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
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
Government Policy & Strategies
Family & Community Government Policy & Strategies entries include strategy documents which inform current and future policy. Access policy and strategy documents for Wales, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and internationally. WalesGovernment Policy & Strategies contains sections on current and past Welsh Government policy relevant to Family & Community, as well as current and past UK policy.… 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
Family & Community Events
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.
Case studies
Generously contributed by organisations and practitioners working with children, young people and families, Family & Community case studies are examples of best practice in Wales for those seeking to develop their approach. We welcome your responses to these case studies and encourage you to contribute your own.
Practice materials
Family & Community practice materials include resources used by practitioners to support families and communities. It currently focuses on advice contributed by organisations to assist people in their practice, however we are actively seeking examples of resources used directly with families and communities. If you have materials you are able to share, please let us know by contacting… Read More
