CCfW News

Review finds Welsh Government failed in its duty to protect the rights of home educated children and children in independent schools

A formal review by the Children’s Commissioner for Wales has concluded that the Welsh Government has failed in its duty […]

Commissioner Statement on 19 Feb school return announcement

Responding to Welsh Government’s announcement about school return, Professor Sally Holland, Children’s Commissioner for Wales, said: “It’s a huge relief […]

‘Crushing impact’ of pandemic on young people

A report presenting the views and experiences of nearly 20,000 children and young people, aged 3 – 18, in the […]

Response to announcement on foundation phase pupils returning

Sally Holland, Children’s Commissioner for Wales, said: “I am relieved that the country is now able to take the first […]

Children’s Commissioner: ‘We want to see all pupils return to face-to-face learning; today’s announcement is a step in the right direction’

Responding to the latest Welsh Government announcement on 29 January, Children’s Commissioner for Wales Sally Holland said: “We heard a […]

Wide range of barriers facing learners in accessing distanced learning during the current lockdown

A snapshot survey of 167 school and college leaders led by the Children’s Commissioner for Wales has revealed the wide […]

Statement in response to Welsh Government exams announcement on 20 January

“During a global pandemic, what seems certain at one point can change rapidly, and the decisions around assessments for 2021 […]

Major consultation launched to capture children’s current views and experiences of the pandemic in Wales

Following the success of the first survey of its kind in the UK last year, the Children’s Commissioner for Wales […]

Joint letter from the 4 UK Children’s Commissioners to the Chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation

The 4 UK Children’s Commissioners have written to to the Chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation asking […]