Welcome to Children in Wales

Children in Wales is the national umbrella organisation for those working with children and young people in Wales and our aims are to promote the interests of these groups and take action to meet their needs. We are a registered charity and an independent non-governmental organisation.

We are a membership body and members include individuals and organisations from a wide range of fields, with varying interests. They come from the voluntary, statutory and private sectors.

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Latest News

Mental Health provision for 16 and 17 year olds in Wales, 15/05/08 [W]

Barnardo’s has published a briefing paper on mental health provision for young people in Wales.

Additional Funding for Child Trust Fund Reimbursement Scheme, 15/05/08 [W]

Deputy Minister for Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, has revealed that children under the care of Local Authorities in Wales are to benefit from a further improved Child Trust Fund Reimbursement scheme as a result of additional funding from the Welsh Assembly Government.

Director General for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills Appointed, 15/05/08 [W]

Westminster deputy chief executive and director of children's services David Hawker is to take up the the post of director general for children, education, lifelong learning and skills at the Welsh Assembly Government.

Flexible Working Rights Extended, 15/05/08 [W/E/NI/S]

Business Secretary John Hutton has accepted the recommendation of the government’s independent review to extend the right to request flexible working to parents of children up to age 16.

National Behaviour and Attendance Review Report, 15/05/08 [W]

Much earlier intervention is needed to tackle truancy and poor behaviour in schools in Wales, according to the report by the National Behaviour and Attendance Review.

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Forthcoming Events

29 Sep 2008

World Forum 2008: Early Intervention and Prevention

This conference will explore and share knowledge and information on promising practices and innovative approaches to Early Intervention and Prevention. Presentations and workshops will highlight practical and evidence-based solutions.

2 Oct 2008

Exchange Seminar: Child and Youth Participation

This seminar on Child and Youth Participation will follow the IFCW event and will be looking specifically at how Eurochildmembers’involve the most excluded youngsters in their own work and in policy-making at regional or national level.

Policy Information

New Powers for the National Assembly for Wales, June 2007

Our Forums and Networks

Children's Rights Practice Exchange Groups

Participation Workers' Network for Wales

We host the following websites

All Wales Child Protection Procedures Review Group (AWCPPRG)

All Wales Family Group Meeting Network

Young Disabled Person’s Network