The Children’s Commissioner for Wales’ final report for 2021 examines children’s rights in Wales… Read More
The co-operation agreement 2021
This agreement outlines how the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru will work together over the next three years on policies where there is a common interest… Read More
Carers’ national plan for Wales
Following consultations for a carers’ national plan for Wales, a summary of responses was published in January, 2021… Read More
Ending child poverty: Welsh Government child poverty report
This report summarises what was done to help maximise the income of families living in poverty between 2020 and 2021… 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
From bumps to babies: perinatal mental health care in Wales
During the perinatal period, from pregnancy up to a year after birth, women can be affected by a number of mental health problems. These include: depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders and postpartum psychosis. 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
How safe are our children?
For the past six years our annual How safe are our children? report has compiled and analysed data from across the UK to show the current child protection landscape… Read More
Mind over matter. A report on the step change needed in emotional and mental health support for children and young people in Wales
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
Responding to issues of self-harm and thoughts of suicide in young people: guidance for teachers, professionals, volunteers and youth services
This guidance provides information for adults who work with children and young people regarding how to respond to issues of suicide and self-harm. Read More
