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To celebrate Torch Theatre’s 50th Birthday in 2027, we are delighted to invite members of the Pembrokeshire homeschool community to take part in Cynefin Stories — a completely free, hands‑on creative literacy and storytelling project designed to capture the real and fantastical stories of our local communities.

Running from September 2026 to March 2027, this project offers young people (suitable for ages roughly 7–16) the opportunity to develop their creative writing skills through the exciting and accessible form of verbatim storytelling — creating stories using the exact words spoken by real people. Learners will be supported to collect, craft, and share stories about the people and places that shape their own experience of Pembrokeshire.

What the Project Involves

Participatants will receive:

Four days of workshops taking place at the Torch (two in the Autumn term, two in the Spring), delivered by a professional playwright, storyteller, or theatre‑maker. Sessions can be delivered in English or Welsh.

Support for young people to create their own short verbatim plays based on interviews they carry out within their communities.

By the end of the project, homeschool participants will have:

The opportunity for selected plays to be performed by Torch Youth Theatre.

A published book featuring all completed plays from the project.

A public exhibition of selected original interviews in the Torch Theatre Gallery.

All project costs are fully covered, ensuring the opportunity is accessible to all home‑educating families.

Why Take Part?

Cynefin Stories supports key aspects of the Curriculum for Wales, particularly the principle of Cynefin — encouraging young people to explore their identity, sense of belonging, and the unique cultures and histories of their communities.

It also responds to literacy challenges highlighted by the National Literacy Trust, including reduced motivation and enjoyment of writing among young people.

Through real‑world creative practice, participants will develop:

Interview and communication skills.

Confidence in writing for performance.

Understanding of language, editing, and narrative structure.

A deeper connection with their community and peers.

How to Get Involved

Spaces are limited, For questions or further information, please contact:

Tim Howe
Senior Manager – Youth & Community, Torch Theatre
tim@torchtheatre.co.uk
01646 695267

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There is a session every week during term time, but there is no pressure to attend each one of these. Below you will find a list of session times and a guide to what ages we feel are suitable for each group.

Torch Youth Theatre operates on seven key principles:

Providing a regular connection for young people with their peers.

Encouraging the development of young people's imagination.

Promoting creative, physical, and educational activity.

Offering the opportunity for young people to learn new skills.

Supporting the development of methods for critical thinking.

Providing space for young people to understand the world around us.

Finally, and most importantly, enabling young people to understand themselves.

Torch Youth Theatre is a welcoming space to everyone. We are also aware that every young person develops at their own rate and ability is not always linked to age. We aim to make reasonable adjustments to our delivery to ensure that each group provides the best fit for everyone, so our young people can make the most of their experiences.

We seek to engage young people in creative safe spaces which allow them to express themselves; to work out what matters to them, what they are passionate about, and how to tell everyone about that. We believe that the young people we work with have the power to make their own stories, and change how we all see our world.

Our Spring term starts on the week commencing 8th January 2024.

Torch Youth Theatre sessions are held on the following days during term time:
Group 1: School years 3 & 4 meet on TUESDAYS 4:00pm to 5:30pm Group 2: School years 5 & 6 meet on WEDNESDAYS 4:30pm to 6:00pm Group 3: School years 7, 8, & 9 meet on TUESDAYS 6.30pm to 8:00pm Group 4: School years 10, 11, 12 & 13 meet on WEDNESDAYS 7:30pm to 9:30pm
If this sounds like something you or your young person are interested in being part of then please contact our box office team on 01646 694192 and they will be happy to book you in for your taster session.
For more information, and to begin your creative journey with us, please contact our Senior Manager: Youth and Community, Tim Howe
tim@torchtheatre.co.uk or 01646 695267.

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Youth Theatre | Torch Theatre Staging Site

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There is a session every week during term time, but there is no pressure to attend each one of these. Below you will find a list of session times and a guide to what ages we feel are suitable for each group.

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Gen Active is here | Pembrokeshire Leisure

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Gen Active is here | Pembrokeshire Leisure

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Pembrokeshire Leisure *NEW* Health Initiative ‘Gen Active’ Get Moving, Earn Rewards, and Have Fun!″Gen Active’ is a 12-week program designed for 13-18-year-olds in Pembrokeshire to help you get active, meet new people, and earn rewards! W

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Connecting Families is a series of online group designed to bring together parents and carers of children and young people with vision impairments. Our aim is to create a safe, welcoming space where families can share experiences, learn from one another, and build connections.

The Primary Years group meets online once a month from 7–8pm, making it easy to join from home. Sessions are hosted by RSBC’s Family Support team, and you can expect a supportive environment, opportunities to ask questions, and time to connect with other families. You can browse our upcoming Connecting Families sessions on RSBC's What’s On Guide or sign up using the links below!

What’s coming up for our Primary Years Connecting Families group…

Emotional Wellbeing – 10th Feb – Sign up here
Taking place during Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, this session will help parents and carers support their child’s emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and boost self-esteem.

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View and subscribe to events from RSBC Events on Luma.

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Campaigning for change

We fight to change laws to make society safer for children. Our Wild West Web campaign has pushed for new regulations through the Online Safety Bill to make sure websites, apps and games are safe for children to use. But the draft Bill doesn't go far enough to protect children.
Help us end the Wild West Web

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Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages - we have advice and guides to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

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EHE Youth Club for those living in the Milford/Hakin area

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EHE Youth Club for those living in the Milford/Hakin area

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Are you being bullied?

If you are being bullied, or you are not ready to make a report to CEOP, you can talk to Childline anonymously online or on the phone - No worry is too big or too small.

Visit Childline

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Are you being bullied? If you are being bullied, or you are not ready to make a report to CEOP, you can talk to Childline anonymously online or on the phone - No worry is too big or too small. Visit Childline

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Common Sense is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive.

They not only give real independant age ratings to movies, TV and games but also books, apps and podcasts

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Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families

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Common Sense Media is the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families. Parents trust our expert reviews and objective advice.

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Children and Families Connector Sarah Harvey 

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Children and Families Connector Sarah Harvey 

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Sarah works for PAVs and is part of the PFSN. She works with families and groups, where she advocates for children and young people ensuring their needs are meet through activities and support in the county.

Mae Sarah yn gweithio i PAVs ac yn rhan o'r PFSN. Mae'n gweithio gyda theuluoedd a grwpiau, lle mae'n eiriol dros blant a phobl ifanc gan sicrhau bod eu hanghenion yn cael eu diwallu drwy weithgareddau a chymorth yn y sir.

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Children and Families Connector | Pembrokeshire

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Pembrokeshire County Council and the EHE team can not provide recommendations for individual tutors.

Ni all Cyngor Sir Penfro na thîm EHE ddarparu argymhellion ar gyfer tiwtoriaid unigol.

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A warm welcome from Pembrokeshire EHE team!

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We are a dedicated team, here to support families who have chosen home education. Our team who are supportive and approachable are committed to enhancing the learning of children and young people in the county by providing guidance, resources and information to help with your home education journey. By working together we hope to establish a positive relationship where children and young people thrive in their home education.

Whether you're just beginning or looking for specific advice, we are here to assist with everything from educational planning to local opportunities.

Feel free to reach out -we're happy to help you make the most of the educational choices that work best for your family.

Rydym yn grŵp ymroddedig, yma i gefnogi teuluoedd sydd wedi dewis addysg gartref. Mae ein tîm sy'n dîm cefnogol a hawdd mynd ato sy'n ymrwymedig i wella dysgu plant a phobl ifanc yn y sir drwy ddarparu arweiniad, adnoddau a gwybodaeth i helpu gyda'ch taith addysg gartref. Trwy weithio gyda'n gilydd rydym yn gobeithio sefydlu perthynas gadarnhaol lle mae plant a phobl ifanc yn ffynnu yn eu haddysg gartref.

P'un a ydych chi newydd ddechrau neu'n chwilio am gyngor penodol, rydym yma i helpu gyda phopeth o gynllunio addysgol i gyfleoedd lleol.

Mae croeso i chi estyn allan - rydym yn hapus i'ch helpu i wneud y gorau o'r dewisiadau addysgol sy'n gweithio orau i'ch teulu.

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Thinking about the future is important. Careers Wales can help with all your questions about your next steps. Follow the link to make contact with the local Careers Office and dedicated EHE Careers Advisor

Mae meddwl am y dyfodol yn bwysig. Gall Gyrfa Cymru helpu gyda'ch holl gwestiynau am eich camau nesaf. Dilynwch y ddolen i gysylltu â'r Swyddfa Gyrfaoedd leol.

https://careerswales.gov.wales/contact-us/our-centres#Pembrokeshire

https://padlet.com/jaynetilley/home-education-b452aj6zn458tte7

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Children's Commissioner for Wales | Comisiynydd Plant Cymru

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Children's Commissioner for Wales | Comisiynydd Plant Cymru

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The Children's Commissioner for Wales is responsible for communicating and supporting children to find out about their rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). They also help influence decisions made by the government and other organisations to make a difference to children's lives and ensure the children in Wales have their voices heard.

The website also has a lot of valuable resources to help children and young people understand their rights

Mae Comisiynydd Plant Cymru yn gyfrifol am gyfathrebu a chefnogi plant i gael gwybod am eu hawliau o dan Gonfensiwn y Cenhedloedd Unedig ar Hawliau'r Plentyn (CCUHP). Maent hefyd yn helpu i ddylanwadu ar benderfyniadau a wneir gan y llywodraeth a sefydliadau eraill i wneud gwahaniaeth i fywydau plant a sicrhau bod llais plant yng Nghymru yn cael ei glywed.

Mae gan y wefan hefyd lawer o adnoddau gwerthfawr i helpu plant a phobl ifanc i ddeall eu hawliau.

https://www.childcomwales.org.uk/resources/

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Our three-year strategy

Our three-year strategy outlines the steps we'll take over the next three years to improve children's lives in Wales.

Our three-year strategy

Our three-year strategy outlines the steps we'll take over the next three years to improve children's lives in Wales.

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Home - Children's Commissioner for Wales

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The Children's Comissioner for Wales champions the rights of children and young people in Wales. Rocio Cifuentes is the current Children's Commissioner.

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Futureworks provide support for 16-20 year olds who are looking to gain industry experience and learn at the same time through the Jobs Growth Wales programme.

They have 4 offices; Cardigan, Milford Haven, Haverfordwest and Pembroke dock.

The course requires you to attend the Furtureworks setting 3 days a week and a work placement of your choice for the other 2 days. You receive a wage for attending and can gain a level 1 or 2 NVQ qualification which are linked to your work placement. These could include areas like Customer Service, Business Admin or Childcare.

You are in control of your learning at all times and the centres work with you to support you.

Once on your Futureworks journey there are a lot of other opportunities and events you can attend some of which are fully funded and are a great way to develop your social skills.

For further information please contact the Futureworks team on futureworks@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Mae Futureworks yn darparu cefnogaeth i bobl ifanc 16-20 oed sy'n awyddus i ennill profiad yn y diwydiant a dysgu ar yr un pryd drwy raglen Twf Swyddi Cymru.

Mae ganddynt 4 swyddfa; Aberteifi, Aberdaugleddau, Hwlffordd a doc Penfro.

Mae'r cwrs yn gofyn i chi fynychu'r lleoliad Gwaith Furtureworks 3 diwrnod yr wythnos a lleoliad gwaith o'ch dewis am y 2 ddiwrnod arall. Rydych yn derbyn cyflog am fynychu a gallwch ennill cymhwyster NVQ lefel 1 neu 2 sy'n gysylltiedig â'ch lleoliad gwaith. Gallai'r rhain gynnwys meysydd fel Gwasanaeth Cwsmeriaid, Gweinyddu Busnes neu Ofal Plant.

Chi sy'n rheoli eich dysgu bob amser ac mae'r canolfannau yn gweithio gyda chi i'ch cefnogi.

Unwaith y byddwch ar eich taith Gwaith Dyfodol mae llawer o gyfleoedd a digwyddiadau eraill y gallwch fynychu rhai ohonynt yn cael eu hariannu'n llawn ac yn ffordd wych o ddatblygu eich sgiliau cymdeithasol.

Am ragor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â'r tîm Futureworks ar

futureworks@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

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Futureworks at Pembrokeshire County Council
Futureworks specialises in employment and skills services, addressing worklessness and promoting social mobility.
For over 30 years Futureworks has successfully delivered employment and skills programmes to support unemployed and economically inactive people to gain skills and move into employment.

We understand the local working environment and through building strong relationships with local employers, partners and communities, we've been able to deliver excellent results to date and we'll continue to do so.

Our customers receive a uniquely personalised customer journey that offers them improved job prospects.

For more information about our history, our mission statement and core values please follow the link below:
Who We Work With

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Futureworks at Pembrokeshire County Council

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Futureworks specialises in employment and skills services, addressing worklessness and promoting social mobility. For over 30 years Futureworks has successfully delivered employment and skills programmes to support unemployed and economically inactive people to gain skills and move into employment.

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email | E-bost: ehe@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064233242044

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Elective Home Education - Pembrokeshire. 183 likes · 6 talking about this. Information for Home Education parents and carers from Pembrokeshire County Council.

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Counselling Service | Gwasanaeth Cwnsela

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Counselling Service | Gwasanaeth Cwnsela

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Life can be challenging and difficult for a range of reasons for different people. If you feel your child would benefit from speaking to a counsellor they can access the School-Based Counselling Service who can arrange an appointment to meet with you anywhere within the county.

Gall bywyd fod yn heriol ac yn anodd am amryw o resymau i wahanol bobl. Os ydych chi'n teimlo y byddai eich plentyn yn elwa o siarad â chwnselydd, gall gael mynediad i'r Gwasanaeth Cwnsela mewn Ysgolion a all drefnu apwyntiad i gwrdd â chi yn unrhyw le yn y sir.

email | ebost: school.counsellor@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

phone | Ffôn: 07920702413

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Pembrokeshire Youth Service | Gwasanaeth Ieuenctid Sir Benfro

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Pembrokeshire Youth Service | Gwasanaeth Ieuenctid Sir Benfro

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The community youth work team aim to provide young people aged 11-25 with access to opportunities, activities and youth clubs within the community throughout Pembrokeshire.

Follow the link to find your nearest club and make sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram to see what is going on in the Youth Clubs

Nod y tîm gwaith ieuenctid cymunedol yw rhoi mynediad i bobl ifanc 11-25 oed at gyfleoedd, gweithgareddau a chlybiau ieuenctid yn y gymuned ledled Sir Benfro.

Dilynwch y ddolen i ddod o hyd i'ch clwb agosaf a gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod yn eu dilyn ar Facebook ac Instagram i weld beth sy'n digwydd yn y Clybiau Ieuenctid

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The Community Youth Team aims to provide young people aged 11 - 25 with universal access to opportunities, activities and youth clubs within the community, based on a voluntary relationship.

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Previously we have worked with the Youth Service to provide the DofE award. Which is something we are keen to do again. Therefore, if you would like to register your interest in the award please contact the EHE team for further information.

Follow the link for further information about the award and how it is run.

Yn flaenorol, rydym wedi gweithio gyda'r Gwasanaeth Ieuenctid i ddarparu gwobr DofE. Mae hynny'n rhywbeth yr ydym yn awyddus i'w wneud eto. Felly, os hoffech gofrestru eich diddordeb yn y wobr, cysylltwch â'r tîm EHE i gael rhagor o wybodaeth.

Dilynwch y ddolen i gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y wobr a sut mae'n cael ei redeg.

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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award helps young people build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their passions, and discover talents they never knew they had.

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The Road Safety team are keen to support the EHE community by offering Kerb Craft and Cycling Proficiency workshops.

Details of workshops will be emailed to those of the required age range when the course dates have been confirmed.

Kerb Craft is a national scheme, funded by Welsh Government. It aims to teach Year One and/or Year Two pupil’s vital pedestrian skills, to aid the reduction of Child Pedestrian accidents. Training is carried out at the roadside by a member of the Road Safety Team.

Mae'r tîm Diogelwch ar y Ffyrdd yn awyddus i gefnogi'r gymuned EHE trwy gynnig gweithdai Hyfedredd Crefft a Beicio Kerb.

Bydd manylion y gweithdai yn cael eu hanfon drwy e-bost at rai o'r ystod oedran gofynnol pan fydd dyddiadau'r cwrs wedi'u cadarnhau.

Mae Kerb Craft yn gynllun cenedlaethol, sy'n cael ei ariannu gan Lywodraeth Cymru. Ei nod yw dysgu sgiliau hanfodol disgyblion Blwyddyn Un a/neu Flwyddyn Dau i gerddwyr, er mwyn helpu i leihau damweiniau i Gerddwyr Plant. Mae hyfforddiant yn cael ei gynnal ar ochr y ffordd gan aelod o'r Tîm Diogelwch ar y Ffyrdd.

https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/road-safety

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For those who are keen to sit GCSE examinations in English Language, Maths and Numeracy we can help organise this providing you are of suitable age (yr11 cohort)

For more information on entering as an external candidate for exams please contact us using our information in the 'Meet the Team' section

I'r rhai sy'n awyddus i sefyll arholiadau TGAU mewn Iaith Saesneg, Mathemateg a Rhifedd, gallwn helpu i drefnu hyn ar yr amod eich bod o oedran addas (carfan bl11)

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am gofrestru fel ymgeisydd allanol ar gyfer arholiadau, cysylltwch â ni gan ddefnyddio ein gwybodaeth yn yr adran 'Cwrdd â'r Tîm'

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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) | Confensiwn y Cenhedloedd Unedig ar Hawliau'r Plentyn (CCUHP)

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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) | Confensiwn y Cenhedloedd Unedig ar Hawliau'r Plentyn (CCUHP)

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Children and young people have 42 rights under the UNCRC. These rights give children and young people what they need to grow up happy, healthily and safely.

All 42 rights can be found here https://www.unicef.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/UNCRC_summary-1_1.pdf

UNICEF also provide learning resources to be used to help children and young people explore their rights.

Mae gan blant a phobl ifanc 42 o hawliau o dan CCUHP. Mae'r hawliau hyn yn rhoi'r hyn sydd ei angen ar blant a phobl ifanc i dyfu i fyny yn hapus, yn iach ac yn ddiogel.

Gellir dod o hyd i'r 42 hawl yma https://www.unicef.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/UNCRC_summary-1_1.pdf

Mae UNICEF hefyd yn darparu adnoddau dysgu i'w defnyddio i helpu plant a phobl ifanc i archwilio eu hawliau.

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What is the UN Convention?

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the basis of all of our work. It is the most complete statement of children's rights ever produced and is the most widely-ratified international human rights treaty in history.

What makes the UN Convention so special?

The Convention has 54 articles that cover all aspects of a child's life and set out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights that all children everywhere are entitled to. It also explains how adults and governments must work together to make sure all children can enjoy all their rights.

Every child has rights "without discrimination of any kind, irrespective of the child's or his or her parent's or legal guardian's race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, property, disability, birth or other status" (Article 2).

The Convention must be seen as a whole: all the rights are linked and no right is more important than another. The right to relax and play (Article 31) and the right to freedom of expression (Article 13) have equal importance as the right to be safe from violence (Article 19) and the right to education (Article 28).

We are the only organisation working for children recognised by the Convention.

The Convention is also the most widely ratified human rights treaty in the world. All UN member states except for the United States have ratified the Convention. The Convention came into force in the UK in 1992.

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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child - UNICEF UK

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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the basis for all of UNICEF's work and upholds children's rights all over the world.

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EHE & the School Nurse | EHE a'r Nyrs Ysgol

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EHE & the School Nurse | EHE a'r Nyrs Ysgol

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School nurses promote and protect the health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people from ages 5-18 years. They do this by delivering health interventions and national public health programmes.

The School Nursing service aims to effectively address any health needs and support or signpost to agencies for all children and young people who are home educated within Pembrokeshire to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you'd like to make contact with the school nurse team they are located throughout Pembrokeshire, however the Specialist Nurse for Home Educated Children and Young People can be contacted on 0300 430 7777

Mae nyrsys ysgol yn hyrwyddo ac yn diogelu iechyd a lles emosiynol plant a phobl ifanc rhwng 5 a 18 oed. Maent yn gwneud hyn drwy ddarparu ymyriadau iechyd a rhaglenni iechyd cyhoeddus cenedlaethol.

Nod y gwasanaeth Nyrsio Ysgol yw mynd i'r afael yn effeithiol ag unrhyw anghenion iechyd a chymorth neu gyfeirio at asiantaethau ar gyfer pob plentyn a pherson ifanc sy'n cael eu haddysgu gartref yn Sir Benfro i'w galluogi i gyrraedd eu potensial llawn.

Os hoffech gysylltu â thîm nyrsys yr ysgol, maent wedi'u lleoli ledled Sir Benfro, ond y Nyrs Arbenigol ar gyfer Plant a Phobl Ifanc sy'n Derbyn Addysg Gartref yw: 0300 430 7777

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Gwasanaeth Nyrsio Ysgol School Nursing Service bilingual poster A3 June 2025

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https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/music-service/why-learn-to-play-a-musical-instrument

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Pembrokeshire Family Support Network | Rhwydwaith Cefnogi Teleuoedd Sir Benfro

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Pembrokeshire Family Support Network | Rhwydwaith Cefnogi Teleuoedd Sir Benfro

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https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/pembrokeshire-families-support-network

https://www.facebook.com/PembsFSN

The Pembrokeshire Families' Support Network (PFSN) launched in 2022 and provides the opportunity for our family support teams, along with local voluntary and community sector groups, to work together to support and help families thrive.

Some of the support available:

Family Support Team (formerly Team Around the Family (TAF) and Flying Start)

Action for Children

Springboard

NHS health visitor services

Inclusion Support team

PAVS Community Connector

Youth Services

Housing Related Support

Our aim is to provide families with the right support at the right time, provide a quick response to those who need help to access to support services and give families the confidence to continue making positive changes independently.

They have a lovely video that details how PFSN work

https://youtu.be/UuDWVT3-J8E

Lansiwyd Rhwydwaith Cefnogi Teuluoedd Sir Benfro (PFSN) yn 2022 ac mae'n rhoi cyfle i'n timau cymorth i deuluoedd, ynghyd â grwpiau sector gwirfoddol a chymunedol lleol, gydweithio i gefnogi a helpu teuluoedd i ffynnu.

Rhai o'r gefnogaeth sydd ar gael:

Tîm Cymorth i Deuluoedd (Team Around the Family (TAF) gynt a Dechrau'n Deg)

Gweithredu dros Blant

Sbardun

Gwasanaethau ymwelwyr iechyd y GIG

Tîm Cymorth Cynhwysiant

Cysylltydd Cymunedol PAVS

Gwasanaethau Ieuenctid

Cefnogaeth sy'n gysylltiedig â thai

Ein nod yw rhoi'r cymorth cywir i deuluoedd ar yr adeg gywir, darparu ymateb cyflym i'r rhai sydd angen cymorth i gael mynediad at wasanaethau cymorth a rhoi'r hyder i deuluoedd barhau i wneud newidiadau cadarnhaol yn annibynnol.

Mae ganddyn nhw fideo hyfryd sy'n manylu ar sut mae PFSN yn gweithio

https://youtu.be/UuDWVT3-J8E

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Pembrokeshire's Parent Partnership Service is here to help parent carers of children with Additional Learning Needs by providing information, advice and support.

They provide a free, confidential and impartial service for all parents and carers of children with additional learning needs in Pembrokeshire.

Services we offer include:

•Impartial, accurate information, advice and support.

•A listening ear for families to talk things through.

•Help to gain access to a range of support services.

•Practical help in dealing with letters, filling in forms and understanding professional reports.

•Ongoing support during difficult times.

•Support to make informed decisions about school and other educational placements and provision from health, education, social services and other agencies.

•Support to maintain good working relationships with relevant professionals.

•Support in developing good working practice with parents/carers.

•To help families play an active and valued role in their child's education and development - giving families a voice.

https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/parent-partnership-service

Mae Gwasanaeth Partneriaeth Rhieni Sir Benfro yma i helpu rhieni sy'n ofalwyr plant ag Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol drwy ddarparu gwybodaeth, cyngor a chefnogaeth.

Maent yn darparu gwasanaeth di-dâl, cyfrinachol a diduedd i holl rieni a gofalwyr plant ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol yn Sir Benfro.

Mae'r gwasanaethau rydym yn eu cynnig yn cynnwys:

• Gwybodaeth, cyngor a chymorth diduedd a chywir.

• Clust i wrando ar deuluoedd i drafod pethau drwyddo.

• Helpu i gael mynediad at amrywiaeth o wasanaethau cymorth.

• Cymorth ymarferol i ddelio â llythyrau, llenwi ffurflenni a deall adroddiadau proffesiynol.

• Cefnogaeth barhaus yn ystod adegau anodd.

• Cefnogaeth i wneud penderfyniadau gwybodus am ysgolion a lleoliadau addysgol eraill a darpariaeth gan iechyd, addysg, gwasanaethau cymdeithasol ac asiantaethau eraill.

• Cefnogaeth i gynnal perthynas waith dda gyda gweithwyr proffesiynol perthnasol.

• Cefnogaeth i ddatblygu arferion gwaith da gyda rhieni/gofalwyr.

• Helpu teuluoedd i chwarae rhan weithgar a gwerthfawr yn eu

https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/parent-partnership-service

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ASD Family Help is user led charity.  Who offer support, advice & activities for autistic & neurodiverse individuals or those with learning disabilities (plus their parents, carers or professionals), within Pembrokeshire.

Mae ASD Family Help yn elusen a arweinir gan ddefnyddwyr.  sy'n cynnig cymorth, cyngor a gweithgareddau ar gyfer unigolion awtistig a niwroamrywiol neu'r rhai ag anableddau dysgu (ynghyd â'u rhieni, gofalwyr neu weithwyr proffesiynol), yn Sir Benfro.

https://www.facebook.com/ASDFamilyPembs

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ASD Family Help – Improving services for autistic children and adults

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 Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales Support | Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr Croesffyrdd Gorllewin Cymru

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 Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales Support | Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr Croesffyrdd Gorllewin Cymru

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If you look after a loved one, family member, friend or neighbour who is ill, frail, disabled, suffering from poor mental health or substance abuse then you are a carer.

Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales offer an array of support and guidance to unpaid carers of all ages. Topics cover issues relating to money & benefits, health & wellbeing of the carer as well as providing a support service to local carers.

https://ctcww.org.uk/

https://ctcww.org.uk/services/carers-support-pembrokeshire/

Os ydych chi'n gofalu am rywun annwyl, aelod o'r teulu, ffrind neu gymydog sy'n sâl, yn fregus, yn anabl, yn dioddef o iechyd meddwl gwael neu gam-drin sylweddau, yna rydych chi'n ofalwr.

Mae Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr Crossroads Gorllewin Cymru yn cynnig amrywiaeth o gymorth ac arweiniad i ofalwyr di-dâl o bob oed. Mae'r pynciau'n ymdrin â materion sy'n ymwneud ag arian a budd-daliadau, iechyd a lles y gofalwr yn ogystal â darparu gwasanaeth cymorth i ofalwyr lleol.

https://ctcww.org.uk/

https://ctcww.org.uk/services/carers-support-pembrokeshire/

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Carers Trust - Carers Support Pembs (Eng)

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Supporting Service Children in Education Wales. SSCE | Cefnogi Plant Milwyr Mewn Addysg Yng Nghymru

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Supporting Service Children in Education Wales. SSCE | Cefnogi Plant Milwyr Mewn Addysg Yng Nghymru

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https://www.sscecymru.co.uk/

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Selecting the right tutor | Dewis y tiwtor cywir

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Selecting the right tutor | Dewis y tiwtor cywir

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As part of your home education routine, you may want to include hiring a private tutor.

There are a few things that should be taken into consideration when choosing the right tutor.

1. Always make sure they have a current and up to date enhanced DBS check. They should be willing for you to see their DBS certificate to prove this. DBS checks can only tell you information up to the time the check was done. It does not tell you about anything the person might have done after the check was made. Therefore, it is extremely important that you always interview any potential tutor and ask to see their career résumé. You should always ask for and check professional references from someone who knows the tutor now. If the tutor is currently, or has recently been employed in a school, ask for a reference from the headteacher, and if the tutor is also a qualified teacher, ask to see a copy of the tutor’s Education Workforce Council (EWC) certification.

2. Private tuition should never take place on a one to one basis without a second adult being present, who should remain on the premises the whole time. The space selected for study should be an appropriate one, and should never be a bedroom or a room where the second adult can not hear or see what is happening.

3. You may want to interview the tutor before hand, and research their credentials to ensure they are the best person for the role. You can also ask for a trial session to see how they interact with the young person.

4. When talking with the tutor you should ask them key questions. For example what is your teaching style? What resources will you be using? How will you monitor my child's progress?

5. Never be afraid to stop using the tutor and change to a different one.

For further information, please see the handbook from Welsh Government. https://www.gov.wales/home-education-handbook-home-educators-html#:~:text=Your%20local%20authority%E2%80%99s%20elective%20home%20education%20(EHE)%20officer

Fel rhan o'ch trefn addysg gartref, efallai yr hoffech gynnwys llogi tiwtor preifat.

Mae yna ychydig o bethau y dylid eu hystyried wrth ddewis y tiwtor cywir.

1. Gwnewch yn siŵr bob amser bod ganddynt wiriad DBS gwell cyfredol a chyfredol. Dylent fod yn barod i chi weld eu tystysgrif DBS i brofi hyn. Ni all gwiriadau DBS ond roi gwybodaeth i chi hyd at yr amser y gwnaed y prawf. Nid yw'n dweud wrthych am unrhyw beth y gallai'r person fod wedi'i wneud ar ôl i'r archwiliad gael ei wneud. Felly, mae'n hynod bwysig eich bod bob amser yn cyfweld ag unrhyw ddarpar diwtor ac yn gofyn am weld eu gyrfa résumé. Dylech bob amser ofyn am gyfeiriadau proffesiynol a'u gwirio gan rywun sy'n adnabod y tiwtor nawr. Os yw'r tiwtor ar hyn o bryd, neu wedi cael ei gyflogi mewn ysgol yn ddiweddar, gofynnwch am gyfeiriad gan y pennaeth, ac os yw'r tiwtor hefyd yn athro cymwys, gofynnwch am gopi o ardystiad Cyngor y Gweithlu Addysg (CGA) y tiwtor.

2. Ni ddylai hyfforddiant preifat ddigwydd ar sail un i un heb i ail oedolyn fod yn bresennol, a ddylai aros ar y safle drwy'r amser. Dylai'r lle a ddewisir i'w astudio fod yn un priodol, ac ni ddylai fod yn ystafell wely nac yn ystafell lle na all yr ail oedolyn glywed na gweld beth sy'n digwydd.

3. Efallai y byddwch am gyfweld â'r tiwtor cyn llaw, ac ymchwilio i'w gymwysterau i sicrhau mai nhw yw'r person gorau ar gyfer y rôl. Gallwch hefyd ofyn am sesiwn brawf i weld sut maen nhw'n rhyngweithio â'r person ifanc.

4. Wrth siarad â'r tiwtor, dylech ofyn cwestiynau allweddol iddynt. Er enghraifft, beth yw eich arddull addysgu? Pa adnoddau fyddwch chi'n eu defnyddio? Sut fyddwch chi'n monitro cynnydd fy mhlentyn?

5. Peidiwch byth â bod ofn rhoi'r gorau i ddefnyddio'r tiwtor a newid i un arall.

Am fwy o wybodaeth: https://www.gov.wales/home-education-handbook-home-educators-html#:~:text=Your%20local%20authority%E2%80%99s%20elective%20home%20education%20(EHE)%20officer

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County Ensemble Flyers bilingual 2024-2025

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Family Information Service | Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth i Deuluoedd Sir Benfro

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Family Information Service | Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth i Deuluoedd Sir Benfro

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As well as offering advice to parents, carers, grandparents, professionals and employers on a range of children's activities and childcare services FIS can point you in the right direction if you are looking for local parent and toddler groups.

The link provides further information, but they also have a Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/PembsFlS

Yn ogystal â chynnig cyngor i rieni, gofalwyr, neiniau a theidiau, gweithwyr proffesiynol a chyflogwyr ar amrywiaeth o weithgareddau plant a gwasanaethau gofal plant, gall FIS eich cyfeirio i'r cyfeiriad cywir os ydych yn chwilio am grwpiau rhieni a phlant bach lleol.

Mae'r ddolen yn darparu rhagor o wybodaeth, ond mae ganddynt dudalen Facebook hefyd : https://www.facebook.com/PembsFlS

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Family Information Service

As well as offering advice to parents, carers, grandparents, professionals and employers on a range of children's activities and childcare services we can point you in the right direction if you are looking for local parent and toddler groups.

We can also tell you about services that provide support to parents and carers of children and young people aged 0 - 19 years to help them in their parenting role.

Providers of childcare services can register and include their information on the FIS database free of charge and receive information on training opportunities.

The FIS will:

Provide support and guidance to help enquirers identify their requirements.

Explain the different types of childcare available in Pembrokeshire.

Be impartial and objective, offering guidance on how to choose the childcare provision, which is most suited to the enquirer's needs and those of their children.

Be committed to respecting the confidentiality of parents, carers and childcare providers.

Ensure that parents, carers and providers have the right to decide what details and information they choose to share with us.

The FIS provides help, advice and support for:

Childcare providers and early years play workers.

Information and signposting on careers in childcare.

Setting up, registering and developing out of school childcare, childminding and pre-school care.

Training opportunities and advice on sustaining quality, affordable and accessible childcare.

Signposting to local and national voluntary, statutory and private organisations that support children and young people.

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As well as offering advice to parents, carers, grandparents, professionals and employers on a range of children's activities and childcare services we can point you in the right direction if you are looking for local parent and toddler groups.

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This booklet contains a vast amount of information relating to the English Language specification and exam process.

Mae'r llyfryn hwn yn cynnwys llawer iawn o wybodaeth yn ymwneud â'r fanyleb Iaith Saesneg a'r broses arholiadau.

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GCSE English Language Exam info booklet 2024

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Past papers are a revision must! They will give you an understanding of how the exam works and the type of questions to expect.

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GCSE Maths & GCSE Numeracy | TGAU Mathemateg a TGAU Rhifedd

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GCSE Maths & GCSE Numeracy | TGAU Mathemateg a TGAU Rhifedd

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This booklet provides an overview of the GCSE Maths and Numeracy specification with links to the WJEC specification and past papers

Mae'r llyfryn hwn yn rhoi trosolwg o'r fanyleb TGAU Mathemateg a Rhifedd gyda dolenni i fanyleb CBAC a chyn-bapurau

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Children & Young People | Children in Wales

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Visit our Children and Young People pages to learn more about Children's Rights, Young Wales, and other projects Children and Young People can get involved with.

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Pembrokeshire Library Service | Gwasanaeth Llyfrgell Sir Benfro

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Pembrokeshire Library Service | Gwasanaeth Llyfrgell Sir Benfro

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The Library service provide up to 25 educational books for up to 12 week loan period for those who are EHE. The Library service is a fantastic resource who offer a wide range of additional products and services.

Mae'r gwasanaeth Llyfrgell yn darparu hyd at 25 o lyfrau addysgol am hyd at gyfnod benthyca 12 wythnos i'r rhai sy'n EHE. Mae'r gwasanaeth Llyfrgell yn adnodd gwych sy'n cynnig ystod eang o gynhyrchion a gwasanaethau ychwanegol.

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Information about our Libraries and the services available, Pembrokshire Archives and Museums, including Scolton Manor

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Child Employment

Pembrokeshire County Council believes that children of compulsory school age can benefit from experience gained in undertaking work, providing that this work is suitable and there are proper safeguards in place. The official date for leaving school is the last Friday in June in the school year in which the pupil is 16. Before this date children between the ages of 13 and 16 must have an employment permit from the Council if they wish to be employed.

The Council has a set of byelaws setting out the conditions under which children of compulsory school age may be employed. These legal provisions include requiring the employer to send to the Council notification of the child’s employment with certain details being required in that regard.

The notification application form must be completed by a parent and the employer, and submitted to the Principal Education Welfare Officer within the Education Welfare Service for consideration.

The Council will only then issue an employment permit for the child, if it is satisfied that the proposed employment is lawful, the child’s health welfare and ability to take full advantage of his/her education would not be jeopardised, and the child is fit to undertake the work for which he/she is to be employed. The child may be employed only in accordance with the details shown on his/her employment permit.

Child Employment guides for employers, parents and pupils and the Notification Application Form can be downloaded from the links below. The byelaws can be obtained on request from the Principal Education Welfare Officer.

Cyflogaeth Plant

Mae Cyngor Sir Penfro o'r farn y gall plant o oedran ysgol gorfodol elwa o brofiad a gafwyd wrth ymgymryd â gwaith, ar yr amod bod y gwaith hwn yn addas a bod mesurau diogelu priodol ar waith. Y dyddiad swyddogol ar gyfer gadael yr ysgol yw'r dydd Gwener olaf ym mis Mehefin yn y flwyddyn ysgol y mae'r disgybl yn 16 oed. Cyn y dyddiad hwn, rhaid i blant rhwng 13 ac 16 oed gael trwydded gyflogaeth gan y Cyngor os ydynt yn dymuno cael eu cyflogi.

Mae gan y Cyngor set o is-ddeddfau sy'n nodi'r amodau y gellir cyflogi plant o oedran ysgol gorfodol. Mae'r darpariaethau cyfreithiol hyn yn cynnwys ei gwneud yn ofynnol i'r cyflogwr anfon hysbysiad i'r Cyngor o gyflogaeth y plentyn gyda manylion penodol yn ofynnol yn hynny o beth.

Rhaid i'r ffurflen gais hysbysu gael ei llenwi gan riant a'r cyflogwr, a'i chyflwyno i'r Prif Swyddog Lles Addysg yn y Gwasanaeth Lles Addysg i'w hystyried.

Bydd y Cyngor ond yn rhoi trwydded gyflogaeth i'r plentyn, os yw'n fodlon bod y gyflogaeth arfaethedig yn gyfreithlon, ni fyddai lles iechyd y plentyn a'i allu i fanteisio'n llawn ar ei addysg yn cael ei beryglu, ac mae'r plentyn yn addas i ymgymryd â'r gwaith y bydd yn cael ei gyflogi ar ei gyfer. Gellir cyflogi'r plentyn yn unol â'r manylion a ddangosir ar ei drwydded cyflogaeth yn unig.

Gellir lawrlwytho canllawiau Cyflogaeth Plant ar gyfer cyflogwyr, rhieni a disgyblion a'r Ffurflen Gais Hysbysu o'r dolenni isod. Gellir cael yr is-ddeddfau ar gais gan y Prif Swyddog Lles Addysg.

Contact details:

Kelly Hamid
Education Welfare Service Manager
Education Directorate
County Hall
Haverfordwest SA61 1TP

Tel: 01437 774658
Email: kelly.hamid@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

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Children in Wales Health & Wellbeing Padlet | Palet Iechyd a Lles Plant yng Nghymru

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Children in Wales Health & Wellbeing Padlet | Palet Iechyd a Lles Plant yng Nghymru

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This padlet contain a wealth of information surrounding the health and wellbeing of young people. Although it is not specific to Pembrokeshire a lot of resources are online based.

Mae'r palet hwn yn cynnwys cyfoeth o wybodaeth am iechyd a lles pobl ifanc. Er nad yw'n benodol i Sir Benfro mae llawer o adnoddau ar-lein.

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Charlie Waller - Mental Health support | Charlie Waller - Cymorth iechyd meddwl

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Charlie Waller - Mental Health support | Charlie Waller - Cymorth iechyd meddwl

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The Charlie Waller Charity help young people to understand their own mental health, to equip them to support themselves and those around them, and to empower them to talk more openly about the subject. Their work takes place in partnership with those with responsibility for young people.

Mae Elusen Charlie Waller yn helpu pobl ifanc i ddeall eu hiechyd meddwl eu hunain, eu harfogi i gefnogi eu hunain a'r rhai o'u cwmpas, a'u grymuso i siarad yn fwy agored am y pwnc. Mae eu gwaith yn digwydd mewn partneriaeth â'r rhai sy'n gyfrifol am bobl ifanc.

https://www.charliewaller.org/what-we-offer/parents-and-carers

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We work with young people, parents and carers, schools, colleges, universities and employers.

All our work is based on sound evidence. It gives people the confidence and skills to look after their mental health.

Charlie sits at the heart of our story, our vision and our purpose.

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Charlie Waller Trust, mental health charity

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We understand mental health. Our aim is to educate young people, & those with responsibility for them, about their mental health & wellbeing. The Charlie Waller Trust was created by the Waller family in 1997 in response to the loss of their son and brother Charlie to suicide having suffered from depression.

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A free community bookshop in the heart of Carmarthen.

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Llywydd Fforwm Ymgynghorol Coleg Sir Benfro
Yn weithiwr yn yr Adran Gwaith a Phensiynau am 38 mlynedd.

Roedd yn Rheolwr Ardal ar gyfer y Gwasanaeth Cyflogaeth yn Ne Orllewin Cymru, yn atebol am Ganolfannau Gwaith ar draws Sir Benfro, Ceredigion a Sir Gaerfyrddin. Yn ddiweddarach daeth yn Rheolwr Cysylltiadau Allanol Rhanbarthol Cymru, gan weithio i ddod â hyfforddiant a chyflogadwyedd San Steffan a Chynulliad Cymru at ei gilydd er budd y rhai sy'n chwilio am waith neu a oedd yn dymuno newid gyrfa neu ddatblygiad gyrfa.

Roedd y rôl hefyd yn golygu ei bod yn gweithio gyda chyflogwyr ledled Cymru i ddeall bylchau sgiliau a materion cyflogadwyedd ac yna i ddwyn y wybodaeth honno i sylw gwneuthurwyr polisi yn y Bartneriaeth Ranbarthol Dysgu a Sgiliau a byrddau gwasanaeth Awdurdodau Lleol.

Roedd Jocelyn yn aelod o'r Fforwm Ymgynghorol cyn ymgymryd â'r llywyddiaeth ym mis Mehefin 2018.

Cyn ymuno â'r Adran Gwaith a Phensiynau, roedd yn gweithio mewn gwahanol rolau yn y sector preifat ac yn mynychu Coleg Hyfforddi Athrawon yn Weymouth.

Yn angerddol am Sir Benfro, mae'n byw yn lleol gyda'i gŵr ac mae ganddi ddau o blant sydd wedi tyfu i fyny ac sy'n gweithio ac yn byw yn y Sir.

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Pembrokeshire College - Think More - Learn More - Be More

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Llywydd Fforwm Ymgynghorol Coleg Sir Benfro Yn weithiwr yn yr Adran Gwaith a Phensiynau am 38 mlynedd. Roedd yn Rheolwr Ardal ar gyfer y Gwasanaeth Cyflogaeth yn Ne Orllewin Cymru, yn atebol am Ganolfannau Gwaith ar draws Sir Benfro, Ceredigion a Sir Gaerfyrddin.

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Education pack for use with 3 to 7 year olds (1)

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Pecyn addysg i'w defnyddio gyda dysgwyr 3 i 7 oed

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Education pack for use with 7 to 11 year olds

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Pecyn addysg i'w defnyddio gyda dysgwyr 7 i 11 oed

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Education pack for use with 11 to 14 year olds

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Pecyn addysg i'w defnyddio gyda dysgwyr 11 i 14 oed

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Social media guides - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Find out more about the safety features available on popular social networks.

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Parents and Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online

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Education pack for use with 14 to 18 year olds

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Pecyn addysg i'w defnyddio gyda dysgwyr 14 i 18 oed

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Sport Pembrokeshire are undertaking a pilot consultation in the Fishguard area for parents to complete who have children aged 3-11 years of age.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEHPbfKfywztXIPjmto5TqWqHX_yavqFlTyYf2iCWJpwDURQ/viewform?usp=header

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Youth Assembly launches What Matters to You?

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Youth Assembly launches What Matters to You?

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Every two years, the Pembrokeshire Youth Assembly launches the "What Matters to You?" consultation, and this year is your chance to make a difference! Designed by young people, for young people, this initiative seeks to discover the issues and topics that truly matter to you and your peers in Pembrokeshire.

On March 3rd, we kicked off this important consultation, and we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to be heard. Your opinions count, and they can shape the future of our community!

Link to the online ballot: https://forms.office.com/e/1CexzieCJ9

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If you're worried about someone and want to find out more about Prevent before making a referral, visit the ACT Early website.

Anything you share will always be in confidence.

If there is immediate danger, call 999.

About Prevent

Prevent is a national safeguarding programme that supports people who are at risk of becoming involved with terrorism through radicalisation.

Radicalisation means someone is being encouraged to develop extreme views or beliefs in support of terrorist groups and activities.

There are different types of terrorism, and Prevent deals with all of them. Find out more about what terrorism means.

The most common types of terrorism in the UK are extreme right-wing terrorism and Islamist terrorism.

Prevent is run locally by experts who understand the risks and issues in their area, and how best to support their communities. These experts include local authorities, the police, charities and community organisations.

Learn more about Prevent from the people involved:

Prevent: An Introduction.

Understand why Prevent is important to reduce terrorism

Terrorism has a devastating impact on victims, their families and communities. Many lives have been lost to terrorist attacks in the UK, and even more people have been injured.

People can commit a terrorist offence even if they have not carried out a terrorist attack. Downloading terrorist materials from the internet or joining a terrorist group could be a terrorist offence. Find out more about what terrorism means.

By getting advice or support from Prevent, you can help to stop the person you are worried about becoming a danger to themself or others.

If there is immediate danger, call 999.

Spot the signs of radicalisation

Radicalisation can happen both face to face or online. It is easier than ever to be groomed by terrorist recruiters on the internet and to find extremist materials.

Everyone is different, and there is no checklist that can tell us if someone is being radicalised or becoming involved in terrorism. But these common signs may mean someone is being radicalised:

expressing an obsessive or angry sense of injustice about a situation, and blaming this on others

expressing anger or extreme views towards a particular group - such as a different race or religion

suggesting that violent action is the only way to solve an issue

sharing extreme views or hatred on social media

What to do if you're worried about someone

Try to speak with them

If it's somebody that you know well, try talking to them about what you've noticed if you feel comfortable doing so.

Find advice on how to do this:

Be aware that your concern might not be welcome at first, and the person may get angry or defensive. You could try talking to other family and friends to see if they have noticed anything similar before getting expert advice.

Ask for advice

If you are worried that someone you know is being radicalised, ask for advice as soon as possible:

The earlier you ask for advice, the sooner you can help to stop that person becoming a danger to themself or others. Anything you share will always be in confidence.

After talking to someone about your worries, you may be asked to help create a referral to the Prevent programme.

What happens when a person is referred to Prevent

Anyone who is being radicalised can be referred to Prevent. Referring someone ensures they get the help they need to keep them and others safe.

Getting support from Prevent is not a punishment and won't go on a person's criminal record. Referrals are not made to the Home Office.

Usually, a Prevent referral will follow this process.

1. The local police force looks at each referral first. They check if there is an immediate security threat. They will also check if there is a genuine risk of radicalisation.

2. If the person isn't at risk of radicalisation, they are not a case for Prevent. Where appropriate, the person may instead be offered other support, for example being referred to mental health services or social services.

3. If there is a risk of radicalisation, a panel of local experts assesses the referral. The panel is led by the local authority and may include the police, children's services, social services, education professionals and mental health care professionals.

4. If the panel decides that a person is at risk, they'll be invited to join a support programme called Channel. This is voluntary, so a person can choose whether to take part. If a person chooses not to take part in the programme, they may be offered other support instead and any risk will be managed by the police.

The support provided by the Channel programme may include:

mentoring

mental health support such as counselling

education or career development support

online safety training for parents

Find out about the type of support offered through Prevent in our .

Find out more about how Prevent works

The Prevent programme also helps communities to build their resilience to radicalisation through local projects across the country.

These projects are run with charities and community groups, and range from critical thinking workshops in schools to programmes helping vulnerable adults with drug and alcohol abuse.

Prevent runs hundreds of projects every year, reaching thousands of people across the UK.

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Documents

Annex A

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Annex B

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