Medr launches apprenticeship
From 15 September to 31 October 2025 Medr invites providers, learners, employers and stakeholders to take part in consultation on a new Welsh apprenticeship programme, set to guide the future of apprenticeships from August 2027.
Research into use of INSET days in schools
We have commissioned Miller Research to conduct interviews with Headteachers and Senior Leaders to seek views that will inform future policy. If you are a headteacher or member of a school senior leadership team and willing to participate in an interview, please contact:
Geof Andrews – Miller Research geof@miller-research.co.uk
Exceptions to childcare registration and the proposal for a Voluntary Approval Scheme
We want your views on the proposed changes to the rules about child minding and day care registration and the development of a Voluntary Approval Scheme.
Reasonable Adjustments of General Qualifications
We want your views on proposals to make changes to the reasonable adjustments specification to ensure that learners in Wales with impairments and/or disabilities are not precluded from accessing qualifications.
Share your views on the new NHS Wales Healthcare Science Framework
The NHS Wales Healthcare Science Framework has officially launched, created as a helpful guide that explains the various roles, opportunities and career pathways in healthcare science.
Shape the Future of Childcare, Playwork and Activities in Wales!
The Welsh Government is consulting on:
– When child minding or day care for children aged 0 to12 doesn’t require registration with Care Inspectorate Wales
– A proposed Voluntary Approval Scheme for providers who are exempt from registration.
📝 Take part in our consultation on the Draft Exceptions Order 2026 and the Voluntary Approval Scheme Proposal
📅 Consultation closes 3 November 2025.
https://www.gov.wales/exceptions-childcare-registration-and-proposal-voluntary-approval-scheme
The Draft Child Minding and Day Care Exceptions (Wales) Order 2026
Parents, Carers, Providers of Childcare, Playwork and Activities – take part in the consultation on The Draft Child Minding and Day Care Exceptions (Wales) Order 2026 and the Proposal for a Voluntary Approval Scheme for Childcare, Playwork and Activity Providers.
Your views will help inform the future of childcare, playwork and activity services across Wales. Be part of the conversation today.
https://www.gov.wales/exceptions-childcare-registration-and-proposal-voluntary-approval-scheme
Welsh Government Consultation: Shaping the Future of Childcare, Playwork and Activities
The Welsh Government has launched a public consultation on The Draft Child Minding and Day Care Exceptions (Wales) Order 2026 and the Proposal for a Voluntary Approval Scheme for Childcare, Playwork and Activity Providers.
This consultation seeks views on:
- Proposed updates to the circumstances where child minding or day care services for children aged between 0 and–12 are exempt from registration with Care Inspectorate Wales
- The proposed development of a Voluntary Approval Scheme for providers who are not required to register
- The broader impact of these changes, including on the Welsh Language
📨 We encourage everyone with an interest in childcare, playwork or children’s activities to share their views and distribute the consultation link across your networks. We would especially like to hear the views of those most likely to be affected including children, parents, the registered and unregistered sectors.
📅 The consultation closes on 3 November 2025
🔗 https://www.gov.wales/exceptions-childcare-registration-and-proposal-voluntary-approval-scheme
Welsh Government Consultation: Help Shape the Future of Childcare, Playwork and Activities
We’re inviting views on the proposed Draft Child Minding and Day Care Exceptions (Wales) Order 2026, and a new Voluntary Approval Scheme for providers who are not required to register. Your feedback will help inform policy that supports families and providers across Wales.
🗓️ The consultation closes on 3 November 2025
🔗 https://www.gov.wales/exceptions-childcare-registration-and-proposal-voluntary-approval-scheme
Single Parent Renter Survey
Single parent? Private renter? Faced discrimination? The campaign group Single Parent Rights wants to hear from you. They are running a survey into single parents’ experiences of the private rental sector. It only takes 5 minutes, all data is anonymous and will be used to lobby for change and tackle single parent discrimination. Complete the survey here
ONS and NSPCC: ‘Safety During Childhood’ survey
A ‘Safety During Childhood’ survey, developed by the ONS and NSPCC, will be piloted in schools across England and Wales from the 2025/26 academic year. To take part, please sign up by following this link
The WISERD education multi-cohort study
Wales’ longest running educational study seeks school participation to track secondary pupils’ experiences on curriculum, discrimination, political engagement, Welsh language and global issues.
For more details email wmcs@cardiff.ac.uk
Safetynets.study are recruiting participants
Join our advisory panel to help parents speak up for their unwell child in general practice
