CCfW News
First Minister hears directly from children and young people during visit to Children's Commissioner for Wales
Thank you for listening to my voice”: Young people share their experiences with First Minister and Children’s Commissioner for Wales
Response to The Safeguarding Governance Review in Wales
In October 2025, having called for it for some time, I welcomed Welsh Government’s announcement that it would commission an […]
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 […]