CCfW News

Three national organisations call for a programme of activities for children over the summer

18 March 2021 Every child and young person in Wales should be offered free and accessible opportunities for play, sport, […]

Commissioner’s response to wellbeing check-in announcement

3 March 2021 Responding to Welsh Government’s announcement about a wellbeing check-in for pupils before Easter, Professor Sally Holland said: […]

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

25 February 2021 A formal review by the Children’s Commissioner for Wales has concluded that the Welsh Government has failed […]

Commissioner Statement on 19 Feb school return announcement

19 February 2021 Responding to Welsh Government’s announcement about school return, Professor Sally Holland, Children’s Commissioner for Wales, said: “It’s […]

‘Crushing impact’ of pandemic on young people

12 February 2021 A report presenting the views and experiences of nearly 20,000 children and young people, aged 3 – […]

Response to announcement on foundation phase pupils returning

5 February 2021 Sally Holland, Children’s Commissioner for Wales, said: “I am relieved that the country is now able to […]

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’

29 January 2021 Responding to the latest Welsh Government announcement on 29 January, Children’s Commissioner for Wales Sally Holland said: […]

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

28 Ionawr 2021 A snapshot survey of 167 school and college leaders led by the Children’s Commissioner for Wales has […]

Statement in response to Welsh Government exams announcement on 20 January

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