Children and Families Practice Exchange (South Wales)"Promoting the UNCRC Across Wales"When: Tuesday 10th September 2013, 10am - 12.30pmWhere: Children in Wales, 25, Windsor Place, Cardiff CF10 3BZ
What works for Youth Work?
Focusing on the 'vision for a new national youth work strategy' and examples of how local youth services deliver to local need
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Welsh Government are consulting on how to take forward a vision for a new National Youth Work Strategy for Wales which will deliver until 2018 - this event provides the opportunity to debate their vision with Welsh Government officers from the Youth Support and Guidance Branch and share what works at local level
Youth Support & Guidance Branch, Welsh Government - a representative from the Welsh Government Department will talk through the consultation document. A discussion will follow around the consultation questions and attendees will be able debate the suggested vision for youth work in Wales. You will need to read the following documents before the event to be able to contribute fully in the discussions on the day:
A vision for a new national youth work strategy for Wales 2013-2018 http://wales.gov.uk/
and the 'Youth Work in Wales: Principles and Purposes' document
Carl Bainton, Youth Lead, GAVO, Communities First, Ebbw Fawr, Blaenau Gwent - Carl and his team run a youth club that was set up as an integrated youth provision for youngdisabled people, their families and the wider community. The club numbers have grown tremendously since the beginning as it promotes opportunities for young disabled people to socialise with their non disabled peers and vice versa. There is an open door ethos that provides an inclusive environment encouraging the participation of all young people who come along. Learn more about how this club has developed and barriers along the way.
John Heffernan & Sue Mackie, Saturdays Youth Club, Pembrokeshire - John and Sue are key players in a Families First funded pilot project to provide young people with youth club facilities on Saturday nights. The project see's 2 settings (youth centres in Fishguard and Pembroke) working together with the Young People's Counselling Service to provide a range of diversionary activities together with more targeted support for those who need it. Providing youth facilities on what are traditionally young people's 'party nights' hasn't always been easy, but has been successful!
Amanda Everson- Award Manager for UnLtd in Wales - UnLtd's core business is to provide funding and support to people who want to make a positive difference - socialentrepreneurs. Alongside this we undertake and publish research on our work and that of the sector to inform, influence and support the ecosystem for these activists. For the past 6 years we have worked in partnership with Comic Relief managing a programme supporting 11-21 year olds across Wales to lead ventures that have a positive social impact on their communities whilst they develop personal skills, knowledge and networks. We are piloting a social entrepreneurship/enterprise training resource to support youth organisations and the education sector to further understand our work and help raise awareness and opportunities for young potential social entrepreneurs. Are you interested in supporting this pilot?
Tea & Coffee provided - Please come along to share, learn and network!
Who Should Attend
Anyone with an interest in, and commitment to, promoting the rights of children in Walesand the need to gain knowledge on this topic with the aim of supporting young people they work with. It will be of special interest to those working directly with children and young people.
How Much Does it Cost & How to Book?
Attendance is FREE OF CHARGE, however, please book early as places are limited
To book a place please contact Children in Wales, 25 Windsor Place, Cardiff CF10 3BZ Tel: 029 2034 2434, Email bookings@childreninwales.org.
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