CCfW News
Corporate Parenting Debate Must Lead to Meaningful Change for Care-Experienced Children
At this still very early stage of the Seventh Senedd, I have been very pleased to see the subject of […]
CCFW Statement on Welsh Government’s Supplementary Budget 2026-27
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales has welcomed the Welsh Government’s continued investment in children and families through the Supplementary Budget […]
Statement on the Full and Direct Incorporation of the UNCRC into Domestic Law
As the Commissioners and Ombudsman for Children in our five respective jurisdictions – Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Jersey […]
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 […]