Zuzanna Oliwkiewicz My name is Zuzanna, I am currently studying human and social sciences at Cardiff University. I’ve had the opportunity to work with CASCADE over the past semester as a part of my placement journey. I’ve joined meetings, webinars, searched for venues and even got sucked into helping with the big move! As I… Read More
Early years and children’s rights
This training course will enable attendees to understand where Children’s Rights come from, how they impact on different areas of work, and the policy and legal processes that support the implementation of Child Rights… Read More
Children’s rights and participation for children under 11
The course will set out the theoretical and legislative framework for children’s participation in Wales and involve techniques that can be used directly with children. The majority of the course will explore the methods that can be used with children on an individual and group bases to include them as widely as possible in decisions that affect their everyday lives… Read More
Innovative and creative research methods for migration research
This workshop highlights some innovative creative methods currently being undertaken by Wales-based migration researchers. The workshop provides an opportunity to hear from three academics using various creative methods to research different aspects in migration, and to discuss the opportunities and challenges of adopting these methods… Read More
Drawing for wellbeing and connection
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
Foster care fortnight: sing with us
is Foster Care Fortnight, we want to celebrate our fostering communities in Wales, and all they do to ensure children are cared for and supported to thrive. So, we are bringing our community together for a fun, free event: Sing with Us! Read More
Why we need an Independent Review of children’s social care in Wales
Children’s social care in Wales is in crisis. There are similar problems across the whole of the UK, yet while Scotland, England and Northern Ireland are having independent reviews to explore radical new ways of doing things, in Wales we do not seem to think that is needed. Read More
Reflections on online support for the mental health and wellbeing of care-experienced children and young people
The strengths and challenges of online services and interventions to support the mental health and wellbeing of care-experienced children and young people. Read More
Expanding early years provision to all 2 year olds
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
Exploring wellbeing support for young people in the pandemic
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