Funding Opportunities for Youth Projects complementing work of Dyfed-Powys Police

Calling all charities and community groups working with young people! Check out the Safer Dyfed-Powys Diogel charity funding opportunities for youth projects which complement the work of Dyfed-Powys Police. Closing date for applications THIS FRIDAY 29 June! http://www.dyfedpowys-pcc.org.uk/…/safer-dyfed-powys-diogel/

Ydych chi'n elusen/grŵp cymunedol sy'n gweithio gyda phobl ifanc? Oes gennych syniad am brosiect sy'n cefnogi gwaith Heddlu Dyfed-Powys? Mae cyllid ar gael i'ch helpu! Dyddiad cau DDYDD GWENER YMA 29 Mehefin! Cliciwch am ragor o wybodaeth http://www.dyfedpowys-pcc.org.uk/…/eich…/dyfed-powys-diogel/

Level 2 Award in Playwork Practice (L2APP)

An opportunity to undertake a new and exciting three day playwork qualification FREE of charge

Tuesday 3 July 2018
Thursday 5 July 2018
Tuesday 10 July 2018

Each session will take place from 9.30am to 4.30pm

Register your place by 26 June 2018 (15 places available)

Venue:  The Play Hub, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5HW

The Level 2 Award in Playwork Practice (L2APP) has been developed to respond to the needs of the play and playwork workforce as defined in Welsh Government’s statutory guidance, Wales – a Play Friendly Country.

The qualification includes two units:

• Understanding a playwork approach – knowledge and understanding
• Application of a playwork approach – including assessment of competence in practice

L2APP is intended to provide a good foundation of knowledge of children’s play and a playwork approach for practitioners working face to face with children. They include: youth workers, school staff including lunchtime supervisors, hospital play, community development staff and family support.

The online application form is available at: bit.ly/L2APPform

For more information  contact: Jane Hawkshaw: 07932 575430 jane.hawkshaw@adultlearning.wales

SAVE THE DATE! 19th September 2018

‘Making the best use of the space that we’ve got’

– A conference to explore what’s possible

 (Organised by PCC Leisure & Recreation Service and PAVO on behalf of Powys County Council)

During times of continual challenge to maximise resources for our residents, communities and visitors –collaborative work between services, organisations and partners to achieve outcomes for mutual and universal benefit is key. We have an incredible amount of ‘space to play’ in Powys – but how do we make best use of it?

Everyone needs to play - it’s not just for children………We need you!

…planning….highways….education / schools service….regeneration….leisure…youth services…libraries….countryside….children & adults services…housing…outdoor recreation…policy makers…directors….members…partners…suppliers...contractors…arts….museum …town & community councils….commercial services…property services…health services…regulatory services...3^rd Sector Organisations

Play is an essential element of life – making it a fundamental component from birth right through to older age and is a cross-cutting theme for all services, is integral to health and well-being and many other organisations and partners. You may not consider ‘play’ to be within your remit or concern, however it is surprising how it links to nearly every other agenda e.g. planning a new housing development or designing a new road or school, dealing with behaviour, mental health or work-related stress. The requirements and benefits of play should not be underestimated or dismissed.

Supporting the national theme of ‘Play in Public Space’, this conference is designed to provide the arena to explore, discuss and raise important issues relating to existing and potential spaces ‘to play’ throughout the County, whether in parks, streets, schools, the countryside or future developments. We recognise and appreciate that creating ‘new’ or agreeing to big ideas is not possible, so we need to consider the existing space that we have - and make the best use of it.

Keynote speakers will provide insight into industry specific research and evidence. Workshops will enable the necessary discussions to review and shape the Sufficiency Assessment process and development and agreement of the Action Plan. Case Studies and examples of where funding has already benefited services, communities, children, young people and their families will be shared.

Powys as a local authority has a Statutory Duty to undertake regular Play Sufficiency Assessments and produce an annual action plan to demonstrate the opportunities and facilities available. The Welsh Government’s bold step in legislating for play is embedded in its rights-based approach to policy making for children and is included in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) General Comment No.17 on Article 31.

We value your input and contribution and hope that you will join us on Wednesday 19^th September 2018 (central Powys location). Please confirm your attendance by return email to play.in.powys@powys.gov.uk   Please advise of any access, communication or dietary requirements.

We look forward to seeing you on the 19^th September!

(Organised by PCC Leisure & Recreation Service and PAVO on behalf of Powys County Council)

Local CEOP Training

Child Exploitation Online Protection Training

To give participants an awareness of internet safety for children and enable them to use CEOP training material to share this information with children.

Friday 13^th July 2018                                9.30am – 4.30pm              Newtown Integrated Family Centre

Wednesday 10^th October 2018            9.30am – 4.30pm              Media resource Centre Llandrindod Wells

Thursday 14^th February 2019                9.30am – 4.30pm              The Castle Hotel Brecon

To book your place use Trent self-service if you are a Powys Council employee, or contact the Training Department:

01597 827330

pwbotu@powys.gov.uk