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
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
State of Child Health
Children’s health is getting worse. Across the UK, progress has stalled or gone backwards on many key measures, with children in deprived areas and ethnic minority communities often affected most. Read More
Human Rights of Children
Out of more than 12 million children living in England, around 400,000 are in the social care system at any one time. Out of these, nearly 84,000 children in England are in care, being looked after by local authorities. Read More
Review of Early Deaths of Care Leavers
This report describes the findings from an analysis of young people, ages 18 to 24, who had previously been in care and who suffered early deaths. Read More
Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Physical Wellbeing
These explored everyday food choices, barriers to healthier routines and what support would make the biggest difference. Read More
Social Media, Screen Time and Online Safety
Focus groups explored screen time pressures, social media concerns, and what families need to feel safer online. Read More
Success – whose definition counts?
A new report titled Success – whose definition counts? has now been published, which was co-designed with care experienced young people. Read More
National Adoption Service for Wales Annual Report
The National Adoption Service for Wales (NAS) Annual Report for 2024/25 has been published. Read More
Transforming Early Childhood Education and Care in Wales
The report is based on research with over 780 parents in Wales, a comprehensive review of recent proposals for ECEC reform, and interviews with expert stakeholders. Read More
