This report summarises evidence that helps us understand the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on different groups in society. It highlights potential long-term risks to equality and human rights covering… Read More
Developing child-focused local family alliances in Wales
The Child Arrangements Programme (CAP) was designed to divert low risk disputes between separated parents away from courts and promote the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Despite an initial decline in the number of applicants in 2014… Read More
Future Generations Commissioner’s Report
This report analyses the progress of all public bodies, including Welsh Government, in implementing the wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act since it became law in 2015… Read More
Young person’s Mental Health Toolkit
Welcome to the young person’s mental health toolkit for 11 to 25-year-olds. Here you will find six playlists to direct you to a wide range of online resources to help you… Read More
The state of girls’ rights in the UK
The coronavirus outbreak is continuing to sweep the globe, causing the worst health crisis of a generation. First identified in November 2019, it is now severely challenging… Read More
Children’s social services and care rates in Wales survey
Do you work in children’s social care in Wales? If so you are invited to complete a short survey on children’s social care, with the opportunity to win £250 per local authority for a charity of your choice… Read More
Allowances Report 2019-20 for Northern Ireland
All foster carers receive a weekly fostering allowance from their fostering service when they have a child in placement, which is designed to cover the cost of caring for a fostered child… Read More
Care-experienced children and young people
The report takes into account lived experiences of those who have been in care and those who support them. It also addresses financial concerns and transparency in services and… Read More
Analysis of outcomes for children and young people: Four to five years after a final care order
This document details placement journeys for children in care in Wales and how these compare with the outcomes aspired to in their Care Plan… Read More
Young people leaving care, practitioners and the pandemic: Experiences, support, and lessons
This research project predominantly focused on the Welsh context and aims to contribute to this emerging body of evidence, with a specific focus on the needs, support and experiences of young people leaving local authority care… Read More