This report is about the connection between social inequality and child welfare interventions… Read More
Reporting education data for looked after children to Corporate Parenting Panels: A recommended framework for All Wales use
Following a meeting of Welsh Government, LACE Representatives from several consortia and a commissioned consultant it was agreed that any reports presented to Corporate Parenting Panels and Councils should include data as indicated in the following documentation. Read More
A Study on Senior Managers’ Views of Participation in One Local Authority… a Case of Wilful Blindness?
Children in care are one of the most vulnerable groups in our society and senior managers should be committed towards improving their well-being. Read More
The CLA Friendly School’s Resource
The CLA Friendly School’s Resource is a collaborative project between Merthyr Tydfil CBC and Rhondda Cynon Taff CBC using PDG LAC funding. Read More
Children’s participation in LAC reviews: a study in one English local authority
Although the law in England and Wales requires a child’s wishes and feelings to be heard in LAC (Looked After Children) reviews, there remains limited research into how far this is achieved. Read More
Resources for supporting looked-after young people and care leavers in post-16 learning
The purpose of this resource is to enable all post-16 learning providers to develop effective and comprehensive provision that… Read More
‘Just another person in the room’: young people’s views on their participation in Child in Care Reviews
This article discusses a key meeting for children in care – the Child in Care Review – and examines the extent to which children and young people are able to participate and exert a level of control over their lives. Read More
A vision for looked-after-children’s care in Wales 2016-2020
In preparation for the National Assembly Election Campaigns, a working group of charities has been established to promote the need for… Read More
Key contacts
LACE Co-ordinators Contact Details North Wales Region (GWE) Regional lead coordinator – Sharon Williams – SharonWilliams@gwegogledd.cymruWrexham – Chris Moore – Chris.moore@wrexham.gov.ukConwy – Eilir Jones – Eilir.jones@conwy.gov.ukFlintshire – Lisa Davies – Lisa.J.Davies@flintshire.gov.ukGwynedd – Rob Jewel – robertashleyjewell@gwynedd.llyw.cymruAnglesey – Heulwen Owen – heulwenowen@anglesey.gov.ukDenbighshire – Kathryn Packer – Kathryn.packer@denbighshire.gov.uk South West and Mid Wales Region (ERW) Regional lead coordinator – PDG-LAC – Cressy Morgan – cressy.morgan@erw.org.ukSwansea… Read More
Key contacts
Family & Community contact familycommunity@cardiff.ac.uk Families First main contacts (by local authorities) Anglesey: Debbie Jones – Debbie.Jones@ynysmon.gov.uk; and Llyr Ap Rhisriart – Llyraprhisiart@ynysmon.gov.ukBlaenau Gwent: Alison Ramshaw – Alison.Ramshaw@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk; and Loredana Moruz – loredana.moruz@blaenau-gwent.gov.ukBridgend: Melinda Powell – Melinda.Powell@bridgend.gov.uk;Caerphilly: Laura Bryan – bryanl1@caerphilly.gov.ukCardiff: Louise Bassett – lbassett@cardiff.gov.ukCarmarthenshire: Janine Patrick – JPatrick@carmarthenshire.gov.ukCeredigion: Elen James Elen.James@ceredigion.gov.uk; and Mari Jefferis Mari.Jefferis@ceredigion.gov.ukConwy: Mark Bowler mark.bowler1@conwy.gov.uk; and Amanda Williams Amanda.L.Williams1@conwy.gov.ukDenbighshire: Jan Juckes-Hughes – jan.juckes-hughes@denbighshire.gov.ukFlintshire: Dave Chisnall… Read More
