Times have changed and children are no longer ‘seen and not heard’ – policy makers and experts talk about and recognise the importance of hearing the voices of children and young people and of providing services that meet their needs… Read More
The new Curriculum for Wales in early years education
This conference will be an opportunity to discuss the implementation of the new early years curriculum as part of the new Curriculum for Wales… Read More
Once Upon the Future: Inspiring children to care about the world around them
Looking for stories that spark hope for the future? Stories that empower kids (and adults!) to make a difference in their communities? Stories that combine leading-edge research in sustainability with magic, adventure, and humour? Welcome to Once Upon the Future, where everyday adventures can change the world… Read More
My Interpretation on Strength Based Approaches in Adult Social Care as a Human and Social Sciences Student.
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
