Most people tend to think of carers as adults looking after their parents, spouse or children. However, thousands of young people take on the responsibility of unpaid care… Read More
School attendance guidance
This is guidance from the Department for Education. This guidance is non-statutory, and has been produced to help schools and local authorities maintain high levels of school attendance… Read More
Mind over matter: A report on the step change needed
The Children, Young People and Education Committee identifies an urgent need to invest in preventative and early intervention services. The Committee believes that the distress suffered by many children and young people could be reduced or even avoided by enabling them to draw on the right support at the right time, in schools and in primary care across Wales. Read More
Keeping children safe in education. Statutory guidance for schools and colleges
This is statutory guidance from the Department for Education (the department) issued under Section 175 of the Education Act 2002, the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014, and the Non-Maintained Special Schools (England) Regulations 2015. 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
Exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England: Statutory guidance
This document from the Department for Education provides a guide to the legislation that governs the exclusion of pupils from maintained schools, pupil referral units (PRUs), academy schools (including free schools, studio schools… Read More
Life Skills in the Curriculum
Given the current uncertainty surrounding UK and world politics, this report is extremely important as the voices of young people in Wales will hopefully cut through the political tension and will provide a platform for young people’s voices to be heard above the noise. Read More
What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused. Advice for practitioners
This advice is non-statutory, and has been produced to help practitioners identify child abuse and neglect and take appropriate action in response. 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
Competitions and Awards
Find details of competitions and how to enter. Read More
