We're delighted to welcome Lucy Taylor back as our Start Well Children and Young People's Officer.
Mae Strategaeth Entrepreneuriaeth Ieuenctid Cymru (YES) 2010-15 wedi arwain rhaglen o waith i ysbrydoli’r genhedlaeth nesaf o entrepreneuriaid yng...
County Lines and Exploitation information sessions being held in February 2021.
Join national charity The Reading Agency and a panel of speakers on 3 February for an in-depth look at bibliotherapy and the impact of the Reading...
New Opportunities for Youth Music Funds
The service provides a place of safety when an individual is in mental health crisis but does not need a medical intervention or the support of...
We are running a series of Signs of Wellbeing 2 day Introduction to Approach and 5 Day Planning training events for partners.
The Prime Minister has today appointed Dr. Alex George as a Youth Mental Health Ambassador to advise government and raise the profile of mental health...
Welsh Government want your views on increasing provision of Changing Places toilets and baby nappy changing facilities in certain types of buildings.
In January Welsh Government asked children and young people in Wales to share their views and experiences of the latest Coronavirus lockdown through a...
This virtual festival is available to all young people across Wales aged 16-30
This year the focus is on Binge Eating Disorder, an often-misunderstood illness that 1 in 50 of us will experience in our lifetime.
Public Health England have launched free training on Psychological First Aid for children and young people
Kirsty Williams , Minister for Education - I am informing Members that I have today ( 2nd March 2021) laid the Additional Learning Needs Code and...
Great new national virtual support service for parents/carers, adults and young people with a diagnosis or undergoing diagnosis of ASD.
Allech chi gynnig seibiant byr neu gymorth yn ystod y dydd i ofalwyr maeth sy’n gofalu am blant gydag anghenion ychwanegol?
What can Jake , Jed , Elliot and Ianto tell us about what helped their wellbeing in lockdown. Playful Childhoods report looks at how teenagers coped. ...
Not all families who are elligible are claiming the Healthy Start vouchers
Are there enough Changing Places Toilets or Baby Changing Facilities? Welsh Government is planning to increase the number and asks for your views.
The Early Years Action Group, convened by Children in Wales and comprising BookTrust Cymru, Early Years Wales, Home Start Cymru, Mudiad Meithrin,...
Project Vote is a parrallel Senedd elections for young people 11-15 year old.
A report on play during the pandemic by Great Ormond Street Charity.
On 23 March the ALN Code and regulations were approved by the Senedd. Along with the ALN Act 2018, the code and regulations will create the statutory...
Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is looking for 2 Community Youth Representatives
Calan DVS offer the Arc Trac service for children and young people
The Children's Commissioner for Wales together with Urdd Gobaith Cymru and Sport Wales have called on the Welsh Government to support with funding a...
If you work with children and young people in Powys then you can join one of our free training sessions.
Developing mental health literacy as a life long skill
Relate Cymru can support all relationships in Powys
Knighton Community Centre were awarded a small grant from the Welsh Government’s Community Cohesion Project and a Steering Group was formed in...
Relate offer counselling services to children, young people and adults in Powys
Planet Play, the University of Birmingham and Childhood Network have put out a second call for papers for the Play Conference
New dates for training
The Pobl Group funding for Chidlren and Young People
Action for Children have a job vacancy in their Powys CAN Outreach project for a Community Development Worker in South Powys (Brecon and surrounding...
Opportunities for 16-30 year olds training, development and funding.
A framework for working with children and young people in Wales
"Wales Youth Social Prescribing , Sport and Physical activity"
Free training on Mental Health Literacy for young people offered by Action for Children.
The Children and Young People Now Awards are open, why not nominate your project/ team?
Children in Wales are running a consultation with children and young people all over Wales, asking for their experiences of accessing health care...
Play Wales are taking bookings for their face to face outdoor Play Workers Forum 23rd June 2021 at The Willow Globe, Rhayader Powys.
The natural way to Wellbeing
New Dads online group from Homestart Cymru
The next meeting of the CYPF network will be Tuesday July 6th 2-4pm
Beat announce a range of new free services and workshops designed to support families and carers supporting a loved one with recovery from an eating...
Accessing the therapeutic power of Play
The Welsh Government has proposed a vision for an anti-racist Wales which includes many actions to improve racial equality in Wales.
Looking for young people 14-25 to help decide which Youth Led projects will be funded in this year's Youth Led Grant Scheme
In moving to Coronavirus Alert Level 2 and the resuming of parent and baby/toddler groups, Welsh Government are keen to explore how these groups are...
The Mid and West Wales Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategic Board are supporting the newly formed partnership between...
Children in Wales have a new website where you can find out more about the courses and book online. They are offering Free Training on Children's...
The Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 20 March 2020 and will come into force on...
The Welsh Youth Parliament are asking young people what is important to them for their area.
Deadline 21st JUne 2021
WCVA have published an update on the Trusted Charity Mark for those who hold the award and those undergoing assessement
The Junior Start Well Board are looking for young people 11 - 17 years living in Powys who would like to have their say about life in Powys, the good...
The Community Health Council is the watchdog that looks at all health services for people living in Powys.
This copy of the report has the data filtered for Powys
Reminder to book your place
What are the community responses across Powys to prevent ACEs
The next meeting of the network will be Wednesday 19th October at 6pm.
Funding is offered to provide play and activities for 0-25 in the summer holidays
Do you know a young person who volunteers their time, why not nominate them for this great award?
Powys County Council have confirmed the change of name and number for Children's Services Front Door
A new Child Expolitation Strategy for Powys
Clore Social Leadership in partnership with the Wales Co-Operative Centre are bringing a fully funded online leadership programme exclusively to...
A new £10 million grant programme aiming to put young people in the lead is announced
Includes Eco Schools opportunities and Local Places for Nature Grants
The Princes Trust offer courses for young people 16+
Welsh Government publish a legacy report of this programme of work.
Please share this survey which will inform the new role of LGBTQI+ co-ordinator at Powys County Council
The Main Grants programme opened on 28th June 2021 and the Small Grants Programme opens 16th August 2021
Training from Children in Wales includes FREE training on Care Experienced Children: Understanding and supporting children and young people looked...
Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention Charity Helpline for any young people having suicidal thoughts or those concerned about a young person under 35
This is a legal requirement for all childcare, child minders and play providers
The aim of the Social Value Development Fund is to fund new or to extend existing social
value sector preventative services and activities.
We need to know what children and young people think about the play opportunities they have in order to improve them.
Play Wales have guides, information sheets and other publications that are free to download for those interested in or with a responsibility for Play.
FREE Summer activities for all children and young people 0-25
FREE Mental Health Literacy Courses from Action for Children.
Calling all parents who are intereted in Climate Change
The Covid Community Recovery Grant has been made available by the council in recognition of the vital role played by the third sector and to help...
Give your views on the consultation
An opportunity to meet the funder - Hafren Dyfrdwy
Report of the meeting and 3rd Sector update from Start Well.
A recent briefing on the North Powys Wellbeing Programme saw colleagues from all sectors come together.
An update from the Hate Crime Network for Dyfed Powys
Powys Teaching Health Board publish their Annual Plan 2021-2
A look at gender
Useful summer information from Welsh Ambulance Service
Resources to help support Play Day 2021
Sign up for the next CYPF network
Centres of exccellence are proposed for Swansea Bay hospitals
WVCA offer training to all those wanting to start, re start, re energise or refresh their networks
Grants for those working to alleviate ACEs
Have you heard of these grants schemes
Survey for those who work in Play or Childcare
For community groups to take over community assets at risk of being lost
The Women's Health Implementation Group (WHIG) would like to share with you a resource that we have created, that is available for young people of...
Funding available for interventions which focus on preventing violence against women and girls in public spaces at night, including in the night-time...
A survey for Young and Young Adult Carers
Welsh Government consult on the LGBTQ+ Action Plan
Training offered includes Life Story, Motivational Interviewing and Safeguarding
The Royal British Legion in Wales has partnered with SSCE Cymru to run a creative competition to celebrate their 100th anniversary.
This applies to disabled children and young people up to age 25 with severe complex needs.
The future of the workplace going forward from Covid 19
15 - 19 Tachwedd 2021
PACT are pleased to announce the return of the Visiting Mum Project
Drop in Vaccination in Welshpool Saturday 4th September.
The All Wales Forum for Parents and Carers of People with Learning Disabilities offer two workshops to evaluate the Wales Health Equality Framework
On 27th August the guidance restrictions on playgrounds and outdoor play areas will be removed.
The Welsh Government has begun to send letters to families about this.
The survey of Play opportunities for children and young people in Powys helps to inform the next statutory three year plan.
The next meeting of the network is 12th October
Check the latest round of training from Chidlren in Wales
The Children, Young People and Education Committee want your views
This piece of work links to the No Wrong Door report from The Children's Commissioner for Wales
Join us for an overview of the impact of hate crime on health and wellbeing in modern Wales.
Museums, Play and Sufficiency Seminar 6th October
Funding for community groups and voluntary organisations
Welsh Government are looking for views on the LGBTQ+ action plan
Would the Young People you work with like to apply?
Cruse Bereavment Care offer training on the Impact of Bereavement on Children and Young Poeple
For all LGBTQ+ 16-15
For all parents, grandparents and family
The booklist is targeted at children in Key Stage 2 (aged 7-11)
Have you heard about the Hate Crime Charter?
Do you understand the rights of victims?
Are you aware of the impact of Hate Crime on someone's health...
The Youth Led Grant Scheme is open till 30th September
Last chance to take part - Deadline 17th September
Free training on Youth Mental Health
The next network to be held on Tuesday 12th October
It is here to stay, so what is the best way of doing it?
Children in Wales release their report
Montgomery Wildlife Trust have an exciting Wild Skills Wild Places series of workshops with sorts of activities including conservation, reserve...
Learning through Landscape Trust Grants
Entries are open for the 2022 Accolades
This builds on the initial report of January 2021
Beat wish to learn more about what best supports children and young people in Wales
15th - 19th November
Report from Public Health Wales - Violence Prevention Unit
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) and Comic Relief plan to spend up to £10m on programmes that prevent children getting involved in violence
This will build the most comprehensive and up-to-date picture of work taking place across Wales and the UK to improve children and young people’s...
Join us for our 2 hour training session with Victim Support Cymru to understand the impact of hate crime on health and wellbeing in modern Wales.
To inform the three year plan that is formed from Powys Play Sufficiency please share the survey for children and young people as widely as you can
The report offers insights into poverty, employment and housing.
Conversations with children and young people affected by Hate Crime in Wales
If you offer support for Children, Young People and Families make sure your organisation is on the framework
Beat are also now open for longer! The helpline is open 365 days a year from 9am – Midnight during the week, and 4pm – Midnight on weekends and bank...
See the varied events to raise awareness of this important issue
Find resources that provide advice, ideas, and encouragement to help you meet life’s challenges.
This will build on the success of The Summer of Fun
A report from Unicef
Uk Parliament Petitions Committee have published a report
Do children and young people in Powys get enough time and space to play?
Support by Papyrus to young people under 35 who are experiencing suicidal thoughts
Information from Public Health Wales
From Jane Hutt, Minister for Social Justice
Children in Wales will develop a Young Volunteer Scheme that will create volunteering opportunities for young people aged 11-25 years across Wales
Sally Holland, Chidlren's Commissioner for Wales final report includes 18 recommendations on key areas affecting children and young people in Wales...
Powys' strategic plan for Welsh in education for the next ten years is in draft format and open for consultation
COVID-19 has caused major changes in our daily lives. It has stopped us going to school or work, it has stopped us spending time with friends and...
NSPCC Learning has published findings from an independent evaluation of the impact of the Speak out Stay safe (SOSS) service, a safeguarding programme...
Learn how PAVO can support your Trustees
Support the Powys Partnership by encouraging young people to complete this survey
The support framework for children, young people and families is holding a Meet the Buyer event - 16th November 10am.
Meet the Buyer event 2nd November
Powys County Council announce funding for 0-25 for winter of wellbeing
11-17? Join the Children's Commisisoner for Wales in promoting Children's Rights
Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust’s trailblazing health and wellbeing project, Wild Skills Wild Spaces (WSWS), has attracted national acclaim with a...
This includes advice on testing children under 5.
1 in 5 children in the UK are affected by their parents drinking
Tender deadline Noon, 1st December
The Child Development Fund (CDF) is allocating £150,000 to run a Small Grants Scheme in Powys for services supporting 0-5year olds. Deadline 26th...
This is a Capital Grant - Deadline 8th December
Powys Partnership apply to National Lottery for funds to support young people 11-25 with their mental wellbeing
For activities untill March 31st 2022
Last chance to book for our week of online sessions and AGM
Mae pobl o fewn Gogledd Powys yn cael eu holi am eu safbwyntiau ar gynlluniau cynnar campws iechyd a lles amlasiantaethol yn y Drenewydd.
Powys Health and Care Academy currently have lots of great opportunities for bespoke Apprenticeship programmes.
Welsh Government are seeking views on the draft long term tobacco control strategy for Wales, A Smoke-free Wales and the first two year delivery plan...
“I welcome many aspects of this agreement, including the expansion of free school meals to all primary school children.“I welcome many aspects of this...
Welsh Government would like your views
The skills and strategies needed to support teenagers through this challenging life stage
The Winter Pressures Grant Fund will aim to directly fund local activity that can help to alleviate pressures, create additional capacity/activity, or...
Read about the great work Play Wales do, and how they can support us all to promote Play
The purpose of this ITT is to re-open the Support Services framework for Young People, Children and Families framework under Round 2. Existing...
Can you spare a few minutes of you time?
More than half of new Dads in football study feel they have no support for their mental health
Read the first edition of "The Latest Word"
Opportunities to meet the Community Foundation Wales and National Lottery
Dod allan o’r pandemig: ydych chi’n barod i baratoi ar gyfer y dyfodol ac i godi arian?
Children’s rights are recognised in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The convention lists the 42 rights children and...
As creative groups start to reconvene after the restrictions of the pandemic, Creative Lives (formerly Voluntary Arts) wants to hear about the issues...
Charities in Wales will be able to borrow up to £300,000 to take over community assets in this new scheme.
Patterns of Financial Vulnerability in English and Welsh Charities After the Onset of the Pandemic was published on the 19th November by the Third...
Webinar Event Thursday 16th December, 10am - 11.30
After three very successful and well received day courses last year, Powys County Council is providing funding for three sessions of Umbrella Cymru...
Links are included in the guidance as this will provide clear advice as to some of the considerations needed when employing people under the age of...
The Mental Health Training for those working wtih young people up to 25 years.
The next network will be Wednesday 19th January 2022. 2-4pm
Resilience and Bereavement Support Training
Read the survey of young people in Powys about their mental health experiences
Diolch yn FAWR i bawb a fynychodd ac a gyfrannodd at y gwahanol sesiynau yn ystod ein Cynhadledd Flynyddol a gynhaliwyd y mis diwethaf.
Mae ail don o fyfyrwyr i’w recriwtio i Academi Iechyd a Gofal newydd Powys wedi dechrau eu lleoliadau gwaith, gan gefnogi gwasanaethau ysbyty yn...
Powys County Council are looking at two options
Free Online course with self directed materials
Grants generally of between £5,000 and £20,000 for UK registered charities working in the area of children and young people, elderly, people with...
Young People are asked what are their top three priorities for the Youth parliament's work
Home Start suppports parents and families. The campaign aims to normalise concerns around mental health, loneliness, financial or relationship...
Call for Papers - could you take part?
A new service from Action for Children
Includes Public Safety, Safeguarding, VAWDA, training, events and other topics
Secoondment opportunity as Substance Misuse TrACE Lead
Children in Wales is giving parents an opportunity to share their views and feedback on a number of subjects that matter to parents.
Since March 2020, thousands of young women have been sharing their experiences of sexual harassment through the ‘Everyone’s Invited’ project. Since...
Join PAVO and discuss the importance of retaining volunteers and exploring solutions to the issues groups are having regarding recruitment of...
Young people discuss what they want from mental health services.
Ar ôl datgan argyfwng newid yn yr hinsawdd ac ymrwymo i leihau allyriadau carbon i sero net erbyn 2030, hoffai Cyngor Sir Powys yn awr gael eich...
The Chidlren's Commissioner has resources created with young people for young people
Accessibility Powys are offering introductory BSL classes to staff, volunteers and beneficiaries of third sector organisations in Powys, to start 11th...
Welsh Government are seeking views on an updated strategy to stop violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
The next meeting will be Wednesday 19th January 2pm
Mae trigolion Powys sy’n byw gyda chanser, neu’r rheini sy’n gofalu am anwyliaid gyda chanser, yn gallu benthyca llyfrau gan wasanaeth llyfrgelloedd y...
Read the plan for safe communities
Includes report on the joint session with the Children’s Commissioner for Wales team with Regional
Partnership Boards. The 'Listening' event provided...
Womens Health Implementation Group and the Perinatal Mental Health Network have partnered on a joint ‘Perinatal Health’ project for NHS Wales. Our...
Experts call for national network of playgrounds
The Localities Initiative works across the 13 Locality Networks in Powys. These networks have been set up provide a forum for discussion about local...
Report from the Independent Anti- Slavery Commissioner and ECPAT UK (Every Child Protected Against Trafficking)
The First Minister has announced the appointment of Rocio Cifuentes as the new Children’s Commissioner for Wales.The First Minister has announced the...
Mess up the Mess are leading a project to use creative accessible tools to empower young people to ask important questions that are affecting them .
If you work with young children Children in Wales would like to hear from you
Training offered on Hate Crime, Mate Crime, ASB Crime, Migrants Rights and (open to the public) Understanding your Rights
End Youth Homelessness Cymru is currently recruiting young people between the ages of 16-25 who have experienced homelessness or have been at risk of...
The Welsh Government has published a code of safeguarding practice setting out the government’s safeguarding expectations for all individuals, groups...
The Welsh Parliament has announced that its Health and Social Care Committee is launching a new inquiry focused on mental health inequalities across...
Recent review of possible child suicides in Wales and the support available
The Welsh Health & Social Care Committee are looking for people with lived experience of hearing loss, or who are deaf, or professionals who have...
Home-Start Cymru here in Powys are back out and about!
Playing for Wellbeing
Learn how to create catchy and effective content bilingually on social media.
For Loneliness and Isolation
Information for the Childcare and Play Workforce
The report finds that: child poverty continues to rise with 4,300,000 (31%) of children in the UK living in poverty
Getting schools involved in parallel elections swith the local elections in May 2022
Meet your new members of the Youth Parliament
7th - 13th February is Children's Mental Health Awareness week - the theme is Growing Together
Offers and courses for Young People
The consultation is on the key actions which will form the foundations of the multi-professional mental health workforce plan for health and social...
The Welsh Language Commissioner would like to hear about your experiences of having meetings dealing with well-being with your local County Council.
Up to 50 apprenticeships will be advertised in March
Llandrindod Wells is set to host the first ever Powys Pride event this summer, bringing together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,...
Services now offered to those 11+
Mae PAVO yn gweithio ar y cyd â Chyngor Sir Powys a Bwrdd Iechyd Addysgu Powys i edrych ar anghenion hyfforddi’r sector gwirfoddol ym Mhowys.
Siawns Teg are very pleased with the number of 16 - 24 year olds engaging with the Brighter Futures Project and the positive impact it has had on the...
ProMo-Cymru - Free Digital Course
The focus of the survey is to gain an insight into how member organisations have responded to the effects of COVID-19, and their ability to maintain...
Play Wales produce publications and information sheets to inform and support those working in or with an interest in Children's Play.
The next Children, Young People's Network April 26th
Call for information on third sector services for 0-7 years.
1st and 31st of March
Craft and Story workshops for 0-5s and their families to enjoy
A global competition to tackle problems in early years development.
28th February - 6th March
Report of previous work and looking forward to coming events
NSPCC Learning has published content to help professionals safeguard LGBTQ+ children and young people.
Publish report based on the experiences of parents who have lived experience of children’s social care, professionals who have worked in social care...
This looks at young people’s happiness and confidence across a range of areas, from their physical and mental health to working life
Mental health and wellbeing will be one of the three main focuses of the Welsh Youth Parliament over the next two years
The new RPlace app allows children and teenagers to get involved in mapping their community by letting them rate, recommend, upload photos and add...
Next network meetign 26th April 2pm
Update on Early Help work in Powys from Jan Coles, Head of Children's Services
This is the first time this has been undertaken in Wales and WCVA are committed to reaching as many people as possible.
Full, concise and easy read versions are available
Peer to Peer sexual harrisment
Exciting opportunities for young people to join the forum and support mental health and wellbeing across communities
Do you feel confident to support LGBTQ+ children and young people with the issues they face?
A local scheme is hoping that Spider Sandwiches and Dinosaur Spaghetti will encourage children from across Powys to eat healthily.
Grants of between £15,000 and £50,000 for up to 3 years are available to UK charitable organisations to improve mental health support and provision...
Project grants up to £2,500 are available for smaller UK registered charities working with children and young people aged 16 and under in the areas...
Children have Rights, Voting is a Right
The Playworkers Forum is a two-day, residential playwork training event under canvas that gives playworkers the opportunity to learn from each other...
Children in Wales Spring Magazine - the topic is Working and engaging with parents and families
Funding for Young People's Music Projects in Wales
Free training for those who work with young children.
Supporting high-quality creative projects that deliver health and wellbeing benefits for the people of Wales, the Arts Health & Wellbeing Fund is open...
This includes Powys Young Persons lntegrated Substance Misuse Service for Lot 2
Come and meet the National Lottery and discuss funding
Next network meeting: Tuesday 26th April
In a joint position statement, the Children’s Play Policy Forum and UK Play Safety Forum are calling for action to improve play opportunities for...
Recording of the event for those who could not attend
The Cass Review has published an interim report on its review, commissioned by NHS England in 2020, looking at the services provided by the NHS to...
The Theme is Understanding Early Trauma
To help children begin their learning of financial literacy
The Welsh Government is advertising up to 50 apprenticeship opportunities in March.
The Armed Forces Covenant network in Wales currently has access to funds to support small grants for projects working in Wales supporting members of...
Support for organisations to embed Youth Social Action
Nearly two thirds do not ever speak to their parents about their mental health and parents do not know where to go for support.
Nominate a young person who is volunteering
Awards of up to £500 are available to provide outdoor learning training and equipment to schools and early years providers in England, Scotland and...
Additional funding for Additional Learning Needs provision
This project aims to: Assess the design and delivery of the Community Cohesion Programme;
Understand how well the programme supports community...
Join Victim Support for the launch of the new service 2022-5
Canopi is a free, confidential service providing access to mental health and wellbeing support to social care and NHS staff in Wales.
Spring 2022 update on the plans for the North Powys Wellbeing Programme
Funding for a youth led social action project
To be a proactive and risk led regulator, the Commission needs to be able to segment the charity sector so we can analyse how different charities are...
The Welsh Government has recently launched its new Taith programme which will enable people in Wales to study, train, volunteer and work all over the...
Consultation on the co produced National Trauma Practice Framework for Wales
Workforce Roundtable event where Children in Wales seek to understand the impact on the workforce as a result of Covid-19, and consult with the...
Young People's mental health support from Montgomery Wildlife
Update on plans for implementing the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act 2018 for young people who are post-16.
Watch the first plenary session of the Youth Parliament
Following a successful “Summer of Fun” in 2021 and the current “Winter of Wellbeing”, I am pleased to announce £7m to fund a Summer of Fun in 2022.
The next Children and Young People's network Tuesday 26th April 2pm
Training for those working with children, young people and families.
Funded courses on social leadership
The new project from Playful Childhoods wants to challenge the negative assumptions often cast on teenagers in public spaces - get involved.
Organisational Growth Fund and Small Grants for Community Groups.
Read the evaluation of the five points set out in the 2019 plan
Little Lives UK is offering £1,500 to community groups to offer activities for children
National Children's Day UK 15th May
The Youth Advisory Panel of the Safer Young Lives Research Centre has developed a booklet to facilitate conversations with young people
The Welsh Government has published guidance to inform childcare providers on how they can support children and families from Ukraine. The advice is...
How can communities work together to improve opportunities for children's play. It has been designed to support communities to enable children, young...
Surveys for both professionals and children
Wanted: Young people interested in having a voice on behalf of their peers
Resources to support Early Years Settings embed a Children's Rights approach
If so Powys Pride are looking for members to join their informal focus group.
The last edition of The Latest Word as Nyth/Nest transitions to Welsh Government
Mudiad Meithrin are offering a grant of £1,000 to set up a new Cylch Ti a Fi or to help any Cylch Ti a Fi that is currently closed (and has been since...
The University of South Wales want to find out more about the experiences of LGBTQ+ groups in relation to their alcohol and drug use. The survey also...
NSPCC Learning has updated its information on managing allegations of abuse to include more information about organisations’ legal duty to refer...
Recommendations include: a new national team of regional development advisors to work with schools, local authorities and health agencies to support...
22nd September 2022
The focus of the Summer magazine will be Adapting the Children's Sector workforce in response to new challenges, as a result of Covid-19 Adapting the...
New Children's Commissioner Rocio Cifuentes has asked each RPB to report on how they are doing against the original No Wrong Door report and...
FREE mental health training offered to all those working with children and young people.
Courses offered are: Level 2 - Award in Playwork Practice (L2APP), P3 Certificate (Playwork Principles into Practice) and Level 3 - P3 Diploma...
WVCA webinar 24th May 2-3pm
Funded by the UK Community Renewal Fund
Application Deadline 27th May.
Next network 6th July 2pm
Including Community Kitchen and Sensory Room
Crëwyd yr arolwg canlynol i gasglu eich barn i gefnogi'r gwaith o ddatblygu Adroddiad Sefydlogrwydd Marchnad Powys (MSR) ar ddigonolrwydd a...
Do you live in Powys? Are you passionate about using digital technologies to improve our health and care system?
To support young people 14 - 25 facing complex transitions to adulthood
First session offered on Food banks - how we got here and what it will take to reduce and prevent the need for emergency food provision
From the Mental Health and Wellbeing Show
Pride Cymru returns on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August 2022 at City Hall Lawns, Cardiff City Centre.
Safeguarding, child development, understanding the teenage brain, responding to trauma and more
Small grants and organisational growth grants
Includes section specifically on children and young people
Your help is needed to help recruit new members
Outdoor Learning and Play at the Elan Valley
Articles from the Caspar newsletter
The KESS project - Mapping and Evaluating the Voluntary Youth Work Sector for Wales is a Masters by Research project conducted by the University of...
Additional offences and updates to be included
Policy changes aimed at making some elements of the regulations fairer and more proportionate
Western Power Distribution is providing £500,000 to support charitable organisations who are addressing the issue of holiday hunger this summer....
Trauma-Informed Wales: A Societal Approach to understanding, preventing and supporting the
impacts of Trauma and Adversity
Fundraising support for community groups and charities
Your views are sought on the assessment report
NICE has produced a guide for social workers and social care practitioners to help support the wellbeing of children and young people in care
Help Celf Able understand the value of Art to mental health
Read the blog from the new engagement officer
Wanted the thoughts, experiences and concerns of local people on the topic of personal safety.
Are you a national charity working to change the lives of young people aged 16-25?
Do volunteers play a role in making this happen?
If so, then you...
Scope is asking supporters in England and Wales to sign nation specific open letters addressed to the respective governments.Scope is asking...
Themes incude Children Thrive and Survive. Gender Justice, A Safe Place to be and Mental Health
Wednesday July 6th 2pm
Deadine Wednesday 10th August
Mae Victim Support wnaethom lansio Canolfan Cymorth Casineb Cymru newydd ar 11 Mai, gan dynnu sylw at ffyrdd newydd o weithio, cyfleoedd i blant a...
The report highlights the major role of the internet in daily life and looks at the benefits and risks. Multiple surveys were carried out including...
A blog written for Infant Mental Health Week by Jolene Duggan the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team Lead with Powys teaching Health Board.
This consultation covers whether:
the ban of energy drinks should apply to children under 16
the ban be widened to consider other drinks typically...
The priorities for this year are:
The provision of good neighbour schemes offering low level, practical help to people. (Collaboration with Amser i...
Galwad am Siaradwyr Dydd Mawrth 13 Medi 2022 Cymuned Ymarfer Plant a Phobl Ifanc
Call for Speakers Tuesday 13 September 2022 Community of Practice...
Some of the most vulnerable households in Wales will receive further help with soaring energy bills, as Social Justice Minister Jane Hutt launched a...
A new paractitioner guide is published
This year, South Wales based charity, Calan DVS is celebrating 10 years since in 2012.
Mae tîm rhaglen Gwella'r Daith Ganser ym Mhowys (ICJ) yn cynnal dau ddigwyddiad yn y sir – un yn y Gogledd ac un yn y De - fel y gall pobl ddysgu mwy...
Mae tîm rhaglen Gwella'r Daith Ganser ym Mhowys (ICJ) yn cynnal dau ddigwyddiad yn y sir – un yn y Gogledd ac un yn y De - fel y gall pobl ddysgu mwy...
A report of the recent workshop with Play Wales discussed youth shelters and play provision for teens.
Children in Wales are calling on children around Wales to help them create an exhibition on Chidren's rights, what could the children you work with...
Giving young children who might be vulnerable to mental health issues access to well-supported opportunities to play with peers, such as play groups,...
Young Wales welcomed a group of young people from across Wales for their induction residential in May. The young people have signed up to become...
Come and discuss the training needs of the children's sector. Meet colleagues from all sectors and advertise your service.
Places are available on the ‘ Webinar - Young People & Substance Use/Misuse’
Powys Pride is a volunteer-led effort by and for the Powys LGBTQ+ community with support from Mid and North Powys Mind and Llandrindod Wells Town...
Make sure you have your say on the matter of a healthy food environment and a proposal to end the sale of energy drinks to children udner 16.
Connect and Flourish encourages and enables people in communities and places less well-served by the arts to define how they lead, take part in, and...
A conversation about how Welsh Government is supporting children with a learning disability - 7th July.
Including information on the first nation wide service for children and young people
Consultation will include -first aid requirements (Standard 10)
child minders working with assistants (Standard 13) (childminders)
childcare...
YoungMinds charity has found the number of young people referred to mental health services has reached a record high, according to the latest NHS...
This covers children's rights and a participation toolkit.
Welsh Government published the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan, which was co-produced with people from
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and...
Cwvys and the University of South Wales have received KESS funding to map and evaluate the voluntary youth work sector in Wales.
The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) has produced a podcast episode featuring Dr. Jillian Halliday including discussion on...
Would the young people you work with be interested in this great opportunity? Deadline for applications 29th July.
The Social Care workforce training from Powys County Council is offered to third sector partners working in social care
A festival for all young people across Wales with Young Wales. St Fagans. 19th November - 9am - 4pm
Teenage years can be full of opportunities, but also changes and upheavals. There is a lot going on physically, mentally and socially that teenagers...
Jan Coles, Head of Children's Services at Powys County Council will be leaving her post to take up a role in Carmarthen.
This is part of the work to develop an action plan and to tackle the stigma faced by those living with HIV.
The Reimagine programme is designed to inspire creativity and increase stability in the sector. It supports organisations to develop or refresh their...
The purpose of the CoP is to provide a forum where colleagues with experience and responsibility in the subject area can:
• Meet together, compare...
The following funds are now open for application:
Fund for Wales - no deadline and is open all year
Powys Community Endowment Fund - next deadline...
The respected mental health training The Guide Programme is offered online. The training is offered across two levels of training: Learn and Develop. ...
Includes the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) and the Young Person's Guarantee
If you have used mental health services in Powys you are invited to take part in research to gather your feedback on these services as part of the...
The Together for Children and Young People (2) Programme was set up in 2015 to consider ways to reshape, remodel and refocus the emotional wellbeing...
The Children, Young People and Education Committee in Wales has published a written and video report collating evidence related to peer-on-peer sexual...
The Integrated Disability Service have a short survey to gather your views and feedback.
The Young Person's Guarantee aims to make sure there is no lost generation in Wales as a result of the pandemic.
Leafets and crime reporting available in Ukrainian and Russian
The Lady Allen Trust is offering up to two grants of approximately £1,000 per year to play practitioners, who wish to travel to expand their...
The leaflet offers tips on how to manage and helplines to contact
Ara offer free courses online to Increase your awareness of gambling harms, the impact on Affected Others, and learn about our new service, The Six to...
Support for children with additional needs in education, inluding advice, advocacy , and a helpline
Children in Wales is the national umbrella organisation for those working with children, young people and families in Wales and its work is...
The Children, Young People and Education Committee is holding an inquiry into Mental Health support in Higher Education.
The issue of mental health...
Mae cyfle i ymgymryd â Dyfarniad Lefel 2 mewn Ymarfer Gwaith Chwarae, ar-lein, rhwng yr 8fed a’r 19eg o Awst.
There is an opportunity to undertake...
Does your group or organisation work with young people to enable them to have voice and influence over issues that matter to them? Do you support...
U18 Better Starts is an Asda Foundation grant offering up to £1500 per year to local community groups that support children under the age of 18.
FREE Outdoor Activities organised by The Outdoor Partnership for children and young people.
The NSPCC has published a news story around unsupervised children in the summer holidays. The NSPCC helpline received 6,017 contacts in 2020/21 about...
This episode focuses on the impacts of early trauma on a child’s wellbeing and development and discusses how the relationship between babies and their...
The Social Value Forum Development Fund provides funding for new or extended services or activities that fill gaps in current provision for mental and...
Social Care Wales are working with DEEP and ExChange to put on an event around storytelling in social care, with a series of presentations from...
The newsletter of the Early Help team at Powys County Council for families in Powys
Giving children more opportunities to play makes them feel happier and healthier. That’s what parents and children have told us in a new survey.
Welsh Government are considering making addiutonal public bodies responsible under the act.
Children in Wales who started secondary school in 2021 were more likely to report elevated symptoms of depression than those who began before the...
If you are 16 - 25 make sure your voice is heard on the environment
Only 27% of UK children say they regularly play outside on their street, according to new research carried out by OnePoll and supported by Save the...
To be completed prior to Level 3 Diploma P3, The Level 2 Certificate in Playwork: Principles into Practice (P3) qualification will prepare playworkers...
The next network will be held on Wednesday 19th October at 6pm
A pathway to support those through the sudden loss of a child or young person
The age range will be rasied from 16 - 18 in February 2023
Etholwyd Carl Cooper yn Gadeirydd Bwrdd Partneriaeth Ranbarthol Powys (RPB). Cafodd Carl, sy'n Brif Weithredwr Cymdeithas Mudiadau Gwirfoddol Powys...
Up to £750 available for young people to apply for .
WCVA are offering two sessions for community groups and organisations to comment on the new Social Prescribing Framework
The Nurturing Families Programme is an early intervention approach which is both reparative and preventative, with the
focus on the relationship...
The aim of the scoping project is to identify: key organisations and stakeholders in a future review of the Playwork NOS
identify any nation specific...
The review will inform the next steps and actions for professional registration of the CPEY workforce
Over the last three months the commissioner has engaged with over 11,000 children and young people. The comissioner found that despite their many...
The consultation will cover legislative proposals in four areas:
*Eliminating profit from the care of children looked after, focussing on those...
Following on from the in person workshops held in June and July, Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and Social Care Wales (SCW) are now...
The Government has launched the Help for Households campaign to bring together all the support for households that is available in one place.
Online Child protection course for school governors and boards by NSPCC.
The awards recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales by...
The next Children and Young People's Network is on Wednesday 19th October at 6pm
Powys County Council invite you to join Powys County Council’s Children’s Services, with guest speaker Rachel Haynes, Senior Practitioner at The Lucy...
The last Level 2 course offered by Adult Learning Wales as the PFS2 Project is coming to an end.
On developing a new national framework for Social Prescribing in Wales. Hosted by PAVO, facilitated by Liz Bickerton. Wednesday 28th September...
Information from the North Powys Wellbeing Programme
What is the Powys Support Services Framework for Children, young people, and families?
It is an established and pre checked list of individuals and...
BBC Children in Need will for the first time directly fund charities’ core costs over the next three years as part of its new strategy.
The...
Utility Aid helps the charity and not-for-profit sector keep energy costs down, reclaiming overcharges, managing administration and advising on all...
The report sets out the health impacts of living in fuel poverty on children and young people. Findings from a review of collated research includes:...
The Powys CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) School In-Reach Service was developed following Welsh Government direction after several...
The United Nations is undertaking an examination of the progress made by Governments to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child...
Children in Wales offer a variety of courses for all those working with children, young people and families.
New offer for those working in Childcare, Care Homes or Domiciliary Care - help to Set up your own peer support or to
be a group leader. Also...
During this moment of national shock and mourning many children will be feeling anxious. The NSPCC have advice on how to have difficult conversations...
Nominations in the Young person category is open. This award will be given to an exceptional and inspirational young person or group of young people...
Wrth i’r argyfwng costau byw waethygu a gyda’r gaeaf ar ein gwarthaf, mae Cyngor Sir Powys yn bwriadu gwneud popeth y gall i helpu trigolion yn ystod...
Wellbeing is at the heart for the health and social care workforce strategy and is recognised as critical to having a workforce that is valued and...
For World Mental Health Day, on Monday 10th October 2022, Battle Scars is hosting a webinar (via Zoom) at 1-2pm on the Myths and Realities of...
Useful resources for the parents you work with
Encourage the young people you work with to take part, their views matter - what do young people in Powys think?
To provide a summary of the latest updates and changes in charity law and governance and how they could affect your organisation.
A group of 6 young volunteers working with Young Wales are helping to produce the Children and Young People's Report that will be presented to the...
The newly published Welsh Play Workforce Study 2021 provides an insight into the play workforce in Wales, focusing on three overlapping areas:...
Ymunwch â PAVO ar ddydd Mawrth 11eg Hydref i drafod sut y gall y trydydd sector gefnogi’r system iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol ym Mhowys drwy bwysau...
A technical guide to the implementation of the Act durning the second and third years is released.
Many young people are being blocked from volunteering due to concerns over their mental health, a government-commissioned report has found.
The Mid and South West Wales Community Cohesion team have collaborated with Victim Support to offer this free to attend 2 hour session, to inform and...
Dawn Bowden Deputy Minister for Art and Sport launchs a new three-year Creative Skills Action Plan (2022-2025) and Creative Skills Fund which...
The next meeting of the Children and Young People's network will be on Wednesday 19th October at 6pm.
Cyhoeddwyd heddiw y bydd ein prif weithredwr, Carl Cooper, yn gadael PAVO ar 16 Hydref i ymgymryd â rôl newydd fel Cadeirydd Bwrdd Iechyd Addysgu...
Mae Deddf Llywodraeth Leol ac Etholiadau (Cymru) 2021 yn gofyn i bob awdurdod lleol baratoi Strategaeth Cyfranogiad Cyhoeddus sy’n dynodi sut y...
This is to support campaigning and influencing work that enables women and girls to use their voice to achieve change.
The National Childhood Bereavement Project has published its Growing up grieving report and submitted recommendations to the Scottish Government.
Mae PAVO yn cynnal digwyddiad ar Ddydd Iau y 10fed o Dachwedd am 10 o’r gloch y bore i drafod argyfwng costau byw gyda sefydliadau’r trydydd sector...
Welsh Government are consulting on:
whether there should be an additional national professional learning INSET day during the 2022 to 2023, 2023 to...
Developing a Play Friendly Workforce - 25th October and Supporting Health Play in Wales - 22nd November
Join the #LookCloser campaign and think about child exploitation
Projects that support Speech and Lanugage or fine and gross motor skills delay. Personal, social and emotional health development.
Children in Wales offer training over the autumn including, Trauma, Transgender Transitions, Anxiety in Young People and Supporting Young People's...
PAVO Youth Led Grants, for what young people want to do in their community and judged by a youth panel.
A group on zoom to offer peer support Polish parents, and guidance for those supporting Polish families with Housing.
Funding to support Speech and Language, Motor Skills and Social and Emotional Development
£20 Million to improve ALN facilities and National Professional Learning Entitlement
Children's Rights Thematic Webinar Series - Session 3-
10 November 2022, 10am - 11.30am, online via Teams -FREE OF CHARGE
Join colleagues from...
Each World Webinar Wednesdays event will take place over 90 minutes and will feature conversations with IPA members from around the world. Across the...
The Children's Commssioner for Wales, Rocio Cifuentes will be joining the session, Tuesday 15th November 9.30am - 12.30pm.
Mental well-being is fundamental to health and well-being. Public Health Wales aims to launch a new programme of work, Hapus, which is partly about...
Wednesday 19th October 6pm
Come together with third sector organisations from across Powys to discuss the effect of the Cost of Living crisis. Thursday 10th November 10am.
Have your Say - The Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Rocio Cifuentes, has launched a Wales-wide survey of children, young people, professionals...
The plan is grounded within the findings of the recent Demand & Capacity Review and informed by the views of a variety of stakeholders, including...
Children in Wales has published a report detailing the findings from their annual child and family poverty surveys with professionals and children.
The blog is about education and care in children’s early years and will feature updates on developments in the early years sector, current issues, and...
The Regional Partnership Board brings together a range of public service representatives including the council, health board, third sector as well as...
An induction programme for people who have recently started working in the voluntary sector; new entrants, recent college graduates, those who have...
Children's Servcies Period Dignity campaign is now live. People who live in Powys can now receive a range of free period products that are posted...
Topics of consultation include: Whether school governing bodies should prioritise affordability when setting their school uniform and appearance...
Helen Mary Jones appointed as Chair at the recent AGM
A grant to support parent and toddler groups.
Survey to identify those still at risk after 31st March , and consider the most appropriate support
The Pathfinder project needs your views- come and meet colleagues working with this age group to bring about closer working together. Meetings are...
A leaflet of support that families may be eligible for
NSPCC’s ‘Together for Childhood’ is a place-based approach to preventing child abuse and neglect. The episode looks at how collaboration and...
Join colleagues to discuss the effect on the cost of living crisis.
Ar 14 Tachwedd bydd Julie Morgan AoS yn cyflwyno lansiad Safonau Dysgu a Datblygu Cenedlaethol cyntaf Cymru.
Mae angen eich cymorth arnom i benderfynu ar y problemau mawr sydd angen i sefydliadau partner ym Mhowys ganolbwyntio ar dros y pum mlynedd nesaf.
Following a public appointment process, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language has today announced the membership of the Youth Work Strategy...
The website supports parents to have the time and space to play with their children at home and in the community
This animation made with citizen representatives shows how Shared Power can help make coproduction most effective in shaping future health services.
Grants of between £20,000 and £50,000 towards projects which will pilot practical new solutions that will support Partners of serving personnel,...
Creating a single review process where a multi-agency approach is required.
Rocio Cifuentes is the Children's Commissioner for Wales. Her role is to protect and promote the rights and welfare of children and to be the voice of...
Girlguiding has published their Girls' attitudes survey for 2022, which asked over 3,000 girls and young women aged 7 to 21 about the pressures they...
Read the report of the latest meeting and save the date for the next - 18th January 2023 at 2pm.
Welsh Government have drafted this guidance for organisations who come into contact with people affected by suicide. It will help organisations in...
Applications for Project and Core Grants across the UK are now available after a year-long suspension of Children in Need grant programmes. This...
Gallwch nawr gadw lle ar Gynhadledd Powys i ofalwyr di-dâl 2022, un ai yn bersonol neu ar-lein.
Speakers included Samantha Ruthven Hill, Powys teaching Health Board, Rachel Evansm Head of Commissioning Powys County Council, Joe Wellard Regional...
Poverty in Wales is the "single major challenge", an official report has warned. Figures suggest more than a third of children in Wales are now...
PAVO is hosting an event on Thursday 10th November at 10am to discuss the cost of living crisis with third sector organisations across Powys. Book...
Many applications for funding are failing because of the way they are written therefore PAVO are offering sessions are part of a program of training...
Professionals working with children and parents are being encouraged to use the new This May Help website for its comprehensible resources, designed...
Webinar about catering for nureries and groups of young children in Early Years settings and groups. It includes useful information about healthy...
Look for the Reading Well for teens books in your local library – they’re free to borrow.
The benefits of bi-lingual education, how to suport children's play and forest schools.
The subject is Children & Young People’s Participation – highlighting good practice across the sector . Where is the great engagement in Powys? Could...
UK Safer Internet Centre has released a set of online safety educational resources to support professionals working with or for children and young...
Welsh Charities Week is back, a week all about recognising the work of charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and community and...
Wales became the first UK nation to pass legislation to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets from...
Play Wales advertises grants open to the third sector for support of children and young people. For example -
The Volunteering Wales Grants can...
Each session will focus on a different topic affecting children and young people, and aims to give a better understanding of the opportunities and...
Children and young people’s mental wellbeing is a priority for many organisations in Wales. This webinar will help you find out what we know so far...
Includes - New guidance for independent special post 16 institutions, Estyn's early insights on ALN reform and ALN-SEN Parent and Carer Fora.
The aim of the School Health Research Network is to improve health and wellbeing. The network helps schools in Wales work with researchers to generate...
Webinar from Powys Sports to meet the team and hear training and funding opportunities, Insight and club accreditation.
30th November
Bangor University offer Nursing as a distance learning course with local placements for Powys students.
9 year old Jack says - ‘Sometimes I go on my scooter or bike or when it’s wet, play football or other games. I don’t have a very big garden so...
The Welsh Government has announced a £450k grant scheme for individuals and organisations who support those who are, or have been, affected by Adverse...
Play Wales offer a free book - Fun in the Playground
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales has published the results of a national survey into issues facing children in Wales. The Commissioner...
The Christmas Challenge is the UK’s biggest match-funded campaign. For seven days, between 29th November to the 6th of December, the challenge offers...
Powys Regional Partnership Board (RPB) brings together a range of public service representatives including the local council, health board, third...
The Youth Endowment Fund has published a report examining the impact of violence on children’s lives in England and Wales. The report looks at...
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales has published the results of a national survey into issues facing children in Wales. The Commissioner...
The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) has released a new podcast on bullying. The podcast looks at the link between bullying...
The NSPCC produce an update on current awareness for policy, practice and research (CASPAR). Full of useful information and nataional reports eg from...
The First 1001 Days Movement and the Institute of Health Visiting (IHV) have published a report looking at how coronavirus has impacted infants,...
Your views are needed - The Welsh Government is undertaking a review of the implementation and the progress made by Regional Safeguarding Boards, and...
Outdoor Learning and Play (OPAL) has launched its Plan for Play campaign to boost children’s mental and physical health by encouraging quality outdoor...
The Garfield Weston Foundation and its partner Pilotlight are offering awards worth over £22,000 for up to 22 charities in the north of England,...
Powys libraries hold books for teenagers on - healthy minds; body image;
managing feelings, including managing anxiety and depression. ...
Tros Gynnal Cymru and partners at Cysur and Cwmpas - Mid & West Wales Safeguarding Children and Adults Boards have two new safeguard training videos...
Content that encourages someone to harm themselves will be targeted in a new offence, making it illegal.
The government said the changes had been...
Understand how key areas of work within your organisation fit into the main policy areas concerning Early Years.
Understand how the voice of child is...
They are looking for 12 young people from mid or north Wales who:
Are aged 11-17
Have some previous experience of representing the views of other...
The CoP is one of a series of related CoPs designed to promote ongoing learning related to key themes of the ‘A Healthier Wales’ Transformation...
The new digital service - this service replaces the old system where parents would apply for the Offer via their Family Information Service. The new...
The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) has released a new podcast episode which looks at the relationship between sleep and...
The rising cost of living crisis is being used by organised criminals to exploit those struggling to make ends meet and expand recruitment for County...
Grants of up to £30,000 per year for up to 5 years are available to UK not-for-profit organisations that are helping to build inclusive communities...
The newsletter from Powys family Infomation Service Team
The Community of Practice will cover the following: Updates on, and contributions to national developments related to RIF emotional and mental health...
Wednesday 15th February, 2-4pm. Come along and meet colleagues from all sectors and share issues and service updates.
The Welsh Government’s commitment to developing Community Focused Schools is a key part of its policy for tackling the impact of poverty on young...
In line with new domestic abuse legislation which mean young people will get automatic access to support like mental health and safeguarding services,...
Reflecting on seven years of world-leading Future Generations Act.
The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) has published a recording from a webinar on emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)....
Mae Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr Cymru yn falch iawn o gyhoeddi y byddwn yn lansio rhaglen ariannu seibiannau byr genedlaethol newydd o’r enw Amser, sy’n...
Make sure you plan ahead and order your repeat prescriptions in time. That’s the message from the Powys Teaching Health Board as we approach...
The downloadable resource demonstrates free play opportunities that already exist within homes, schools, childcare settings and communities.
Presentation by Professor Helen Dodd from the University of Exeter explains how play has changed over time, and explores how adventurous play might be...
Monday 27th February 10am - 1pm in Llandrindod and Tuesday 28th February 10am - 1pm In Welshpool - FREE face-to-face event for parents and carers of...
The latest update from the North Powys Transformation Programme
Children in Wales’s Early Years Action Group has published a position paper setting out the impact of the cost of living crisis on babies and young...
Follow the link to the page for more information , help and support.
Work to offer activities that support the integration and settlement of refugees into communities in Powys.
Coed y Bont Club -Saturdays 10-12pm January-June 2023 (exact dates on the Eventbrite link)
Coed-y-Bont Community Woodland, Pontrhydfendigaid
News of Powy Health and Care Academy and a blog from the new RPB Chair.
The National Lottery are joining PAVO at this session to talk through their grant funds which are currently open to applications. This is an...
The independent family review looks at how families can be strengthened and how they support each other. The review explores the relationship between...
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) has updated its toolkit, which provides an overview of approaches to preventing serious youth violence, with evidence...
Carers Trust Wales will be launching a new national short breaks funding programme called Amser, which aims to increase
opportunities for unpaid...
Fe'ch gwahoddir i helpu siapio cam nesaf darparu Ymwybodol o Ofalwyr.
Rhoi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i chi am ddatblygiadau yn y sector Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol.
Dyfodol y Gwasanaethau Dyfeisiau Mewnblaniad Clyw Arbenigol yn y De-Ddwyrain Cymru, y De-Orllewin Cymru a De Powys.
Managing financial difficulties in your charity arising from cost of living pressures
Join a PAVO training course and refresh or gain new skills, including writing a funding bid
Issues such as increased traffic and car use (moving and parked) are well-known barriers to children being able to play in their neighbourhoods. ...
Llenwch yr arolwg Smart Survey i fynegi diddordeb mewn ymuno â digwyddiadau ymgysylltu gwanwyn 2023.
Please complete the Smart Survey to express an...
The Fund for Wales is open all year - no deadlines for application.
The Disability Fund is open - deadline 30th January
Make sure you are aware of all the support that Welsh Government offers to learners and their families?
Mae Plant yng Nghymru am ymgysylltu â phlant a phobl ifanc sydd wedi cael profiadau byw o redeg i ffwrdd/mynd ar goll o gartref neu ofal. Hoffem...
Mae ein cyfres gweminar thematig Hawliau Plant yn tynnu ar linynnau allweddol Cynllun a Rhaglen Plant Llywodraeth Cymru. Bydd pob sesiwn yn...
The PAVO Start Well network for those who volunteer or work with Children and Young People - Wednesday 15th February at 2pm. Save the Date!
The NSPCC has launched its campaign, Listen Up, Speak Up, which provides practical guidance on actions to take if concerned about a child. The...
If you volunteer or work with children learn more about the support offered by the Playful Childhoods website in this webinar. Free on zoom-...
Welsh libraries are teaming up with The Reading Agency to promote the link between regular reading and better health and wellbeing as part of the...
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the next phase of Census 2021 topic summaries for England and Wales looking at health,...
The Institute of Health Visiting (IHV) has published the results from a survey of health visitors working with families across the UK. Findings from...
The report outlines the changes in child mental health and parental financial stress from March 2020 to October 2022. Findings from parents/carer...
Powys County Council established a framework agreement for settings providing
Flying Start Childcare. The Council is re-opening the Framework for...
Funded Training includes:
Early Years and Children's Rights
Co Production working with Care Experienced young people wo shape better services. ...
Starting in March Create Play in Llandrindod have 2 four week courses for dads, a playwork and parenting course to provide additional support and...
The Webinars have been planned to respond to common themes emerging from the 2022 Play Sufficiency Assessments.
Hafren Dyfrdwy have pledged to give £50,000 to support local charities and community groups within the HD region. we've pledged to give £50,000 to...
The report explores the impact ACEs can have on: early child development; education; and the health and development of the children of people with...
A consultation on the new Powys Well-being Plan was launched on Friday 27 January and runs until midnight on 19 April.
Meet Rocio Cifuentes, the Children’s Commissioner for Wales and learn about her role
Identify rights that young people have under the UNCRC
Link...
People in power have been reminded of the need to heed the voices of future generations in every decision they make.
Welsh school children have been...
The consultation, which was held in 2022, received 196 responses from a range of organisations including childminders, daycare providers, local...
Join colleagues from all sectors to share issues and foster collaboration
This new Welsh Government initiative aimed at people involved with supporting families and the NEST programme across Wales. The Community of Practice...
Training is open to all third sector voluntary organisation staff who are working with women and families in the perinatal period.
Cefndir, Cynnydd hyd yn hyn, y camau nesaf - Creu proses adolygu
unigol lle mae angen ymagwedd amlasiantaeth
Background, Progress to Date and Next...
Take a look at the range of courses on offer to you and to the families you support.
The Wales UNCRC Monitoring Group has published its report, State of Children’s Rights in Wales. It makes recommendations to prioritise tackling issues...
Did you know that nearly a third of parents say they never or rarely discuss where money comes from with their children? However 79% of children...
Shaping Us is a new long-term campaign from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood which aims to transform the issue from one of scientific...
The steering group report presents 15 key recommendations in relation to six themes identified in the review. It emphasises that there is an urgent...
Community of Practice meetings are an opportunity for professionals of all sectors to come together, share best practice, discuss issues and problem...
Five specialist Domestic Abuse agencies have collaborated to form the Dal i Godi partnership.
For Children's Mental Health week we asked two young people for their views on children's mental health in Powys today. Read their blog posts and that...
This is a networking opportunity for local organisations, with a common interest. The aim of the event is to establish and maintain professional...
Guest Editorial written by our new Chairperson, Keith Towler
Celebrating the anniversary of General Comment no. 17
Creating resilient play spaces...
Mae Bwrdd yr Ymddiriedolwyr yn chwilio am hyrwyddwr trydydd sector deinamig, creadigol, ymroddedig ac angerddol i arwain y mudiad gwerthfawr a champus...
The workshop will :
Demystify terminology and explain common misconceptions
Help you to understand LGBT hate
Explore routes of support (including...
The first conference heard presentations from :
Steffan Evans, Bevan Foundation
Karen McFarlane, Children in Wales
Yasmin Bell, Citizens Advice...
As the next stage on our journey for implementing the new way of working, we are inviting frontline, operational staff
to attend our regional...
Estynnir gwahoddiad i unrhyw un sydd am godi eu hymwybyddiaeth o gamfanteisio’n rhywiol ar blant i fynychu’r sesiwn Cymuned Ymarfer aml-asiantaeth...
Getting rid of period poverty means ensuring that having a period does not lead to:
missed education, absences from employment, withdrawal from sport...
The Young Person’s Guarantee will offer every 16-24-year-old in Wales high-quality, impartial
career support, helping them throughout different...
The Welsh Government plan to end period poverty and achieve period dignity in Wales by 2027 and have published The Period Proud Wales Action Plan.
Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi gofyn i M·E·L Research werthuso’r Grant Urddas Mislif yn annibynnol.
Mae’r digwyddiad rhad ac am ddim hwn yn agored i weithwyr proffesiynol, gwirfoddolwyr ac ymarferwyr ledled Cymru sy’n gweithio gyda neu ar gyfer plant...
Rydym yn gobeithio y bydd y cylchlythyron yn gwasanaethu fel adnodd defnyddiol ac yn helpu i godi ymwybyddiaeth am waith y BPRh. Mae croeso i chi...
NSPCC Learning has published a podcast episode on children’s mental health in schools. The episode explores what education professionals can do to...
Bydd y tîm ADUS yn cynnal grwpiau ffocws ar gyfer yr ymgynghoriad wyneb yn wyneb ac ar-lein
The SUSR team will be carrying out both in-person and...
The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 has created a Public Services Board (PSB) for each local authority area in Wales to ensure that...
The Refugee Support Grant is open for a second round. Applications are encouraged from groups who are working with refugees in their communities in...
First Open Call
The first opportunity to submit applications for funding will open on Monday 20th March 2023 and close at 5pm on Sunday 16th April...
Take part in a Beep Beep! Day to teach young children important road safety basics and help parents, carers and the wider community understand how to...
UK Youth and Pears Foundation’s £5m fund to support youth organisations through the cost of living crisis aims to benefit thousands of young people...
How Safe 2023, takes place on Wednesday 28 June . The conference will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and front-line workers to share the...
Barnardo’s have published a report on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on children and families in the UK. The report includes findings from a...
Tuesday 28th March at 2pm. Grants between £1,000 and £5,000 available for not-for-profit organisations to get people outdoors for mental or physical...
WCVA have asked local CVCs to engage parents and families on what they think will help to alleviate the cost of living and child poverty. The...
The next meeting of PAVO's Children and Young People's network will be in May. An opportunity for colleagues from all sectors and for those who work...
Can you spare ten minutes to help them? Please see the questions below and reply to Katherine.Wyke@contact.org.uk
Survey to describe and map NHS, local authority, youth justice, education and third sector approaches to children and young people’s crisis care...
Following two stakeholder engagement events held in October 2022 and January 2023, a collective decision was made to focus on the sub-system...
Notes of the previous meeting and a request for ideas.
The report, published on 22 March 2023, brings to life the challenges faced by children and their families who are looking for help and support with...
Young Wales are inviting young people to register as Young Wales Volunteers where they will then get invited to become members of a range of boards,...
The Welsh Government is seeking to appoint people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities with experience of the impact of racism in...
Dysgu sut mae creu cynnwys bachog ac effeithiol yn ddwyieithog ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol.
Learn how to create catchy and effective bilingual...
Startegic Research are a small research and evaluation company in Cardiff, and we are currently working with Public Health Wales (PHW) who are keen to...
This training has been funded by a Welsh Government grant and is open to all front line workers in Wales. Particularly those in the teaching, social...
Turnaround should build on existing practice and avoid duplication of support for children. Out of court disposals (OOCDs) are included in the...
NSPCC Learning has published a podcast episode about the Childline and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) online self-reporting tool, Report Remove....
We are opening our gates for a drop in open day for any organisation, group or individual that wants to access a secure and diverse outdoor space to...
At the recent Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards young people were celebrated in a new Young Persons category and by a special award to the Junior...
This fund helps community groups buy or renovate assets that would otherwise be lost to the community.
The findings from the children and parents: media use and attitudes project was based on online panels with around 7,000 children and parents. The...
The BBC has published a news story on hospital admissions due to self-harm in the UK. NHS data finds that since 2017-18, admissions for those aged...
Choosing public transport or active travel isn’t always easy. Are there a lack of services in your area? Is public transport safe and accessible for...
The report is the culmination of an 18-month partnership between Save the Children Cymru, Action in Ely and Caerau, OASIS Cardiff and Cardiff Council...
For everyone involved or interested in Coed Lleol's Outdoor Wellbeing activities. Participants currently attending outdoor wellbeing programmes,...
Celebrate national Play Day - the theme this year is Playing on a Shoestring - making everyday an adventure for children
‘All you need to know about Tax-Free Childcare – a back to basics webinar for all activity and childcare providers’ . 3 May 2023 6.30pm – 8.00pm.
Beth yw Dangos? Prosiect i gefnogi pobl sign gweithio mewn gwasanaethau i ddeall y ffordd orau i adael pobl y maen nhw'n gweithio gyda wybod am y...
An awareness month that highlights the important role service children play in the Armed Forces community is being supported by Powys County Council. ...
The Pixel Fund is offering grants of up to £5,000 to UK-registered charities that are core-focused on improving the mental health and wellbeing of...
The next meeting of the Children's and Young People's Network will be Wednesday 3rd May at 6pm
The session will include presentations from a range of experts in their fields and will cover a wide range of relevant topics that fit under the...
How 'energy savvy' is your local community?
Are organisations and individuals in your community geared up to changing and reducing their energy...
PAVO (Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations), the County Voluntary Council for Powys, is pleased to announce that Clair Swales has been...
The Children's Society have published a blog that offers tips and suggestions on recognising the signs of stress and listening to children.
Care Inspectorate Wales is looking for Inspectors to work within our Childcare and Play, Children and Younger Adults and Adult Inspection teams.
The Voice of the infant guidance and pledge that the Scottish Government has released
The resources that Children In Wales have produced around...
Sesiynau dysgu a datblygu aml asiantaethol yw’r Fforymau Diogelu sy’n canolbwyntio ar amrywiaeth o themâu diogelu sy’n cynnwys oedolion a phlant. ...
Together for Mental Health and Talk to Me 2 Programme Successor Plans, MH Reform Act, Liberty Protection Safeguards , MH Workforce plans and Mental...
Includes Anxiety in Young People - Understanding Theory and Practical Solutions, Advanced Safeguarding , Pride and Prejudice - Supporting LGBTQI+...
The Junior Start Well Board is a group of young people in Powys, between the ages of 11 – 17 years, who meet regularly to talk about issues facing...
The next meeting of the Children's and Young People's Network will be Wednesday 3rd May at 6pm
The survey, Student Health and Wellbeing In Wales: Report of the 2021/22 School Health Research Network Student Health and Wellbeing Survey, found...
Each year, Children in Wales conducts our Annual Child and Family Poverty Survey. The information you provide is important and helps to identify and...
These courses are for Children Services Social Care Training -
All Children Social Care staff including the third Sector (which includes all...
The website is full of information about : Play, Playwork , Play policy and legislation
Latest news and funding opportunities, Events and sector...
University of Wales Trinity St David, Carmarthen, offers a range of study options , full time, part time with day-time lectures, and also part time...
The episode looks at the usual treatment options and discusses internet-based emotion regulation individual therapy for adolescents.
UK Youth has published new research on poverty which looks at the impact of the current cost of living on young people and families in the UK....
NSPCC Learning has launched new online training to support secondary school leaders with delivering sex and relationships education as part of its...
Y system ADY newydd: Cefnogi plant a theuluoedd o AAA i ADY - tynnu sylw at arferion da ar draws y sector. The new ALN system: Supporting children and...
Introducing the Voluntary Youth Work Organisations Support Scheme (VYWOSS), a new initiative aimed at providing funding to voluntary youth work...
The Welsh Government’s Programme for Government (PfG) sets out an ambitious commitment
to deliver the Young Persons Guarantee (YPG), giving everyone...
The Playworkers Forum is a two-day, residential playwork training event under canvas that gives playworkers the opportunity to learn from each other...
The CYP network is for all those voluntereing or working wtih children and families in Powys. It met on 3rd May and will next meet in September.
A National Wales Wide Youth Work Organisation that is almost 100 years old (previously Boys Clubs of Wales) with over 130 affiliated member clubs.We...
The NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) has published new guidance to support sports organisations with carrying out training needs analysis...
This report presents findings of the first wave of qualitative research with 64 senior leaders in schools and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) which...
There is a strong history of play and playwork in Wrexham with a committed playwork network encompassing the three adventure playgrounds and the...
Key points from the research are: A recent research review finds strong evidence of the need for unstructured play.
Unstructured play is critical for...
This is the 7th annual review by survey of children's and families views on poverty. There is a survey for professionals and one for the families you...
This consultation is about:
changing the rules for requirements on service providers and responsible individuals
drafting rules to add contact...
Training offered covers Hate Crime, Mate Crime, ASB Hate Crime and Online Hate.
A new podcast episode on suicide ideation. The podcast focuses on brain alterations and potential associations with suicide ideation in adolescents...
The American Psychological Association (APA) has published a report on the effects of social media use on adolescents. The report explores the...
The Children, Young People and Education Committee is conducting an inquiry into childcare and education access for disabled children and young people...
NSPCC Learning has published a briefing looking at learning from case reviews involving children struggling with their mental health. Analysis of case...
The resources have been developed as part of the Welsh Government’s Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan (ARWAP) and aim to ensure workforces understand and...
“Introducing the Voluntary Youth Work Organisations Support Scheme (VYWOSS), a new initiative aimed at providing funding to voluntary youth work...
An online session via Teams presented by Dr Andrea Hammel, Reader in German / Director, Centre for the Movement of People (CMOP), Aberystwyth...
Strengthening the legal rights of young people in care must be a priority if Welsh Government is to achieve “radical reform” and reverse a frightening...
The Children’s Coaching Collaborative (CCC) have created a resource hub to support children’s coaching and help prioritise the rights and needs of all...
The campaign will run around #GivingTuesday, from 28 Nov- 5 Dec. Last year we raised over £28.6m for 1021 charities Applications are open now until...
Mae’r grwpiau rydym yn awyddus i’w cefnogi yn darparu gwasanaethau a gweithgareddau a fydd yn gwneud gwahaniaeth enfawr i deuluoedd ac unigolion lleol...
The Approved Chairs and Reviewers List Update. Research has found that the issues surrounding the capacity of Chairs and Reviewers to carry out...
On Wednesday 14 June 2023 Thousands of children aged 4-11 across the UK will take part in a short, supervised walk and classroom or assembly...
Enwebiadau nawr ar agor! - Nominations are now open!
Mae Gwobrau Elusennau Cymru yn ôl! Mae’r gwobrau, a drefnir gan CGGC, yn cydnabod a dathlu’r cyfraniad gwych y mae elusennau, grwpiau cymunedol,...
The Youth Panel is a two-year voluntary programme where your child will influence our charity, the way that we work and the work that we do. Open...
Development of the Powys Child Poverty Task Force and plan.
THINK welcome you to submit a proposal on the role of transport in creating healthy rural communities. We welcome exploratory projects from...
Meet colleagues from all sectors and share issues and opportunities for working together.
We need to protect and improve children’s opportunities to play in the public realm and what local government and health organizations can do about...
The Future Generations Commissioner is gathering information and speaking with a wide range of people and organisations to help shape Our Future...
The Senedd recently published a report into the Children, Young People and Education Committee's review into mental health support in higher...
Play Wales has published a new briefing note to introduce the forthcoming Playing and being well:Looking at a relational capability approach as a new...
Digwyddiad Rhwydwaith Cynnwys Gwirfoddolwyr - trafod materion allweddol yn ymwneud â gwirfoddoli
PAVO Volunteer Involvers Network event - discuss...
This Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, NSPCC Learning has collated a range of services and resources to help professionals support parents and...
Do you lead an organisation? Would you like to meet other leaders in a supportive environment?
July 13th, 2- 3.30pm by zoom.
The Powys Nature Partnership is offering partners, organisations, and services the chance to bid for grant funding to create local places for nature...
Nod y cwrs yw gwella gallu pobl i nodi, asesu a rheoli risgiau mewn mudiad.
The aim of the course is to enhance people’s ability to identify, assess...
Carers Wales offer a calendar of free online training and well-being/information sessions coming up for carers in July onwards. They are all online...
Mae'n bleser gennym rannu rhifyn yr haf o'n cylchlythyr 'CEO Connecting,' gan ein Prif Swyddog Gweithredol, Clair Swales.
The survey of over 1,000 women across the UK found that more than one in ten struggled to bond with their baby in the first few weeks after birth.
“Poverty is the biggest issue affecting children in Wales, and tackling it effectively is the Welsh Government’s biggest task.
“It’s hugely...
Mae'r strategaeth hon wedi'i chreu ar y cyd â theuluoedd sydd â phrofiad bywyd o dlodi a'r sefydliadau sy'n eu cefnogi. Mae dros 3,300 o unigolion,...
The framework is an established and pre checked list of individuals and organisations that Powys County Council staff can use to assist and enhance...
The Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales Pilot is supporting 500 young people leaving care with an income of £1280 (after tax) per month for three...
The Welsh Government is developing a new national mental health strategy and we want to hear your views on what this should look like. We have...
Researchers would like to speak to people from ethnic minority backgrounds who are enrolled on (or have recently been enrolled on) Further Education,...
This is a formal invitation to submit a fixed price to deliver the service.
It is anticipated that the service mobilisation date will be 1st October...
Children's Rights and Participation for those under 12, for 11-25s and for Early Years
Awareness Raising sessions are offered on Friday 7th July 1.30 - 3.30pm and
Wednesday 12th July 10-12 noon.
Ofsted has published a report on international perspectives on early years and how policies and services in England compare. Findings include: many...
The Welsh Government have opened a consultation to gather views on their five objectives to improve the lives of children and young people in poverty....
Young People's experience at school should be fun, educational, and inspiring, but sometimes access to more creative and physical activities is...
Free courses on Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture in Wales and Understanding Bereavement and Grief.
The Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) is a registered charity that inspires people in Wales to learn about and act on global issues, so...
The Welsh Government consulted between 17 August and 7 November 2022 on legislative proposals in four areas:
• eliminating profit from the care...
This draft strategy has been co-constructed with families with lived experience of poverty and the organisations that support them. he major levers...
The Service Children Awards Cymru will be brought to you in partnership with Veterans Awards CIC, SSCE Cymru, supported by the Armed Forces in Wales...
Social prescribing can support people of all ages, but there has historically been a greater emphasis on working with adults. However, there are a...
Mae Cyngor yn cynnal adolygiad o ganolfannau hamdden ym Mhowys, fel rhan o adolygiad ehangach o wasanaethau’r Cyngor. Byddwn yn ystyried y...
Simon Weedy writes - Child in the City
This article reports on the publication of the Play Wales briefing paper, Playing and being well: A review of...
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has published its latest findings about the UK’s implementation of children’s rights. The...
The early years play a significant role in childhood as well as in shaping our futures. To ensure that all children aged 0 to 5 years have the best...
MUSIC FOR ALL COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS - Grants and awards, usually equivalent to £1,500, are available to not-for-profit organisations, including...
Sesiwn Friffio 7 Munud ADUS SUSR 7 minute briefing
Children whose families are on lower incomes and qualify for certain benefits can apply for a grant of £125 per learner and £200 for learners entering...
The Department for Education (DfE) has published a policy paper on information sharing which explores the barriers and potential enablers to better...
Powys Youth Justice Service and the Young people of Powys requires a special kind of person who can help repair the harm caused by Young People who...
All the places for children to eat for free or £1.00 during the six week summer holidays.
Mae ffenestr ymgeisio arall wedi'i lansio fel rhan o raglen ariannu gyffrous a allai helpu cymunedau Powys i adeiladu balchder mewn lle, cynyddu...
A workshop was held on 11th July, the report summarises the key points from the 8th meeting of people from across Wales involved in a Community of...
THE TREE COUNCIL BRANCHING OUT FUND – Grants of between £200 and £2,000 are available to a range of not-for-profit organisations, including town and...
Forthcoming training from Children in Wales includes: Managing for the first time, Uncooperative behaviour and disguised compliance; a focus on...
Cruse Bereavement Support is able to offer a 3 hour 'Impact of Bereavement on Children and Young People' training course, which can be delivered in...
Top tips for playing in and enjoying nature with children of all ages
A creative opportunity for schools, community groups, childcare and play settings to raise awareness of Children’s Rights and get children and young...
A careers in health and social care in Powys webpage is now up and running on the Regional Partnership Board website:
Read The future is a playground -Designers and children are reinventing play spaces for a changing world by Kaitlin Gibson and listen to the Podcast...
The 24/7 Crisis Hwb facility has been established in Carmarthen by Hywel Dda University Health Board, thanks to a commitment in the Co-operation...
Join colleagues from all sectors to discuss the issues and challenges you are hearing from the communities you serve. Share information, network and...
Rydym yn chwilio am gyd-gadeirydd i helpu i arwain a datblygu'r gymuned ymarfer plant a phobl ifanc wrth i ni barhau i weithio gyda'n rhanddeiliaid i...
The resource is being launched as a first step in supporting parents, teachers and other professionals working with young people to talk about the...
An information pack for all those working with parents and carers, on the Welsh Government's Parenting Support.
The short film has a strong focus on children and teenagers’ voices – they tell us what play means to them. The film portrays why play is vital to...
The briefing includes key learning around: identifying children and young people at risk of CSE; recognising and responding to signs of CSE; and the...
The report discusses issues around reliable data due to: under-reporting of concerns or offences relating to exploitation; and stereotypical...
Listening is about finding ways to communicate and finding opportunities, techniques and approaches for children to express their views.
Welsh...
Mae Sandra yn Hwb Cymunedol y Taj Mahal yn dechrau trefnu Bore Coffi rheolaidd yn yr hwb ar fore Mercher gan wahodd sefydliadau a grwpiau i gymryd...
The strategy outlines the steps the Commissioner will take over the next three years to improve children's lives in Wales.
The vision - A Wales...
This year the Mid and West Wales Community Cohesion Team are specifically encouraging applications from those interested in coordinating projects...
Playful Childhoods website offer many ideas for playing at no or very low cost. With top tips for playing outside and for playing in the holidays....
Opportunity for the young people you work with to have their say - take part in the My School Day Survery
Cafodd dogfen ei chyhoeddi sy’n amlinellu gweledigaeth a rennir, nodau a blaenoriaethau Bwrdd Partneriaeth Rhanbarthol Powys (Bwrdd PRhP), dros y 5...
7th February 2024 marks the return of the fourth annual FREE virtual mental health festival for educational settings
The Autumn edition will focus on capturing all the positive work that has been happening across Wales over the last 30 years, in terms of recognising...
Trends in Children’s Street Play, a new report conducted by Play England in partnership with Save the Children UK, has found that one of the most...
The goals of the fund are:
support community groups to take ownership of assets which are at risk of being lost to the community
support community...
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has published a report on parents’ experiences in the UK labour market during the pandemic and the impact on...
The Youth Led Grant Scheme is now Open! Closes 11th September 2023
Problemau capasiti presennol yn y Tîm Ymyrraeth Ieuenctid. Capacity issues within the Youth Intervention Team .
Diweddariad gan y Bwrdd Gweithredu Strategaeth Gwaith Ieuenctid – Awst 2023: Youth Work Strategy Implementation
Board update – August 2023:
Examples of work from around Wales showcasing the Nyth/ Nest principles.
Rydym yn chwilio am gyd-gadeirydd i helpu i arwain a datblygu'r gymuned ymarfer (CoP) plant a phobl ifanc wrth i ni barhau i weithio gyda'n...
The next Children and Young People's network meeting is to be held on Tuesday 5th September, 2pm. Come and meet colleagues from all sectors, discuss...
Join on 7th September for the World Suicide Prevention Day webinar, on Zoom from 10am - 12pm to learn more about ways you can support those feeling...
Outdoor play is important for children’s health, wellbeing and happiness, but we see a decline in this type of play. Children of all ages consistently...
Llais has established a collaborative partnership with Yr Urdd, Merched y Wawr, Mudiad Meithrin and Mudiad Ffermwyr Ifanc Cymru.
It will enable...
Research in Practice has published three videos on the use of digital technologies in social work. The videos cover: the implications for children and...
NSPCC Learning has launched a safeguarding in sport package of elearning courses aimed at professionals with a lead role in running a sport or...
The aim of the Making a Difference in Powys fund is to grow the capacity of local organisations to deliver new activities that address the priorities...
Shared Power - using your lived experience to help in the planning and development of Health and Wellbeing Services in Powys , Writing a Funding Bid...
Trends in Children’s Street Play, a new report conducted by Play England in partnership with Save the Children UK, has found that one of the most...
A total of 8,330 children and young people shared their views with us through our Ambitions for Wales survey. Over 1,000 parents, carers, and...
Rhian Croke and Simon Hoffman of Swansea University have published in The International Journal of Human Rights.This article reports on research...
Alma Economics has been commissioned by the Welsh Government to undertake research into the childcare and playwork workforce in Wales with the aim of...
Grants (fully funded) are now available to individuals, charities and community groups who wish to create, enhance or restore nature networks. These...
Join PAVO for Funding Fairs across Powys. If you are involved with a local group, club, organisation or charity looking for funding? Then these...
The aim is to provide a scheme, which is open to all new and expectant parents in Wales. Bundles would be offered to all families free of charge for...
The British Youth Council’s Youth Select Committee has launched a call for evidence on the impact of the rising cost of living on the health and...
Funded by the Welsh Government, Powys County Council are working to promote period dignity.
Sharon Titley Nyth Nest lead for Powys County Council sets out the Nyth Nest Framework and how it intends to support babies, children and young people...
As part of the Early Years Integration Transformation Programme (PATHFINDER) developing a more joined up responsive approach for support for children...
A Ministerial Review of Play in Wales: what nextt?.23 November 2023 (9:00am - 4:30pm)
Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff
This conference will...
The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) has published a new podcast episode about a paper on interventions in children and...
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to support a vital leader in the voluntary sector, giving them the capacity to grow, develop and increase...
Severn Wye offer a fully funded programme of energy advocacy for people in Powys, to help them save energy and reduce their energy costs, over the...
Rydym ni’n edrych ar y gefnogaeth sydd ar gael i Rieni a hoffem ofyn am eich cyngor am ein gwasanaethau
We are looking at the support available to...
Children in Wales celebrate 30 years. For the Autumn and Winter magazines we're doing things a bit differently -
* Part 1 - the Autumn edition...
This programme will award grants of between £5,000 and £80,000 on behalf of the MOD’s Armed Forces Families Fund Early Years Programme for projects...
The Dyfed Police and Crime Commissioner is looking for young people from Powys to join the Youth Forum . I am looking to recruit up to 20 youth forum...
“The need for children to play outdoors freely and safely has never been so important and I’m looking forward to working with our members to promote...
If you are 5-25 and have a loved one who is seriously ill, Hope Support is there to help
The Welsh Affairs Committee has today launched a new inquiry looking at population change in Wales. Wales has a larger proportion of older people than...
Charities and other organisations providing youth-led projects focused on empowering young people to tackle the climate crisis are being invited to...
In our new research report, What children say about play in Wales: 2022, nearly 7,000 children and teenagers in Wales tell us about how satisfied they...
Support the parents you know to answer just three questions to help Welsh Government hear what support do parents need, want, find useful? Could they...
Mae fêpio wedi datblygu i fod yn broblem gynyddol ledled Cymru ac rydyn ni’n cynnal arolwg i ddarganfod oddi wrth y gweithwyr proffesiynol ym Mhowys...
The NSPCC has launched Building Connections, a new online service developed to help young people tackle loneliness. Over 11 sessions, trained Building...
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance on data protection when sharing information to safeguard children.The guidance...
The next CYP Network will be focussed on the Nyth / Nest Framework and how it affects those who work or volunteer in the third sector. Join us on...
Have you been pregnant or given birth in the last two years and called NHS 111 Wales?
We often hear that many people haven't heard about advocacy and may not know when it might be able to support them or someone they know
Rydym yn falch o gadarnhau bod Area 43 wedi sicrhau contract cwnsela newydd i bobl ifanc ym Mhowys. Bydd Area 43 yn dechrau'r gwasanaeth cwnsela...
Would learning more about Hate Crime and Mate Crime support your work.
Play Wales offer a wide range of resources on their website covering every aspect of play and playwork. If young people are considering Play Work...
As part of our work to support children and young people in rural areas BBC Children in Need is delighted to present our Big Sky Programme. The...
This half day course will provide you with key information about UK Data Protection legislation including the EU & UK GDPR, providing you with an...
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has published an article which reports a rise in children tricked into sharing sexual images of themselves by...
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation has seen a 32% increase in under-18s contacting them about their sexual thoughts or behaviour, and a 26% rise in adults...
The employment of children is covered by strict rules and regulations which protect children from any harm or being exploited and to make sure the...
Poverty denies children and young people many of their rights. The practitioners and professionals who responded to this survey, work with a minimum...
Welsh Government has partnered with Sustrans Cymru, who are providing a comprehensive toolkit to support schools in creating an active travel school...
Young Wales have an Exciting opportunity to join the Young Person’s Guarantee Advisory board -Looking for a young person aged 16 - 24 with a passion...
Play Wales was commissioned to produce the children's version, A Review of Play in Wales – What it means for children and young people. It provides an...
It is clear that the summer season in Powys would look very different without the help of volunteers who work tirelessly to
organise local shows and...
Social prescribing needs investment for communities to thrive, and this starts at a hyper local level. Small groups and organisations know the...
The In-Work Support Service is a new, Welsh Government funded service being delivered by Minds in Powys. It is a 2 years’ project focussed on reducing...
The Welsh Government has created a Democratic Health Task and Finish Group to review the health of community and town councils in Wales.
Mae...
As you may be aware, the Bereavement Working Group was set up last year to produce bereavement resources for families and professionals to use.
The briefing has been updated to reflect the changes to the guidance that were published in September 2023. This includes information on new...
Hafren Dyfrdwy say- we recognise though that with the current cost of living crisis the priority need in our communities is for support with core and...
As part of their work to support children and young people in rural areas BBC Children in Need is delighted to present their Big Sky Programme. The...
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.
If you’re eligible,...
Rydym wedi derbyn arian oddi wrth Lywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023/24 i ddarparu nwyddau mislif am ddim i fenywod a merched yn ein cymuned. Fel rhan o’r...
On Tuesday 10 October 2023, World Mental Health Awareness Day, The DPJ Foundation shared their first series of therapeutic children’s picture books...
The theme for the next Children's Mental Health Week will be " My Voice Matters"
My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by...
Wild Skills Wild Spaces is a pioneering and award-winning project that boosts people’s mental and physical wellbeing by reconnecting them with...
In Wales, Eco-Schools is managed by Keep Wales Tidy, a charity set up over 50 years ago with a focus on making Wales a cleaner, greener and healthier...
Communities for Work Plus Powys is a mentoring scheme that allows anyone over 16 across Powys to access expert advice and guidance to help them...
This year in Wales, the Police and Fire Service will lead on the annual Halloween and Bonfire Night Safety Campaign – Operation Be a Nice Guy.We’ll be...
Fighting With Pride supports the health and wellbeing of LGBT+Veterans, service personnel and their families – in particular those most impacted by...
Children in Wales and the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) have formed an exciting new partnership. This partnership...
Join us for the Children and Young People's Network on Tuesday 12th December. Meet Sharon Titley , Nyth/Nest lead for Powys and hear what Nyth/Nest...
Nearly half (48%) of Welsh children aged seven to 11 are regularly using social media, according to a survey led by academics at Cardiff University....
The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan MS has responded to the recommendations in the Ministerial Review of Play steering group report.
Mae 10 gwobr o £1,000 a 15 gwobr o £200 ar gael i ysgolion, colegau a meithrinfeydd y DU i alluogi staff a myfyrwyr ysgol i greu prosiectau creadigol...
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs is asking all out of school childcare clubs across Wales to complete the 2023 Club Survey. The aim of the survey is to...
Tobacco smoking is the single most preventable cause of ill health, disability, and death in the UK - the proposed actions could make a huge...
Powys Advocates work with people in fuel poverty, giving advice, support, and advocacy. We help people understand how they’re using energy and how...
Cyhoeddwyd y bydd Cyfarwyddwr Addysg a Gwasanaethau Plant Cyngor Sir Powys, Lynette Lovell yn ymddeol o’i swydd gyda’r cyngor y flwyddyn nesaf. Yn gyn...
If a charity is registered with the Charity Commission and it's annual turnover is more than £25,000 but less than £1million -
it is required to have...
NSPCC Learning has published a briefing collating learning from NSPCC early years work with expectant parents and children aged 5 and under. The...
Action for Children has published a report into school refusal which looks at the experiences of parents and carers in the UK. The report includes...
In the new year Children in Wales are offering: Anxiety in Young People, Understanding Theory and Practical Solutions.
Identity and Self Esteem in...
PAVO is relaunching the Health & Wellbeing Network for Powys Third Sector on Wednesday 29th November, 12noon - 4pm at The Strand Hall, Builth Wells,...
Work is currently underway to improve and develop the bereavement services that children and young people in Wales can access. Feedback from this...
See the Google Survey to share with the children who you think might like to have their voices heard. The voice of any child, bereaved or not, is...
Mae’r cwrs hwn yn galluogi cyfranogwyr i bennu cost y gwasanaethau a ddarperir gan eu mudiad, a chynhyrchu a monitro cyllidebau a llif arian parod. ...
Following the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government commitment to develop a National Framework for Social Prescribing in Wales, we are delighted...
The theme of the conference is Safeguarding in Rural Communities with a focus on Mental Health. 9am - 4.30pm
Mae'r argyfwng costau byw yn cael, a bydd yn parhau i gael, effeithiau eang a hirdymor ar fywydau pobl o ddydd i ddydd yng Nghymru, ond gydag...
Following a consultation with over 1,300 young people, adults and professionals, the Welsh Youth Parliament’s Climate and Environment Committee...
Fel eich Comisiynydd Heddlu a Throseddu ar gyfer Dyfed-Powys, fy nyletswydd i yw sicrhau gwasanaeth plismona effeithiol ac effeithlon ar gyfer ein...
A newly published document from the Home Office in respect of County Line Exploitation. There is some useful guidance, links and things to look for...
The PAVO Mental Health webpages created with and for young people are now available in Welsh. They have resources, organisations that can help and...
Sport Powys offers a wide range of inclusive sport and physical activity opportunities, advice, sign posting, skills development and training. By...
Since the publication of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales, we have focused our efforts on putting the plan into practice. Some of our key updates...
Mae ein pennod gyntaf yn canolbwyntio ar rôl Prif Swyddog Gweithredol PAVO, Clair Swales.
Daeth Clair yn Brif Swyddog Gweithredol interim ym mis...
Cardiff has received global recognition as the first city in the UK to be awarded UNICEF Child Friendly City status. Cardiff's Child Friendly Strategy...
The 30th anniversary issue features articles by more than 20 partners sharing their journeys to making children’s rights a priority within their...
This World Children’s Day, Victim Support shared their Children & Young People’s Supporters Toolkit – this is aimed at anyone working with Children &...
A lack of political vision and ambition to improve childhoods is holding this nation back. Babies, children and young people in the UK have been...
The Youth Endowment Fund has published a report on children’s experiences of violence in England and Wales which includes a survey of over 7,500...
The next Children and Young People's Network is on Tuesday 12th December at 10am, online. Sharon Titley lead for Powys County Council Nyth/Nest...
This contract is to deliver support for children and young people with a disability, those with additional learning needs and their families across...
The information Powys has sent in will be used to create national NYTH/NEST reporting using the reporting template agreed by RPB NEST leads. Welsh...
Flying Start is a Welsh Government programme for families with children under 4 years of age in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Wales. In...
In 2022, the Government's internal review of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) recommended that the Home Office conduct a full review of CSPs...
It is a shocking fact that over one million adults in the UK have borrowed money from a loan shark and are suffering as a result.
Since the COVID-19...
Julie Morgan MS has announced the launch of the Welsh Government consultation on professional registration of the childcare and playwork workforce. ...
The session provides you with the tools to safeguard and build the resilience of young people against gaming and gambling related harms. On...
Online peer support groups for adults wherever they live in the UK . Battle Scars Discovery Journal for young people in the UK aged 10-17, Battle...
Find out more about the new school counselling service.
Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ymgynghori ar ddibenion gwario’r dyfodol ar gyfer cyllid asedau segur yng Nghymru. Mae Cronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol...
The next meeting is on 28 February 2024 and it will focus on latest developments and plans for the NEST programme
The report finds that: within a ranking of countries based on their most recent rates of child income poverty and the proportional change in that rate...
Yn y cylchlythyr hwn ceir gwybodaeth am greu ‘anrheg Nadolig i ymdawelu’ sy’n llawn offer rheoli emosiynau i bob oedran, rhoi’r rhodd o amser i’ch...
The report looks at the barriers some people face to accessing the outdoors. including community cohesion, health and wellbeing and equality and...
The NSPCC has opened applications for its Online Safety Youth Taskforce, for young people aged 13 to 16 across the UK, to help shape decisions about...
Mae’n bleser gan Gofalwn Cymru gynnig cyfle unigryw i unigolion ifanc allu archwilio byd deinamig gofal plant a darganfod llwybrau gyrfa addawol yng...
The consultation covers 3 matters - The principle of modifying the school year
Options for implementing changes to the school year including being...
The first ever podcast by Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs covers the topic of risky play and the benefits to the children, including how to remove...
NSPCC have released a webinar on bullying in sport. Do you know the differences between banter and bullying?
“Children need the freedom and the time to play;
play is not a luxury, play is a necessity." (Kay Redfield Jamison).
Join the Children and Young People's Network to chat to the National Lottery about Funding for children and young people in Powys.
This project will look at the barriers young people in Wales face when trying to live a sustainable life, led by 12 young people who have been trained...
Joseph Polidoro hosts a podcast , with written transcript, discussing the issue of decline in mental health of children and young people and the links...
Many children and young people experience racism and racist incidents in secondary school, and few have confidence in how this is dealt with,...
Over 1500 young people in Wales gave their views about the school day, the Youth Parliament has published a report detailing the findings. These...
The briefing looks at case reviews published between 2022 and 2023 involving parental substance use problems. Key learning points include:...
The next meeting of the Children and Young People's Network will be on Tuesday 13th February, 2pm-4pm.
We will be joined by Chris Baker of the...
Calan offer different programmes of support for Children and Young People who have experienced domestic abuse and / or adversity. Including the...
Mae Cyngor Sir Powys ar hyn o bryd yn y camau cychwynnol o baratoi CDLl Nwydd, a fydd yn cynllunio ar gyfer anghenion ardal CDLl Powys ar gyfer y...
This fund is open to areas around a Tesco store which would include Llanfyllin, and Welshpool when thinking of Tesco in Newtown. Llandindod Tesco and...
This briefing introduces our forthcoming Playing and being well: A review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a...
Place2Be launched the mental health awareness week in 2015 to empower, equip and give a voice to every child in the UK.The theme this year is 2 My...
Cultivate has been awarded a grant by PAVO to carry out lots of cooking on a budget type workshops.
Play Wales have published a summary of the forthcoming Play and Wellbeing report. The summary includes information on :
the scope and approach of the...
Crimestoppers launches an All-Wales campaign which aims to spotlight the worrying trend in criminal gangs that are using e-cigarettes and vapes to...
A survey to research the effects of the cost-of-living crisis on community organisations in Wales. This research is being undertaken on behalf of...
Exam time is stressful for both young people and their parents. Mind and other organisations offer support at this time.
Bereaved parents’ listening events-
This will be an opportunity for parents who have suffered the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby in Wales...
Adverse Childhood Experiences are stressful or traumatic experiences including abuse, neglect and a
range of household dysfunctions such as...
Mae NYTH/NEST yn fframwaith ar gyfer creu dull gweithredu system gyfan i wasanaethau iechyd meddwl a llesiant i fabanod, plant a phobl ifanc.
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Have you booked your place at the next CYP Network? Meet the Lottery and discuss what children and young people in Powys need or want funded. Bring...
Area 43 provides safe spaces, information, support, counselling and training to young people aged 11 – 25 at their flagship Youth Café, Depot in...
Grymuso lleisiau rhieni a gofalwyr i hyrwyddo hawliau plant. Bydd y weminar hon yn lansio hyb ar-lein 'Rhieni sy'n Cysylltu Cymru', a fydd yn darparu...
With a new First Minister taking office in March 2024, a UK Government election on the near horizon, and a Senedd election to prepare for in the next...
City and Guilds assured gaming and gambling awareness and harm reduction prevention: education is offered on 1st March 10am - 12 noon. This is aimed...
Mae Chwarae Cymru wedi cyhoeddi eu hymateb drafft i ymgynghoriad Llywodraeth Cymru ar gofrestriad proffesiynol y gweithlu gwaith chwarae a gofal plant
Mae Chwarae Cymru wedi cyhoeddi taflen wybodaeth newydd am amddifadedd chwarae a photensial gwaith chwarae i oresgyn y canlyniadau
Mae Gwaith Chwarae ym Mhowys yn chwilio am ddarparwyr i gyflwyno cyfleoedd chwarae yn ystod gwyliau ysgol ar draws y sir
Ydych chi’n rhiant neu’n ofalwr i blentyn neu unigolyn ifanc ag anabledd dysgu yng Nghymru?