Building better social care in Wales
Children from different ethnic backgrounds can have very different experiences of children’s social care. There are important variations between ethnic groups, raising questions about how children and families are referred to services, assessed and supported, and about the role that culture, poverty, professional knowledge and decision-making may play. Read More
This report gives an evidence-based overview of how social care is performing across Wales at a time of growing demand, ongoing pressure and major changes. Read More
The Welsh Government wants to help more people get into work and increase their earnings through its Plan for Employability and Skills. It also aims to reduce inequalities in employment and pay and tackle child poverty. To read more about this and Welsh Government’s strategy for reducing child poverty- read the report
Programme for government 2026 to 2030: New ambition for Wales The Welsh Government’s ambitious plans for action over the next 4 years. For more information and to read the report
The inquiry will examine a wide range of issues. These include system demand, key drivers for the increase in local authority spending, potential profiteering by private firms who provide services, shortages in foster carers, the effectiveness of residential care placements and the impact of unregistered illegal children’s homes Read More
We’re looking for inspiring educators and school leaders to help shape national professional learning programmes for educators across Wales. Read More
This report looks at how well Education Welfare Services (EWSs) support schools, PRUs, and parents and carers to tackle persistent absence from school. Read More
Cardiff University is delighted to offer free training providing up-to-date information and practical guidance to help you support care-experienced young people and young carers aged 14+ to access university and thrive in higher education. Read More
Participants will receive academic and careers support, including workshops, work experience, a university residential, and guidance from students and academics. They’ll also get UCAS support and may be eligible for contextual admissions. Read More
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! Read More
