Since May 2010 when the Welsh Assembly Government’s Advocacy service ‘meic was launched by Deputy Minister Huw Lewis, almost 4,000 children and young people have accessed the service by telephone, text and instant messaging. On Monday 8th November the service will be launched to the under 7 age group at the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay. Welsh Assembly Government have worked with Calon, producers of the Hanna’s Helpline TV programme, to produce a video featuring the animal characters in the programme discussing their problems and how meic can be contacted. View the launch of Meic
The aim of the conference is to equip education professionals with the skills, knowledge and understanding to tackle gender based bullying in schools. The conference will provide delegates with the opportunity to discuss with agencies the types of support available to schools in delivering targeted programmes and services to children and young people. Places are limited so please book early. Booking for this event will close on 5th November. Register here
Responses to the ‘Summer Challenge’ letter (13th October)
Establishment of a Structure of Education Services Task and Finish Group (14 October)
The Child Trust Fund Cymru scheme is offering every child in Year 1 a £50 top up to their Child Trust Fund account. An additional £50 will be offered to those children from low income families. We would appreciate your help to encourage parents to apply before the deadline date of January 31st 2011. Press release and further information
The Welsh Assembly Government’s Flying Start Programme is making a real difference to families across Wales Deputy Minister for Children Huw Lewis said (12 October 2010) Speaking during a debate on the Interim Evaluation report of the Flying Start Programme, Mr Lewis highlighted the benefits children and their families had started to see since the programme became operational three years ago. Press release and Interim Evaluation of Flying Start
This report provides evidence on the achievements of Cymorth in establishing partnership infrastructures to support the provision of services to young people in disadvantaged areas.
