CYP Survey & Parents Survey: Play Sufficiency

According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) you have the right to say what you think should happen when adults are making decisions that affect you. These questions are to help Powys County Council find out what you think about the places where you play or spend time with your friends near where you live when you have free time.

Yn ôl Confensiwn y Cenhedloedd Unedig ar Hawliau’r Plentyn (CCUHP) mae gennyt hawl i ddweud beth yr wyt yn credu a ddylai ddigwydd pan fydd oedolion yn gwneud penderfyniadau fydd yn effeithio arnat ti. Mae’r cwestiynau hyn i’n helpu ni i ddysgu beth wyt ti’n ei feddwl am y mannau y byddi’n chwarae neu’n treulio amser ynddynt gyda dy ffrindiau ger dy gartref pan fydd gennyt ti amser rhydd.

http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=41143&lang=en - this is the English link

http://surveys.powys.gov.uk/index.php?sid=41143&lang=cy - this is the Welsh link

Support Play Wales Campaign

If you are having trouble viewing this message, see it in your browser. Support Play Wales – campaign update  Dear supporter of Play Wales   1600+ signatures and counting – thank you to everyone who has already signed our online petition to urge the Welsh Government to reconsider its decision to cease funding Play Wales. We greatly appreciate your support. If you haven't already done so please sign here - add your voice to our campaign. If you wish to further support Play Wales’ campaign please write to Welsh Government Ministers Jeff Cuthbert AM Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty and Vaughan Gething AM Deputy Minister for Tackling Poverty as soon as possible. Jeff Cuthbert AM email address Vaughan Gething AM email address We have prepared an example template letter that you can sign and send to the Ministers. However, we would recommend you adapt it and make it personal to your particular situation – including how Play Wales supports or informs your work. Download template letter Also, please share information about the campaign and online petition with your family, friends and colleagues – by text, email, blog, Facebook, Twitter. More information about the Support Play Wales campaign What our supporters are saying ‘Play Wales has made a hugely significant contribution to ensuring play for children in Wales is recognised as a valuable part of their healthy mental and physical growth.’ Linda Clifton, Cardiff, Wales ‘Play Wales is a beacon of all that is important, innovative and relevant in terms of play and playwork in the UK. That must not be allowed to disappear!’ Andy Grout, Milton Keynes, England 'Play Wales is internationally an important advocate for play. Wales National Play Policy is a best practice example when it comes to UNCRC article 31.' Eva Kane, Stockholm, Sweden Cefnogwch Chwarae Cymru – y diweddaraf am yr ymgyrch  Annwyl gefnogwr Chwarae Cymru 1600+ o lofnodion hyd yma – diolch i bawb sydd wedi arwyddo ein deiseb arlein i annog Llywodraeth Cymru i ailystyried eu penderfyniad i beidio ag ariannu Chwarae Cymru mwyach. Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi eich cefnogaeth yn fawr iawn. Os nad ydych eisoes wedi gwneud arwyddwch yma os gwelwch yn dda - ychwanegwch eich llais i'n hymgyrch Os hoffech gefnogi ymgyrch Chwarae Cymru ymhellach, ysgrifennwch at Weinidogion Llywodraeth Cymru, Jeff Cuthbert AC Gweinidog Cymunedau a Threchu Tlodi a Vaughan Gething AC Dirprwy Weinidog Trechu Tlodi, cyn gynted â bo modd. Cyfeiriad ebost Jeff Cuthbert AC Cyfeiriad ebost Vaughan Gething AC Rydym wedi paratoi esiampl o lythyr gallwch chi ei arwyddo a’i anfon at y Gweinidogion. Fodd bynnag, rydym yn argymell eich bod yn ei addasu er mwyn ei wneud yn berthnasol i’ch sefyllfa bersonol – gan gynnwys sut mae Chwarae Cymru yn cefnogi eich gwaith. Lawrlwytho’r esiampl o lythyr Rhagor o wybodaeth am yr ymgyrch Cefnogwch Chwarae Cymru Beth mae ein cefnogwyr yn ei ddweud ‘Mae Chwarae Cymru wedi gwneud cyfraniad aruthrol o bwysig i sicrhau bod chwarae ar gyfer plant yng Nghymru yn cael ei gydnabod fel elfen werthfawr o’u twf corfforol a meddyliol iachus.’ Linda Clifton, Caerdydd, Cymru ‘Mae Chwarae Cymru’n esiampl perffaith o’r oll sy’n bwysig, arloesol a pherthnasol o ran chwarae a gwaith chwarae yn y DU. Allwn ni ddim gadael i hynny ddiflannu!’ Andy Grout, Milton Keynes, Lloegr 'Mae Chwarae Cymru yn eiriolwr rhyngwladol pwysig dros chwarae. Mae Polisi Chwarae Cenedlaethol Cymru yn esiampl o arfer gorau yng nghyd-destun erthygl 31 CCUHP.’ Eva Kane, Stockholm, Sweden This message sent to yvonne.owennewns@pavo.org.uk by mail@playwales.org.uk You opted in to this list from: Play Wales database and membership (More info) Unsubscribe | Manage Your Subscription | Forward to a Friend Anfonwyd y neges hon at yvonne.owennewns@pavo.org.uk gan mail@playwales.org.ukRydych wedi dewis bod yn rhan o'r rhestr hon: rhestr bostio ymuno (rhagor o wybodaeth)Datdanysgrifio | Rheoli eich Tanysgrifiad | Anfon ymlaen at Ffrind Play Wales/Chwarae Cymru Baltic House/Tŷ Baltig Mount Stuart Square/Sgwâr Mount Stuart Cardiff/Caerdydd, Wales/Cymru CF10 5FH

Consultation: Draft Children's Rights Scheme 2014

Draft Children’s Rights Scheme 2014

Arrangements for having due regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) when Welsh Ministers exercise any of their functions.

This consultation sets out the scheme to ensure that Welsh Government Ministers take due regard to Children's Rights and the United Nations Charter on the Rights of the Child when they exercise any of their ministerial functions.

You can find a copy of the Consultation Documentation, including a version for Young People 

HERE

If you wish to contribute towards a third sector response you can Complete an online survey for PAVO's response here.

We will collate responses (BY 20th February) and this will feed into responses:

1)  on behalf of the 3rd Sector in Powys, from PAVO.

2) via the Powys Children & Young People's Partnership.

3) via Children in Wales

4) via Play Wales

You can also submit your own response directly to Welsh Government.

For a copy of our DRAFT response please see below:

Welsh Government Consultation: Draft Children's Right Scheme 2014: Arrangements for having due regard to UNCRC

Please see below the latest important Welsh Government consultation.  Please send in any comments to PAVO (yvonne.owennewns@pavo.org.uk)  for a collective third sector response from Powys by Monday 17th February.

We, as the Welsh Government, would like to hear your opinion on the consultation document "Draft Children’s Rights Scheme 2014: Arrangements for having due regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) when Welsh Ministers exercise any of their functions”.  The consultation starts on 7 January 2014, all responses must be returned by 3 March 2014.  Please find link below:

http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/childrenandyoungpeople/childrens-rights-scheme-2014/?lang=en

Rydyn ni fel Llywodraeth eisiau clywed eich barn ar y ddogfen ymgynghori "Drafft Cynllun Hawliau Plant 2014: Trefniadau ar gyfer rhoi sylw dyledus i Gonfensiwn y Cenhedloedd Unedig ar Hawliau'r Plentyn(CCUHP) pryd bynnag y bydd Gweinidogion Cymru’n gweithredu unrhyw rai o’u swyddogaethau”.   Mae’r ymgynghoriad yn dechrau 7 Ionawr 2014, holl ymatebion erbyn 3 Mawrth 2014. Gweler linc isod

http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/childrenandyoungpeople/childrens-rights-scheme-2014/?lang=cy

Margaret                                                                               

Margaret Griffiths

Swyddog Cymorth Tîm/Team Support Officer

Llywodraeth Cymru/Welsh Government

Department for Health, Social Services and Children/Yr Adran Iechyd, Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Phlant

Grymuso Plant a Phobl Ifanc, A3, Sarn Mynach, Cyffordd Llandudno, Conwy LL31 9RZ

Empowering Children & Young People, A3, Sarn Mynach, Llandudno Junction, Conwy LL31 9RZ

ffon/tel: 0300 062 5552

ebost/email: margaret.griffiths2@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Lets Get it Right Website Update

Lets Get it Right Website Update

http://www.uncrcletsgetitright.co.uk/

The website focuses on children’s rights and among other things, provides both informal and formal resources for training professionals and for use with children and young people.  The new look website will still provide a range of resources but now also includes up-to-date features, news and events.

   The e-learning package can also be accessed from this updated website. 

You can also follow us on Twitter @uncrc_wales

 

The Welsh Government Contribution to the 5^th UK state party report for the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child

The Welsh Government will be issuing Wales’ contribution to the UK State Party Report on progress made in implementing the UNCRC on 20^th November.  This gives us the opportunity to highlight the significant progress made and draw national and international attention to the direction we have taken to making the rights of the UNCRC a reality for all children and young people in Wales.

   The report will be  available on the Welsh Government website www.wales.gov.uk on 20^th November.

 

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) e-learning package

This e-learning package will help you to learn more about children and young people’s rights and can be found at www.bit.ly/e-learningpackage 

The training includes examples of case studies, links to additional information and additional websites.

Contact us at: childrenandyoungpeoplesrights@wales.gsi. gov.uk

Find us at: http://www.uncrcletsgetitright.co.uk/

Follow us on Twitter: @uncrc_wales

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Play Wales: Spirit 2014 Conference

Keynote speakers announced

Spirit 2014 Holiday Inn, Cardiff 14/15th May 2014 Passionate about play and playwork? Then Spirit 2014 is the conference for you!

Now in its thirteenth year Spirit is a two day conference filled with inspiring keynote speeches, lively discussions and practical workshops.  We are delighted to announce we will be joined by the following keynote speakers: Dr Ruth Hussey Chief Medical Officer for Wales Gerison Lansdown International children's rights advocate who drafted the General Comment on Article 31 of the UNCRC Sir Patrick Bateson  Emeritus professor of ethology at Cambridge University and author of Play, Playfulness, Creativity and Innovation  ...more to follow Would you like to contribute? We welcome your submissions for workshops which are 90 minutes long and are delivered to approximately 15 participants - it can be held in the conference venue or in the parkland a short walk from the venue.  In return you can attend and participate in the whole conference for free! Who should attend? New and experienced playworkers, play professionals, play therapists, students, staff and managers of play provision working in after school clubs, adventure playgrounds, integrated children's centres, youth services, anyone working face to face with children or with a responsibility for children's play. Download the session form submission deadline (EXTENDED) : 20 November 2013

Cyhoeddi siaradwyr gwâdd

Ysbryd 2014 Holiday Inn, Caerdydd 14/15 Mai 2014 Yn frwd dros chwarae a gwaith chwarae? Yna Ysbryd 2013 yw’r gynhadledd i chi!

Bellach yn ei thrydedd flynedd ar ddeg, mae Ysbryd yn gynhadledd deuddydd sy’n llawn areithiau ysbrydoledig, trafodaethau bywiog a gweithdai ymarferol. Mae’n bleser gennym gyhoeddi y bydd y siaradwyr gwâdd canlynol yn ymuno â ni: Dr Ruth Hussey O.B.E. Prif Swyddog Meddygol Cymru Gerison Lansdow Eiriolwraig rhyngwladol dros hawliau plant a ddrafftiodd y Sylw Cyffredinol ar Erthygl 31 o GCUHP Syr Patrick Bateson Athro Emeritws etholeg ym Mhrifysgol Caergrawnt ac awdur Play, Playfulness, Creativity and Innovation  ...mwy i ddilyn Hoffech chi gyfrannu? Byddem yn croesawu derbyn eich cyflwyniadau ar gyfer gweithdai sy’n 90 munud o hyd ac i’w trosglwyddo i oddeutu 15 o gyfranogwyr – gellir cynnal y gweithdai hyn unai yn lleoliad y gynhadledd neu yn y parc ger yr adeilad.  Fel tâl, cewch fynychu a mwynhau’r gynhadledd gyfan yn rhad ac am ddim! Pwy ddylai ddod? Gweithwyr chwarae newydd a phrofiadol, gweithwyr proffesiynol ym maes chwarae, therapyddion chwarae, myfyrwyr, staff a rheolwyr darpariaeth chwarae sy’n gweithio mewn clybiau ar ôl ysgol, meysydd chwarae antur, canolfannau plant integredig, gwasanaethau ieuenctid ac unrhyw un sy’n gweithio’n uniongyrchol â phlant neu sydd yn gyfrifol am chwarae plant. Lawrlwythwch y ffurflen sesiwn Dyddiad cau ar gyfer cyflwyno eich syniad (ESTYNEDIG):  20 Tachwedd 2013

Children in Wales: Promotoing the UNCRC Across Wales

Children and Families Practice Exchange (South Wales) "Promoting the UNCRC Across Wales" When: Tuesday 10th September 2013, 10am - 12.30pm Where: Children in Wales, 25, Windsor Place, Cardiff  CF10 3BZ  What works for Youth Work? Focusing on the 'vision for a new national youth work strategy' and examples of how local youth services deliver to local need

Welsh Government are consulting on how to take forward a vision for a new National Youth Work Strategy for Wales which will deliver until 2018 - this event provides the opportunity to debate their vision with Welsh Government officers from the Youth Support and Guidance Branch and share what works at local level Youth Support & Guidance Branch, Welsh Government - a representative from the Welsh Government Department will talk through the consultation document. A discussion will follow around the consultation questions and attendees will be able debate the suggested vision for youth work in Wales. You will need to read the following documents before the event to be able to contribute fully in the discussions on the day:  A vision for a new national youth work strategy for Wales 2013-2018 http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/education/new-vision-for-national-youth-work-strategy/?lang=en  and the 'Youth Work in Wales: Principles and Purposes' document http://www.wlga.gov.uk/publications-and-consultation-responses-lll/youth-work-in-wales-principles-and-purposes/ Carl Bainton, Youth Lead, GAVO, Communities First, Ebbw Fawr, Blaenau Gwent - Carl and his team run a youth club that was set up as an integrated youth provision for youngdisabled people, their families and the wider community. The club numbers have grown tremendously since the beginning as it promotes opportunities for young disabled people to socialise with their non disabled peers and vice versa. There is an open door ethos that provides an inclusive environment encouraging the participation of all young people who come along. Learn more about how this club has developed and barriers along the way. John Heffernan & Sue Mackie, Saturdays Youth Club, Pembrokeshire  - John and Sue are key players in a Families First funded pilot project to provide young people with youth club facilities on Saturday nights. The project see's 2 settings (youth centres in Fishguard and Pembroke) working together with the Young People's Counselling Service to provide a range of diversionary activities together with more targeted support for those who need it. Providing youth facilities on what are traditionally young people's 'party nights' hasn't always been easy, but has been successful! Amanda Everson- Award Manager for UnLtd in Wales - UnLtd's core business is to provide funding and support to people who want to make a positive difference - socialentrepreneurs. Alongside this we undertake and publish research on our work and that of the sector to inform, influence and support the ecosystem for these activists. For the past 6 years we have worked in partnership with Comic Relief managing a programme supporting 11-21 year olds across Wales to lead ventures that have a positive social impact on their communities whilst they develop personal skills, knowledge and networks. We are piloting a social entrepreneurship/enterprise training resource to support youth organisations and the education sector to further understand our work and help raise awareness and opportunities for young potential social entrepreneurs. Are you interested in supporting this pilot? Tea & Coffee provided - Please come along to share, learn and network! Who Should Attend Anyone with an interest in, and commitment to, promoting the rights of children in Walesand the need to gain knowledge on this topic with the aim of supporting young people they work with. It will be of special interest to those working directly with children and young people. How Much Does it Cost & How to Book? Attendance is FREE OF CHARGE, however, please book early as places are limited To book a place please contact Children in Wales, 25 Windsor Place, Cardiff CF10 3BZ Tel: 029 2034 2434, Email bookings@childreninwales.org.uk

Children & Families Practice Exchange Reduce Harm: Substance Use & Misuse

Children and Families Practice Exchange (South Wales) "Promoting the UNCRC Across Wales" When: Thursday, 18 July; 9.45am - 1.00pm  Where: Lancaiach Fawr Manor, Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Treharris  CF46 6ER Miaow Miaow - it ain't no Pussy Cat! Working Together To Reduce Harm  from Substance Use and Misuse Mephedrone or 'Miaow Miaow' as it is commonly known is becoming easily available in many areas of Wales with related recorded offences increasing by 83% in 2011/12.  Young people and school children are a particular high-risk group as they appear to be more likely to take unknown drugs and more greatly influenced by peer pressure. This event will bring together agencies that are currently working in the field to combat substance misuse with the aim of informing practitioners of the current information and trends surrounding substance use and misuse and to share practice in supporting young people that they work with. Inspector Alex Chadd, All Wales Police Forces Substance Misuse Coordinator Inspector Alex Chadd is a South Wales Police Officer currently seconded to the Welsh Government's Department for Health and Social Services working in the Substance Misuse Department.  His work across Wales in the field of  New and Emerging Drugs involves liaison between  the four Police Forces and Operation Tarian.  His presentation will give an overview of the use of the drug Mephedrone with insights into Police enforcement activity and an overview of the local drug scene  and trends in substance misuse. Film Project - Jeff O'Reilly, Education Consultant Jeff is a former deputy head of Tredegar Comprehensive School in Blaenau Gwent. Jeff will be sharing his experiences over the last 30 years of working in the field of education in relation to substance misuse. More recently, Jeff has undertaken a piece of research throughout Blaenau Gwent with groups of 15/16 year olds. The stark and informative findings will be shared at the event where Jeff will explain how the journey from research to film project is progressing. Questions and discussions to follow. All Wales School Liaison Core Programme (AWSLCP) The Programme is funded by the Welsh Government and focuses on three main themes namely drugs and substance misuse, social behaviour and community and personal safety. The Programme is delivered by trained School Community Police Officers across Wales who provide supportive education by working in partnership with PSE teachers in schools. Currently the AWSLCP is delivered in all 4 Secondary and the 26 Primary schools in Blaenau Gwent by 2 School Community Police Officers. An officer from the programme will run a workshop that will focus in part on substance misuse recognition and also explore approaches to substance use and misuse education. CRI, Lisa Tibbs, Drug and Alcohol Youth Support Recovery Worker Lisa will inform attendee's about the support CRI DAYS offers for young people in Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent around substance misuse, information on making referrals and how they are processed, training/information for other professionals and multi agency partnership working. Tea & Coffee provided - Please come along to share, learn and network! Who Should Attend Anyone with an interest in, and commitment to, promoting the rights of children in Wales and the need to gain knowledge on this topic with the aim of supporting young people they work with.  It will be of special interest to those working directly with children and young people. How Much Does it Cost & How to Book Attendance is FREE OF CHARGE, however, please book early as places are limited. To book a place please contact Children in Wales, 25 Windsor Place, Cardiff CF10 3BZ Email: bookings@childreninwales.org.uk Tel: 029 2034 2434

UNCRC Rights of the Child - 10 minute E-Learning Course - for all to do!

The Children & Young People's Partnership in Powys is looking to 

United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) online training course

This training course will help officials learn more about children and young people’s rights.

The Rights of Children and Young Persons (Wales) Measure came into effect in May 2011.  This course is designed to help people understand how the new Measure will affect their area of work.

Alongside the full training we have also developed a 10 minute version. This is a snapshot introduction to the UNCRC and the Measure.

Click on the link below.

Access the 5 sections to learn more about the Measure.

Take the Quiz to test your knowledge.

http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/rights/uncrc/onlinecourse/?skip=1&lang=en