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Two boysThis section highlights all the latest developments affecting children in Wales. It also provides links to:

  • Children in Wales Press Releases
  • Children in Wales' Newsletters.
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  • Events taking place in Wales

Further details about developments affecting children and young people in Wales and an archive of news and other information is available in the Policy section of this site.

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Latest News
Proposed Rights of Children And Young Persons (Wales) Measure, 17/03/10 [W]
The Welsh Assembly Government is consulting on the Proposed Rights of Children and Young Persons (Wales) Measure.
New dates for Disabled Children Matter Wales conferences, 12/03/10
Please note that the Disabled Children Matter Wales conference, due to be held on the 13th of April in Llanrwst and 15th of April in Cardiff, have now been rescheduled.
Counting the Costs, 10/03/10 [W/E/NI/S]
Contact a Family are conducting a survey which looks at the financial situation of families with disabled children in the UK.
Pupil Voice Wales Website Launched, 10/03/10 [W]
A new website on pupil participation has been launched.
‘My Life, My Way’ - New guide for disabled young people launched by Deputy Minister, 04/03/10 [W]
Deputy Minister for Children Huw Lewis has launched a new guidance leaflet which gives young disabled people information and advice on making choices about their future.
New measures to improve access to wheelchairs announced, 04/03/10 [W]
Health Minister Edwina Hart has announced new measures to speed up delivery of wheelchairs to patients who need them.
Child sex offender disclosure scheme to be rolled out nationwide, 03/03/10 [W/E]
The Home Secretary has announced the national roll-out of the child sex offender disclosure scheme.
Protect, Support, Provide: Examining the role played by grandparents in families at risk of poverty, 02/03/10 [W/E/NI/S]
Grandparents in low-income families risk financial hardship to provide free childcare, according to a new report from Grandparents Plus and the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Deprivation and Risk: the case for early intervention, 02/03/10 [W/E/NI/S]
Intervening early can save children from a lifetime of deprivation and neglect, according to a report published by Action for Children.
Sexualisation of Young People Review, 26/02/10 [W/E/NI/S]
An independent review into the sexualisation of young people, commissioned by the Home Office, has been published.
Local Authority Child Protection Registers, 2009, 24/02/10 [W]
The latest National Statistics about children on child protection registers in Wales produced by the Local Government Data Unit ~ Wales.
Inquiry into Local Safeguarding Children Boards, 25/02/10 [W]
The National Assembly for Wales’ Health, Wellbeing and Local Government Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the effectiveness of Local Safeguarding Children Boards. Consultation ends: 09/04/10
Paternity Rights Campaign Launched, 18/02/10 [W/E]
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has launched a campaign to remind fathers of their rights at work.
Supporting Children in their Earliest Years, 16/02/10 [W]
Children’s experts and around 100 delegates are meeting in Cardiff next week to discuss how young children develop and how best to support them and their parents.
New campaign focuses on abuse in teenage relationships, 15/02/10 [W/E]
The Home Office has launched a new advertising campaign to challenge teenagers’ attitudes to violence and abuse in relationships.
Funding to help young people into employment, 11/02/10 [W]
A funding package of over £49 million to help young people into employment and in education has been announced by Education Minister Leighton Andrews.
Royal Approval for Children and Families Measure, 11/02/10 [W]
The Children and Families (Wales) Measure received Royal Approval on 10 February 2010.
DECIPHer Youth Advisory Group- Opportunity for Young People, 03/02/10 [W/E]
DECIPHer is looking to bring together an advisory group of people aged 14-19, living in and around the Cardiff, Bristol and Swansea areas to help advise on producing research on the health issues that affect young people.
GwirVol launches new website, 01/02/10 [W]
The GwirVol initiative for young volunteers in Wales launched its revamped website, www.gwirvol.org
New Powers Aimed at Tackling Underage Drinking, 29/01/10 [E/W]
New powers aimed at tackling underage drinking have now come into effect. The powers were introduced by the Policing and Crime Act 2009.
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