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22 May 2013

Minister meets UNICEF to discuss children’s rights

Children’s rights will top the agenda when Communities Minister, Huw Lewis, meets representatives from UNICEF UK later today.

146 new projects to help Wales’ most vulnerable families to be created

The Welsh Government is to create a further 146 projects that support families in some of Wales’ most deprived areas, Communities and Tackling Poverty Minister will announce today.

28 February 2013

Inaugural national advocacy conference

The first all-Wales conference on advocacy for children and young people has taken place.

12 February 2013

Support for children at risk of neglect in Wales

The Welsh Government has approved funding of £75,000 for a project to identify and help children at risk of neglect in Wales.

05 February 2013

Wales continues to lead the way on children’s right to play

A United Nations Committee has ratified and published a general comment on Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

01 February 2013

Expansion of support for vulnerable families

A programme to deliver intensive support to families with complex needs has been established in the Western Bay area.

Tags: Children and young people | 01 February 2013 | Programme for Government - Supporting People | South West Wales

10 January 2013

New home for Meic

Meic, the advocacy and advice service for children and young people, has relocated to new offices in Cardiff Bay.

04 January 2013

New framework to improve child protection practice

The new Child Practice Review framework has come into effect in Wales, replacing Serious Case Review procedures.

18 December 2012

EU-backed PUPIL project helps young people stamp out anti-social behaviour

Pupils from South Wales schools have been taking action to stamp out smoking, substance misuse and anti-social behaviour amongst young people.

12 December 2012

Capital investment prioritises early years support

A scheme to support families in some of Wales’ most disadvantaged areas is being extended by the Welsh Government as part of a £74 million Wales-wide investment.

05 December 2012

“Step change” needed in delivery of adoption services

The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services has called on local authorities to act sooner to find permanency for children waiting to be adopted.

22 November 2012

First Four Nation Play Policy Symposium held in Wales

Government Ministers from across the UK met in Cardiff to present recent play developments in the respective nations.

21 November 2012

Welsh Government funding helps Bridgend children get a ‘Flying Start’

Finance Minister Jane Hutt has marked Universal Children’s Day with a visit to Afon y Felin Primary School in Bridgend to meet children who are benefiting from the Flying Start scheme.

Tags: Children and young people | 21 November 2012 | Child poverty | South West Wales

20 November 2012

School award marks Universal Children’s Day

Gwenda Thomas marked Universal Children’s Day with a visit to Millbank Primary School in Ely to present them with a UNICEF Rights Respecting School Award.

13 November 2012

New review procedures to improve children’s safeguarding

The Welsh Government has announced details of the new Child Practice Review framework that will replace current Serious Case Review procedures.

08 November 2012

Young Deaf people and Deputy Minister launch DVD

Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services Gwenda Thomas has launched a DVD explaining young people’s rights

07 November 2012

Jane Hutt discusses Budget proposals with students in Cardiff

Finance Minister Jane Hutt has visited Mary Immaculate School in Cardiff to discuss the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2013-14 with students.

Tags: Children and young people | 07 November 2012 | Budget | South East Wales

02 November 2012

Wales first in the world to legislate for play

The Welsh Government is taking a global lead on promoting the importance of children’s play.

09 October 2012

New scheme offers continuity for care leavers

A 12-week consultation has been launched into a new scheme to support looked-after children as they move into adulthood.

03 October 2012

£19 million boost for Flying Start

Capital funding worth £19 million has been announced to support the development of the facilities and infrastructure needed to deliver the expansion of the Flying Start programme.