This easy-to-read document for young people summarises the Welsh Government’s programme and the progress made in delivering actions within its six key themes to drive improvement in the educational outcomes of children who are looked after… Read More
Early years foundation stage statutory framework (EYFS)
The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5. Read More
Parents’ and carers’ views on how we can work together to prevent the sexual abuse of disabled children
Children and young people who have disabilities are at an increased risk of being abused compared with their non-disabled peers. Read More
Social services and well-being act 2014 (Wales)
Social services and well-being act 2014 (Wales): Read the legislation act in full… Read More
Unlocking Talent, Fulfilling Potential
The national plan for dealing with social mobility through education. Read More
Social care Wales information and learning hub: Social services and wellbeing
We want to make sure social care and healthcare professionals are confident and informed to put the legislation and principles of the Acts into practice… Read More
School attendance guidance
This is guidance from the Department for Education. This guidance is non-statutory, and has been produced to help schools and local authorities maintain high levels of school attendance… Read More
Mind over matter: A report on the step change needed
The Children, Young People and Education Committee identifies an urgent need to invest in preventative and early intervention services. The Committee believes that the distress suffered by many children and young people could be reduced or even avoided by enabling them to draw on the right support at the right time, in schools and in primary care across Wales. Read More
Childrens commissioner for Wales annual report 2018/19
We’ve worked hard once again this year to protect and promote children’s rights in Wales. Our recommendations to Welsh Government include… Read More
Keeping children safe in education. Statutory guidance for schools and colleges
This is statutory guidance from the Department for Education (the department) issued under Section 175 of the Education Act 2002, the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, and the Non-Maintained Special Schools (England) Regulations 2015. Read More