Category: News

Commissioner’s response to the decision to suspend the development of a made-for-Wales GCSE in British Sign Language

“This is clearly a very disappointing decision for Deaf young people in Wales. I will be writing urgently to Qualifications […]

Response to Huw Edwards sentencing

Commenting following the sentencing of Huw Edwards, Children’s Commissioner for Wales Rocio Cifuentes said: “These were incredibly serious crimes. The […]

Children’s Commissioner for Wales’ contribution to UK Covid Inquiry Module 8

Commenting on Module 8 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, the Children’s Commissioner for Wales said:   ‘I’m pleased once again to […]

Children’s Commissioner’s response to new Welsh Government data about children receiving education other than at school

“These figures evidence a clear trend and societal shift following the pandemic.  I recognise that there are significant pressures on […]

Children’s Commissioner’s statement on events in UK cities and towns over the past week

I’m shocked and appalled by the events that have taken place across UK towns and cities over the past week. […]

Children’s Commissioner’s response to Lola James CPR

1 August 2024 Commenting on the Child Practice Review examining the case of Lola James, Children’s Commissioner for Wales Rocio […]

Results of new snapshot survey on online safety

Only 28% of children answering a survey on online safety said they talk a lot to their family about what […]

Children’s Commissioner’s response to Senedd Committee Report on disabled children’s access to childcare and education

This is a hugely significant report from the committee. One of its five key conclusions is that children’s rights to […]

Commissioner’s statement on Heol Goffa

“I’ve written to the local authority to seek a meeting to thoroughly establish and clarify the details about the proposed […]