CCfW News

CCFW Statement on the UK Government’s Announcement to ban social media for under 16-year-olds

15th June 2026 The UK Government’s announcement of plans to restrict social media access for under-16s is a significant development, […]

Statement from the Children’s Commissioner for Wales on Racism: Community Safety and Reassurance for Children in Wales

12th June 2026  Like many of us, I have been shocked and saddened to see the scenes of violence and […]

The Children’s Commissioner for Wales comments on the publication of new HBAI Figures in Wales

“Child poverty in Wales remains unacceptably high. Around one in three children in Wales is growing up in poverty; the […]

Responding to Wales’ 10‑Year Child Sexual Abuse Strategy

After the completion of the previous Child Sexual Abuse Action Plan, I welcome Welsh Government’s continued commitment to protect children […]

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 […]