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Thursday 31 May 2018
WCVA Newsletter
Building a Co-operative Country Conference - June 26th.
What are some of the main issues
posing challenges to young people today?
Would you count housing, education, wellbeing, employment and the environment among them? If you do, and want to find out how co-operatives and mutuals can help address these issues, come to the Building A Co-operative Country conference.
The event is being held at Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Cardiff Bay, on Tuesday 26th June. A number of inspirational young people will be joining us as keynote speakers on the day including Huw Richards and Polly Robbins, while others will feature in our interactive workshops.
The event is for:
- Young people who are already involved in the co-ops and mutuals sector in some way, or benefiting from such a business or organisation.
- Young people that have a wider interest in this area of work, possibly because they are studying relevant issues or want to work for a co-op or mutual in the future.
- Co-op, mutual and other organisations that support young people.
- People and organisations that could potentially join the membership of the Mutuals Alliance as a result of the event.
Details of the conference programme will be published at wales.coop as they become available. We’ll also be tweeting about the event from @WalesCoopCentre, using the hashtag #BACC18.
The conference is being organised on behalf of the Mutuals Alliance and is sponsored by Arup Group, Cartrefi Cymru, Merthyr Valleys Homes, the Co-operative Group, Wales Co-operative Centre, Co-op Party and ProMo Cymru.
The Mutuals Alliance brings together leading co-operative and mutual organisations across Wales. It works towards growing the sector in Wales and creating a greater level of awareness about mutuals and the benefits they bring.
You can choose to attend up to two out of five workshop options at the conference. The sessions will be run twice, either side of lunch, and will be an hour long in duration. Please make us aware of your workshop choices when booking.
Workshop 1 – Housing – Find out how housing co-ops are helping young people through significant challenges, while equipping them with essential life skills
Workshop 2 – Education – Explore the ways in which the Welsh Bacc, and other educational opportunities, can help schoolchildren gain a better understanding of co-operatives
Workshop 3 – Environment – Renewable energy and recycling projects are getting more and more young people involved, to help them learn how green issues can be addressed through co-ops
Workshop 4 – Employment and Skills – In times of zero hours contracts and students graduating with high levels of debt, find out how co-ops can provide the solution to youth unemployment and skills
Workshop 5 – Wellbeing – Find out more about the links between the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act and co-ops, and the subsequent link between co-ops and young people
Make sure you attend the biggest co-operative conference in Wales and lend your voice to the debate.
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Consultation on Blue Badge Scheme - Disabled Parking
Do the families you work with use the Blue Badge Scheme disabled parking? Powys County Council are running a consultation on the proposal to reduce the scheme.
To have your say :
http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/corporate/find-out-about-consultations-in-powys/blue-badge-consultation/
To have your say :
http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/corporate/find-out-about-consultations-in-powys/blue-badge-consultation/
Wednesday 30 May 2018
Your views are wanted about Hospital services for the north of Powys
ABOUT NHS FUTURE FIT
NHS Future Fit is about improving the hospital services provided at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury and the Princess Royal Hospital Telford to meet the needs of our communities across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
After listening to the views of thousands of local people over the last four years, our doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff have developed a proposed new model of hospital care – for one hospital to become an Emergency Care site and the other hospital to become a Planned Care site, with a 24-hour Urgent Care Centre at both hospitals.
Encourage the children, young people and families you work with to make their voice heard and have their views included. There is a website dedicated to this consultation:
Two Funding Opportunities
The DM Thomas Foundation
Offers grants to support Children's Health adn Education. Deadline 24th July.
For more information:
https://www.wcva.org.uk/funding/funding-latest/2018/05/health-and-education?src=newsletter
The Fore Trust
Offers funding for the development of small charities, social enterprises, and community interest companies.
The next round opens 23 July.
For more information:
https://www.wcva.org.uk/funding/funding-latest/2018/05/the-fore-trust?src=newsletter
Offers grants to support Children's Health adn Education. Deadline 24th July.
For more information:
https://www.wcva.org.uk/funding/funding-latest/2018/05/health-and-education?src=newsletter
The Fore Trust
Offers funding for the development of small charities, social enterprises, and community interest companies.
The next round opens 23 July.
For more information:
https://www.wcva.org.uk/funding/funding-latest/2018/05/the-fore-trust?src=newsletter
Signs of Safety Child Protection Fora - a few places are left!
The following Signs of Safety CP Fora event is now available to book with further events planned.
Date: Monday 4th June 2018
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: The Media Resource Centre, Oxford Rd, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AH
We are running a special CP fora event which will be focusing on the Signs of Safety model. The Signs of Safety is an innovative strengths-based, model of care, which Powys County Council’s Childrens Services will be applying to their child protection casework in the first instance. The approach focuses on the question “How can the worker build partnerships with parents and children in situations of suspected or substantiated child abuse and still deal rigorously with the maltreatment issues?”
This strengths-based and safety-focused approach to child protection work is grounded in partnership and collaboration. It expands the investigation of risk to encompass strengths and Signs of Safety that can be built upon to stabilise and strengthen a child’s and family’s situation. A format for undertaking comprehensive risk assessment — assessing both danger and strengths/safety — is incorporated within the one-page Signs of Safety assessment protocol.
Please book places via Trent Self-Service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827330
Summer Network dates for those working with Children, Young People and Families
Come and join us at one of the Summer Networks, meet colleagues from all sectors and catch up with the latest news.
The Summer topic is Children's Rights and Participation. Find out about the renewed Participation Standards and the New Children's Charter for Powys.
Tuesday 29 May 2018
Consultations on Fostering Services , Advocacy Services and Adult Placement Services
Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cyhoeddi tri ymgynghoriad yn ymwneud â Chyfnod 3 o roi Deddf Rheoleiddio ac Arolygu Gofal Cymdeithasol (Cymru) 2016 ar waith.
Mae'r Ddeddf yn sefydlu system newydd ar gyfer rheoleiddio ac arolygu gofal cymdeithasol sy'n amddiffyn hawliau dinasyddion Cymru i gael gofal a chymorth diogel, perthnasol, gydag urddas.
Rydym yn ymgynghori ar welliannau i’r ffordd y rheoleiddir gwasanaethau maethu, gwasanaethau lleoli oedolion ac, am y tro cyntaf, gwasanaethau eirioli mewn perthynas ag eiriolaeth statudol i blant.
I gael rhagor o fanylion gweler y tudalennau ar y we ar gyfer pob ymgynghoriad:
Mae’r Gweinidog Plant, Pobl Hŷn a Gofal Cymdeithasol wedi cyhoeddi datganiad ysgrifenedig, sydd ar gael yn:
Rydym yn trefnu sesiynau gwybodaeth i gynorthwyo’r ymgynghoriadau:
· Wrecsam, dydd Gwener 20 Mehefin 2018
· Caerdydd, dydd Iau 19 Gorffennaf 2018
Er mwyn bod yn bresennol, cysylltwch â RISCAct2016@llyw.cymru erbyn dydd Gwener 8 Mehefin (digwyddiad Wrecsam) neu ddydd Gwener 6 Gorffennaf (digwyddiad Caerdydd). Mae nifer y lleoedd yn gyfyngedig ac yn dibynnu ar argaeledd.
Mae'r ymgynghoriadau yn dod i ben ddydd Iau 16 Awst 2018. Edrychwn ymlaen at glywed eich safbwyntiau.
A fyddech cystal â rhannu'r neges e-bost hon yn eich sefydliad a gyda’ch rhwydweithiau.
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The Welsh Government has published three consultations relating to Phase 3 of implementation of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016.
The Act establishes a new system of regulation and inspection of social care that upholds the rights of Welsh citizens to dignified, safe and appropriate care and support.
We are consulting on improvements to the regulation of fostering services, adult placement services and, for the first time, of advocacy services in respect of children’s statutory advocacy.
For further details please see the webpages for each consultation:
The Minister for Children, Older People and Social Care has issued a written statement which is available at:
In support of these consultations we are holding information events:
· Wrexham, Wednesday 20 June 2018
· Cardiff, Thursday 19 July 2018
To attend contact RISCAct2016@gov.wales by Friday 8 June (Wrexham event) or Friday 6 July (Cardiff event). Spaces are limited and subject to availability.
The consultations close on Thursday 16 August 2018. We look forward to hearing your views.
Please cascade this email within your organisations and networks.
Thanks and regards,
Social Services and Integration Directorate
Welsh Government
Brecon Networking Meeting with Community Connector
Just a quick reminder that the next Brecon networking meeting is next Thursday (31st May) at 2pm in St John's Family Centre, Brecon.
For those people who have not attended before, each organisation gets 2-3 minutes to inform the rest of the group about their organisation.
Afterwards, there is time for people to network more fully with organisations that are of particular relevance to them.
The meeting lasts for 1.5 hrs, with a brief break after the networking round.
Please disseminate this invite to your colleagues.
While this meeting is for services that work with adults, those organisations that work with children would be welcome and those working with teenagers around the transition ages 16 + may find it useful.
For more information contact Matt Bailey Community Connector for Brecon Mathew.bailey@pavo.org.uk or call 01597 822 191
Friday 25 May 2018
Volunteer Recruitment, Selection and Induction
Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th July 2018 - two day course - Llandrindod Wells
Cost: £40 (PAVO members), £80 (non PAVO members), £120 (All other/individuals)
Content: Attracting volunteers can be a challenge. Attracting a broad diversity of volunteers can be an even greater challenge. The course will help you to plan recruitment and to think about materials and approaches that will reach the volunteers you want. It looks at different steps in the recruitment process, including ‘vetting’, interviewing, and matching volunteers to volunteer roles.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the session, participants will:
· be familiar with a range of methods to attract a diversity of volunteers
· recognise ‘selection’ as a two way process and be familiar with a range of selection tools
· understand the purpose and nature of a) volunteer agreements and b) volunteer induction
· recognise ways in which volunteering can be made more accessible to all
Who this course is for: Those responsible for the management of volunteers and volunteer programmes in Wales.
To book onto the courses please click here.
Cost: £40 (PAVO members), £80 (non PAVO members), £120 (All other/individuals)
Content: Attracting volunteers can be a challenge. Attracting a broad diversity of volunteers can be an even greater challenge. The course will help you to plan recruitment and to think about materials and approaches that will reach the volunteers you want. It looks at different steps in the recruitment process, including ‘vetting’, interviewing, and matching volunteers to volunteer roles.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the session, participants will:
· be familiar with a range of methods to attract a diversity of volunteers
· recognise ‘selection’ as a two way process and be familiar with a range of selection tools
· understand the purpose and nature of a) volunteer agreements and b) volunteer induction
· recognise ways in which volunteering can be made more accessible to all
Who this course is for: Those responsible for the management of volunteers and volunteer programmes in Wales.
To book onto the courses please click here.
Chairing Skills
Tuesday 10th July 2018 - half day - Llandrindod Wells
Cost: £10 (PAVO members), £20 (non PAVO members), £30 (All other/individuals)
Content: Meetings are one of the key ways in which the work of a voluntary organisation is progressed, so ensuring they are chaired efficiently and professionally is really important. This course will help you to understand how to plan and run effective meetings, whether you are a volunteer or a paid worker.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
· identify the role of the chair and consider the knowledge and skills required
· understand the preparation and planning needed for success
· identify tools to work towards a successful meeting
Who this course is for: Individuals who are new to the role of the Chair, or existing Chairs who want to refresh their knowledge.
To book onto the courses please click here.
Cost: £10 (PAVO members), £20 (non PAVO members), £30 (All other/individuals)
Content: Meetings are one of the key ways in which the work of a voluntary organisation is progressed, so ensuring they are chaired efficiently and professionally is really important. This course will help you to understand how to plan and run effective meetings, whether you are a volunteer or a paid worker.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
· identify the role of the chair and consider the knowledge and skills required
· understand the preparation and planning needed for success
· identify tools to work towards a successful meeting
Who this course is for: Individuals who are new to the role of the Chair, or existing Chairs who want to refresh their knowledge.
To book onto the courses please click here.
Children's participation ? Young People's views? How do you involve the children and young people you work with in your organisation?
The summer CYPF Networks will be on the subject of Participation and Children's Rights. Hear about the new Children's Charter for Powys, how does your organisation measure up?
Don't forget to book!
The summer CYPF Networks will be on the subject of Participation and Children's Rights. Hear about the new Children's Charter for Powys, how does your organisation measure up?
Don't forget to book!
Thursday 24 May 2018
Review of Community and Town Council Sector
Review of Community and Town Council Sector in Wales
The Independent Review Panel has invited all Community and Town Councils, along with organisations, who have strong links within their communities, to open their doors to their community members of all ages, to enable them to come along and have their say regarding the review and the future of the community and town council sector in Wales.
These events will be taking place through May.
This would be a great opportunity for you to get involved and to meet a representative of your community or town council and for the younger members of the community to get involved.
To find out if there is an event happening near you please click on the ‘Pop-In’ information PDF. Here you will find a list of locations.
If there is one near you please pop along and complete a feedback form.
If there is not an event near you and you would like to give feedback, you can do so by completing one of the online surveys
Information pages regarding the Independent Review of Community and Town Councils click here
Adolygiad o'r Sector Cynghorau Cymuned a Thref yng Nghymru
Mae’r Panel Adolygu Annibynnol wedi gwahodd pob Cyngor Cymuned a Thref, ynghyd â sefydliadau eraill sydd â chysylltiadau agos yn eu cymunedau, i agor eu drysau i bobl o bob oed yn y gymuned. Bydd hyn yn eu galluogi i ddod draw i ddweud eu dweud am yr adolygiad ac am ddyfodol cynghorau cymuned a thref yng Nghymru
Bydd y digwyddiadau hyn yn cael eu cynnal drwy gydol mis Mai.
Byddai hyn yn gyfle gwych ichi gymryd rhan ac i gwrdd â chynrychiolydd o’ch cyngor cymuned neu gyngor tref. Byddai’n gyfle hefyd i aelodau iau y gymuned gymryd rhan.
I gael gwybod a oes digwyddiad yn cael ei gynnal yn agos i chi, cliciwch ar y PDF ‘Galw Heibio’ isod, lle gwelwch restr o leoliadau.
Os oes un yn eich ardal chi, ewch draw yno a llenwi ffurflen sylwadau.
Os nad oes digwyddiad yn eich ardal chi ond yr hoffech roi sylwadau, gallwch wneud hynny drwy lenwi un o’r arolygon ar-lein
Tudalennau gwybodaeth ynghylch yr Adolygiad Annibynnol o Gynghorau Cymuned a Thref yma
Free Play Wales Conference - Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd
Play Wales is hosting a conference focusing on children’s play as a public health issue and delivered in partnership between the Play Wales and Public Health Wales. The conference will explore ways in which adults can support children to contribute to their own physical and emotional health through increasing and safeguarding opportunities for playing.
Research shows that children’s play, especially when not overly structured or directed by adults, has a range of benefits to both children and adults. Whilst playing helps children to develop resilience and skills that are beneficial in adulthood, equally important are the immediate benefits to children’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
To book your place http://www.playwales.org.uk/eng/events/436
Monday 21 May 2018
Blended Counselling Service PIN issued
This is to say that Powys County Council have issued a PIN for the Blended Counselling Service on Sell2Wales.
There will be a Meet the Buyer session on Friday 8th June at Antur Gwy, Builth Wells. 9.30am - 11.30am.
For Sell2Wales go to: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
There will be a Meet the Buyer session on Friday 8th June at Antur Gwy, Builth Wells. 9.30am - 11.30am.
For Sell2Wales go to: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
Research reports ALN support.
| Welsh Government has published two research reports which consider evidence regarding the effectives of interventions to support young people with ALN in education settings:
The Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Effectiveness of Educational Interventions to Support Children and Young People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder considers the evidence base regarding effectiveness of interventions aimed at supporting children and young people aged 0-25 with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in education settings. The report can be found here:
The Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Effectiveness of Educational Interventions to Support Children and Young People with Autistic Spectrum Disorder considers the evidence base regarding effectiveness of interventions aimed at supporting children and young people aged 0-25 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in education settings. The report can be found here:Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cyhoeddi dau adroddiad ymchwil sy'n ystyried tystiolaeth ynghylch effeithiolrwydd ymyriadau i gefnogi pobl ifanc sydd ag ADY mewn lleoliadau addysg:
Asesiad Tystiolaeth Cyflym o effeithiolrwydd ymyriadau addysgiadol i gefnogi plant a phobl ifanc sydd ag Anhwylder Diffyg Canolbwyntio a Gorfywiogrwydd. Mae'r asesiad hwn yn archwilio'r sylfaen dystiolaeth o ran effeithiolrwydd ymyriadau wedi'u hanelu at gefnogi plant a phobl ifanc 0-25 oed gydag Anhwylder Diffyg Canolbwyntio a Gorfywiogrwydd mewn lleoliadau addysg. Gallwch weld yr adroddiad yma:
Asesiad Tystiolaeth Cyflym o effeithiolrwydd ymyriadau addysgiadol i gefnogi plant a phobl ifanc sydd ag anhwylder ar y sbectrwm awtistig. Mae'r asesiad hwn yn archwilio'r sylfaen dystiolaeth o ran effeithiolrwydd ymyriadau wedi'u hanelu at gefnogi plant a phobl ifanc 0-25 oed gydag Anhwylder ar y sbectrwm Awtistig mewn lleoliadau addysg. Gallwch weld yr adroddiad yma:
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