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
Evaluation of implementation: Pupil development grant for looked after children
The Pupil Development Grant was introduced in 2012 to provide additional funding to schools to help mitigate disadvantages for pupils on free school meals and LAC… Read More
Analysis of outcomes for children and young people: four to five years after a final care order
This document details placement journeys for children in care in Wales and how these compare with the outcomes aspired to in their Care Plan… Read More
Strategy: Making a difference – a guide for the designated person for looked after children
This document describes the aims of the Welsh Government in driving up academic achievement of looked after children and young people… Read More
Strategy: Raising the ambitions and educational attainment of children who are looked after in Wales
This document describes the Welsh Government’s programme and its six key themes to tackle the educational underachievement of children who are looked after… Read More
Young People’s Strategy (easy to read): Raising ambitions & educational attainment in Wales
Having ambitions, reaching our goals – An easy-to-read young people’s strategy to support children who are looked after reach their goals in education and raise their ambitions. Read More
Action plan: Raising the ambitions and educational attainment of children who are looked
This document sets out theme by theme the Welsh Government’s commitment to improve the educational outcomes of looked after children… Read More
Summary: Raising the ambitions and educational attainment of children who are looked after
This easy-to-read document for young people summarises the Welsh Government’s programme and the progress made in delivering actions within its six key themes to drive improvement in the educational outcomes of children who are looked after… Read More
Responding to issues of self-harm and thoughts of suicide in young people: guidance for teachers, professionals, volunteers and youth services
This guidance provides information for adults who work with children and young people regarding how to respond to issues of suicide and self-harm. Read More
Online safety action plan for children and young people in Wales 2019
The action plan provides an update on the progress of each of the 46 actions detailed in the 2018 plan. It also sets out the details of 15 new actions which will be taken forward by Welsh Government to enhance online safety provision, policy and practice across Wales. Read More