In Focus - for professionals and carers working with children and young people in Powys

Edition 11 of In Focus is now available.

Inside this issue:

• Better with Books – self-help book scheme for families
• Child Protection  Foras
• Smoke free playground campaign
• Spotlight on The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act
• New Powys Participation website
• Incredible Years Success
• Junior Corporate Parenting Group update
• Dementia Ambassadors
• Welsh Language group Launch
• Flu Vaccination school programme
• Training.......... and much more.

View an online copy at www.cypp.powys.gov.uk/news

Limited printed copies are available and have been distributed. 

Email suggestions for the next edition to michelle.wozencraft@powys.gov.uk

P3 Level 3 Award training available in Bridgend Area

NEWS FROM PLAY WALES:

Spaces available - P3 level 3 Award

In partnership with Play Wales and YMCA Wales Community College, Bridgend Childcare Team is offering the opportunity for you to gain the

Playwork: Principles into Practice (P³) Level 3: Award in Playwork.

The P³ level 3 qualification aims to provide learners with a deeper understanding of the significance of play in children’s lives and the role of the playworker in relation to the Playwork Principles. It provides the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to effectively support children’s play and their own organisational practice.

Location: Pencoed CF35 6SS

The course will be run on the following dates:

• Induction - Tuesday 10 November (6:00 - 9:00pm) 
• Session 1 - Tuesday 24 November (6:00 - 9:00pm)
• Session 2 - Tuesday 1 December (6:00 - 9:00pm)
• Session 3 - Saturday 5 December (9:30am - 4:30pm)
• Session 4 - Tuesday 8 December (6:00 - 9:00pm) 
• Session 5 - Saturday 9 January 2016 (9.30am - 4.30pm)
• Session 6 - Tuesday 12 January (6:00 - 9:00pm) 
• Session 7 - Tuesday 19 January (6:00 - 9:00pm) 
• Session 8 - Tuesday 26 January (6:00 - 9:00pm) 
• Session 9 - Saturday 30 January (9.30 - 4:30pm) 
• Session 10 - Tuesday 2 February (6:00 - 9:00pm) 
• Session 11 - Tuesday 9 February (6:00 - 9:00pm) 

If you have any queries about the course please contact Gillian Wilde: 029 2075 5444 or email

More information 

Download application form

Have you heard about the Green flag Community Award?

The Green Flag Community Award® is a national award that recognises high quality green spaces in UK that are managed by voluntary and community groups. The Award is part of the Green Flag Award® scheme, the national standard for quality parks and green spaces and is managed by Keep Wales Tidy.

Cyhoeddiadau/Publications (Play Wales/Chwarae Cymru)

New info sheet – Play sufficiency in Wales Wales is the first country in the world to legislate for children’s play through the Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010. The Welsh Government ‘Play Sufficiency Duty’, as it has become known, places a duty on every local authority in Wales to assess for and provide sufficient play opportunities for children in their areas. This information sheet provides a brief overview of the Play Sufficiency Duty and the assessment process that local authorities have to undertake. It also describes Welsh Government’s aim to create a play friendly country by providing time, space and permission for children to play. The aim of this information sheet is to provide a better understanding about play sufficiency in Wales to those whose work isn’t directly involved with children’s play or who may not be familiar with the legislation. Taflen wybodaeth newydd – Digonolrwydd chwarae yng Nghymru Cymru yw’r wlad gyntaf yn y byd i ddeddfu ar chwarae plant trwy’r Mesur Plant a Theuluoedd (Cymru) 2010. Mae ‘Dyletswydd Digonolrwydd Chwarae’ Llywodraeth Cymru, fel y’i hadnabyddir bellach, yn gosod dyletswydd ar bob awdurdod lleol yng Nghymru i asesu a darparu cyfleoedd chwarae digonol i blant yn eu hardal. Mae’r daflen wybodaeth hon yn cynnig trosolwg cryno o’r Dyletswydd Digonolrwydd Chwarae a’r broses asesu mae’n rhaid i awdurdodau lleol ei ymgymryd. Mae hefyd yn disgrifio nod Llywodraeth Cymru i greu gwlad chwarae-gyfeillgar trwy ddarparu amser, lle a chaniatâd i blant chwarae. Mae’r daflen wybodaeth yn anelu i gynnig gwell dealltwriaeth am ddigonolrwydd chwarae yng Nghymru i’r rheiny lle nad yw eu gwaith yn ymwneud yn uniongyrchol â chwarae plant neu sydd ddim yn gyfarwydd â’r ddeddfwriaeth.   Download Play sufficiency in Wales View online   Lawrlwytho Digonolrwydd chwarae yng Nghymru Gweld ar-lein

Copyright © 2015 Play Wales/Chwarae Cymru Play Wales database Our mailing address is: Play Wales/Chwarae Cymru Baltic House/Tŷ Baltig Mount Stuart Square/Sgwâr Mount Stuart Cardiff/Caerdydd, Wales/Cymru CF10 5FH United Kingdom

Digwyddiadau/Events (Play Wales/Chwarae Cymru)

Playworkers Forum 2016 9 – 10 June 2016 at a SECRET LOCATION in Wales! Join us to celebrate 10 years of the Playworkers Forum! The Playworkers Forum is a two-day, residential playwork training event under canvas that gives playworkers from Wales the opportunity to learn from each other and experienced playwork trainers. Originally established in 2005 to provide a forum for adventure playground workers to share skills and practice, the Playworkers Forum has evolved to be a highly popular professional development opportunity for all playworkers in Wales, especially those working in open access provision. It aims to respond to the needs of the sector and participants. The Playworkers Forum is planned and delivered by a steering group consisting of play development staff, academics, play specialists and adventure playground workers. To register your interest in attending the Playworkers Forum please email or book your place online   Fforwm Gweithwyr Chwarae 2016 9 – 10 Mehefin 2016 mewn LLEOLIAD CYFRINACHOL yng Nghymru! Ymunwch â ni i ddathlu 10 mlynedd o’r Fforwm Gweithwyr Chwarae! Mae’r Fforwm Gweithwyr Chwarae’n wersyll hyfforddiant gwaith chwarae preswyl deuddydd sy’n rhoi cyfle i weithwyr chwarae yng Nghymru ddysgu oddi wrth ei gilydd a hyfforddwyr gwaith chwarae profiadol. Wedi ei sefydlu’n wreiddiol yn 2005 i ddarparu fforwm i weithwyr meysydd chwarae antur allu rhannu sgiliau ac arfer, mae’r Fforwm Gweithwyr Chwarae wedi esblygu i fod yn gyfle datblygiad proffesiynol hynod o boblogaidd ar gyfer pob gweithiwr chwarae yng Nghymru, yn enwedig y rheini sy’n gweithio mewn darpariaeth mynediad agored. Mae’n anelu i ymateb i anghenion y sector a’r cyfranogwyr. Caiff ei gynllunio a’i drosglwyddo gan grŵp llywio sy’n cynnwys staff datblygu chwarae, academyddion, arbenigwyr chwarae a gweithwyr meysydd chwarae antur. I gofrestru eich diddordeb mewn mynychu’r Fforwm Gweithwyr Chwarae, ebostiwch  neu archebwch eich lle arlein.   £90 – early bird rate (book by 31 January 2016)  £110 – bookings made after 31 January 2016 Feedback from previous participants: ‘I always walk away with better knowledge about play’ ‘A fun insight into what playwork is about’   £90 – pris boregodwyr (archebwch erbyn 31 Ionawr 2016) £110 – archebion a wneir ar ôl 31 Ionawr 2016 Adborth gan gyfranogwyr blaenorol: ‘Rwyf wastad yn gadael gyda gwell dealltwriaeth am chwarae’ ‘Cipolwg hwyliog ar beth yn union yw chwarae’

Copyright © 2015 Play Wales/Chwarae Cymru Play Wales database Our mailing address is: Play Wales/Chwarae Cymru Baltic House/Tŷ Baltig Mount Stuart Square/Sgwâr Mount Stuart Cardiff/Caerdydd, Wales/Cymru CF10 5FH United Kingdom

Physical Disabilities/Sensory Loss Conditions Survey - NOW LIVE

Powys County Council/Local Health Board: Consultation 

Powys residents who have physical disabilities and/or sensory loss conditions and their families are being asked to take part in a survey to help shape the future of services provided for them.

A five year plan is being drawn up by Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board to focus on key priorities and services for residents in the county.  A first draft is due to be drawn up by December and views given in this pre-consultation survey will help shape and feed into this.

The survey is available on line at www.powys.gov.uk/haveyoursay until 16 November. Click on the title under the “pre-consultation” tab.  Arrangements have also been put in place with Disability Powys for anyone with a visual impairment to do the survey over the telephone. The number to call is: 0800 988 1691.

A forum was established a few years ago by the Council and Powys Teaching Health Board to allow us to get a better understanding of the issues facing residents with physical disabilities and sensory loss.  It is co-chaired by two Powys residents who continue to experience the challenges of living with specific conditions. 

Cllr Stephen Hayes, Cabinet Member for Adults Services said:

“The forum has been instrumental in informing and shaping our thinking and understanding around the services people with physical disabilities and/or sensory loss access or need to access. 

“Our five year plan will focus on such services and we would very much welcome any views and insights that individuals, families or professionals have about the draft priorities identified in the survey.  Issues such as having more choice and control and improving employment opportunities are just two of the priorities we’re keen to progress during the next five years.” 

Please share the link to the survey with your networks.

http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=45881&lang=en 

NEW: PAVO Trustee Network

2nd – 8th November 2015 is Trustees Week. 

Trustees' Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference.

The voluntary sector in Powys would come to a standstill without the support and hard work that trustees undertake, in order to enable groups and organisations to operate safely, efficiently and effectively.

Governance is an issue that affects any group, no matter what size it is.  PAVO along with the Charity Commission is wholly committed to championing good governance in the sector, and trustees play an enormous part in enabling this to happen.  In recognition of this, PAVO is setting up a Trustee Network in order to provide mutual learning and support to trustees of voluntary or community organisations operating within Powys (including charity trustees, management committee members and not-for-profit company directors).

The virtual network will ensure that members are kept up to date electronically with news, information, and developments in the field of governance and trusteeship. 

The network will also:

•  provide the opportunity for trustees to share learning and information about their experiences in fulfilling their governance roles
•  provide a forum for determining the training and development needs of trustees.
•  allow trustees the opportunity to be consulted and feedback on strategic policy developments.

The network will meet on an annual basis, so watch this space for the date of the first meeting.

We want as many trustees as possible to sign up to become a member of the network, so don’t delay, join today!

To register your details please click on the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uVGdIm8xt3ZCJK6RmrmhLK7xZZuO3mcPQT6srGDiz54/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

CSSIW latest news / AGGCC newyddion diweddaraf

October news Man impersonating CSSIW staff. We're aware that a man is impersonating a member of staff from CSSIW and asking you for information about your service, including personal details. National review of domiciliary care in Wales. We are reviewing domiciliary sometimes known as ‘home’ care services to consider where home care works well and where improvements need to be made. Extension of childcare regulations. From 1 April 2016 the age range for registration of childcare in Wales will be extended from 8 to 12 years. Beat flu. The free vaccine is available for those most ‘at risk’ of flu and its complications. Dates for your diary November 2-3 - Welsh Public Health conference, Swalec Stadium, Cardiff Safeguarding Older People from Domestic Abuse seminar, Brecon Elim Church Centre, Canal Road, Brecon November 4 - National Day Nurseries Association autumn member event, Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran (Policy adviser Donna Davies speaking) November 4-5 - Learning Disability Wales conference, Holiday Inn, Newport (CSSIW interactive/accessible workshop) November 5 - Safeguarding Older People from Domestic Abuse seminar, Baglan Church Centre, Lodge Drive, Baglan, Port Talbot November 6 - Wales Care Awards, City Hall, Cardiff November 11 - Disabled Children Conference (Children in Wales), Park Inn, central Cardiff November 17 - Cymorth Cymru Care Provider Summit, Mercure Hotel, Cardiff November 20 - Carers Rights Day; International Children's Rights Day November 26 - "Your life might depend on it": the future of health and social care in Wales, WIHSC’s 20th anniversary debate, City Hall, Cardiff November 27 - CSSIW workshops on changes to childcare regulations, Parc y Scarlets, Pemberton Retail Park, Llanelli External links 'What next?' survey for young people by the Children's Commissioner for Wales Concerned about care? Please let us know if you have any concerns about us, a service, or a member of care staff. Raise a concern Newyddion Hydref Dyn yn ffugio bod yn un o staff AGGCC. Rydym yn ymwybodol bod dyn yn personadu aelod o staff yr Arolygiaeth Gofal a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol Cymru (AGGCC) ac yn gofyn am fanylion am eich gwasanaeth, gan gynnwys nanylion personol. Curwch ffliw. Mae'r brechlyn rhad ac am ddim ar gael i'r rheiny sydd 'yn y perygl mwyaf' o gael y ffliw a'i gymhlethdodau. Ehangu rheoliadau gofal plant. O 1 Ebrill 2016, bydd yr ystod oedran ar gyfer cofrestru gofal plant yng Nghymru'n cael ei hymestyn o wyth mlwydd oed i 12 mlwydd oed. Adolygiad cenedlaethol o ofal cartref yng Nghymru. Rydym yn adolygu gwasanaethau gofal cartref i ystyried ble mae gofal cartref yn gweithio'n dda a ble mae angen gwelliannau. I'r Dyddiadur Tachwedd 2-3 - Cynhadledd Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru, Stadiwm Swalec, Caerdydd Digwyddiadau Seminar - Diogelu Pobl Hŷn rhag Cam-drin Domestig, Canolfan Eglwys Elim Aberhonddu, Heol y Gamlas, Aberhonddu Tachwedd 4 - Digwyddiad aelod yr hydref gan Cymdeithas Genedlaethol Meithrinfeydd Dydd, Gwesty Parkway, Cwmbran (cynghorydd polisi Donna Davies yn siarad) Tachwedd 4-5 - Cynhadledd Anabledd Dysgu Cymru, Holiday Inn, Casnewydd (Gweithdy rhyngweithiol/hygyrch AGGCC Tachwedd 5 - Digwyddiadau Seminar - Diogelu Pobl Hŷn rhag Cam-drin Domestig, Canolfan Eglwys Baglan, Lodge Dr, Baglan, Port Talbot Tachwedd 6 - Gwobrau Gofal Cymru, Neuadd y ddinas, Caerdydd (dolen Saesneg yn unig) Tachwedd 11 - Cynhadledd Plant Anabl (Plant yng Nghymru), Park Inn, Caerdydd canolog Tachwedd 17 - Uwchgynhadledd i Ddarparwyr Gofal Cymorth Cymru, Gwesty Mercure, Caerydd Tachwedd 20 - Diwrnod Hawliau Gofalwyr (dolen Saesneg yn unig); Diwrnod Hawliau Plant Rhyngwladol Tachwedd 26 - "Gallai eich bywyd yn dibynnu ar ei": dyfodol iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol yng Nghymru, dadl WIHSC penblwydd 20fed (dolen Saesneg yn unig) Tachwedd 27 - Gweithdai AGGCC ar newidiadau i gyfraith gofal plant, Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli Dolen allanol Holiadur 'Beth nesa?' am pobl ifanc gan y Comisiynydd Plant Cymru Pryderon am ofal? Rhowch wybod os oes gennych unrhyw bryderon amdanom ni, am wasanaeth, neu am aelod o staff. Codi pryder Share Tweet Forward Share

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Job Opportunity - Powys Carers

Swydd newydd gyffrous

Rheolwr Canolfannau Gofalwyr a Datblygu Lleoliadau

30 awr yr wythnos, £26,000 pro rata

I ddatblygu rhwydwaith o Ganolfannau i Ofalwyr a Lleoliadau Manwerthu Elusennol gyda brand pendant a’r cynlluniau gorau posib er mwyn creu incwm a meithrin cefnogaeth i Ofalwyr di-dâl ar hyd a lled Powys, Wrecsam, Conwy a Sir Ddinbych.

Dyddiad cau :  9am Dydd Gwener 13^eg Tachwedd 2015

Manylion pellach a phecyn cais ar gael

01597 823800  amanda@powyscarers.org.uk

www.powyscarers.org.uk

Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig 1103712

Rhif Cwmni Cofrestredig 4779458

Cofrestrwyd yng Nghymru

Mae Gwasanaeth Gofalwyr Powys yn Bartner Rhwydwaith yr Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr

An exciting new role

Carer Hub & Retail Development Manager

30 hours per week, £26,000 pro rata

To develop a network of Carers Hubs and Charitable Retail Outlets

with a strong brand and optimum layout for income generation and support for unpaid Carers throughout Powys, Wrexham, Conwy & Denbighshire.

Closing date:  9 am 13^th November 2015

further details and application

01597 823800  amanda@powyscarers.org.uk

www.powyscarers.org.uk

Registered Charity Number: 1103712

Company Registration Number: 4779458

Registered in Wales

Powys Carers Service is a Network Partner of Carers Trust

Additional Learning Needs & Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill Welsh Government Consultation

Ymgynghoriad ar Bil drafft Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol a’r Tribiwnlys Addysg (Cymru) - Llandudno / Consultation on the draft Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill 

IF YOU WISH TO MAKE ANY COMMENTS ON THIS CONSULTATION PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS VIA PAVO.  WE CAN THEN PRODUCE A COLLECTIVE VOICE VIA 3RD SECTOR ORGANISATIONS.

Stakeholder engagement events

The Welsh Government is hosting consultation events on the draft Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill.

The draft Bill proposes a new legal framework to replace the existing legislation surrounding special educational needs and the assessment of children and young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in post-16 education and training.

The agenda is as follows:

• Address via videolink from the Minister for Education and Skills;
• Presentation on the draft Bill and wider reform package;
• Workshops in relation to the consultation on the draft Bill;
• Q&A session, with a panel consisting of representatives for Welsh Government and the Association of Directors of Education Wales

Workshops:

1.Definition of Additional Learning Needs and the 0-25 age range

Discussion on where the focus of the definition should be, age range and responsibility for post-16 provision

2. Individual Development Plans and increased participation by children and young people

Discussion on responsibilities around IDPs, and how to place the learner at the heart of the process

3. High aspirations and improved outcomes

Discussion on the role of Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinators and the educational placement of learners with ALN.

4. Collaboration and multi-agency working

Discussion on expectations of multi-agency collaboration, and the role of health boards in delivering provision included in IDPs. 

Please register early to attend as places are limited.

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                  Digwyddiadau ymgysylltu â rhanddeiliaid

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn gwesteio digwyddiadau ymgynghorol ar  y Bil Drafft Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol a’r Tribiwnlys Addysg (Cymru).

Mae fersiwn drafft y Bil yn cynnig fframwaith cyfreithiol newydd i ddisodli’r ddeddfwriaeth bresennol yn ymwneud ac anghenion addysgiadol arbennig ac asesiad plant a phobl ifanc sydd ag anawsterau dysgu ac/neu anableddau mewn hyfforddiant ac addysg ôl-16.

Bydd y digwyddiadau yn cynnwys:

• anerchiad agoriadol fidio gan y Gweinidog dros Addysg a Sgiliau;
• cyflwyniad o fersiwn drafft y Bil a’r pecyn diwygio ehangach;
• gweithdai mewn perthynas â’r ymgynghoriad ar y fersiwn drafft o’r Bil; a
• Sesiwn Holi ac Ateb, gyda panel yn cynnwys cynrychiolwyr o Lywodraeth Cymru (addysg ac iechyd) a Chymdeithas Cyfarwyddwyr Addysg Cymru.

Gweithdai:

1.  Diffiniad Anghenion Addysg Ychwanegol a’r ystod oed 0-25.

Trafodaeth ar ble y dylai ffocws y diffiniad fod, ystod oed a chyfrifoldeb darpariaeth ôl-16

2.  Cynlluniau Datblygu Unigol a chynyddu cyfranogiad gan blant a phobl ifanc.

Trafodaeth ar deletswyddau cysylltiedig â berchnogaeth CDU, a sut mae sicrhau bod y dysgwr wrth wraidd y broses.

3. Dyheadau uchel a gwell canlyniadau

Trafodaeth ar rôl Cydlynwyr Anghenion Addysg Ychwanegol a lleoliad addysgol dysgwyr gydagAAY.

.4. Cydweithio a gweithio amlasiantaethol

Trafodaeth ar ddisgwyliadau cydweithio amlasiantaethol, a rôl y byrddau iechyd mewn darparu yr hyn sydd wedi’i gynnwys mewn CauDU.

Cofrestrwch mor fuan â phosib i sicrhau lle.