Consultation on Statutory Guidance on Securing Sufficient Play Opportunities

We will be holding Consultation Events to find out what guidance you need from Welsh Government to secure Sufficient Play Opportunities

Consultation on the Statutory Guidance on Securing Sufficient Play Opportunities

The main aim of this consultation is to ensure that those affected by this guidance have opportunities to offer their views regarding its contents, and to suggest additions and amendments.

Start of consultation: 10/03/2014

End of consultation: 30/05/2014

This draft guidance has been prepared under Sections 11 (3) and 11(4) of the Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010. Section 11(3) places a duty on Local Authorities to secure sufficient play opportunities for children in their areas, so far as reasonably practicable, having regard to their play sufficiency assessment required under subsection (1).

Section 11(4) places a duty on Local Authorities to publish information about play opportunities for children in their areas and keep this information up to date.

Link to Welsh Government website: http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/childrenandyoungpeople/140310-play-opportunities-consultation/?lang=en

PAVO Response: Restructuring of provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs in the 3 -11 age group

Please find below the link to our response to the Additional Learning Needs Consultation.

In summary, our response points out:

• there isn't enough data and information to make any comments on what future ALN provision should be.
• there isn't enough information about the proposed new ALN provision.
• there are comments that many children and families have greatly benefited from ALN Units, however, there also comments to say that this is not always the case.  
• the ALN provision affects all children in school and their views are also valuable.
• an offer to co-produce and work with the Council and families to evolve an appropriate service which meets the needs of ALL children with ALN.

CLICK HERE to download a full copy.

Community Careers Fayre Maesydderwen School, Ystradgynlais Monday 31st March 2-4pm

Resulting from consultation and engagement with young people in the area, the following event has been organised to meet the needs of young people and the community in the area. 

The event is for local adults and school leavers to find out more about opportunities and working life.  Please download the flyer HERE

There will be a range of stands from local businesses and organisations, job centre, university representatives and volunteer organisations.

Please encourage young people and families to attend to find out more about their opportunities.

If you would like a stall please contact the school on:  01639 842115.

Disability Awareness Workshop 27th March, Llandrindod Wells

Disability Awareness Workshop     Tier 1 or PTHB Level 2 One Plan Outcome: People in Powys feel and are safe and confident Aim: The aim of the workshop is to raise childminders awareness of caring for and educating children with additional needs and to encourage childminders to think about how they can include children with additional needs in their setting. Key Learning Outcomes: Have a basic awareness of legislation relating to children with  additional needs Be able to explain the differences between the medical and social models of disability and be able to define what disability is Be able to identify how to break down barriers Be able to reflect on current practices Target Audience: EYPC – ALL Course Providers: PACEY Cymru (NCMA) Time: 7pm – 9pm Date Venue 27th March 2014 The Commodore Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5ER   Course Fee: CYPP Funded To book places on this worksdhop or for further information please contact Powys Workforce Development Unit: 01597 827331

Relief/Bank Play Staff Vacancies

Play Montgomeryshire / Chwarae Sir Drefaldwyn,

Plas Dolerw, Milford Road / Ffordd Milffwrd, Newtown / Y Drenewydd, Powys       SY16 2EH                                        Tel / Ffon : 01686 626713

Web / Web : www.playmontgomeryshire.co.uk

Email / E-bost : admin@playmontgomeryshire.co.uk

Registered Charity Number 1000016                       Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig 1000016

Require

Relief / Bank Play Staff

for all of Montgomeryshire

   You will be responsible for providing cover at a variety of different projects for when staff are sick or on holiday, or to work at one off play sessions that occur from time to time. The role will include providing a warm & welcoming environment to promote the benefits of play, support a range of craft and play activities and offer ideas for games etc. Each project will be slightly different in what it offers.

For an application form and further information please contact  Bev Jones, at contact details above 

Contact a Family Cymru - Your Own Groups FREE Workshop - put in your request

Dear Friends

FREE workshops! Would your support group like to have a free workshop from Contact a Family Cymru? If so please read on.

Thanks to funding from the Big Lottery Fund and the Welsh Government, and with the support of our partners Irwin Mitchell, Contact a Family Cymru is able to offer free workshop sessions to support groups across Wales during 2014. We are offering a wide range of topics, from ‘benefits’ to ‘behaviour’ and ‘education rights’ to ‘sleep’, all aimed to support and empower families of children with additional needs. See the enclosed leaflet for details of the key sessions we can offer, and note that we can adjust the sessions to fit the needs of your group.

The workshops will be run in a very informal way, with lots of opportunity for discussion and questions. It certainly won’t be like sitting through a boring classroom lecture! And more importantly we would like to offer these workshops at a time and location that is convenient for your group. So, we hope to deliver the sessions when and where you would normally hold your meetings. The sessions will be approximately 2½ hours, with some optional time at the end for refreshments and chat. See the format of a typical session on the enclosed leaflet.

Still interested? We hope so! If you are, please read the enclosed leaflet carefully and send the form back to us to register your interest. We will then get back in touch with you to discuss things further. But be quick, we expect demand to be high and the sessions will be delivered to groups on a ‘first come first served’ basis. If you have any questions, please call or email me.

Best wishes J

Richard Jones

Manager, Contact a Family Cymru

(  07809 260210

8  richard.jones@cafamily.org.uk

Download the form to request a Workshop from HERE

Although this could be a great opportunity for your group, there are some downsides that you need to be aware of. Firstly, unfortunately, we are unable to deliver the workshops in Welsh, but if your group requests it, we can provide Welsh language notes and handouts. Secondly, as we know demand will be high and we have limited resources, we can only provide one session per group per year. Thirdly, in order for you to get the maximum benefit from the session, we will need to limit the number of attendees to 18. Sorry about that.

Contact a Family Cymru, 33-35 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9HB   -   Tel: 02920 396624   -   cymru@cafamily.org.uk

Registered charity: 284912 

Sutton Trust Research Report into the importance of Baby Bonding

Many people working with children and young people will already recognise the importance of bonding with children from the moment they are born.

This BBC report is highlighting the message to many parents and parents to be:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-26667036


A copy of the full report can be downloaded HERE

In Powys, we have Flying Start, Families First programme and the Integrated Families Services Team and they all provide a range of intensive health visitor support, parenting and early support.

PAVO's Response to Powys County Council's Additional Learning Needs Consultation

PAVO submitted a response, on behalf of 3rd sector voluntary and community groups, to Powys County Council's Consultation on Additional Learning Needs Provision for 3-11 year olds.  The response is a collection of voices from organisations over a period of time which we hope will support the Council to develop a responsive and appropriate services for children with additional learning needs.

We are advocating a co-production approach and the need for much more information and data to be made available, so that informed decisions can be made.

To have a look at our response please Download HERE

Contact a Family: Transitions Tour of Wales - Worried about Change?

Contact a Family are offering FREE advice surgeries to provide niformation and guidance to families and children with additional needs.

Parents, carers and young people (aged 14+) welcome to attend:

Abertawe/Swansea 1 April/Ebrill

Caerdydd/Cardiff 2 April/Ebrill

Casnewydd/Newport 3 April/Ebrill

Wrecsam/Wrexham 7 April/Ebrill

Bangor/Bangor 8 April/Ebrill



Download Flyer HERE

Youth Groups Training: Drug Use and New Psychoactive Substances

FREE Training is now available for Youth Leaders working in a variety of Youth Groups, including Voluntary Sector Groups.    You can download further information about  Drug Use Screening Tool (DUST) and the New Psychoactive Substances (NPS).

New Psychoactive Substances download HERE

Drug Use Screening Tool download HERE

Please book your place via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507 for one of the following:

DUST Training

17^th April 2014 9.30am – 12.30pm in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells

Or

30^th September 2014 9.30am – 12.30pm in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells

NPS Training

17^th April 2014 1.30am – 4.30pm in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells

Or

30^th September 2014 1.30am – 4.30pm in Committee Room A, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells

Early Years, Childcare and Play Workforce Research/Ymchwil blynyddoedd cynnar, gofal plant a chwarae

Early years, childcare and play workforce research

The Care Council for Wales has commissioned independent research agency BMG Research to undertake an important survey on the Early Years, Childcare and Play workforce.

The research will inform the 10 Year Workforce Plan and we want it to be as representative as possible so we would be extremely grateful if you could take part.

All settings who complete the survey will be entered into a prize draw to receive £200 of high street shopping vouchers. The research is entirely confidential and your responses will not be reported against anything that might identify you or your setting.

If you know of any other settings/schools who would be willing to take part in this important survey on the Early Years, Childcare and Play Workforce, please send the survey weblink onto them. Every school/setting should only take part once.

Deadline for completing the survey: 24 March 2014

Complete the online survey at: www.workforcesurvey2014.co.uk

For more information about the survey please contact Ceri Matthias: ceri.matthias@bmgresearch.co.uk

Pwysig: Ymchwil blynyddoedd cynnar, gofal plant a chwarae

Mae Cyngor Gofal Cymru wedi comisiynu asiantaeth ymchwil annibynnol BMG Research i gynnal arolwg pwysig ar y gweithlu Blynyddoedd Cynnar, Gofal Plant a Chwarae.

Bydd yr ymchwil yn rhan o gynllunio Cynllun Gweithlu 10 Mlynedd ac rydym am iddo fod mor gynrychioliadol â phosibl felly byddem yn hynod ddiolchgar pe gallech gymryd rhan.

Bydd pob lleoliad sy'n cwblhau'r arolwg yn cael eu cynnwys mewn cystadleuaeth i dderbyn £200 o dalebau siopa ar y stryd fawr. Mae'r ymchwil yn gwbl gyfrinachol ac ni fydd eich ymatebion yn cael eu defnyddio mewn unrhyw ffordd allai ddatgelu pwy ydych na'ch lleoliad.

Os ydych yn gwybod am unrhyw leoliadau / ysgolion eraill a fyddai'n barod i gymryd rhan yn yr arolwg pwysig hwn ar y Gweithlu Blynyddoedd Cynnar, Gofal Plant a Chwarau, anfonwch y ddolen i r arolwg ar y w iddynt os gwelwch yn dda. Unwaith yn unig ddylai pob ysgol / lleoliad gymryd rhan.

Dyddiad cau ar gyfer cwblhau'r arolwg: 24 Mawrth 2014

Cwblhewch yr arolwg ar-lein: www.workforcesurvey2014.co.uk

Am ragor o wybodaeth am yr arolwg cysylltwch â Ceri Matthias: ceri.matthias@bmgresearch.co.uk

Kathy Muse

Office Manager-Rheolwraig Swyddfa

Wales – a play friendly place

Join Play Wales and add your voice

Cymru – gwlad chwarae gyfeillgar 

Ymunwch a Chwarae Cymru ac ychwanegwch eich llais

www.playwales.org.uk
www.chwaraecymru.org.uk

Telephone no / Rhif Ffôn: 029 20486050
Fax no / Rhif Ffacs: 029 20489359
Cymraeg 029 20436927

Play Wales, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff CF10 5FH
Chwarae Cymru, Tŷ Baltig, Sgwâr Mount Stuart, Caerdydd CF10 5FH

Training available for Voluntary Sector Representatives

This is YOUR opportunity to help co-produce training and guidance on “How to be effective as representatives” with Local Authorities and Health Boards

Where:  PAVO office, Unit 30 Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells

When: 24th March 2014, 9.30- 11.30 a.m. 

Who with:  Mandy Williams, Participation Cymru, is working with the Welsh Government and the Welsh Local Government Association to ensure the training is focused on individual needs and direction.

Audience:  People currently acting as representatives / voluntary sector representatives in Powys, OR people who wish to become representatives /voluntary sector representatives.

It is open to people involved in all sectors, such as Children and Young People, Adults and Older Adults across mental health services, health and social care.

What’s in it for you?

ü Training for Councillors (and Health Board Staff) on the role of individuals (“Service Users”) and voluntary sector representatives in scrutiny of council (and Health Board) business.  PAVO is helping facilitate YOUR voice being heard in directing this training.

ü Individuals and voluntary representatives will explore/detail understandings in relation to scrutiny, developing skills in influencing, representation and what is important to include in this training – helping change culture

ü National Participation Cymru training will then be offered across Wales – for individual and voluntary sector representatives based on your feedback

ü A free (special) training course to be delivered by Participation Cymru for you, involving Voluntary Sector and individual representatives in Llandrindod Wells May 2014 (provisionally 8^th May 2014).

Expenses can be paid to individuals who attend this planning meeting, but please contact Trish Buchan, as soon as possible, on 01597 822 191 or email trish.buchan@pavo.org.uk if you wish to attend as spaces are limited to ten places for individuals and Voluntary Sector Representatives.

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Sgroliwch i lawr am y Gymraeg Business Wales Tendering - Events and Workshops Business Wales runs a series of tailored workshops aimed at businesses who want to start or improve how they tender for contract. How To Tender - An Introduction  This workshop is suitable for any business that has an interest in selling goods, products or services to public funded organisations and are new to the tendering process. TO BOOK A PLACE PLEASE RING 03000 6 03000 11 March 2014  Lolfa Cynin, St. Clears  9.30am - 1.30pm 11 March 2014  Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool  1pm - 5pm  19 March 2014 Bridge Innovation Centre, Pembroke Dock  9:30am-1:30pm How To Tender - Advanced  This workshop is aimed at businesses that already have some experience of the tendering process. The workshop will assist delegates who wish to increase the level of understanding and improve the skills required to put together their best possible tender bid. 13 March 2014  Plough Inn, Rhosmaen, Llandeilo  9.30am-1.30pm 26 March 2014  Elephant & Castle Hotel, Newtown  9:30am-1:30pm TO BOOK A PLACE PLEASE RING 03000 6 03000 Business Wales is a dedicated service that provides businesses with information, guidance and support directly, and from the private, public and third sector. The service can be accessed by phone, online and through a network of eleven one stop shops located around Wales.  For more information call 03000 6 03000.

Busnes Cymru Tendro - Digwyddiadau a Gweithdai Mae Busnes Cymru’n cynnal nifer o weithdai sydd wedi’u teilwra ar gyfer busnesau sydd am ddechrau neu wella’r ffordd y maent yn cyflwyno tendr am contract. Sut i Dendro - Rhagarweiniol - Mae’r gweithdy hwn yn addas ar gyfer unrhyw fusnes sydd â diddordeb mewn gwerthu nwyddau, cynhyrchion neu wasanaethau i sefydliadau sy’n cael eu hariannu’n gyhoeddus ac sy’n newydd i’r broses o gyflwyno tendr.   Er mwyn archebu lle ffoniwch 03000 6 03000 os gwelwch yn dda 11 Mawrth 2014  Lolfa Cynin, Sanclêr  9.30yb - 1.30yh 11 Mawrth 2014  Gwesty'r Royal Oak, Trallwng  1yh-5yh 19 Mawrth 2014  Canolfan Arloesedd y Bont, Doc Penfro  9:30yb-1:30yh Sut I Dendro – Uwch - Mae’r gweithdy hwn wedi’i anelu at fusnesau sydd eisoes â rhywfaint o brofiad o’r broses tendro. Bydd y gweithdy hwn yn cynorthwyo cynrychiolwyr sy'n dymuno cynyddu lefel dealltwriaeth a gwella sgiliau sydd eu hangen i lunio eu cais tendr gorau posibl. 13 Mawrth 2014  Plough Inn, Rhosmaen, Llandeilo  9.30yb-1.30yh 26 Mawrth 2014  Gwesty'r Elephant & Castle, Y Drenewydd  9:30yb-1:30yh  Er mwyn archebu lle ffoniwch 03000 6 03000 os gwelwch yn dda Mae Busnes Cymru yn wasanaeth pwrpasol sy'n darparu gwybodaeth, arweiniad a chymorth  uniongyrchol gan y sector preifat, cyhoeddus a'r trydydd sector I fusnesau. Gellir defnyddio’r gwasanaeth dros y ffôn, ar-lein a thrwy rwydwaith o unarddeg o siopau un stop o amgylch Cymru. Am fwy o wybodaeth ffoniwch 03000 6 03000.

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For business support and information, visit Business Wales

Articles request for "In Focus"

If you have suggestions for articles to be included in the next 'In Focus' newsletter please let us know by Tuesday 1 April. 'In Focus' is the 'Local Safeguarding Children's Board' and 'Children and Young People's Partnership' publication for carers and professionals working with children and young people in Powys.

The newsletter promotes good practice and updates of good quality partnership working as well as safeguarding and child protection news - so articles that emphasise these items will be prioritised.

We also like to receive personal stories of how partnership / integrated working have had a positive impact on the outcomes for individual children, young people and or their families. You can view previous editions of In Focus online at www.cypp.powys.gov.uk/index.php?id=6078

An Article Request Form is attached for you to put forward ideas and information - please email it t to phillip.stasiw1@powys.gov.uk by Tuesday 1 April so that your suggestion can be discussed at the editorial meeting.

The newsletter will be distributed to those working with children and young people across Powys on the 23 May, so if you want to promote time-bound events such as training please only include those that will take place after the 23 May 2014.

We look forward to receiving your suggestions.

Children & Young People's Partnership Thematic Group Meeting

The next meeting to focused on Infrastructure will be held on Monday 10th March.

This group looks to develop public funded agencies and organisations so that they can work effectively together to support families.  This may mean aligning some of their policies and procedures to make this happen.

Next week the agenda covers:

Single Point of Access
Joint Assessment Family Framework Review
PCC Commissioning Workstream and Toolkit
Workforce Development & Training Brochure
Participation Action Plans
Third Sector Scheme from Welsh Government


If you wish to have any further information, papers and discussion then please contact Yvonne at PAVO

Supporting Families - children with disabilities - with Transitions: FREE Workshops

Having trouble with transition? Confused by change? Muddled about moving on? Contact a Family Cymru can help!

In April Contact a Family Cymru are touring Wales offering FREE workshops and advice surgeries.

These will provide information and guidance to families and children with additional needs on how to deal with life-changing times.

We are running workshops and advice surgeries in your area on April 3^rd – in Brecon in the morning, moving to Ebbw Vale in the afternoon, finishing in Newport in the evening.

For more information please email wales.events@cafamily.org.uk or phone 02920 396624.

Down load a copy of the flyer HERE

Please fill out our survey on what events you would like to see in Wales: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D6Q5KPR

Work Shop: SELF REGULATION OF FUNDRAISING GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE FRSB TICK

The current economic climate is making it more and more difficult for charities to raise much needed income. With statutory support for voluntary groups being cut severely it’s vital that organisations find alternative ways of fundraising and

increasing revenue.   Signing up to self regulation can be a help.

Want find out more?  Come along to our Fundraising Standards Board workshop on:

Monday 17th March 2014 10.00am—1.00pm

PAVO Offices, Unit 30 Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells

Simon Boex FRSB Manager for Wales will be delivering this interactive workshop:

Workshop Objectives:

· To promote the value of being a member of the FRSB and complying with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

· To increase awareness of and compliance with the self regulatory scheme in Wales

· To tap into Welsh views on the FRSB and of self regulation in general

· To find more effective ways of raising the profile of the FRSB in Wales 

At the end of the event participants should understand the importance of

fundraising self regulation as part of an organisation’s quest for resources and the significance of ensuring high standards to enable supporters to give with confidence.

PAVO Development staff will be available following the session for any queries you may have around  trustee and governance, funding, health care standards, quality 

assurance.

To book a place or for more  information, contact PAVO on 01597 822191

or e-mail claire.sterry@pavo.org.uk

Emotional Intelligence Course, Llandrindod Wells, Friday 21st March

Emotional Intelligence Course at the MRC, Llandrindod Wells on Friday 21^st March 2014, 9a.m – 4p.m.

Lunch will not be provided at this training event.

If you are interested please let me know by Monday 10^th of March.

Attached is more details on the course and below is a link to the talking life website

download here

A short biography and clip of Martin is available here; http://www.talkinglife.co.uk/martin-davies/

Helen Quarrell

Curriculum Development Worker

Gweithiwr Datblygu Cwricwlwm

Powys Youth Service/Gwasanaeth Ieuenctid Powys

01874 612 226

Job Vacancy: Rekindle Small Steps, Newtown

R E K I N D L E

Reg Charity No.1067356

Two roles providing Mental Health Support for Young People

Service Co-ordinator and Service Support worker 

4 or 5 days a week, salary of £8 - £12 hr depending upon experience

Rekindle is re-launching the Small Steps service, now based at Ponthafren Association’s premises in Newtown. Small Steps works with younger people, aged 16 and upwards, to offer early intervention for those at risk of mental health problems or those already suffering mental distress such as depression, anxiety or who are self-harming.

This is an opportunity for the successful candidates to develop an exciting service, which will make a marked difference to the lives and wellbeing of many young people.

For either post you will need to demonstrate:

·        Qualifications, or an interest in working, in the mental health field

·        Relevant experience in working in mental health or with young people

·        Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to relate positively to people at all levels

·        Previous service/project management experience including risk management, output monitoring and record keeping (Co-ordinator)

You will be confident, self-motivated, good at managing your time and resources, well organised with good IT skills.   You should also be flexible and be able to travel for your work.

For an application form and further details please apply to: help@rekindle.org.uk                            Application closing date 14^th March 2014