Queen’s 2015 Birthday Honours – nominations open!

Queen’s 2015 Birthday Honours – nominations open!

The Department for Education and Skills are inviting nominations for the Queen’s 2015 Birthday Honours list.  If you know of any deserving people who work in the Education and Skills sector that have demonstrated exceptional achievement or service over and above what is normally  expected, then please put a nomination forward by 1 August 2014.  Please email Leanne Lewis for further information and forms Leanne.Lewis@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Sell2Wales How to Tender Workshops

Browse Notice           Search for Buyers           Info Centre           News & Events Sgroliwch i lawr am y Gymraeg Business Wales Workshops Business Wales run a series of tailored workshops aimed at businesses who want to start or improve how they tender for contract.  Full details can be found here; all workshops run from 9.30am-1.30pm. How To Tender - An Introduction   This workshop is suitable for any business that has an interest in selling goods, products, or services to public funded organisations or are new to the tendering process. Aberystwyth   2 July 2014 Brecon 12 August 2014 REGISTER HERE How To Tender - Advanced This workshop is aimed at businesses that already have some experience of the tendering process. The workshop will assist delegates who wish to increase the level of understanding and improve the skills required to put together their best possible tender bid. Brecon  15 July 2014         Narberth  17 July 2014                 Carmarthen  21 August 2014  REGISTER HERE

Gwyl Bwyd, Diod a Cherddoriaeth y Drenewydd / Newtown Festival of Food, Drink and Music

Newtown Festival of Food, Drink and Music

Saturday 6th September 2014

Come and meet the team at the PAVO stand
We will be there to provide you with all you need to know about our work and services we provide. 
 We will even provide free entertainment for the children!!!!

For flier Please Click HERE
For Flier in Welsh Please Click HERE

CYPP In-Focus Edition 9 OUT NOW

Edition 9 of In Focus is now available.

Inside this issue:

·         JAFF Review

·         LGC Awards

·         Powys Youth Academy

·         Becoming Respectful Project

·         Literacy Success

·         Pledge to Play

·         All Age Participation

·         Training.......... and much more.

View an online copy at www.cypp.powys.gov.uk/news and follow the interactive links for more information.

Please forward this link to colleagues for whom it may be of interest.

Limited printed copies are available and are currently being distributed. If you receive a printed copy and you wish to cancel or change this for future editions please let me know.

This is a joint publication between the Children and Young People's Partnership and the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Email suggestions for Edition 10 to phillip.stasiw1@powys.gov.uk

Llaw yn Llaw: Train & Gain with Business Support

‘Train & Gain with Business Support’

Saturday 28^th June 2014

To be held at: The Elephant & Castle Hotel- Newtown

9:30 am – 4:00 pm (lunch to be provided)

We would like to invite you to participate in our training and gaining day as part of the networking sessions, you are also welcome to join in on any of the workshops we will be providing.

All childcare providers and adults working with children have been invited to attend the day.

For Invitation  Click Here

For Booking Form Click Here

For Flyer Click Here

FREE TRAINING Level 2 Award - P3 Playwork Principles into Practice available - PLEASE BOOK NOW

Level 2 Award – P3 Playwork Principles into Practice

The Level 2 Award forms the first part of the Diploma and is a stand alone qualification, although it does not qualify anyone to practice as a playworker on its own. (the full Diploma is needed for this)  It is an ideal first step for anyone without a current playwork qualification or who holds a qualification in a related area eg an early years qualification. 

Dyfodol Powys Futures are planning to run a course in Newtown at the Newtown Integrated Family Centre starting on Thursday 26^th June 10 – 3.30, and then the following 4 Thursdays.

The course consists of 5 taught days plus 32 hours of playwork practice.  The practical has to be in a play setting somewhere with children aged between 5-12 where they can freely choose their activities - this can be after school clubs, play days, play schemes etc. 

This will be a free course.

It is also possible for you to attend the course and not be assessed although this will not count towards the Diploma if ever you wanted to carry on to that.

If anyone is interested please complete attached form and return.

See Play Wales website for further information on the P3 qualification. http://www.playwales.org.uk/eng/p3

Play Work Course Request

Book onto Introduction to Play Work by 1st July!!

Last Chance to book - Its Free and its Fun

Come and Play in the woods today

Introduction to Playwork

in Gregynog Hall Woods

on Saturday 12^th July

from 9.30am to 4.30pm

This is a 6 hour taster (plus lunchtime) for workers, volunteers and those interested in further training in playwork (over the age of 16 years), including the Playwork Principles, the Playwork Curriculum, risk in play and play resources; and its free!

Note: course subject to alteration according to the learners experience, knowledge base, etc.

Have Fun, and learn at the same time

Hot drinks provided. Please bring cold drinks, a packed lunch and an open mind! Wear suitable clothing for playing in the woods, and according to the weather, we will be outside.

If you are interested please complete the lower section and return it by post or electronically, by 1^st July 2014, to:

Play Montgomeryshire, Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, SY16 2EH. Phone 01686 626713 email: admin@playmontgomeryshire.co.uk

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Name..............................................................email............................................................................

Address ..............................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................Post Code....................

Telephone numbers: Landline............................................Mobile.....................................................

Preferred method of communication: post landline mobile email

Any specific needs we may need to know about.................................................................................

Job Vacancy: Community Kitchen Leader

We are seeking a person or persons with food processing experience to take
the lead on running a series of sessions in our new kitchen at Ashfield . We
hope to start weekly sessions towards the end of July for up to 6 people at
a time so that staff, volunteers and members gain the skills and knowledge
to:
·       add value to produce
·       use produce that would otherwise go to waste
·       cook food on site that they have actually been involved in growing.

In total we envisage 38 sessions of 6 hours each at an hourly rate of £15
This Project is being funded by Environment Wales in partnership with the
Royal Voluntary Services (formally the WRVS) and First Steps Nursery and has
come about because of the locally run Food Stories project.

If you are interested or know someone else who might be please contact the
office and Ellie will send you an information Pack.

The closing date for expressions of interest is Monday July 7th with
interviews on Thursday July 10th


Mag Richards (Secretary)
Ashfield Community Enterprise
Ashfield
Howey
Llandrindod Wells
Powys LD1 5PL
Tel: 01597 829689
www.ashfieldce.org.uk

Sell2Wales Workshops / Gweithdai Gwerthwch i Gymru

Sgroliwch i lawr am y Gymraeg

Business Wales Workshops

Business Wales run a series of tailored workshops aimed at businesses who want to start or improve how they tender for contract.

Sell2Wales - Interactive Workshop

eProcurement Workshop

Sell2Wales - Interactive Workshop 

Sell2Wales is the national procurement website for Wales. It is used by the public and private sector to advertise contract opportunities for Welsh businesses.

Merthyr Tydfil  3 July 2014   1pm-4pm

Port Talbot  10 July  2014   1pm-4pm

Bridgend  7 August  2014    1pm-4pm

REGISTER HERE 

eProcurement Workshop

eProcurement is about using electronic and online systems to find out about contract opportunities and to submit tenders. This workshop will help businesses understand what eProcurement is and why it is being used.

Port Talbot  17 July 2014   9:30am-12:30pm

Fforestfach  6 August 2014   9:30am-12:30pm 

REGISTER HERE 

For Welsh version please click on 'Read More'

DofE Award Scheme Start Up Fund

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme have announced a Start Up Fund which is now open for new application.

The first round closes on 30th July 2014.

DofE Wales is delighted that we have been able to attract funding for the first time for this project  from The Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charitable Trust.

Ian Gwilym

Rheolwr Gweithredu

Y DofE- Cymru

Operations Manager

The DofE-Wales

If you need a DofE Development Officer then please contact PAVO in the first instance and we can arrange the links to make this happen.

Click on the following links to download the documents:
Start Up Application Guidelines

Start Up Fund Application Form

How To Tender / Sut i Dendro

Sgroliwch i lawr am y Gymraeg

Business Wales Workshops

Business Wales run a series of tailored workshops aimed at businesses who want to start or improve how they tender for contract. Full details can be found here; all workshops run from 9.30am-1.30pm.

How To Tender - An Introduction

How To Tender - Advanced

How To Tender - An Introduction  

This workshop is suitable for any business that has an interest in selling goods, products, or services to public funded organisations or are new to the tendering process.

2 July, Aberystwyth

REGISTER HERE

How To Tender - Advanced

This workshop is aimed at businesses that already have some experience of the tendering process. The workshop will assist delegates who wish to increase the level of understanding and improve the skills required to put together their best possible tender bid.       

15 July Brecon 

REGISTER HERE

For Welsh version please click on 'Read more'

Urgent message from Welsh Government

From Dr Ruth Hussey, Chief Medical Officer for Wales 

INCIDENTS POTENTIALLY LINKED TO SUBSTANCE MISUSE

An alert has been issued in respect of stimulants which have been implicated in the deaths of two people in the last 4 days and  others in the last 4 weeks as well as a number of hospitalisations, in Ireland.

 While investigations are ongoing into these cases, it is believed that they are as a result of the ingestion of an Ecstasy like substance. Green Apple and Green Rolex, (green pills with an apple or rolex symbol) appear have to been implicated in some of these incidents.  Other stimulants indicated include cocaine, and amphetamines which in some circumstances have been taken in combination. Therefore, those who take drugs should be specifically warned of potential dangers linked to these substances or using drugs in combinations.

For more information and to view Dr Ruth Hussey's letter please click Here

Opportunities for engagement / Cyfleoedd ar gyfer ymgysylltu

This is a bilingual message: please scroll down for Welsh text. Mae hon yn neges ddwyiethog, gyda’r Gymraeg isod.

Two opportunities for engagement

NEW website ‘Care Wales On-line’

We are seeking people who are interested in giving feedback on the website during its development.

Participation Cymru has been asked to help facilitate engagement with potential users of a new website called 'Care Wales On-line' that is being developed by the Care Council for Wales and the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales.

We are seeking people who are interested in giving feedback on the website during its development. Please find a link to the website and to an on-line survey that can be circulated to interested parties.

National Advisory Board for Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW)

This is a chance for you to tell HIW in their inspection and regulation role, how the services that you, people like you, your families and friends receive can be improved.

HIW carries out its work on behalf of Welsh Ministers, and although they are part of a department within the Welsh Government there are a number of safeguards in place to make sure they can operate independently.

Central to HIW's values is a commitment to give people using healthcare services, their families and carers a real voice. One of the ways we will do this is by providing opportunities to get involved with HIW's work through a National Advisory Board.

Participation Cymru, has been asked to assist in advising and supporting the establishment of a National Advisory Board.

Please contact Ian Williams HIW@wales.gsi.gov.uk or click here for more information.

Contact Participation Cymru / Cysylltwch â Chyfranogaeth Cymru 029 2043 5761
 participationcymru@wcva.org.uk |www.participationcymru.org.uk | twitter.com/PartCymru

Powys Play Conference: Managing Risk, Playing More. 25th June, Royal Welsh Showground

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

Click Here to take you directly to the Booking Form

Families First National Evaluation Published

Families First is designed to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. It emphasises prevention and early intervention for families, particularly those living in poverty.

Messages from the reports will be used to inform the future delivery of the Families First programme.

Year 2 Report

Research was conducted with a range of stakeholders, including families who were engaged with the programme.  The report includes updates on the following areas:

• implementation
• management and governance
• changes in systems and process
• family outcomes
• what works in Families First delivery

Click here to visit Welsh Government's website page.

Job Vacancy at Play Radnor

Play Radnor

General Assistant/Administrator

Job description

Play Radnor are looking to appoint a new general assistant / administrator for 25 hours a week. Play Radnor are a rapidly growing children's charity in Llandrindod Wells. The ideal applicant would have excellent communication skills, be adaptable, and flexible with working hours. No previous experience is required but would be of significant advantage. All employees are subject to DBS checks. 

For further information Please Click HERE

Deadline Friday 20th June

Suicide - Would You Know What To Do?

Do you have the skills to deal with suicide?

Through raising awareness and challenging stigma we make it easier for people to talk openly about suicide, and find ways to keep them safe and access help.

By providing community-wide training we break down barriers and increase the numbers of people with the skills and confidence to help someone at risk through our courses.

How to Tender Worskhops / Gweithdai Gwerthwch i Gymru and Business Wales Workshops / Gweithdai Busnes Cymru

Sgroliwch i lawr am y Gymraeg

Business Wales Workshops

Business Wales run a series of tailored workshops aimed at businesses who want to start or improve how they tender for contract.

Gweithdai Busnes Cymru

Mae Busnes Cymru’n cynnal nifer o weithdai sydd wedi’u teilwra ar gyfer busnesau sydd am ddechrau neu wella’r ffordd y maent yn cyflwyno tendr am contract.

How To Tender - An Introduction / Sut i Dendro - Rhagarweiniol 

How To Tender - Advanced / Sut I Dendro – Uwch

Sell2Wales - Interactive Workshop / GwerthwchiGymru – Gweithdy Rhyngweithiol

eProcurement Workshop – Electronic Tendering / Gweithdy e-Gaffael – Tendro Digidol

Training / Hyffordiant : Child Protection - "Understand how to safeguard the welfare of children and young people" / Amddiffyn Plant - "Deall sut i ddiogelu lles plant a phobl ifanc"

Understanding How to Safeguard the Welfare of Children and Young People - Accredited Training Level 2 through Agored Cymru

16 July 2014, Cardiff - Booking Form

  

A one-day course

A one day course aimed at anyone working directly or indirectly with children and young people in a wide range of workplace and community settings. The purpose of the training is to give participants confidence and essential knowledge on how to safeguard the children and young people in their environment. 

The training is accredited through Agored Cymru and participants will need to complete assessments to demonstrate learning. Upon successful completion of an assignment the participant will achieve 3 credits at Level 2. This unit forms part of the Welsh quality assurance framework for vocational training.

Free Income Maximisation Training

Free Income Maximisation Training

 from Turn2us in Aberystwyth 

Thursday 10 July 2014 - 09.30 till 12.30 or 1.00 pm till 4.00 pm 

Penparcau Community Education Centre, Aberystwyth, SY23 1SH 

Turn2us helps anyone in financial need to access the money available to them through 
welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help, using their website at 
www.turn2us.org.uk or their freephone telephone helpline.

For anyone offering advice and support in an Intermediary role, Turn2us also has additional 
services and tools and is currently providing free training on how to effectively use the one 
stop website to help their clients maximise income and understand the impact of the 
welfare reform changes on their finances. 

Free Income Maximisation Training Flier Please Click Here

Free Income Maximisation Training Workshop Outline

Curriculum for Wales - Call for Evidence

Professor Graham Donaldson is actively seeking your views and opinions for his review of the national curriculum and assessment arrangements.

By engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, Professor Donaldson wants to make sure the recommendations of the review reflect the unique Welsh context.

He is inviting you to complete the call for evidence questionnaire as an individual, group or organisation and have your say about the future of education in Wales.

The questionnaire can be completed either electronically or as a hard copy. To complete the questionnaire electronically please:

1. Open the version of the call for evidence you would like to complete
2. Select ‘File’, then ‘Save as’ - Save the call for evidence document to your device
3. Complete the call for evidence document
4. Once complete, save the final version of the call for evidence document to your device – you can then attach this to your email and submit.

If you have any queries we would like to hear from you. Please get in touch by:

• Email: CurriculumReview@wales.gsi.gov.uk
• Post: The Review of Assessment and the Curriculum, Welsh Government, Cathay’s Park 2, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 3NQ.

Document Download

Independent Review of Assessment and the National Curriculum - Call for Evidence (File size: 213 KB)

Children and young people Questionnaire (File size: 112 KB)

http://wales.gov.uk/topics/educationandskills/schoolshome/curriculuminwales/curriculum-for-wales/contact-us/?lang=en

Engaging in changing and challenging times

All Wales Network Event

Friday 4^th July 2014

Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod Wells

Speakers : Mark Hodder : Positive Psychology

Welsh Government : LSB's and the Future Generations Bill

Themes and workshops

You will go on to have the opportunity to attend a range of the following workshops:-

• Engaging on difficult issues
• Reflecting on the use and abuse of partnerships
• Being on the frontline in difficult times
• Sharing Power with the People

Learning Outcomes

You can expect to :-

• Learn how to stay positive in challenging times
• Share practice on engaging with people in difficult situations
• Reflect on the importance of effective partnership working
• Discuss how and when Public Services might share more power with people
• Receive up to date information on engagement issues within public services in Wales
• Network with colleagues from across sectors

Target audience

Consultation/engagement officers, practitioners, and managers within public service organisations in Wales.

Date : Friday 4th July 2014 - 10am - 4pm 

Venue : Media Resource Centre, Oxford Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 6AH

Cost : Free !

Places can be booked online at:

http://www.participationcymru.org.uk/networks/all-wales-participation-network-2014

Or for more information and booking please contact Non Humphries on 02902 431 757

All Wales 2014 Booking Form - CYM - Click Here

All Wales 2014 Booking Form - ENG - Please Click Here

Deadline for booking 20th June 2014

Flier2014 - CYM - Please Click Here

Flier2014 - ENG - Please Click Here