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Family and Community Wales
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Family & Community is Welsh Government commissioned “Community of Practice” resource hub that aims to provide support to families and communities. https://www.exchangewales.org/family-community/
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 4d
New blog alert! “Building Connection: Using Minecraft in Counselling & Social Work”
@EllieFinchMBACP explores how creative digital play can open up emotional expression, deepen trust, and make therapy more inclusive for young people.

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Building Connection: Using Minecraft in Counselling and Social Work – ExChange
Social worker and counsellor Ellie Finch shares how she uses Minecraft as a therapeutic tool with children and families, creating accessible, creative and inclusive spaces for emotional expression and connection.
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 7d
2- Years 5-6 in Welsh primary schools are invited to join the First Minister’s Christmas Card 2025 competition: Theme: “A Welsh Christmas”. Closing date 24 Nov.
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Competitions and Awards – ExChange
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 7d
We’re excited to share updates on the ExChange Wales Competitions & Awards page!

1-For schools: Year 8 girls across Wales are invited to participate in the free CyberFirst Girls competition 2025/26, with an online event taking place 24-28 November. Teachers can book a free hour-long taster session.
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 7d
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 13d
Check out these free, fun activities for October Half Term for those living in Adamsdown, Splott and Tremorfa!

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ExChange Wales @exchangewales.bsky.social · 14d
Register today! 👇

'Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme'

📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 5pm (GMT)
📍 Online

This session includes insight from professional & lived experience experts David Tobis, Kar Man Au & Clive Diaz.

Find out more & sign up: buff.ly/7gkceN1
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 14d
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 14d
Educators in Wales- don't miss this webinar series!
Free for education professionals in Wales. Register now and empower your school’s equality work! www.exchangewales.org/equity-webin...
Equity webinars for educators – ExChange
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 27d
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 27d
Check out this new webinar event- What Parents are Telling Us: The Big Conversation on 22 October

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‘What Parents Are Telling Us: The Big Conversation’ – ExChange
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 27d
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 27d
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 27d
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 27d
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · 27d
The Health and Wellbeing of Older Care Leavers – End of Project Event

Researchers are holding an online event to conclude their project, which has explored the health and wellbeing concerns of older care-experienced adults (50+). For more information: www.exchangewales.org/the-health-a...
The Health and Wellbeing of Older Care Leavers – ExChange
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · Oct 3
Check out this new event -Learn how to use Minecraft to connect, communicate and play with your child – no experience required.

For more information and to register: www.exchangewales.org/playing-toge...
Playing Together: Connecting with Your Child through Minecraft – ExChange
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · Oct 3
We have updated our Research & Reviews of Practice page with a focus on the recent National Audit Office report on children's residential homes. To find out more, visit- www.exchangewales.org/managing-chi...
Managing Children’s Residential Care – ExChange
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · Sep 29
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · Sep 29
We have updated our consultations page. Learn more about the Medr apprenticeship!

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Advisory Panels and Consultations – ExChange
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · Sep 29
Check out the Into Film Festival- happening in November!

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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · Sep 23
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · Sep 23
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · Sep 23
We have updated our Children and Communities Grant programmes page with examples of practice from 2024-2025.

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Children and Communities Grant programmes – ExChange
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · Sep 19
We have made updates to our Practice Materials page! Check out the toolkit that helps support positive behaviour in education!

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Supporting positive behaviour in education – ExChange
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Family and Community Wales @familywales.bsky.social · Sep 19
This week, we have made updates to our consultations page. Check it out here!

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Advisory Panels and Consultations – ExChange
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