Wednesday 31 July 2013

Looking to buy/sell/swap good quality used school uniform

Then look no further - a facebook group has been created to enable the people of Denbighshire to sell/swap/giveaway old school uniform. Click on the following link https://www.facebook.com/groups/538251532907805/

Tuesday 30 July 2013

Join in the fun with Families First

Families first is holding a fun day at Ysgol Tir Morfa on 11th August 2013 10am - 3pm. There will be loads to do including, games,den building,face painting,cake decorating, foot spas & hand massages and much more. So for a fun filled day out put this date in your calendar!

Friday 19 July 2013

Local group gets charity registration!

Jigsaw are celebrating after receiving confirmation from The Charity Commission that they have achieved Charity Status.

On 16 September 2011 two parents, who were feeling isolated and alone following their children receiving a diagnosis of ADHD and Autism, attended a meeting at The Oak Tree Centre looking for support and advice for their families.   Following this meeting Jigsaw was formed.

Since its creation Jigsaw has opened group sessions in Denbigh, Rhyl and Colwyn Bay and will be opening a new group session on Wednesday 6 November 2013 at the newly refurbished Canolfan Ni, Corwen.  Further sessions will be opened during 2014.

Jigsaw provides emotional support, practical advice, guidance, empathy and understanding to adults, young persons, and families of persons, who have been diagnosed, are being assessed, or are showing behaviour traits of Autism and/or ADHD.  Jigsaw also provides  opportunities for the whole family to interact together in a low sensory environment during our monthly Family Sessions and day trips.

Donna Reid, Founder of Jigsaw, stated "Jigsaw is a wonderful support network for our adults, young persons, children and their families who are usually left feeling isolated and alone when their child/young person is diagnosed with Autism and/or ADHD which can have a detrimental effect upon the whole family. We believe it is paramount that public awareness is raised of the difficulties our children experience on a daily basis as well as the amazing Abilities they possess.  We firmly believe that support is more than just a word, it's an Action".

We would also like to welcome Miss Sarah Davies who will be our Family Support Worker Volunteer.  Sarah will be running our Denbigh group as from September 2013. Sarah will be working within the community of Denbigh to raise awareness of Autism and ADHD as well as providing emotional and practical support to families.  If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer for Jigsaw please visit our Volunteer page on our website.
For more information please visit our website: www.jigsawsupport.org ~
Contact us: Telephone: 07799 848270 ~ Email: contact@jigsawsupport.org ~ Facebook: Jigsaw Jigsaw, helping you put the pieces back together

Friday 12 July 2013

Appointment of members to the Wales Programme monitoring committee for European structural & investment funds 2014-2020

Wales is expecting to be awarded a multi-billion pound investment from the EU to take forward the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Fund programmes (ESI). The ESI Funds managed in Wales include the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Social Fund (ESF), and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).

This is the first time that Member States and regions are specifically encouraged to set up a joint monitoring committee for programmes financed by the ESI Funds and this provides Wales with an opportunity to further enhance the co-ordination and management of the funds.

The Welsh Government attaches great importance to the principle of partnership in developing, implementing and monitoring the ESI Funds. To this end it will seek to recruit members who can bring to the Committee knowledge and experience from national, regional and local authorities and groups, business and enterprise, the rural and agricultural sector, educational institutions, third sector bodies, and representatives from civil society, environmental and equality bodies.  

Candidates are expected to apply their own independent mindset rather than represent the views of any particular constituency or interest group.

The remit of the Committee is to monitor the effectiveness of the ESI programme implementation, with functions and tasks determined by the EC Regulations for each of the component funds. This will include examining progress made in delivering agreed programme objectives and suggesting or examining modifications to the agreed programmes. Candidates will need to demonstrate their engagement, experience and interest in ESI funds and the ability to act as an effective board member.

Committee members will receive £198 per day based on an expected time commitment of 8 – 10 days per annum. Travel and subsistence expenses will also be available, as meetings will generally be held in the Welsh Government offices in Merthyr Tydfil. Appointments will initially run for three and a half years, renewable subject to satisfactory review to a maximum of ten years.

The Welsh Government is committed to making appointments to public bodies, whether paid or unpaid, by fair and open competition.  Although appointments to the

PMC do not come within the remit of the Commissioner for Public Appointments these appointments will be made using a process which takes into account the Commissioner’s Code of Practice on Ministerial Appointments to Public Bodies as best practice. 

It is the policy of the Welsh Government to promote and integrate equality of opportunity into all aspects of its business including appointments to public bodies.  Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all groups and we ensure that no eligible candidate for public office receives less favourable treatment on the grounds
of age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or religious affiliation.  The principles of fair and open competition will apply and appointments will be made on merit.
 For further details and to apply go to http://wales.gov.uk/publicappointments or for queries contact the HR Helpdesk on 029 2082 5454 or email
The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 July 2013.  Application forms received after this date will not be considered. It is expected to hold interviews during August 2013.

Successful candidate will be invited to attend induction sessions, with first PMC meeting likely to be held in December 2013 although the Committee may be required to meet in shadow form prior to December.


It is intended to interview the top 10 shortlisted candidates 

Vacancy/Appointment of chair of Betsi Cadwaladr universsity health board

Local Health Boards are responsible for planning, designing, developing and securing the delivery of primary, community, in-hospital care services and - where appropriate - specialised services for the citizens in their respective areas to meet identified local needs within the national policy and standards framework set out by the Minister for Health and Social Services.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (UHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham) - as well as some parts of mid Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire.

The Chair will be accountable to the Minister for Health and Social Services for the performance of the Board and its effective governance, for upholding the values of the NHS, and for promoting the confidence of the staff, patients and communities across Wales on behalf of the Board. The Chair also has a responsibility to ensure that the UHB continues to deliver against national objectives set by the Welsh Government.

The Chair will be appointed for up to 4 years and the post is based on a notional time commitment of a minimum of 15 days per month, but this will be subject to organisational demands. The Chair will be eligible to receive Band 4 remuneration which equates to £69,840 per annum.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from under-represented groups such as women, disabled people and those from ethnic minorities.

For more information or to apply go to www.wales.gov.uk/publicappointments or for queries contact HR Helpdesk at the Welsh Government by e-mail: hr-helpdesk@wales.gsi.gov.uk or telephone: 029 2082 5454.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 29 July 2013. 
It is expected that the interviews will be held in August 2013


Is your goal to go to university?

Glyndwr University open day is being held on Saturday 17 August 2013, offering the chance to visit one of the UK’s fastest growing and most dynamic universities. If you would like to study at university but have no idea whether you will get in or how much it will cost, Saturday 17th August is the day you can find out!

Academic staff from subject areas will be available from 10am – 2pm to discuss courses.  There will also be advisors available to talk about applications, finance, student support and accommodation in greater detail. Demonstrations will also take place throughout the day, including a flight simulator and the Chinese medicine clinic.

These are exciting times for the university, with major successes including the opening of two new multi-million pound facilities, the Centre for the Creative Industries and Centre for the Child, Family and Society. The university’s recent acquisition of the Glyndwr University Racecourse Stadium and Colliers Park training facilities reflect our commitment to ensuring our students have the facilities and support they need to succeed.

Students leave university well equipped for the world of work, with an outstanding 94.7 per cent employability figure for our 2010 graduates in the most recent Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey.

With the lowest fees in Wales, Glyndwr University has recognised the need to support students and help them avoid becoming burdened with debt. THERE IS NO UPFRONT FEE! YOU WILL ONLY PAY YOUR LOAN OFF WHEN YOU ARE EARNING OVER £21,500pa and even then it will only be a small percentage of your monthly wage.

There are a number of new initiatives rolling out this September, including the £1k cash boost for full-time students on selected courses, £2k work placements for first year undergraduates and the £1k accommodation award for students starting the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing & Community programme. For Care Leavers we have a number of accommodation bursaries offering 50% discount on your first year accommodation costs if these are not covered by your local authority. For further information on these incentives, see www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/feesandstudentfinance

If you are at school, the open day has been strategically scheduled a few days after A-level results day and students will have access to information regarding Clearing, and how to apply to Glyndwr directly, during their visit. We still have places available across a range of subject areas for students who are interested in commencing study this September.


Whatever your educational background, come along and find out for yourself! You can book a place for the open day or by calling 01978 293439. Booking is preferred as this enables us to plan the day to meet your needs but feel free to just turn up on the day!

Monday 1 July 2013

Welsh Government School Uniform Grant Scheme 2013/14

 
Pupils entering Year 7 of maintained secondary schools in Wales in the 2013/14 school year who are eligible for free school meals will be eligible for the school uniform grant; as will pupils in special schools, special needs resource bases and pupil referral units in Wales who are aged 11 at the start of the 2013/14 school year and who are eligible for free school meals.More information can be found on the Welsh Government website: http://wales.gov.uk/topics/educationandskills/schoolshome/parents/uniform/?skip=1&lang=en