Deputy Minister sees Flying Start in action
Gwenda Thomas has visited a nursery in Wrexham to see how families in the area are benefiting from the Flying Start scheme.
View ArticleWales outlines plans for adoption reform
The Deputy Minister for Social Services and Children has outlined plans for significant reform to adoption in Wales.
View ArticlePlans underway for a faster, safer adoption service
Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, met a family in Cardiff to hear about their experience of adoption.
View ArticleWales set to become the first country in the world to legislate for play
The Welsh Government believes strongly in the importance of play in children’s lives
View ArticleYoung advocates use their experiences to help others
Young people from South Wales have been presented with awards for becoming peer advocates at a ceremony in the Senedd.
View ArticleWorking with families to lessen impact of poverty
Funding worth nearly £42 million a year to support Wales’ most vulnerable and disadvantaged families has been announced.
View ArticleAll-Wales approach to child contact services in Wales
CAFCASS Cymru has introduced an all-Wales approach to the provision of child contact services in Wales
View ArticleFlying Start's positive impact on Swansea children
the Health Minister and Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services visited the Flying Start Centre at Blaenymaes Primary School.
View ArticleWelsh member to join Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission
Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services has announced the appointment of a Welsh member to the UK Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission.
View Article£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.
View ArticleNew 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.
View ArticleWales first in the world to legislate for play
The Welsh Government is taking a global lead on promoting the importance of children’s play.
View ArticleJane 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.
View ArticleYoung 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
View ArticleNew 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.
View ArticleSchool 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.
View ArticleWelsh 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.
View ArticleFirst 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.
View Article“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.
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