The action plan provides an update on the progress of each of the 46 actions detailed in the 2018 plan. It also sets out the details of 15 new actions which will be taken forward by Welsh Government to enhance online safety provision, policy and practice across Wales. 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
Young People’s Summary: One Year On – Raising the ambitions and educational attainment of children who are looked after in Wales – Summary Report
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. It summarises what has been achieved under the programme from February 2016 to January 2017 and what is planned for… Read More
Action Plan: Raising the ambitions and educational attainment of children who are looked after in Wales
This document sets out theme by theme the Welsh Government’s commitment to improve the educational outcomes of looked after children. Read More
National Inspection of safeguarding and care planning of Looked after Children and Care Leavers who exhibit vulnerable or risky behaviours
Location: Wales Author: Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) Summary: This report explores the quality and effectiveness of care and pathway planning in relation to safeguarding and promoting the outcomes of children and young people looked after by the local authority or who are care leavers. Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) undertook… Read More
Advocacy standards and outcomes framework for children and young people
Advocacy is about: speaking up for children and young people, empowering children and young people to make sure their rights are respected and their views, wishes and feelings are heard at all times, representing the views, wishes and feelings of children and young people to decision-makers, and helping them to navigate the system. Read More
Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
Read the act legislation in full. Read More
Strategy: Raising the ambitions and educational attainment of children who are looked after in Wales
This document describes the Welsh Government’s programme and its six key themes to tackle the educational underachievement of children who are looked after. Read More
NICE Guidelines for Looked-After Children and Young People
This guideline covers how organisations, professionals and carers can work together to deliver high quality care, stable placements and nurturing relationships for looked-after children and young people. Read More
School Uniforms to become more affordable
Kirsty Williams AM has published statutory guidance to make school uniforms more affordable, accessible and gender-neutral. Read More