Social worker and counsellor Ellie Finch shares how she uses Minecraft as a therapeutic tool with children and families, creating accessible, creative and inclusive spaces for emotional expression and connection. Read More
Managing Children’s Residential Care
This report looks at how the Department for Education (DfE) has responded to the difficulties local authorities face in finding affordable, high-quality residential care for children in care in England. Read More
Adoption UK Cymru: fully funded training supporting care experienced learners
Please note: This event is being hosted externally and not through Exchange Wales. Family & Community external events listings are posted to inform the wider community about external events including workshops, opportunities for families, children and young people, and helpful resources. Funded by Welsh Government, Adoption UK Cymru are offering free online training with a… Read More
Supporting positive behaviour in education
A toolkit designed to support positive behaviour in schools through relationships, environment, teaching and learner-focused strategies. Read More
“My Care Journey” publication is finally here!
We are delighted to announce the launch of My Care Journey, a publication curated and created entirely by care experienced young people, giving the reader a unique insight into life in the care system. Read More
Lived Experience Understandings of Peer Parent Advocacy
As part of an ongoing study, we spoke to parents with lived experience of child protection services, who had not all had advocates. Their perspectives were different from those of research participants because they were talking about what they would ideally like to happen, rather than reflecting on how good or bad their experience of existing advocacy services was. Read More
Valid Informed Consent in Research
The process of receiving informed consent is a key component of ethical research standards. This course is aimed at research staff working in NHS research and social care settings who are involved in the recruitment of people to research studies. Read More
Listening to Babies and Young Children
At Children in Wales, we are committed to promoting the rights of babies and very young children, in line with our vision. Read More
Education Committee Report
The Education Committee, which scrutinises the work of the Department for Education, published its report into children’s social care. Read More
Welsh Government Funded Training – Children in Wales
These courses are funded by the Welsh Government to help raise awareness and understanding of Children’s Rights. Read More
