submitting articles for this site

If you wish to have any news relating to services for children and their families published onto this site please forward items to PAVO via email: info@pavo.org.uk. Preferably send attachments in Word or publisher rather than pdf format.

If you wish to have further information about anything appearing here please do contact PAVO via the HelpDesk email: info@pavo.org.uk or phone: 0845 009 3288

If any of the links to documents, surveys or other websites don't work please do let us know and we will try again.

See our Sister Blog: PAVO Powys Play Partnership -http://powysplaypartnership.blogspot.co.uk/


Tuesday 26 November 2013

Reframing Success: Helping Children & Teens Grow from the Inside Out

    Reframing Success
    The Roots of Action http://www.rootsofaction.com/  website is full of thoughtful ideas, good practice and research in order to bring out the best in children & young people.  It's about  growing children from the INSIDE.
    Though the work is based in America, many of the comments and issues are very relevant here.
    Have a look.  What do you think?  Download the ebook - it's 41 pages, including plenty of pictures of children & young people and will take 10 minutes to read.
    Add your comments.
    If you come across another website you could recommend for others then please share by letting Yvonne at PAVO know.

    If you question today’s notions of success and wonder how adults really affect the growth and well-being of today’s digital generation, download this free eBook by developmental psychologist, Marilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD.
    Price-Mitchell makes an argument that measuring success by grades and test scores alone is not enough. In fact, it is a practice that is hurting our children.  How do we instill the types of skills and abilities that cannot be measured by numbers, including effort, critical thinking, collaboration, respect, caring, honesty, open-mindedness, initiative, and imagination?
    Discover how children learn to be successful by developing an internal compass that guides them through life. Then ask yourself what lessons you learned from the adults who parented, taught, and mentored you. How will you share your story with the children you parent, teach, or mentor?

    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD E-BOOK (PDF)

    Please return to share your thoughts and comments! Are you willing to join a call to action for change in how we measure success in our kids?

    Marilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD, is a developmental psychologist who works at the intersection of K-12 education, positive youth development, leadership, social innovation, and civic engagement. Visit her blogs at Roots of Action orPsychology Today. Follow her on Facebook or Twitter.

Play Radnor activities at Ashfielf Community Enterprise Group, Howey

Ashfield Community Enterprise group (based in Howey) meet every Monday afternoon at 1.30pm. 

You are all more than welcome to come and use the site and join in with our projects. 

Activities include:
  • Wendy House
  • Willow Maze
  • Raised Beds
there is parking and access to toilets available.

This group is FREE of CHARGE, no obligation to come every week.

Suggest any new ideas and suggestions are welcomed.

Come and visit to have a look.
 
 
For more information please contact Hannah, hannahcooke81@gmail.com

Also visit Play Radnor on Facebook for more information.

Play Wales Latest Newsletter now Available

Play for Wales
Winter 2013 Issue 41
 
The Playful places issue includes:

  • Various news articles
  • Play in prison
  • Hospital play  
  • Play opportunities for Gypsy and Traveller children
  • A more playful museum
  • The Sandy Ground project
  • Wales – a Play Friendly Place
  • The right to play – worldwide campaign
  • An interview with Tim Gill
  • Mencap Cymru’s Young Ambassadors and Play our Way project
  • Playworkers Forum 2013
  • Playwork related National Occupational Standards

Download magazine

Previous issues are available to download on our website

Chwarae dros Gymru
Gaeaf 2013 Rhifyn 41

Mae’r rhifyn Mannau chwareus  yn cynnwys:
  • Erthyglau newyddion amrywiol
  • Chwarae mewn carchardai
  • Chwarae mewn ysbytai
  • Cyfleoedd chwarae i blant Sipsiwn a Theithwyr
  • Amgueddfa sy’n fwy chwareus
  • Prosiect Sandy Ground
  • Cymru – Gwlad Chwarae-Gyfeillgar
  • Yr hawl i chwarae – ymgyrch fyd-eang 
  • Cyfweliad â Tim Gill
  • Llysgenhadon Ifanc Mencap Cymru a phrosiect Chwarae ein Ffordd Ni
  • Fforwm Gweithwyr Chwarae 2013
  • Safonau Galwedigaethol Cenedlaethol Gwaith Chwarae

Lawrlwytho’r cylchgrawn

Mae rhifynnau blaenorol ar gael i'w lawrlwytho ar ein gwefan

Play Wales/Chwarae Cymru
Baltic House/Tŷ Baltig
Mount Stuart Square/Sgwâr Mount Stuart
Cardiff/Caerdydd, Wales/Cymru CF10 5FH

Monday 25 November 2013

Developing Bilingual Services: FREE Training Available

Datblygu gwasanaethau dwyieithog
Developing bilingual services

Hyfforddiant ymarferol yw hwn sy’n cynghori sefydliadau ar gynllunio, datblygu a darparu gwasanaethau dwyieithog i’r cyhoedd yng Nghymru.

Cynnwys yr hyfforddiant yw:
¢  Gosod y cyd-destun: hyfforddiant ymwybyddiaeth iaith Gymraeg
¢  Asesu darpariaeth ddwyieithog bresennol
¢  Cyngor penodol ar ystyried y Gymraeg wrth recriwtio, cyfieithu, technoleg a dylunio
¢  Paratoi cynllun gweithredu ar gyfer datblygu gwasanaethau dwyieithog

Mae’r hyfforddiant wedi’i anelu at sefydliadau trydydd sector sydd am ddatblygu ei gwasanaethau dwyieithog o’r newydd neu sydd am adnewyddu ei ymrwymiad at y Gymraeg. Fe fydd y cwrs yn berthnasol i swyddogion polisi a rheolwyr.

Ceir cwrs yn eich rhanbarth chi sef siroedd Powys, Ceredigion, Caerfyrddin a Phenfro fel a ganlyn:

¢  Dydd Gwener 6ed o Ragfyr 2013 trwy gyfrwng y Saesneg, Swyddfa PAVO, Uned 30 Parc Menter Ffordd Ddole, Llandridnod, Powys,  LD1 6DF

Fe fydd y cyrsiau yn cael eu cyflwyno gan Gweriniaith ar ran Comisiynydd y Gymraeg.

Ni fydd y Comisiynydd yn codi tâl ar y cyrsiau ac fe fydd rhestr o’r sefydliadau sy’n mynychu’r hyfforddiant yn cael ei rhannu gydag arianwyr a chomisiynwyr perthnasol.

I gofrestru, cysylltwch â Dylan Bryn Roberts ar Dylanbryn@yahoo.co.uk  gan gwblhau’r ffurflen cofrestru.

Fe fydd sesiynau yn cael eu cynnal ledled Cymru a cheir yr amserlen gyflawn ar wefan y Comisiynydd: www.comisiynyddygymraeg.org

  
Developing bilingual services

This training will offer practical solutions and advice to enable organizations to plan, develop and deliver bilingual services to the public in Wales. 

The training will cover:
¢  Setting the context: Welsh language awareness training
¢  Assessing current bilingual provision
¢  Specific advice regarding Welsh language considerations for recruitment, translation, technology and designing
¢  Preparing an action plan for developing bilingual services

The training is aimed at third sector organizations beginning to develop their bilingual services as well as those who want to revisit and renew their Welsh language commitments. The course will be suitable for policy officers and managers.

A course will run in your area namely Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire as follows:

¢  Friday 6th December 2013 in English at PAVO Office, Unit 30  Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod, Powys, LD1 6DF

The courses will be presented by Gweriniaith on behalf of the Welsh Language Commissioner.

This course will be free of charge and a list of organizations attending this training will be shared with relevant funders and commissioners.

To register your place, please contact Dylan Bryn Roberts on dylanbryn@yahoo.co.uk  with your completed registration form.


A full timetable of courses running throughout Wales can be found on the Commissioner’s website: www.welshlanguagecommissioner.org

Ffurflen gofrestru / Registration form
Enw / Name:

Sefydliad / Organization:

Teitl swydd / Job title:

E-bost / E-mail:

Cyfeiriad / Address:

Cod Post / Post Code:

Ffon / Phone:

Gofynion penodol / Specific Requirements
(e.e. mynediad, bwyd, cyfathrebu)
(i.e. access, diet, communication)


Fe fyddaf yn mynychu (ticiwch os gwelwch yn dda) / I will be attending (please tick):
¢             o
Cwblhewch y ffurflen a’i ddanfon at / Please return the completed registration form to Dylan Bryn Roberts at dylanbryn@yahoo.co.uk

Nid oes tâl yn cael ei godi ar yr hyfforddiant hwn / This training is offered free of charge.

Dyfodol Powys Futures' Latest Newsletter

Download a copy of the latest version of Dyfodol Powys Futures' Newsletter here

The newsletter covers:
Play Radnor Christmas Discos
Play Leader Job Vacancy
PAVO Updates
Powys Play Pledge



FREE Training Available for Youth Workers

Please find below details of training available from Powys Youth Service.  This training is available for those from the voluntary youth sector to attend as well.  Please do take up this opportunity to share the learning.

BOOK BY: MONDAY 16th DECEMBER

You will find below:
  • Schedule of training available from Powys Youth Services
  • If you wish to book a place please use the booking form below.
  • Details of the training appear below the table.
Download the booking form here .  In order to secure a place, you need to complete this and send it to:
Dychweler i/Return to:- Daphne Halden, Clerical Officer, Lifelong Learning & Partnership Support, Powys County Council, Neuadd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon, Powys  LD3 7HR   (:01874 612049   6: 01874 612389   *: daphneh@powys.gov.uk

DYDD LLUN

MONDAY

6th Jan

DYDD MAWRTH

TUESDAY

7th Jan

DYDD MERCHER

WEDNESDAY

8th Jan

DYDD IAU

THURSDAY

9th Jan

DYDD GWENER

FRIDAY

10th Jan

  Supporting   
 Individuals
With Eating Disorders
Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod
(Max 20)
9.15-3.30

SORTED
The Members Lounge, Gwalia,
Llandrindod
(Max 29)
9.30-4.30

Online Training
Basement of the Gwalia,
Llandrindod
(Max 12)
9.30-4.30
How to help troubled children
Colin Troy Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod
(Max 20)
9.30-3.30
Time Management
Colin Troy Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod
(Max 20)
9.30-3.30
Observed Outcomes Training
Newtown
6.30-8.30

Fire Module 1 and 2 Training
Brecon
6-9

Observed Outcomes Training
Brecon
6.30-8.30


































Monday 6th January 2014
Supporting Individuals With Eating Disorders
Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod
(Max 20)  9.15-3.30

‘Supporting individuals with Eating disorders’

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course delegates will be able to;
  • Further develop keys skills, techniques and methods to give support and guidance to those individuals with Eating disorders
  • Build confidence when involved with an individual with an Eating Disorder
  • Use support to change an individual’s behaviours
  • Identify and signpost individual to relevant organizations

Course Agenda

9.30am Welcome, introduction & Expectations for the day
Definitions of Eating Disorders
Identify meaning and purpose of an Eating disorder.
How are Eating Disorders developed?

11.00am            Break

11.15am Eating disorders can affect anyone
                        - Media articles reviewed
                   What are the signs that someone has an Eating Disorder?
                   Trauma – Understanding emotions and feelings

12.30pm            Lunch  

1.15pm Identifying emotions within the spoken word
                    Case Studies – Discussion
                   Talking Helps

2.15pm  Break

2.30pm Changing behaviours
                    Replacement Activities    
                   Support / Signposting – what is available?

3.30pm Close / End of day summary


Tuesday 7th January 2014
SORTED
The Members Lounge, Gwalia,
Llandrindod
(Max 29)
9.30-4.30

Sorted C-Card Training
Level 2 Sexual Health and Young People

As we have now been accredited with the National C-Card standard we have to ensure that all workers who are registering young people for the Sorted scheme are qualified up to level 2 standard.

This course looks at issues affecting young people when it comes to relationships, influences, LGBTQ issues, STI’s, contraception and pregnancy.

The course also looks at the Powys Sorted!  Scheme, and how to registering a young person and record it on the QES database.

This course is a one day course held on Tuesday 7th January in the Members Lounge Gwalia Llandrindod starting at 9.30am for coffee and finishes at 4.30pm.

Wednesday 8th January 2014
Online Training
Basement of the Gwalia,
Llandrindod
(Max 12)
9.30-4.30
 Level 2 Online Youth Information Training

This is essential training for Youth Workers working in school settings.

As youth information workers will only being the school setting for a morning a month, Youth Workers need to be available for youth information enquiries. This training is to ensure workers have the skills, knowledge and understanding to access information services online.

The training includes:
•        Defining youth information work
•        Looking at how young people access information
•        Current legislation about online youth information practice
•        Registering, creating content and submitting content to TOWIP

This is a one day course, delivered in the training room in the Basement of the Gwalia Llandrindod. 9.30am for coffee, finishing at 4.30pm Wednesday 8th January 2014.

Thursday 9th January 2014

How to help troubled children
Colin Troy Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod
(Max 20)
9.30-3.30

Helping Troubled Children
Summary of the course
Children are exposed to many different types of traumatic events including: abuse, neglect, bereavement, serious accidents and witnessing violence. Many develop serious behaviour and social difficulties which affect learning behaviour and self-esteem. This course will explore strategies which provide structure and safety and activities which will develop social skills and build self-esteem. The course will outline ways to manage anger and strong emotions and reflection skills for behaviour management.

Colin Troy is an experienced Head of a special school working with children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. He has also been a foster carer. He currently advises practitioners in schools social care and parent organisations

Course contents
•        The effect of trauma on child development
•        How to create sanctuary and safety
•        Developing social skills and social confidence
•        Managing behaviour
•        Working with case studies

Friday 10th January 2014
Time Management
Colin Troy Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod
(Max 20)
9.30-3.30
Time management
There is never enough time, and everyone struggles to fit all that we have to do into our busy lives and schedules. We can’t find time we have to make time, we can’t necessarily do everything but we can do what is critical and urgent.
This course will look at healthy attitudes to time management, systems and techniques to help prioritise tasks, chunk down mammoth tasks ad avoid the elephant getting ignored in the in-tray.

Colin Troy is an experienced senior manager and currently coaches senior managers in a number of different settings.

The Content includes:
 A perspective on time
•        Time Management Myths
•        Stress and Health Problems associated with poor time management
•        The crucial difference between Effectiveness and Efficiency
•        Types of Time (‘Controlled’ time and ‘Response’ time)

Management priorities
•        Important v Urgent (the ‘Critical’ zone, the ‘Planning’ zone, the ‘Action’ zone and the ‘Ineffective’ zone)
•        Prioritising
•        Prime Time
•        Personality Traits that make time management difficult
•        Taking Control of Time
•        Assertiveness
•        Being Proactive
•        Beginning with the end in mind
        Top Time Management Tips

 Monday 6th and Wednesday 8th January 2014

Observed Outcomes Training
Newtown
6.30-8.30

Observed Outcomes Training
Brecon
6.30-8.30

This course is for Senior Area Worker, Area Youth Workers
and Leaders-in-Charge

Synopsis of course to follow