Building better social care in Wales
This toolkit uses historical sources to help young people think differently about their emotional and bodily wellbeing in the present, and their capacity to make change in the future. The toolkit is made up of activities that young people can carry out on their own or in groups, complemented with resources for group leaders and teachers… Read More
All pupils aged 3–16 in state schools in Wales will be receiving a book of their own to keep as the Books Council of Wales and the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, launch the Schools Love Reading programme… Read More
A recently launched toolkit uses historical sources to help young people think differently about their emotional and bodily wellbeing in the present, and their capacity to make change in the future. The toolkit is made up of activities that young people can carry out on their own or in groups, complemented with resources for group leaders and teachers… Read More
Looking for stories that spark hope for the future? Stories that empower kids (and adults!) to make a difference in their communities? Stories that combine leading-edge research in sustainability with magic, adventure, and humour? Welcome to Once Upon the Future, where everyday adventures can change the world… Read More
This book gathers research evidence to demonstrate the substantial value of drawing for health, healthcare and improving wellbeing. It is for anyone interested in engaging in drawing – the low-cost, low-tech, and flexible process which is easily tailored to clients, parents, carers and professionals… Read More
The Welsh Government’s Programme for Government commits to continue to support the flagship Flying Start programme. And, in line with the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru, this commitment has been extended to deliver a phased expansion of early years provision to include all two-year-olds, with a particular emphasis on strengthening Welsh-medium provision. This page will be updated with new developments and information as the phased expansion progresses… Read More
The study explored the views and experiences of online mental health and wellbeing provision among young people, carers, and health and social care professionals in Wales during the Coronavirus pandemic… Read More
This study describes the experiences of care leavers in Ireland and discusses how Covid 19 brought new challenges and actuated others, but also how some of these young people found resources in themselves and their networks… Read More
Care experienced young people face a range of challenges in accessing Universal Credit and other welfare support. To address this, Leicestershire Care have worked with Learning and Work Institute to develop six key policy asks to improve welfare support for care leavers… Read More
This project will explore mother’s complex experiences of feeding practices through a community quilting project. It aims to create a discussion around negative emotional experiences, such as shame and guilt, arising from the introduction of formula and combination feeding that is likely to resonate with most women in Wales… Read More
