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Wednesday, 29 July 2015

Cymru Ifanc Young Wales - Dewch i Leisio Eich Barn


Annwyl Gyfaill,

Yn galw'r bobl ifanc yr ydych yn gweithio gyda!  Hoffe Cymru Ifanc - Young Wales eich gwahodd i fynychu ein digwyddiad yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol ym Meifod.  Dewch i leisio eich barn am y materion sy'n bwysig i bobl ifanc yng Nghymru heddiw, yng nghwmni Huw Stephens DJ Radio 1 ar ddydd Gwener, 7 Awst, rhwng 11yb -12 hanner dydd yng Nghaffi Maes B ar y Maes.
Byddem yn ddiolchgar iawn pe gallech drosglwyddo'r gwahoddiad yma i'ch rhwydweithiau, anfonwch tweet ac arddangos y poster sydd ynghlwm os yn bosibl.  Cofiwch gysylltu â ni os ydych angen rhagor o wybodaeth am y digwyddiad.  

 


Calling all young people that you work with!  Young Wales - Cymru Ifanc would like to invite you to attend our event at the National Eisteddfod in Meifod.  Come along and voice your opinions about the issues that are important to young people in Wales today, in the company of Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens on Friday, 7 August between 11am and 12noon at Caffi Maes B on the Maes.   
We would be very grateful if you could pass this on to your networks, tweet it and display the attached poster if possible.  Please do get in touch if you need any more information about the event.

Monday, 27 July 2015

Early Years & Childcare Plan from Welsh Government - Comments Please .....

Cymraeg isod
 
Today sees the publication of the 2014-15 Progress Report for Building a Brighter Future: Early Years and Childcare Plan, which we launched in July 2013.
 
Some real achievements have been made throughout the year including:
 
  • Announcement to legislate to ban smoking in cars carrying children
  • 37,260 children benefitting from the Flying Start programme during 2014-15. This exceeds the target we stated in Building a Brighter Future which was to double the number of children benefiting from the programme from 18,000 t0 36,000 by the end of this National Assembly for Wales term in 2016.
  • The development of the Early Years Outcomes Framework, which is to be published in September
  • The publication of Successful Futures; an independent review of the curriculum and assessment arrangements in Wales, which is fundamental and profound in its nature
  • Extension of the Pupil Deprivation Grant to the under 5s, to support initiatives to tackle the impact of poverty on educational attainment
 
The report is sponsored by the Minister for Education and Skills, the Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty and the Minister for Health and Social Services.
 
As well as summarising the achievements for 2014-15 the report also highlights our priorities for the year ahead.
 
Ministers recognise that delivering the ambitions in the Plan require all of us to continue to work more closely together to improve the life chances and outcomes of all children in Wales.
 
The Early Years and Childcare Plan - Progress Report 2014-15 can be accessed at the following link:
 
 
We would welcome any questions or feedback about the report. Please contact us at: earlyyears@wales.gsi.gov.uk
 
 
Heddiw, caiff Adroddiad Cynnydd 2014-15 ei gyhoeddi ar gyfer Adeiladu Dyfodol Mwy Disglair: Cynllun Blynyddoedd Cynnar a Gofal Plant, a lansiwyd ym mis Gorffennaf 2013.
 
Dyma rai o’r pethau sydd wedi eu cyflawni yn ystod y flwyddyn ddiwethaf:
 
  • Cyhoeddi y byddwn yn deddfu i wahardd ysmygu mewn ceir sy’n cludo plant.
  • 37,260 o blant yn cael budd o raglen Dechrau’n Deg yn ystod 2014-15. Mae hyn yn fwy na’r targed a nodwyd yn Adeiladu Dyfodol Mwy Disglair, sef dyblu nifer y plant sy’n cael budd o’r rhaglen o 18,000 i 36,000 erbyn diwedd y Cynulliad hwn yn 2016.
  • Datblygu Fframwaith Deilliannau’r Blynyddoedd Cynnar, a gaiff ei gyhoeddi ym mis Medi.
  • Cyhoeddi Dyfodol Llwyddiannus; adolygiad annibynnol o’r cwricwlwm a threfniadau asesu yng Nghymru. Adolygiad sylfaenol ac arwyddocaol.
  • Ehangu’r Grant Amddifadedd Disgyblion i gynnwys plant dan 5 oed er mwyn cefnogi mentrau i fynd i’r afael ag effaith tlodi ar gyrhaeddiad addysgol.
 
Mae’r adroddiad wedi’i noddi gan y Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau, y Gweinidog Cymunedau a Threchu Tlodi a’r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol.
 
Yn ogystal â chrynhoi’r hyn a gyflawnwyd yn 2014-15, mae’r adroddiad hefyd yn pwysleisio ein blaenoriaethau am y flwyddyn i ddod.
 
Mae Gweinidogion yn cydnabod y bydd angen i bawb barhau i gydweithio’n agos i gyflawni nodau’r Cynllun a gwella cyfleoedd bywyd a deilliannau holl blant Cymru.
 
Gallwch weld Adroddiad Cynnydd 2014-15 - Cynllun Blynyddoedd Cynnar a Gofal Plant drwy ddilyn y ddolen ganlynol:
 
 
Croesawn unrhyw gwestiynau neu adborth am yr adroddiad. Cysylltwch â: earlyyears@cymru.gsi.gov.uk
 
 

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Wrth adael Mewnrwyd Ddiogel y Llywodraeth nid oedd unrhyw feirws yn gysylltiedig â’r neges hon. Mae’n ddigon posibl y bydd unrhyw ohebiaeth drwy’r GSi yn cael ei logio, ei monitro a/neu ei chofnodi yn awtomatig am resymau cyfreithiol.

Children in Wales' Annual Forum at the National Eisteddfod! 5th August at PAVO stand!

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FFORWM BLYNYDDOL PLANT YNG NGHYMRU
yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 
Advanced groupwork
Dydd Mercher, 5 Awst 2015; 1.30yp - 2.00yp
Stondin Cyngor Gweithredu Gwirfoddol Cymru/PAVO
YMUNWCH A NI
 a
Mark Drakeford, AC a Gweinidog dros
Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol

i glywed:
  
Cyflwyniad o amgylch blaenoriaethau iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol ar gyfer plant a phobl ifanc Cymru

 
Mae'r digwyddiad yma yn rhad ac am ddim
Bydd lluniaeth ysgafn ar gael
I gadarnhau eich lle, anfonwch ebost at:
cymraeg
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CHILDREN IN WALES' ANNUAL FORUM
at the National Eisteddfod
Advanced groupwork
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Wales Council for Voluntary Action/PAVO stand
JOIN US
and
Mark Drakeford, AM & Minister for
Health and Social Services

to hear:

An update on the health and social care priorities for Wales' children and young people

 
There is no charge to attend this event
Light refreshments will be available
To confirm your place, send an email to:

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Thursday, 23 July 2015

FREE PARTICIPATION WORKSHOPS / GWEITHDAI CYFRANOGI YN RHAD AC AM DDIM


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 TRAINING PROGRAMME / RHAGLEN HYFFORDDI
FREE
Understanding Participation Workshops

group of kids
Understanding Participation Workshops
20 October 2015, Caernarfon (9.30am-12.30pm) - Online Booking Form
5 November 2015, Merthyr Tydfil (9.30am-12.30pm) - Online Booking Form 
10 November 2015, Aberystwyth (9.45am-12.45pm) - Online Booking Form

Welsh language only:
10 November 2015, Aberystwyth (1.45pm-4.45pm) Online Booking Form 

A half day workshop 

This 3 hour workshop is aimed at anyone working with children, young people and families who would like an introduction to participation for children and young people.

The course will enable learners to:
  • Define Children and Young People's Participation and how it relates to Children's Rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
  • Understand the impact and benefits of young people's participation
  • Identify existing participation structures for children and young people in Wales
  • Explore the significance of the participation standards and their application in practice
  • Identify possible barriers and challenges to young people's participation and solutions to these
  • Understand different models and methods of participation
Cost: These workshops are FREE 


**CANCELLATIONS**
This is a FREE event, however there will be a charge of £50 for those delegates who book a place and do not attend.
If you are interested in future Children in Wales courses, please visit our 
website or join our mailing list
You may be interested in our upcoming training courses...
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Training Courses with PAVO September to November 2015








  • Governing your Organisation 8th & 9th September 2015 Two day course 
  • Joomla: Website Content Management System Editing Monday 14th September 2015 Half day 
  • Health and Safety General Awareness Wednesday 16th September 2015 Half day
  • Joomla: Website Content Management System Admin Tuesday 22nd September 2015 Half day 
  • Microsoft Word (versions 03 - 13) Wednesday 30th September 2015 Full day
  • Getting the Best From Your Volunteers 7th & 8th October 2015 Two day course
  • Microsoft Excel (versions 03 - 13) Monday 12th October 2015 Full day
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (version 03 - 13) Wednesday 21st October 2015 Half day
  • Staff Development in Your Organisation Thursday 22nd October 2015 Half day
  • Working Together for Service Delivery Wednesday 28th October 2015 Half day
  • Saving and Editing Digital Images Wednesday 4th November 2015 Half day
  • Being a Trustee Tuesday 17th November 2015 Full day 


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Below are the links to book.

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Wednesday, 22 July 2015

Tros Gynnal Plant - Job Vacancy - Advocacy Worker



Powys Advocacy for Children and Young people
Eiriolaeth Powys i Plant
a Phobl Ifanc
Tros Gynnal Plant delivers independent professional advocacy services to eligible children and young people in Powys.
Advocacy Worker
£22,937 – £27,123
(28 hours pro rata) based in Builth Wells
We are seeking someone who is committed to children’s rights and has experience of advocating for children and young people to give them a voice. You will be part of a small independent team of dedicated staff who work with some of the county’s most vulnerable children and young people.
If you are committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families and want to work for a progressive forward thinking organisation, please apply.
For an informal discussion please contact Trudie Jordan on 01982 552 450.
Mae Tros Gynnal Plant yn darparu gwasanaethau eiriolaeth broffesiynol annibynnol i blant a phobl ifanc draws Powys
Gweithiwr Eiriolaeth
£22,937 – £27,123 (28 awr pro rata)
yn gweithio o Llanfair ym Muallt
Rydym yn chwilio pobol sydd wedi ymroddi
i hawliau plant gyda profiad o eirioli tros blant
a pobol ifanc.
Byddwch yn gweithio fel rhan o
dîm bychan o staff ymroddedig sydd yn
gweithio â rhai o blant a phobl ifanc mwyaf bregus
y sir.
Os ydych chi a'ch bod yn ymrwymedig i wella canlyniadau i blant, pobl ifanc a theuluoedd ac yn awyddus i weithio i sefydliad blaengar, gwnewch gais.
I gael rhagor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â Trudie Jordan ar 01982 552 450.
CLOSING DATE for receipt of completed applications forms: 7 August 2015, 16:00hrs
DYDDIAD CAU ar gyfer cyflwyno ffurflenni cais:  7 Awst 2015, 16:00 o’r gloch
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability or racial origin. Tros Gynnal Plant welcomes applications from Welsh speakers.
Application pack from www.trosgynnal.org.uk, email: admin@trosgynnalplant.org.uk or telephone:  029 2039 6974.
Croesewir ceisiadau gan bobl o bob rhan o’r  gymuned waeth beth fo’u hoedran, anabledd neu hil. Mae Tros Gynnal Plant yn croesawu ceisiadau gan siaradwyr Cymraeg.
Pecyn cais o www.trosgynnal.org.uk, e-bost: admin@trosgynnalplant.org.uk neu ffoniwch:
029 2039 6974.



Tuesday, 21 July 2015

Still Time to Book - Rural Development Plan Information Events

Still time to Book: 
Rural Development Plan Information Events

PAVO is holding two events to keep you up to date with the opportunities for support and financial assistance through the Rural Development Plan in Powys

July 27th - Brecon
July 30th - Newtown
Both events will be 1.00pm - 4.00pm
 
Agenda
  • Introduction to event (PAVO)
  • RDP presentation - about the RDP, current situation EOI process, timescales and funding opportunities in it (Lee Price)
  • Digital Communities Presentation - Support available (Wales Co-operative Centre)
  • Working together presentation - on RDP project ideas (PAVO)
  • Workshops/facilitated discussions to look at:
(i) What might your organisation have an interest in delivering/bidding for
(ii) What support you may need to enable you to do this
Arwain has four key themes which are particularly relevant to Community Groups, Voluntary Organisations and Social Enterprises, and which the workshops will look at:

  • Adding Value to local identity and natural and cultural resources 
  • Exploring new ways of providing non-statutory local services
  • Renewable energy at community level
  • Exploitation of digital technology

Please book by completing the online booking form by Friday 24th July.

Monday, 20 July 2015

Deaf Awareness Training - Free places offered



Powys County Council have places available on the Deaf Awareness training on the following dates:

2nd September, 9.30am – 4.30pm, NPTC Group, Coleg Powys Newtown

17th November, 9.30am – 4.30pm, Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells

24th February 2016, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Brecon

Please book your places via Trent Self Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827507

Aim:
Sessions focus on the common problems faced by deaf and hard of hearing people and how to address them. It includes effective communication techniques to use with people who have a hearing loss.

Key Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
 Describe the different types of deafness and the problems caused by hearing loss
 Identify behaviours which can suggest that someone may be Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing
 Recognise some basic ways of improving communication with deaf people
 Describe the range of barriers which may impact on deaf people
 Identify the range, benefits and limitations of technical aids that are available
 Spell some basic words using finger spelling


Regards

Training Unit
Powys County Council
01597 827507

Friday, 17 July 2015

The Powys Annual Tobacco Control Conference 2015 - new date!

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Powys Public Health Team, The Powys Annual Tobacco Control Conference 2015 will now be held on  17th November 2015, 10am – 3pm. 

Please note this has been re-scheduled from 28th July – please delete the 28th July from your calendar. 

Apologies for any inconvenience this may has caused you.

This will be held at Media Resource Centre in Llandrindod Wells  (SatNav LD1 6AH)

This year’s conference brings together a collection of speakers and focus areas on:

-Illicit Tobacco
-E-cigarettes
-Smoke Free Environments
-Smoking and Young People

We would be delighted to have your attendance at this conference, but be sure to book your free place quickly, as there are only 60 delegate spaces for this Powys event. 

Please complete the attached Powys TC Conference Delegate Registration Form and submit before  30th October 2015 to guarantee your place.

A full programme of events will be forwarded ahead of the event.

Looking forward to seeing you on the day.

Regards,

John

John Bradley
NHS Principal Public Health Practitioner