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

Poverty and Deprivation in Rural Wales, 23/07/08 [W]

The Rural Development Sub-Committee of the National Assembly for Wales has published a report on its inquiry into poverty and deprivation in rural Wales.

Supporting People with Dyslexia in Wales, 16/07/08 [W]

The National Assembly for Wales’ Enterprise and Learning Committee has launched a report on how best to provide support for people with dyslexia in Wales.

Welsh Assembly Government’s Legislative Programme 2008-09, 16/07/08 [W]

The First Minister has announced the Welsh Assembly Government's new legislative programme for 2008-9.

Youth Crime Action Plan Published, 15/07/08 [W/E]

The Home Office has published its Youth Crime Action Plan which provides an analysis of what the UK Government is going to do to tackle youth crime.

Assembly votes in favour of Vulnerable Children and Child Poverty LCO, 15/07/08 [W]

The National Assembly for Wales has voted in favour of the final draft of the Vulnerable Children and Child Poverty Legislative Competence Order.

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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