The National Assembly for Wales has passed a Measure on child poverty and vulnerable children.

The Children and Families (Wales) Measure makes statutory provision, through a legislative framework, to take forward the Welsh Assembly Government’s commitment in terms of child poverty, and to take forward early development of its strategy for vulnerable children by bringing forward legislation to provide greater support to families where children may be at risk, and strengthened regulatory enforcement in children settings.

The Measure now awaits Royal Approval. Further information is available on the National Assembly for Wales website.