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Friday 13 December 2024
A groundbreaking project aimed at addressing antisocial behaviour across the county borough was spotlighted at Wales Safer Communities Awards 2024 on 28 November. A collaboration between Bridgend County Borough Council Youth Support and South Wales Police (SWP), supported by Ospreys in the Community, the ‘Tackle after Dark’ scheme claimed the ‘Partnerships’ category award at the ceremony.
Tuesday 05 November 2024
Tyrone Hughes, Post-16 Education, Training and Employment Officer with Bridgend County Borough Council’s Youth Justice Service, was recently one of five shortlisted finalists for the Outstanding Contribution to Pastoral Care Award with the National Association of Pastoral Education (NAPCE).
Wednesday 04 September 2024
Wildmill Community Centre, Bridgend, was a hive of activity on 12 August to mark International Youth Day - an event established by the United Nations in 2000 to celebrate the qualities of young people, recognise the challenges that they may face, as well as encourage their participation in shaping a better future.
Tuesday 06 February 2024
The positive impact of Debbie Jones, Trauma Lead Practitioner in the Bridgend Youth Justice Service, permeates the lives of an endless number of children, as well as those of her colleagues - a gift which has been recognised through her coveted commendation from the Butler Trust Awards, described as the ‘Oscars’ for the custodial and community justice sector.
Wednesday 08 November 2023
18 October marked the launch of the Relationship Building Together (RBT) project – an initiative evaluating how services using the Trauma Recovery Model (TRM) can benefit those children and young people affected by trauma.
Wednesday 08 November 2023
Bridgend County Borough Council’s Youth Support and Community Safety Partnership teams have worked together to facilitate the launch of a new mobile youth centre which will bring youth support services to communities across the county borough.
Thursday 25 May 2023
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Rocio Cifuentes and Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan MS visited Bridgend County Borough recently to support the official launch of Bridgend County Borough Council’s new Corporate Parenting Strategy.
Thursday 27 April 2023
Eligible students in school sixth forms or college settings are reminded that increased support is now available from the Student Finance Wales Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) scheme.