGIONAL MEETINGS
29th November 2019
Please see below a revised set of dates for the 2020 Spring and Summer CWVYS regional meetings. Due to an increasingly crowded calendar of events for the sector, we have seen the need to change the dates as noted below: We look forward to welcoming you to these meetings
NATIONAL CO-ORDINATOR POST FOR SUICIDE AND SELF-HARM PREVENTION
29th November 2019
The National Co-ordinator post for suicide and self-harm prevention is now out to advertisement until 11 December, 2019. Interviews will take place in early January. This is a key Welsh Government commitment following the publication of the Everybody’s Business report and will assist in driving forward the implementation of the national and regional action plans for suicide and…
THE YOUTH PROGRAMME QUALITY INTERVENTION – POLICY AND PRACTICE CONTEXT
22nd November 2019
Please *click here* for sight of documents prepared by each UK nation for the Centre for Youth Impact. CWVYS has developed close links with the CYI and currently have 6 Member organisations undertaking the YPQI as part of the first pilot in Wales. Six more will take on the programme in 2020 and another six in 2021. …
CWVYS UPDATED VISION, MISSION AND ADDED 5 KEY FUNCTIONS
18th November 2019
Council for Wales of Voluntary Youth Services CWVYS is the independent representative body for the voluntary youth work sector in Wales Vision A Wales where all young people are empowered by innovative, vibrant and sustainable voluntary youth work services. Mission To represent, support and give a collective voice to its membership of voluntary youth work…
FUTURE GENERATIONS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
15th November 2019
UpRising Cymru are recruiting across Wales for an exciting development programme. This is a 10-month pilot programme of online content and monthly face-to-face sessions building skills,knowledge and networks, where participants will have the chance to engage with and learn from current leaders from a wide range of sectors. Key events include: Programme launch eventAttend hands-on Workshops such as Future…
YOUTH CYMRU RECRUITING!
15th November 2019
Hello…Youth Cymru has an exciting opportunity for volunteers to join their trustees board! Here’s what they’re looking for and what you could contribute to a vibrant organisation: We are looking to refresh, grow our board and diversify our skill set. We are seeking interest and applications from people who share our passion for supporting young…
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS PASS AMENDMENTS TO THE SENEDD & ELECTIONS (WALES) BILL
15th November 2019
Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill —Stage 3 Stage 3 of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill was completed on Wednesday 13 November.Members confirmed the key provisions of Bill, which will: lower the voting age for Assembly elections to 16;provide that the Assembly will become a parliament to be known as ‘Senedd Cymru’ or the ‘Welsh Parliament’;provide…