Family & Community external events listings are posted to inform the wider community about external events including workshops, opportunities for families, children and young people, and helpful resources.
Please note: These events are delivered by an external organisation and are shared to highlight opportunities that may be of interest to our community. It is not organised or endorsed by ExChange, and all bookings, payments and enquiries should be made directly with the event provider. ExChange is not responsible for the content, delivery or any changes relating to this event.
Foundations of Effective Management
Offered by Children in Wales: Learn the ropes of being a manager for the first time – from delegation to communication, we’ve got you covered!
Online
09:30
- 05/02/2027
Group B Safeguarding
Offered by Children in Wales: Join us online for Group B Safeguarding training to increase your confidence in working with children, young people and adults at risk
online
09:30
- 19/01/2027
Young Wales Summit 2026
Offered by Children in Wales, The Young Wales Summit is a national celebration of children’s rights, youth voice and civic participation, bringing together young people, decision-makers and partners to mark World Children’s Day. 21 November 2026
Spark, Cardiff University
09:30
- 21/11/2026
National Parenting Week: What Matters to Parents?
Offered by Children in Wales: Join Parents Connect during National Parenting Week as they reveal the findings from the 2026 Big Conversation. 21 October 2026
Online
12:00
- 21/10/2026
Introduction to the Lundy Model
Introduction to the Lundy Model and Youth Participation Offered by Children in Wales, get the lowdown on the Lundy Method Project and see how it can shake up your approach in an in-person session. 25 November 2026
The Halliwell Conference Centre Carmarthen, Wales
09:30
- 25/11/2026
Anti-bullying Event for Schools in Wales
Welsh Government is hosting a national event on 17 November as part of Anti-Bullying Week 2026. Tuesday 17 November 2026 at Sophia Gardens (Glamorgan Cricket Club), Cardiff, from 10:30am to 2:45pm for a national event showcasing new anti-bullying resources and support available to schools across Wales.
Sophia Gardens (Glamorgan Cricket Club)
10:30
- 17/11/2026
Undertaking a Fostering Assessment
Undertaking a fostering assessment – two day course Offered by CORAM BAAF, this two-day open course will provide practitioners and particularly those who may be new to undertaking, quality assuring or considering fostering assessments with an opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and practice in completing fostering assessments. This workshop may also provide a refresher for those wanting to reflect and build on knowledge skills and best practice in the completion of fostering assessments. 20-21 October 2026
Online
17:55
- 21/10/2026
Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool: Level 2
Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool: Level 2 This training is for practitioners who have completed (or are close to completing) the self-paced Level 1 and want to deepen their practice, build confidence, and connect with others using Minecraft therapeutically. Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool: Level 2 This training is for practitioners who have completed (or are close to completing) the self-paced Level 1 and want to deepen their practice, build confidence, and connect with others using Minecraft therapeutically. Training is delivered live in small groups of 6–8 practitioners and includes ethical reflection and guided exploration of advanced techniques.
Online
00:00
- 16/07/2027
Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool- Level 1
Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool- Level 1 Level 1 in Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool is a self-paced online course and the first stage of your journey into using Minecraft as a therapeutic tool in your practice.
Online
00:00
- 01/09/2027
Group C Safeguarding
Group C Safeguarding for the Designated Lead & Senior Practitioners Offered by Children in Wales, come be a part of our online Bilingual Group C Safeguarding training designed for the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Practitioners. 1-2 December 2026
Online
17:00
- 02/12/2026
Using Digital Sandtrays
Using Digital Sandtrays in Online and In Person Therapy This course gives an overview of digital sandtrays within play therapy and other therapeutic practice: what they are, how they relate to traditional physical sandtray practice, and the range of tools currently available across 2D, 3D, virtual reality, and sandbox videogame formats.
Online
00:00
- 01/10/2027
Anxiety in Young People
Anxiety in Young People: Recognition, Support and Resilience Offered by Children in Wales, this one-day course is designed to deepen your understanding of anxiety, its causes, and its impact on mental and physical health. 12 November 2026
Online
09:30
- 12/11/2026
Planning for Children
Offered by CORAM BAAF, this open course will enable participants to increase their understanding of the role of permanence in children’s lives. By reflecting on best practice, it will help those attending to form permanence plans that are geared to improving the outcomes for children and young people, including their emotional, cognitive and physical development. 11 November 2026
Online
09:45
- 11/11/2026
Private Fostering Awareness Day: Breakfast Briefing
A child who is cared for by someone who is not a close relative for more than 28 days is living in a private fostering arrangement. All local authorities have a responsibility to raise awareness of private fostering in their area. CoramBAAF is delighted to be running the fourth national Private Fostering Awareness Day. 4 November 2026
Online
09:00
- 04/11/2026
Children’s Rights and the Early Years
This Welsh Government funded training course is aimed at practitioners working with babies and young children under seven years or with their families in a range of settings including childcare, family support, play work, outdoor and arts activities. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and learn how it applies to babies and young children. 1 December 2026
Online
09:30
- 01/12/2026
Children’s Rights and Participation for Young People Aged 11-25
This course is offered by Children in Wales and has been funded by Welsh Government. Using fun and engaging activities throughout the day, the Children’s Rights and Participation for Young People Aged 11-25 course will set out the theoretical and legislative framework for young people’s participation in Wales, and will include techniques and practical tools that can be used directly with young people on an individual and group basis to include them as widely as possible in decisions that affect their everyday lives, including extending their involvement in organisational decision making. 10 December 2026
Online
09:30
- 10/12/2026
Supporting Young People
Become is offering several courses for carers focusing on supporting young people through transitions. For more information on each course, click on the link to the individual course. Supporting Young People with Budgeting and Finance-This training explores the issues the care experienced young people and care leavers face regarding budgeting and finance. Supporting Young People Through Transitions- This event has been co-designed with care-experienced young people and explores the various transition phases in the care journey and how to manage them effectively. Supporting the Wellbeing of Care-experienced Young People-This course acknowledges the potential impact of care-experience on emotional wellbeing and mental health. Supporting Young People on their Journey to Higher Education-This bitesize training event provides helpful information about the process of applying to university for care-experienced young people and how to ensure they are supported onto and during their HE journey
Online
00:00
- 31/03/2027
Rights Based Training
Become is offering several courses focusing on rights for carers. For more information on each course, click on the link to the individual course. Introduction to Rights and Entitlements– This course looks at legislation and the legal framework relating to care-experienced young people. Understanding the Leaving Care Process– This training session helps professionals to understand young people’s experiences and how the leaving care process works. Pathway Planning and the Foster Carer Role– This training explores the pathway planning process and the areas typically covered in a Pathway Plan. Ensuring Rights and Entitlements of Young People-This training helps carers understand the complexities of entitlements for care experienced young people
Online
00:00
- 31/03/2027
Supporting Voter Engagement
Supporting Voter Engagement – Shelter Cymru Training 31 March 2026 – 31 December 2026 Access to democratic participation should not depend on someone’s housing status. Yet people experiencing homelessness or living in temporary accommodation often face significant barriers to registering to vote. This interactive online course offered by Shelter Cymru, empowers frontline housing and support staff to play a confident, informed role in removing those barriers. By strengthening your understanding and approach, you will help ensure that tenants and people experiencing homelessness are not excluded from their right to vote. For more information and to register
Online
00:00
- 31/12/2026
Champions Training: Implementing Co-production
Champions Training: Implementing Co-production When and Where? Monday 9th November on Zoom In this session we will focus on the planning of co-production, the implementation process, and consider potential challenges. This learning session is for you if you’ve already got a good understanding of the basics of co-production under your belt, but you’re thinking about how you would go about applying it to a real life scenario in your work or your community. We focus on the practical planning of co-production, work through a road map to the implementation process, and consider potential challenges and pitfalls to be alert to.
Online
10:00
- 09/11/2026
DBS Changes Autumn 2026
DBS Changes Autumn 2026: What’s New, Who’s Affected and What to Do Offered by Children in Wales, this free webinar explores the key DBS changes introduced from 1 September 2026 and what they mean for organisations working with children, young people and adults at risk. 11 November 2026
Online
12:30
- 11/11/2026
Step Outside: Outdoor Learning Made Easy
Calling all primary school teachers, teaching assistants and early years practitioners! This engaging one-day course will give you the confidence, knowledge and practical ideas to deliver meaningful outdoor learning using your own school grounds or local green spaces.
Forest Farm Conservation Centre
09:30
- 10/11/2026
