This paper has been prepared to support the commissioning of children in need services in Wales as part of the Better Outcomes for Children in Need Programme sponsored by the Social Services Improvement Agency (SSIA)… Read More
What role does agency play in shaping the educational journeys of ‘older’ care-experienced adults?
This blog post outlines key findings from an article Eavan published with her PhD supervisor, Professor Robbie Gilligan, drawing on her PhD research exploring the educational pathways of care-experienced adults in Ireland… Read More
Exploring reasons care leavers choose not to access higher education
Government attitudes towards increasing support for care leavers have been moving in a positive direction during the last decade… Read More
Flying Start
Flying Start is part of Welsh Governments early years programme for families with children under 4 years of age living in disadvantaged areas of Wales. Read More
The impact of attachment and trauma on learning
A Powerpoint presentation by Ann Bell, Director of the Wales Adoption Support Partnership… Read More
‘Help at Hand’ An evaluation report of a programme of activities promoting alternatives to smacking children
Research investigating how to make the physical punishment of children less socially acceptable. Read More
Reading and numeracy tests in Wales – 2019: Information for parents and carers of children in Years 2 to 9
In the summer term 2019, children in Years 2 to 9 will take national tests in reading and numeracy (reasoning). Read More
Review of the Capacity and Delivery of Play Training in Wales
This review examines the current models of play training, the availability of play training and qualifications and the future needs of the workforce. Read More
The Welsh Government response to the Annual Report of the Children’s Commissioner for Wales 2017–18
The role of the Commissioner is to act as an independent champion for children and young people, advocating their interests and making sure their voices are heard at a local, national and international level. Read More
Book launch: Critical Hospital Social Work Practice
Critical Hospital Social Work Practice sheds light on the fast-paced, high pressure role of the hospital social worker. At a time of public concern over the state of the NHS… Read More
