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Carers week 2012: In Sickness and in Health Survey, 02/02/12 [W/E/NI/S]

This survey being carried out by Carers UK is for all those who give unpaid care to someone else in the UK.

Children's Commissioners express concern over Welfare Reform Bill, 31/01/12 [W/E/NI/S]

The UK's four Children's Commissioners have released a joint statement expressing their deep concern about the serious negative impact the proposals in the Welfare Reform Bill will have on hundreds of thousands of children.

Hafan Cymru charity bike ride, 26/01/12 [W]

Hafan Cymru is looking for 15 enthusiastic people to do their Cardiff to Paris Bike Ride!

Pupil Voice Wales website customer satisfaction survey, 25/01/12 [W]

Pupil Voice Wales is carrying out a survey about its website in order to improve the site for users. The survey is open unti 29/02/12.

Deputy Minister outlines plans for Social Services bill, 24/01/12 [W]

Gwenda Thomas, the Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, has made a statement in the senedd outlining the contents of a new Social Services bill for Wales.

New recommendations will emphasise importance of early experiences, 24/01/2012 [W/E/NI/S]

New Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) recommendations, due in September 2012, will encourage more mothers and fathers to become involved in their child’s development, so they can help their children make good progress.

Children's groups urge amendments to Welfare Reform Bill, 23/01/12 [W/E/NI/S]

Children in Wales has joined children's charities and other voluntary organisations, churches, law centres and other advice agencies, campaign groups and the TUC in supporting proposed amendments to the Welfare Reform Bill as it progresses through the House of Lords.

End Child Poverty Network Cymru outlines concerns on welfare reform, 18/01/2012

The End Child Poverty Network Cymru has produced a new briefing paper raising concerns about cuts to welfare, and calling on the Welsh Government to carry out a full analysis of the impact that the Welfare Reform Programme will have in Wales.

Assembly Bill to be introduced on continuity of care, 11/01/12 [W]

The National Assembly for Wales has voted in favour of introducing a proposed Bill on continuity from care into adult life during the plenary meeting on 11 January.

Children’s health at risk as fuel poverty increases, 04/01/2012 [W/E/S/NI]

New research by Save the Children has shown that the majority of families in Wales who are at risk of fuel poverty are not getting the support they need, leading to many families living in cold homes or having to choose between paying for essentials like food, and keep warm.

Carers Strategies (Wales) Regulations, 03/01/12 [W]

The Carers Strategies (Wales) Regulations came into force on 1 January 2012.

Optional Protocol to the CRC on a complaints procedure adopted by the UN, 21/12/11 [W/E/NI/S]

In a landmark step for children’s rights, the UN General Assembly has adopted a new Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) establishing a complaints procedure for violations of children’s rights.

Bilingual resources for Child Safety Week, 20/12/11 [W/E/NI/S]

Children in Wales are working with the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) to identify bilingual resources that can be used during Child Safety Week, as well as all year round.

Secondary school banding, 08/12/11 [W]

The Welsh Government has published details of the banding for each secondary school in Wales.

Opportunity to learn of new developments in the field of children and young people, 07/12/11 [W]

Following Children in Wales' Third Sector Conference 'In the Field - Not Out to Graze' held in September 2011, we are now organising four events across Wales (with the support of the Welsh Government) to consider the proposal to rationalise planning and partnerships, 'Single Integrated Plans - Shared Purpose, Shared Delivery' and to update participants on Families First.

Welsh Government Budget approved, 06/12/11 [W]

The National Assembly for Wales has approved the Welsh Government Budget for 2012-13.

Launch of Europedia, the European Encyclopedia on education systems, 05/12/11 [W]

The European Commission, in collaboration with national educational ministries across Europe, have developed an online encyclopedia of information about education systems in Europe.

Eurochild conference concludes with call for action, 02/12/11 [W/E/NI/S]

The 8th Annual Eurochild Conference, which was hosted by Children in Wales in Cardiff this week, was a huge success, concluding with a call to the EU and its member states not to risk cutting investment in children's futures.

Welsh Government Final Budget 2012-13, 29/11/11 [W]

The Welsh Government has published its final budget for 2012-13, which will now go forward to be voted on in a Plenary Meeting of the National Assembly for Wales.

RNIB Cymru Children and young people's showcase event, 24/11/11 [W]

The education, children and families team at RNIB Cymru are organising a Showcase Event in Cardiff.

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