CCfW News

Children’s Commissioner statement following Lewis Edwards sentencing

Here is a statement by the Children’s Commissioner Rocio Cifuentes following the sentencing of Lewis Edwards: “The scale of the […]

Children’s Commissioner responds to a report on additional learning needs system

The Children’s Commissioner has responded to a report published by Estyn on the implementation of the additional learning needs system: […]

Commissioner’s response to Welsh Government’s calls to ban vaping

Vaping is currently one of the top issues raised with me by children and young people. Children and young people […]

Children’s Commissioner’s response to RAAC situation in schools

Responding to the situation, Rocio Cifuentes MBE said: “This situation has the potential to cause significant anxiety to children and […]

Children’s Commissioner’s response to HIW announcement on Hillview

Commenting on the announcement by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales that Hillview mental health hospital has had its registration suspended, Rocio Cifuentes […]

‘Social media companies are failing to keep young people safe online’ – Children’s Commissioner

24 July 2023 Commenting on a BBC Wales investigation into how social media apps can be used to criminally and […]

Two-child limit: ‘A cruel policy that must be scrapped’ according to Children’s Commissioner

13 July 2023 Along with leading children’s rights organisations from across the UK, the Children’s Commissioner for Wales has called […]

‘Now is not the time to reduce support’ according to Children’s Commissioner

4 July 2023 Responding to reductions in support for children through out-of-term free school meal provision, and the school essentials […]

Response to ‘Rapid review of child protection arrangements – interim findings’

Commenting on Care Inspectorate Wales’ report, ‘Rapid review of child protection arrangements – interim findings’, Rocio Cifuentes MBE said: “I […]