Please do complete the very brief Poll at the top of the page here!!!! It's not much to do and it will help us to know if we are getting it right. You can also make suggestions - either use the comment box or email PAVO directly.
Your feedback is important to us and necessary. Many thanks Yvonne
Monday, 13 January 2014
Business Wales Tendering Workshops
busnes.cymru.gov.uk
business.wales.gov.uk
Business Wales Tendering Workshops
TO BOOK
A PLACE PLEASE RING
03000 6 03000
03000 6 03000
How to
Tender (An Introduction)
This workshop is intended for business
leaders in the early stages of formal tendering, and gives an insight into the
rules, regulations, benefits and processes of tendering in the public and
private sectors. It also provides the business leader with a way of
self-diagnosing whether they are ready to tender, and if so at what stage and
to what level.
28.01.2014
- The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell - 9.30 - 13.00
How to Tender (Advanced)
This workshop is intended to provide
progression from the Introductory How to Tender workshop and will improve your
tendering abilities by looking at the various additional elements i.e.
effective methodology statements, community benefits, corporate social
responsibility (CSR), project and contract management and so on.
05.02.2014
- Brecon Castle Hotel, Brecon - 9.30 - 13.00
Sell 2 Wales
This interactive workshop is open to both new
users as well as existing users who wish to ensure they have a full
understanding of Sell 2 Wales and the relevant processes.
25.02.2014
- The Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells - 9.30 - 12.30
E-Procurement
This workshop is most suited to those
delegates who have attended the Sell 2 Wales module. It does not aim to provide
detailed practical insight into how specific e-procurement systems work, but
instead is designed to raise awareness of a range of different e-procurement
tools and techniques that are commonly being used by the Welsh Public Sector,
as well as Public Sector organisations from outside of Wales.
12.02.2014
- The Welfare Hall, Ystradgynlais - 9.30 - 13.00
TO BOOK A PLACE PLEASE RING
03000 6 03000
Quality Management
Systems (ISO 9001)
A large number of tenders and
pre-qualification questionnaires both within the public and private sectors ask
for a Quality Management Accreditation, such as the ISO 9001, as part of the
tendering qualification criteria. This workshop is designed to give businesses
an insight into what is involved to become accredited and what the benefits are
to businesses, what costs are involved, how long it will take to become
accredited, what implications will it have on the business. Businesses can make
an informed decision as to whether or not the Accreditation fits their business
development needs.
22.01.2014 - Elephant & Castle Hotel,
Newtown - 09.00 - 13.00
23.01.2014
- Brecon Castle Hotel, Brecon - 09.00 - 13.00
Environmental
Management Systems (ISO 14001)
A large number of tenders and
pre-qualification questionnaires both within the public and private sectors ask
for an Environmental Management Accreditation, such as the ISO 14001, as part
of the tendering qualification criteria. This workshop is designed to give
businesses an insight into what is involved to become accredited and what the
benefits are to businesses, what costs are involved, how long it will take to
become accredited, what implications will it have on the business. Businesses
can make an informed decision as to whether or not the Accreditation fits their
business development needs.
22.01.2014 - Elephant & Castle Hotel, Newtown - 13.00 – 17.00
23.01.2014
- Brecon Castle Hotel, Brecon - 13.00 – 17.
Friday, 10 January 2014
FREE Training: Common Assessment Framework & Local Resource Solution Panels
Twilight Training for
Newtown
and the
surrounding area
Common Assessment Framework &
Local Resource Solution Panel Training
On
Wednesday 29th January 3.30pm-6pm
For All practitioners working or volunteering with
children and young people (up to the age of 25)
Where
Maesyrhandir School
This
is a shortened version of the full training available via the Powys Integrated
Training Brochure. This session provides a short snapshot to find out what the
CAF and LRSP are, what the Joint Assessment Family Framework (JAFF) is, and
guidance on how to complete a CAF form.
Lead
Practitioner (LP) and Team Around the Family (TAF)
On Thursday 30th January 3.30pm-6pm
For
All practitioners working or volunteering with children and young people (up to
the age of 25)
Where
Maesyrhandir School
This
is a shortened version of the full training available via the Powys Integrated
Training Brochure. This is ideal as a short snapshot to find out what the role
is as Lead Practitioner, and its functions within the Team Around the Family
Process.
Trainer-
Amy Johnson, Joint Assessment Family Framework (JAFF) Coordinator (North)
Book on by
emailing cypptraining@powys.gov.uk ASAP to ensure sessions go ahead OR by phoning
the training unit on 01597 827331
by 22/01/14.
Thursday, 9 January 2014
English Councils cut funding for Play
Children & Young People Now have investigated and reported on the massive reduction in funding for play in counties across England.
Spending has been reduced by 39% over the past 3 years and hit the levels of staffed, professional play workers employed.
With further budget cuts planned across England, it is predicted that there will be fewer play opportunites available for children to access.
It will particularly hit children in disadvantaged areas where parks and green areas are of poor and staffed provision have been invested in.
For the fuller article Click Here
Here is Powys we will be working with partners, funders and the community to help build sustainable Play opportunities for our communities. It does mean that we need some funding eg: for training and support community based volunteers but we need to be creative and value the benefits of play for everyone.
Spending has been reduced by 39% over the past 3 years and hit the levels of staffed, professional play workers employed.
With further budget cuts planned across England, it is predicted that there will be fewer play opportunites available for children to access.
It will particularly hit children in disadvantaged areas where parks and green areas are of poor and staffed provision have been invested in.
For the fuller article Click Here
Here is Powys we will be working with partners, funders and the community to help build sustainable Play opportunities for our communities. It does mean that we need some funding eg: for training and support community based volunteers but we need to be creative and value the benefits of play for everyone.
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:
Rydyn ni fel Llywodraeth
Margaret
Margaret Griffiths
IMPORTANT: Powys County Council Budget Proposals & PAVO's Winter Warmer Events
Powys County Council are running a series of 2 hour workshops during the week commencing 13thJanuary to look in more detail about the options and proposals for changes to the Local Authority’s expenditure.
The Local Authority has asked PAVO to circulate to you the attached information about these events. Anyone wishing to attend any of the events needs to book their place with the local authority in advance ( please see the attached letter for contact details to do this).
Monday January 13th
Y Plas, Machynlleth
Miners’ Welfare Hall, Ystradgynlais
Wednesday January 15th
Theatr Hafren, Newtown
Thursday January 16th
The Commodore Hotel, Llandrindod Wells
The Assembly Room, Town Hall, Welshpool.
In addition there is also the opportunity to give your views of the Local Authority’s proposals (to form part of a collective response on behalf of Community and Voluntary organisations in Powys) at PAVO’s ‘Winter Warmer’ drop in events on:
- Tuesday 14th January– Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown 4.00pm - 7.00pm
- Wednesday 15th January - Elim Church Centre Conference Room, Canal Road, Brecon 4.30pm - 7.30pm (this will be a joint event with Powys County Council)
- Thursday 16th January – PAVO Offices, Unit 30, Ddole Road Industrial Estate, Llandrindod Wells 4.00pm - 7.00pm
To book a place email:
ria.claridge@powys.gov.uk or by phone on 01597 82 6729 by 4pm on Friday January 10 to advise if you are able to attend the workshop.
click below for a copy of the bilingual version of the PCC Letter
Wednesday, 8 January 2014
Supporting Families Together - Dates for Referrals for Local Resource Solution Panels
| Please make a note of the Local Resource Solution Panel meeting dates and the deadlines for referrals during 2014. If you need further information and support please contact PAVO in the first instance. You will find further basic information by clicking on the "Support for Families - Working with All Agencies" tab on this blog. LRSP Meeting Dates and Times for 2014 |
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| LRSP Brecon | |||||
| Monday | |||||
| Dates | Time | Venue | Deadline for Referrals | ||
| 20th Jan | 10.00 am | Gwernyfed High School - TBC | 13th Jan | ||
| 10th Feb | 10.00 am | Brecon - TBC | 3rd Feb | ||
| 17th March | 10.00 am | Crickhowell - TBC | 10th March | ||
| 7th April | 10.00 am | Gwernyfed High School - TBC | 31st March | ||
| 12th May | 10.00 am | Brecon - TBC | 6th May | ||
| 9th June | 10.00 am | Crickhowell - TBC | 3rd June | ||
| 7th July | 10.00 am | Gwernyfed High School - TBC | 30th June | ||
| 11th August | 10.00 am | Brecon - TBC | 4th August | ||
| 15th Sept | 10.00 am | Crickhowell - TBC | 8th Sept | ||
| 13th October | 10.00 am | Gwernyfed High School - TBC | 6th October | ||
| 10th Nov | 10.00 am | Brecon - TBC | 4th Nov | ||
| 8th Dec | 10.00 am | Crickhowell - TBC | 1st Dec | ||
| Ystradgynlais LRSP | |||||
| Wednesdays | |||||
| Dates | Time | Venue | Deadline for Referrals | ||
| 29th Jan | 10.00am | TBC | 22nd Jan | ||
| 19th Feb | 10.00 am | TBC | 12th Feb | ||
| 26th March | 10.00 am | TBC | 19th March | ||
| 30th April | 10.00 am | TBC | 9th April | ||
| 21st May | 10.00 am | TBC | 14th May | ||
| 25th June | 10.00 am | TBC | 18th June | ||
| 16th July | 10.00 am | TBC | 9th July | ||
| 27th August | 10.00 am | TBC | 20th August | ||
| 24th Sept | 10.00 am | TBC | 17th Sept | ||
| 22nd October | 10.00 am | TBC | 15th October | ||
| 26th Nov | 10.00 am | TBC | 19th Nov | ||
| 17th Dec | 10.00 am | TBC | 10th Dec | ||
| Llandrindod LRSP | |||||
| Mondays | |||||
| Dates | Time | Venue | Deadline for Referrals | ||
| 27th Jan | 1.00 pm | TBC | 20th Jan | ||
| 17th Feb | 1.00 pm | TBC | 10th Feb | ||
| 24th March | 1.00 pm | TBC | 17th March | ||
| 28th April | 1.00 pm | TBC | 7th April | ||
| 19th May | 1.00 pm | TBC | 12th May | ||
| 23rd June | 1.00 pm | TBC | 16th June | ||
| 14th July | 1.00 pm | TBC | 7th July | ||
| 18th August | 1.00 pm | TBC | 11th Aug | ||
| 22nd Sept | 1.00 pm | TBC | 15th Sept | ||
| 20th October | 1.00 pm | TBC | 13th October | ||
| 17th Nov | 1.00 pm | TBC | 10th Nov | ||
| 15th Dec | 1.00 pm | TBC | 8th Dec | ||
| Newtown/Llanidloes LRSP | |||||
| Thursdays | |||||
| Dates | Time | Venue | Deadline for Referrals | ||
| Nov 20th | 1.00 pm | Llanidloes Leisure Centre | Nov 13th | ||
| 23rd Jan | 1.00 pm | Newtown Integrated Family Centre | 16th Jan | ||
| 20th Feb | 1.00 pm | Llanidloes High School | 13th Feb | ||
| 20th March | 1.00 pm | Newtown Integrated Family Centre | 13th March | ||
| 10th April | 1.00 pm | Llanidloes High School | 3rd April | ||
| 22nd May | 1.00 pm | Newtown Integrated Family Centre | 15th May | ||
| 19th June | 1.00 pm | Llanidloes High School | 12th June | ||
| 17th July | 1.00 pm | Newtown Integrated Family Centre | 10th July | ||
| 21st August | 1.00 pm | Llanidloes TBC | 14th August | ||
| 18th September | 1.00 pm | Newtown Integrated Family Centre | 11th September | ||
| 16th October | 1.00 pm | Llanidloes High School | 9th October | ||
| 20th November | 1.00 pm | Newtown Integrated Family Centre | 13th November | ||
| 18th December | 1.00 pm | Llanidloes High School | 11th December | ||
| Machynlleth and Llanfair LRSP | |||||
| Wednesdays | TBC | ||||
| Dates | Time | Venue | Deadline for Referrals | ||
| 15th Jan | 10.00 am | Llanfair Caereinion High School | 8th Jan | ||
| 12th Feb | 10.00 am | TBC | 5th Feb | ||
| 12th March | 10.00 am | Llanfair Caereinion High School | 5th March | ||
| 2nd April | 10.00 am | TBC | 26th March | ||
| 14th May | 10.00 am | Llanfair Caereinion High School | 7th May | ||
| 11th June | 10.00 am | TBC | 4th June | ||
| 9th July | 10.00 am | Llanfair Caereinion High School | 3rd July | ||
| 13th August | 10.00 am | TBC | 6th August | ||
| 17th September | 10.00 am | Llanfair Caereinion High School | 10th September | ||
| 15th October | 10.00 am | TBC | 8th October | ||
| 12th November | 10.00 am | Llanfair Caereinion High School | 5th November | ||
| 10th December | 10.00 am | TBC | 3rd December | ||
| Welshpool/Llanfyllin LRSP | |||||
| Wednesdays | TBC | ||||
| Dates | Time | Venue | Deadline for Referrals | ||
| 22nd Jan | 1.00 pm | Welshpool High School | 15th Jan | ||
| 19th Feb | 1.00 pm | Llanfyllin High School | 12th Feb | ||
| 19th March | 1.00 pm | Welshpool High School | 12th March | ||
| 30th April | 1.00 pm | Llanfyllin High School | 23rd April | ||
| 21st May | 1.00 pm | Welshpool High School | 14th May | ||
| 18th June | 1.00 pm | Llanfyllin High School | 11th June | ||
| 16th July | 1.00 pm | Welshpool High School | 9th July | ||
| 20th August | 1.00 pm | TBC | 13th August | ||
| 24th September | 1.00 pm | Welshpool High School | 17th September | ||
| 22nd October | 1.00 pm | Llanfyllin High School | 15th October | ||
| 19th November | 1.00 pm | Welshpool High School | 12th November | ||
| 17th December | 1.00 pm | Llanfyllin High School | 10th December | ||
One Powys Plan Consultation Open until 24th January
One Powys Plan Consultation Launched
The One Powys Plan is a blue print document produced by the council, health board, police and third sector. The aim is to combine resources to best effect to improve services for Powys people. The 2014 - 17 plan is being drafted at the moment and your views are sought on what goes in it. A huge exercise to capture all the data we have on Powys and consider what key issues we need to address for residents resulted in 15 big issues being brought forward for the plan. These include housing, transport, mental health, jobs for young people, immunisation, internet access and healthy lifestyles to name seven out of the 15.
To have a look at each issue and contribute your views on how and what should be inlcuded in the final plan please visit the Local Service Board's website:http://one.powys.gov.uk and click on One Plan Consultation.
The closing date for the consultation is 24 January 2014.
To have a look at each issue and contribute your views on how and what should be inlcuded in the final plan please visit the Local Service Board's website:http://one.powys.gov.uk and click on One Plan Consultation.
The closing date for the consultation is 24 January 2014.
Please take every opportunity to feed into this consultation process. PAVO are holding events alongside Powys County Council during January across the county.
Good Practice in Handling Personal Data FREE Training by Information Commissioner's Office
Handle With Care – good practice workshops in handling personal data
The Information Commissioner’s Office in Wales is running a series of free half-day workshops in February and March across Wales. The workshops will provide practical advice on the basic do’s and don’ts of handling personal information for those on the front line of service delivery.
Aimed primarily at smaller organisations, the focus will be on ensuring adequate levels of security and privacy, and avoiding costly data protection breaches. The sessions will draw on examples of both good and bad data handling practice from audits we have recently undertaken. Sharing personal information with other organisations while still staying within the law will also be covered.
The workshops are likely to be of most benefit to those who work on the front line of services but whose main responsibility is not information governance or data protection compliance. Please feel free to pass on this invitation or the attached flyer to other relevant colleagues in your organisation.
To ensure the right level of audience interaction we are limiting numbers at each event to thirty. If requesting multiple places please bear in mind that we may not be able to accommodate such requests. We will confirm places at a later date.
The workshops will run in the mornings, timings to be confirmed, and the locations are as follows:-
* Wednesday 12 February – Holiday Inn, Llandarcy
* Tuesday 18 February – Radisson Blu, Cardiff
* Tuesday 11 March – Venue Cymru, Llandudno
* Wednesday 12 March – Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold
* Tuesday 25 March - Lolfa Cynin, St Clears
* Thursday 27 March – Llety Parc, Aberystwyth
If you would like to attend one of the above events please email us at wales@ico.org.ukwales@ico.org.uk> , with the following information:-
1. Your name, job title, email address and contact telephone number.
2. The name of the organisation you represent.
3. Your preferred date / location (please give a first and second choice).
4. If you would like to participate through the medium of Welsh.
If you have any further questions please contact Bethan Bonsall or Dave Teague on 029 2067 8400, or email us as above.
There is no charge for attending this event.
click for Welsh Version:
The Information Commissioner’s Office in Wales is running a series of free half-day workshops in February and March across Wales. The workshops will provide practical advice on the basic do’s and don’ts of handling personal information for those on the front line of service delivery.
Aimed primarily at smaller organisations, the focus will be on ensuring adequate levels of security and privacy, and avoiding costly data protection breaches. The sessions will draw on examples of both good and bad data handling practice from audits we have recently undertaken. Sharing personal information with other organisations while still staying within the law will also be covered.
The workshops are likely to be of most benefit to those who work on the front line of services but whose main responsibility is not information governance or data protection compliance. Please feel free to pass on this invitation or the attached flyer to other relevant colleagues in your organisation.
To ensure the right level of audience interaction we are limiting numbers at each event to thirty. If requesting multiple places please bear in mind that we may not be able to accommodate such requests. We will confirm places at a later date.
The workshops will run in the mornings, timings to be confirmed, and the locations are as follows:-
* Wednesday 12 February – Holiday Inn, Llandarcy
* Tuesday 18 February – Radisson Blu, Cardiff
* Tuesday 11 March – Venue Cymru, Llandudno
* Wednesday 12 March – Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold
* Tuesday 25 March - Lolfa Cynin, St Clears
* Thursday 27 March – Llety Parc, Aberystwyth
If you would like to attend one of the above events please email us at wales@ico.org.uk
1. Your name, job title, email address and contact telephone number.
2. The name of the organisation you represent.
3. Your preferred date / location (please give a first and second choice).
4. If you would like to participate through the medium of Welsh.
If you have any further questions please contact Bethan Bonsall or Dave Teague on 029 2067 8400, or email us as above.
There is no charge for attending this event.
click for Welsh Version:
Elkan Speech and Language for Under 5s Training Available
Powys Integrated Training – Sept 2013 to Apr 2014
Elkan Speech and Language for Under 5s
Tier 1 or PTHB Level 2 One Plan Outcome: People in Powys feel and are safe and confident.
An intense two day training course aimed at Teachers and Nursery Leaders.
This course is not accredited.
Aim:
A course for those working with children aged 2 to 5 years, it provides information and strategies to develop the communication skills of all young children but especially those with speech, language and communication needs.
This course trains Early Years practitioners working within Education, Playgroups, Sure Start projects, Day Nurseries and other Early Years settings.
Key Learning Outcomes: -
• What is communication?
• Adult-child interaction & non-verbal communication
• Developing play, listening and attention skills
• Understanding first words & using visual strategies
• Understanding beyond simple sentences
• Modifying adults’ speech to help a child understand language
• Expressive language development
• Promoting effective communication and social skills
Target Audience:
PCC, EYPC, OS, WS –
M, DAY, FOSTER, CARER, CM, ED, YO, O
Course Provider: Powys Local Health Board
Time: 9:00am – 4.00pm
Date: Tues, 4th & Wed,5th February 2014
Venue: Golwg y Cwm, Hendre Ladus, YSTRADGYNLAIS SA9 1SE
Course Fee: CYPP Funded
To book on, please contact the Workforce Development Team based at Powys
County Council, The Gwalia, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6AA – contact details below
Powys Integrated Training Brochure – April – Sept 2013
cypptraining@powys.gov.uk – Tel No. 01597 82 7331
Hyfforddiant Integredig Powys - Medi 2013 i Ebrill 2014
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