Category: News

Supporting the Transition to Not‑for‑Profit Care in Wales

As the recent consultation on removing profit from children’s social care nears its close, it is important to reiterate how […]

Children’s Commissioner demands whistleblowing reform following Church in Wales safeguarding failures

A review into how the Church in Wales handled allegations against Anthony Pierce – the former Bishop of Swansea and […]

Response to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Commenting on the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, Rocio Cifuentes, MBE said: Many families choose to home educate their children […]

Commissioner response to ‘Of Mice and Men’ decision

Commenting on the removal of ‘Of Mice and Men’ from the GCSE syllabus from September 25, Rocio Cifuentes MBE said:  […]

Commissioner’s response to Welsh Government Child Poverty Strategy for Wales progress report 2025

The Children’s Commissioner has responded to the Welsh Government’s Child Poverty Strategy for Wales progress report 2025: On the Welsh […]

Commissioner’s response to UK Government’s Child Poverty Strategy

Commenting on the strategy, Rocio Cifuentes MBE said: ‘This is an important strategy for children in Wales, on the most […]

Response to Covid inquiry report

Commenting on the report published by the Covid inquiry on 20 November, Rocio Cifuentes MBE said: ‘When reading these volumes, […]

Commissioner’s response to the MAPF Independent Review Report – Ysgol Dyffryn Aman

Commenting on the MAPF Independent Review Report, Rocio Cifuentes MBE said: “Today’s report highlights some key issues that I’ve spoken […]

European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC) Statement on Gaza

“The European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC) reiterates its deep concerns over the ongoing grave and unprecedented violations of […]