Statutory guidance for local authorities to support looked-after children’s aspirations to achieve in further and higher education Read More
Childcare, Play and Early Years Workforce Plan
A draft plan for the Childcare, Play and Early Years sector setting out our proposed 10-year strategic ambition for this workforce was consulted upon in 2014. Read More
Children’s Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2018/19
We’ve worked hard once again this year to protect and promote children’s rights in Wales… Read More
One Year On: Raising the ambitions and educational attainment of children who are looked after in Wales – Summary Report
This document 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. Read More
Childcare Statutory Guidance
This guidance is issued under sections 22 (3), 23(3), 26(2) (b) and 27(7) of the
Childcare Act 2006 and section 118 (A) (2) (b) of the School Standards and
Framework Act 1998. Read More
Child Poverty Strategy for Wales
Our 2015 Child Poverty Strategy includes 5 key objectives for tackling child poverty and improving the outcomes of low income families in Wales. Read More
Evaluation of Families First
Families First is designed to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. It emphasises prevention and early intervention for families, particularly those living in poverty. Read More
The designated teacher for looked after and previously looked-after children
This is statutory guidance from the Department for Education, issued under sections 20(4) and 20A(4) of the Children and Young Persons Act 2008… Read More
Evaluation of the Early Implementation of the Childcare Offer for Wales
The evaluation has highlighted a number of benefits and challenges associated with developing, delivering and accessing the Offer. Read More
What Works in Promoting Good Outcomes for Looked After Children and Young People?
This paper has been prepared to support the commissioning of children in need services in Wales as part of the Better Outcomes for Children in Need Programme sponsored by the Social Services Improvement Agency (SSIA)… Read More
