Each year, Children in Wales, in partnership with the End Child Poverty Network Cymru (ECPN), conduct the Child and Family Poverty Surveys. Read More
Exploring Ethnic Inequalities in Children’s Social Care
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
State of the Nation 2024 to 2025 Report
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
Labour Market, Living Standards & Poverty Trends in Wales
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
New Ambition for Wales
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
Lords Committee Inquiry
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
Education Welfare Services: Thematic Report
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
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! Read More
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 Read More
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. Read More
