FREE Results Based Accountability(TM) Training Opportunity

There will be an opportunity to access a full day training to explain Results Based Accountability^TM

This approach will become much more important, especially, for those organisations seeking funding from statutory agencies, and probably, in time the Big Lottery.

Training is being provided for those working with children and young people across Powys, Pembrokeshire, Camarthenshire and Ceredigion.  It is likely to be held somewhere between Llandovery and Camarthen but well worth the journey.  There isn't a date set yet but we need to know how many would be interested in attending.

David Burnby will be facilitating the training and it will be free of charge but is only available once.

Visit his website for further information:  http://davidburnby.co.uk/
this site includes materials available in Welsh Language.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS FREE EVENT PLEASE CONTACT PAVO:  
email:  info@pavo.org.uk or phone with your details.


To find out more about Results Based Accountability visit:
www.raguide.org.
www.resultsaccountability.com

"Trying Hard is Not Good Enough" by Mark Friedman, published by FPSI Publishing, 
ISBN 1-4392-3786-7

"Results Accountability Workshop" DVD available from www.resultsleadershipgroup.com which is a video recording of Mark Friedman delivering RBA introductory workshop.

Vacancies in St Johns Family Centre, Brecon

Faith in Families is a registered charity working with children and families in disadvantaged areas of Swansea and Brecon.

Our new St. Johns Family Centre in Brecon aims to bring voluntary and statutory sectors such as Education, Care, Health and Family Support under one roof to share expertise on both sides to improve the co-ordination, quantity and quality of services, which will ensure better outcomes for the children and families within the community.

PLAY LEADER

To help provide a warm safe environment for children and their parents/carers together with opportunities for activities that will enhance their physical, emotional, educational and spiritual development 

Salary Scale Point: NJC 14-17 (£15,725 - £16,830) Pro Rata.  8 hours – Temporary contract, dependent on future funding. 

PLAY ASSISTANT

To help plan, provide and take part in activities to stimulate and support children’s educational, physical, social, language, emotional and play development.

Salary Scale Point: NJC 11 – 13 (14,733 - £15,444) Pro Rata.  7.5 hours – Temporary contract, dependent on future funding.

ADMINISTRATOR

We are looking for a capable, adaptable and enthusiastic person who thrives on a challenge.

Salary Scale Point: NJC 11 – 13 (14,733 - £15,444) Pro Rata. 8 hours – Temporary contract, dependent on future funding.

CARETAKER

We are looking for a hardworking, honest, self-motivated person to act as a Family Centre Caretaker/Cleaner, willing to support the organisations aims and values.

Scale: £7.00 per hour.  6 hours per week – Temporary contract, dependent on future funding.

 

Applications for more than one position are welcomed.

For an application pack please visit:  www.swanseabrecon.org.uk

For an informal chat about the positions available please contact the Centre Manager,

Julia Lewis on 01874 611723.

Closing date: Thursday 1^st November 2012 at 5pm.

Interviews to be held during the week beginning Monday 5^th November 2012

The Big Draw & Come Draw with Me! Art events for all

This year’s Big Draw which Brecknock Museum is co-hosting with Brecon Library 

Thursday 1^st November, 10.30am - 4pm.

The Big Draw is part of Brecon Arts Week which is running from 27 Oct to 4 Nov.  You can download a copy of the brochure from the website:   www.powys.gov.uk/brecknockmuseum

The correct times for the Big Draw are on the details you will here: 

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B41FCphm3PwqNDczQ05sVXNTTnc

The National Museum Cardiff are also holding an event aimed at adults who are looking to discover, or brush up, their drawing skills,

Come Draw with Me! Cardiff’ is taking place on the evening of 8^th November.  Use the link below for further information:

http://www.campaignfordrawing.org/flyers/CDWMCardiffFlyer.html

Kind regards

Stephanie Dempsey

Cydlynydd Addysg, Mynediad a Gwirfoddolwyr

Education, Access & Volunteer Co-ordinator

Amgueddfa ac Oriel Gelf Brycheiniog
Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery
Captain's Walk, Brecon LD3 7DS
Tel: 01874 624121

www.powys.gov.uk/brecknockmuseum
www.facebook.com/BrecknockMuseum
www.twitter.com/BrecknockMuseum

Noder - rwy'n gweithio oriau rhan amser ac fel arfer rwy'n gweithio ar ddydd Llun, dydd Mercher, dydd Iau a dydd Gwerner.

Supporting Children with Additional Needs Training Available in Brecon

Please use the link below for  further information on training that is taking place at the new St Johns Family Centre in Brecon on Tuesday, 20th November from 6.45 to 8.45 p.m.

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B41FCphm3PwqaWZZNzlKWlBLUzA

This training, run by NCMA, will be looking at how you can support children with additional needs to access your service, including sharing good practice and practical ideas around adapting activities and resources.

If you would like to book on the training, please email cypptraining@powys.gov.uk or contact us at the Tel No. below.

Regards

Catherine Wilson (Mon to Wed)
CYPP Training Administrator
Training Unit
Powys County Council
The Gwalia
Ithon Road
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Powys
LD1 6AA

Tel No. 01597 82 9569



https://docs.google.com/a/pavo.org.uk/file/d/0B41FCphm3PwqNDczQ05sVXNTTnc/edit

Brecknock Play Network - Dates & Events

The following link is a copy of our October newsletter.  You will find the newsletter full of events and information.

Important dates for your dairies - Everyone welcome;

Saturday 27th October - St John's Family Fun day - 1-4pm

Tuesday 30th October - Inclusive play session - St.John's Family Centre - 2-4pm

Thursday 8th November - Focus on Play event -         "               "              - 6-8pm 

Wedensday 14th November - Brecknock Play Network Annual General Meeting - 

St.John's Family Centre - 6.30pm

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B41FCphm3PwqQzBLUDhaTF92c1k

If you are unable to access this link, please let PAVO know and we can send you a copy!

Trustee Vacancy for Brecknock Play Network

Brecknock Play Network

TRUSTEE VACANCY

Brecknock Play Network is a voluntary association of enthusiastic people committed to developing facilities for integrated play among the rural communities and towns of Brecknock. 

We are managed by a committee of unpaid trustees.  Although we employ staff to support the trustees and to provide our services, we rely heavily on the generosity of people to give us time to manage the organisation.

We support parents / carers and other organisations that work with children and young people - Out-of-school clubs, play schemes, playgroups, nurseries, child minders, carers, child groups, schools, community groups, local and national child-centred organisations.  We provide information, training and resources to new and existing groups.

We operate play and leisure activities for children and young people, with a range of abilities and needs, from birth to 19 years in the Breconshire area.

 DO YOU FEEL YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP US? 

Almost anyone over 18 can become a trustee. 

Please contact Sharon Pritchard, Play Development Officer for an application form and  further information.

Brecknock Play Network, St.John’s Family Centre, Pendre Close, Pendre, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9EA.

Tel; 01874 611 723

Mob; 07423 822 671

Email; brecknockplaynetwork@gmail.com

PLAYWORK TRAINING AVAILABLE

There will shortly be some funded playwork qualifications available at both level 2 and level 3 in Powys, which will be free of charge for participants.

There will also be opportunities for volunteers to train at induction/foundation level and for training playwork trainers, assessors, and internal verifiers.

 If you are interested in this please contact Louise Bell for more information  : louise.bell@dyfodol-powys-futures.org.uk or 01597 825236 . 

UNCRC online training & quiz

United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) online training course

DO IT TODAY!

This training course will help officials learn more about children and young people’s rights.

The Rights of Children and Young Persons (Wales) Measure came into effect in May 2011.  This course is designed to help people understand how the new Measure will affect their area of work.

Alongside the full training we have also developed a 10 minute version. This is a snapshot introduction to the UNCRC and the Measure.

Click on the link below.

Access the 5 sections to learn more about the Measure.

Take the Quiz to test your knowledge.

http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/rights/uncrc/onlinecourse/?skip=1&lang=en

Children in Wales: Training Officer, Job Vacancy

Training Officer

35 hours per week; £30,550 per annum

Based in Cardiff, responsibilities include development, marketing, delivery and provision of a high quality learning and development programme for those who work with and for children, young people and their families in Wales.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Closing date: 18 November 2012

For an application pack visit our website www.childreninwales.org.uk/jobs or call 029 2034 2434

Children in Wales is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Swyddog Hyfforddi

35 awr yr wythnos; £30,550 y flwyddyn  

Wedi'i lleoli yng Nghaerdydd, fe fydd cyfrifoldebau'r swydd hon yn cynnwys datblygu, marchnata, cyflawni a darparu rhaglen ddysgu a datblygu o ansawdd uchel ar gyfer y sawl sy'n gweithio gydag a thros blant, pobl ifanc a'u teuluoedd yng Nghymru. 

Bydd unrhyw gynnig cyflogaeth yn amodol ar adroddiad datgelu boddhaol gan y Biwro Cofnodion Troseddol.

 

Dyddiad cau: 18 Tachwedd 2012

I gael pecyn ymwelwch a'n gwefan www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/jobs neu ffoniwch 029 2034 2434

Y mae Plant yng Nghymru'n gyflogwr Cyfle Cyfartal

 

1st Clives Own (Welshpool) Scout Group Table Top Sale

1st Clives Own (Welshpool) Scout Group

TABLE    TOP    SALE

Saturday 20th October

10am-2pm

at the Scout Hut, Berriew Street Car Park

Free Entry to come & browse

Refreshments available

To book a table (£5/table)

call Shane Squibb on 01938 552408 or feel free to just turn up

Please come along & support us!

Powys Youth Arts Festival 2012

Powys Youth Arts Festival 2012

Venue: Llanfyllin High School

Date: Tuesday 30^th October

Time: 2pm – 9pm

Cost: £7.50 for non-members, £2.50 for youth service members – they will also get a raffle ticket on their way in allowing them to get a free meal

Transport: Free transport will be provided from any youth centre – North or South – wishing to attend. Please let Siân know whether your club will be attending and let her know nearer the time numbers.

Running order:

2 – 6pm

Workshops including circus, free running, t-shirt printing, dancing etc. will confirm over the next month what exactly is taking place

Also available is a climbing wall, BMX track, stalls, open performances on stage – dance, music etc.

5 – 7.30pm

Monty’s Got Talent, performances from the North who have entered MGT

7.30 – 9pm

Open DJ session

8.45

Possibly fireworks to finish the evening

Food will be available on the day. We also hope many of you will come in Halloween fancy dress

Your support: please let me know if there is any particular support you would like to provide on the day

Online info: We have a website and a facebook event page, here are the links.

http://powysyouthartsfestival.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/events/499254880100268/

Contact: Siân Walters – 01691 648 929 or sian@artsconnection.org.uk

Poster attached.

Siân Walters

Project Officer

……………………………………………..

Arts Connection - Cyswllt Celf

Youth & Community Centre - Canolfan Ieuenctid a Chymunedol, Llanfyllin, Powys

SY22 5DR

sian@artsconnection.org.uk

01691 648 929 - 07814 523 521

www.artsconnection.org.uk | www.cyswlltcelf.org.uk

Get Participating: twitter  |  facebook  |  youtube  |  vimeo  |  audioboo

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Company Registered in England & Wales: 02911716 - Registered Charity Number: 1135641

Job Vacancy: Development Worker (Volunteering & Community Participation)

Dyfodol Powys Futures

Development Worker (Volunteering and Community Participation)
(the post will be 35 hours per week until September 2013 then a minimum of 14 hours per week until September 2014, although these hours may be increased subject to funding)
£18433.00 per annum actual first period, then pro rata.

Inspiring and innovative individual with flair and imagination
who has experience of working with volunteers, children & young people.
To co-ordinate the volunteering and community aspects of the Child’s Play Two & Cool Futures projects.

For a job description and application form please go to:
http://www.dyfodol-powys-futures.org.uk/ or Tel: 01597 825236
Closing Date: November 5th 2012
Company Limited by Guarantee – 6556066
Registered Charity - 1126794



Gweithiwr Datblygu (Gwirfoddoli a Chyfranogiad Cymunedol)
(bydd y swydd am 35 awr yr wythnos tan fis Medi 2013 ac yna o leiaf 14 awr yr wythnos tan fis Medi 2014, er gall yr oriau hyn gynyddu, yn dibynnu ar nawdd)
£18433.00 y flwyddyn am y cyfnod cyntaf, ac yna pro rata.

Unigolyn ysbrydoledig ac arloesol gyda’r ddawn a’r dychymyg a
phrofiad o weithio gyda gwirfoddolwyr, plant a phobl ifanc.
I gydlynu gwaith gwirfoddol ac agweddau cymunedol prosiectau Chwarae Plant Dau a Dyfodol Cŵl.

Am swydd ddisgrifiad a ffurflen gais ewch i:
http://www.dyfodol-powys-futures.org.uk/ neu ffoniwch 01597 825236
Dyddiad cau: 5 Tachwedd 2012
Cwmni cyfyngedig drwy warant – 6556066
Elusen Gofrestredig - 1126794

Young Person Survey 2012

Young Persons Survey 2012

Powys County Council would like your view as a young person about living in Powys and how you rate some

 of the serivces that it provides. Some of you may see or use some services everyday like public transport or 

street lighting. Some of you may use a service occasionally like a sports centre or youth club. Some of you
may never use or have any knowledge of a service provided - like information and advice services. 

You can find the survey at http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=11637&lang=en.

By "young person" we mean anyone aged between 11 - 25 years who lives in the county. 

So if that's you please read on and complete our survey.

Why? The council provides hundreds of services - some pretty visible and obvious - like
schools, street lighting and libraries and others - less obvious - like support and care for
older people, road safety and running museums and galleries.

Every year we ask 1000 adults what they think about some of our services. This year we'd
like to hear from you too. Please answer as many questions as you can, and that are relevent
 to you. If you don't use a particular service then just choose No Answer. In building this
survey we sought and received invaluable help from the Powys Youth Forum so hopefully
we've covered the key services and issues facing you as a young person. We hope you enjoy
completing the survey. As a thank you we are offering an Ipad as a prize for one lucky person
who completes the survey.

All data collected is confidential and will be held in compliance with the Data Protection Act.
 The results will be seen by the Council's Management Team and used to help us understand
more about your view of life in Powys, the services we provide and how we can improve them.


The closing date for surveys to be submitted is Friday 23 November 2012.


All those who complete a survey and give their details will be entered into a prize draw
to win an Ipad.  Please see the final section of the survey for details and rules.

There are 31 questions in this survey.

Grand Opening Of Monty Clubbers

Play Montgomeryshire                   Registered Charity Number / Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig 1000016

Plas Dolerw, Milford Rd, Newtown, SY16 2EH                                                       phone: 01686 626713 email:admin@playmontgomeryshire.co.uk

GRAND OPENING OF MONTY CLUBBERS

Tuesday 6^th November             4.30 to 6.30pm

at Welshpool Youth Club and Open Door Howell Drive Welshpool

An Inclusive Youth Group for people aged 10 to 19 years

              Young People with additional needs actively welcome                              

Come and have fun with Professor Panic's Circus Workshop
GAMES & CRAFTS
COCKTAILS & NIBBLES



   

Stronger Together: Bringing organisations together for effective service delivery for families

Stronger Together Bringing organisations together for effective service delivery for children, young people and families in Wales Future Inn, Cardiff Bay 5 December 2012, 9.15am - 4.00pm (North Wales Conference planned for early 2013) This Round Table Conference offers delegates the opportunity to look at ways in which child, youth and family-focussed organisations can be actively involved in the 'bigger picture' locally, regionally and nationally.  Further, to learn about the role of the "Third Sector Forums." The outcomes of the conference will include: Determining where engagement works best and why Examining how third sector engagement is working in Wales at present Establishing initial proposals to strengthen local, regional and national third sector engagement Sharing practice around consortia and commissioning Raising awareness of the effectiveness of Local Authority and Third Sector Compacts Raising awareness of work around Commissioning The conference will be of particular benefit to: Third sector organisations working with children, young people and families Directors of local County Voluntary Services/Councils (CVS/CVC) CVS/CVC Children and Young People's Network Co-ordinators (Linc3 Members) Chairs and/or Representatives of local CVS/CVC Children and Young People's Networks Local Authority Governance Officers Police Authority Officials with responsibility for engaging the third sector and/or commissioning services under PCPs Health Representatives with responsibility for engaging the third sector and/or commissioning services Mark this conference in your diaries now -  speaker details to follow shortly  For further information please contact Sarah Thomas, Development Officer, Children in Wales.  Email: sarah.thomas@childreninwales.org.uk or Tel: 029 2034 2434

** Remember that you can attend this conference at a cheaper rate if your organisation is a member of Children in Wales.   Please contact us now for further details.** membership@childreninwales.org.uk 029 2034 2434 Children in Wales, 25 Windsor Place, Cardiff CF10 3BZ Yn Gryfach Gyda'n Gilydd Dod â chyrff ynghyd i ddarparu gwasanaethau effeithiol ar gyfer plant, pobl ifanc a theuluoedd yng Nghymru   Future Inn, Bae Caerdydd 5 Rhagfyr 2012, 9.15am - 4.00pm (Bwriedir cynnal Cynhadledd y Gogledd yn gynnar yn 2013) Mae'r Gynhadledd Bord Gron hon yn cynnig cyfle i'r cynadleddwyr edrych ar ddulliau o gynnwys cyrff sy'n canolbwyntio ar blant, ieuenctid a theuluoedd yn y 'darlun ehangach' yn lleol, yn rhanbarthol ac yn genedlaethol ac ar ben hynny, i ddysgu am rôl "Fforymau'r Trydydd Sector." Bydd canlyniadau'r gynhadledd yn cynnwys: Penderfynu ble mae ymgysylltu yn gweithio orau a pham Archwilio sut mae ymgysylltu gan y trydydd sector yn gweithio yng Nghymru ar hyn o bryd Sefydlu cynigion cychwynnol i gryfhau ymgysylltu'r trydydd sector yn lleol, yn rhanbarthol ac yn genedlaethol Rhannu arfer o ran consortia a chomisiynu Codi ymwybyddiaeth o effeithiolrwydd Compactau Awdurdodau Lleol a'r Trydydd Sector Codi ymwybyddiaeth o waith ym maes Comisiynu Bydd canlyniadau'r gynhadledd yn cynnwys: Penderfynu ble mae ymgysylltu yn gweithio orau a pham Archwilio sut mae ymgysylltu gan y trydydd sector yn gweithio yng Nghymru ar hyn o bryd  Sefydlu cynigion cychwynnol i gryfhau ymgysylltu'r trydydd sector yn lleol, yn rhanbarthol ac yn genedlaethol  Rhannu arfer o ran consortia a chomisiynu  Codi ymwybyddiaeth o effeithiolrwydd Compactau Awdurdodau Lleol a'r Trydydd Sector  Codi ymwybyddiaeth o waith ym maes Comisiynu Rhowch y gynhadledd hon yn eich dyddiaduron nawr - bydd manylion y siaradwyr yn dilyn cyn bo hir Am ragor o wybodaeth cysylltwch â Sarah Thomas, Swyddog Datblygu, Plant yng Nghymru.  E-bost: sarah.thomas@childreninwales.org.uk neu Ffôn: 029 2034 2434   **Cofiwch y gallwch fynychu'r gynhadledd hon am gyfradd ratach os yw'ch corff chi'n aelod o Plant yng Nghymru.   Cysylltwch â ni nawr am ragor o fanylion.** membership@childreninwales.org.uk 029 2034 2434 Plant yng Nghymru, 25 Plas Winsor, Caerdydd CF10 3BZ

Families with Disabled Children: Sleep Depreviation

The Family Fund recently reported in The Guardian on sleep deprivation for those families with disabled children.  They are now carrying out a parent survey to find out more about the extent of the issue.  The survey only has 5 questions, so should only take a few minutes for families to complete.

For further information see The Family Fund website: http://www.familyfund.org.uk/

Consultation Events on Elective Home Education

The Welsh Government believe the current legislation surrounding elective home education has shortcomings because there is no legal requirement on the parent to tell a local authority that a child is receiving education at home.  Without this requirement, it is very difficult for local authorities to carry out their duties to ensure that all compulsory school age children in their area are receiving a suitable education.   For these reasons we are proposing the introduction of a registration and monitoring scheme for home educated children. We want the scheme to promote a more supportive and constructive relationship between all home educating families and local authorities, with them working together to ensure children receive a suitable education. A consultation seeking views on the proposals is currently open and responses are requested by 23 November 2012.   In addition, a small number of facilitated events aimed at seeking the views of children and young people will be held on: 18 October 2012 10:30 at Royal Welsh Showground, Powys 26 October 2012 10:30 at All Nations Centre, Cardiff 30 October 2012 10:30 at Conwy Business Centre, Conwy These events are also open to adults.  Each event will last approximately two hour with light refreshments available on arrival. To book a place at one of the events please email: wellbeingshare@wales.gsi.gov.uk    Mae Llywodraeth Cymru'n credu bod y ddeddfwriaeth gyfredol ynghylch addysg ddewisol yn y cartref yn ddiffygiol gan nad oes unrhyw ofyniad cyfreithiol ar y rhiant i ddweud wrth awdurdod lleol fod y plentyn yn derbyn gofal yn y cartref.  Heb y gofyniad hwn, mae'n anodd iawn i awdurdodau lleol gyflawni eu dyletswyddau i sicrhau bod plant oedran ysgol gorfodol yn eu hardal yn derbyn addysg briodol.   Am y rhesymau hyn, rydym yn cynnig cyflwyno cynllun cofrestru a monitro ar gyfer plant sy'n derbyn addysg yn y cartref. Rydym am i'r cynllun hyrwyddo perthynas fwy cefnogol ac adeiladol rhwng pob teulu sy'n rhoi addysg yn y cartref ac awdurdodau lleol er mwyn iddynt gydweithio i sicrhau bod plant yn cael addysg briodol. Mae ymgynghoriad sy'n ceisio barn ar y cynigion yn digwydd ar hyn o bryd a gofynnir am ymatebion erbyn 23 Tachwedd 2012. Yn ogystal, caiff nifer fechan o ddigwyddiadau  eu cynnal gyda'r nod o gael barn plant a phobl ifanc. Dyma'r manylion: 18 Hydref 2012 10:30 ar Faes Sioe Frenhinol Cymru, Powys 26 Hydref 2012 10:30 yng Nghanolfan yr Holl Genhedloedd, Caerdydd 30 Hydref 2012 10:30 yng Nghanolfan Fusnes Conwy, Conwy Bydd y digwyddiadau hyn hefyd yn agored i oedolion.  Bydd pob digwyddiad yn para tua dwy awr a bydd lluniaeth ysgafn ar gael wrth i chi gyrraedd. I gadw lle yn un o'r digwyddiadau, anfonwch e-bost at: wellbeingshare@cymru.gsi.gov.uk

Day Care Trust & Family/Parenting Institute to Merge

Family charities announce merger talks

July 25, 2012

LEADING charities the Family and Parenting Institute and Daycare Trust today announce their intention to merge.

The Boards of both organisations believe that they will be better able to improve the life chances of children and strengthen the quality of family life in the UK by pooling their resources and expertise.

Collectively, the charities have almost 40 years’ experience of policy and campaigning on issues affecting families.

Maggie Darling, Chair of Daycare Trust, said:

“This is an exciting opportunity to bring together the major strengths of both charities. In challenging times it is vital that we move forward together to make the UK a family friendly country where the social and economic benefits of high-quality and affordable childcare continue to be valued. I believe joining forces is the best way forward to serve our beneficiaries in the years to come.”
Christine Farnish, Chair of the Family and Parenting Institute, said:

“I am delighted that the Family and Parenting Institute and the Daycare Trust have committed to combine their respective strengths into a single charity, able to speak out powerfully on behalf of parents and families and promote the childcare agenda. Both Boards have recognised that we can achieve more by working together. We look forward to building the new organisation in partnership with the Daycare Trust.”

It is expected that further details of the merger will be announced later in the year.