The RCT Children, Young People and Families Network is a space for likeminded professionals to come together to connect with and hear from each other. It’s membership includes the voluntary sector, local authority and health but remains fluid so that organisations can attend as and when time allows. The success of the network is because of the people who attend – come and join us, be a part of change today!
Join us for the RCT Children, Young People & Families Network Meeting on Thursday 18th September 2025. This is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and discuss matters in our community. Book now!
Join our Special Children, Young People and Families Network Meeting on Tuesday 19 August 2025, where we'll be working in partnership with HDRC, who have recognised the network as a key partner in their work on child poverty. Book now!
The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s REFLECT Project delivers engaging workshops that educate young people aged 11–25 on vital safety topics including road safety, home safety, deliberate fire setting, and water safety. By building strong partnerships across South Wales, the project raises awareness and promotes understanding of the Fire Service’s key messages, helping to create safer communities for all. If you work with young people and would like to arrange a workshop, contact [email protected]
A new national body will be created to strengthen and unify youth work across Wales. Announced during Youth Work Week 2025, the body will support collaboration, innovation and long-term sustainability for the sector. Over £12.9 million will be invested in 2025–26 to support youth work through local authorities and voluntary organisations.
Shout Out UK are hosting free sessions for parents and professionals to learn more about extremism and radicalisation, with a particular emphasis on social media use. Essential learning for anyone working with, or caring for, young people, to increase knowledge around the current radicalisation tactics.
Sessions to be run in person by a DBS-holding member of staff from Shout Out UK.
Flexibility on session length, time and group size.
Contact to enquire: [email protected]
The skills and training audit results comissioned by Education Training Standards, will be used to shape the training programme for youth work in Wales over the next 12/24 months.
Work will be undertaken to identify training that meets the needs of practitioners and supports their professional development and confidence in providing effective youth work services to the young people of Wales.
