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https://unige.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s1-mAbSKTeqWCjeiT_BoiA#/registration
[summary] =>The team invite you to a webinar hosted by the Children's Rights European Academic Network (CREAN) and in collaboration with the Observatory on Human Rights and Social Justice at Swansea University. The webinar will take place on the 7th November 2024 from 2:00pm-3:30pm (UK Time).
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30/10/24
The team invite you to a webinar hosted by the Children's Rights European Academic Network (CREAN) and in collaboration with the Observatory on Human Rights and Social Justice at Swansea University. The webinar will take place on the 7th November 2024 from 2:00pm-3:30pm (UK Time).
Click here to access this months newsletter curated by the Children's Participation in Schools team
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14/10/24
Click here to access this months newsletter curated by the Children's Participation in Schools team
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14782103241257281
[summary] =>Our very first project publication 'Participative rights in Welsh primary schools: Unpicking the policy rhetoric' is now live! Read here
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11/06/24
Our very first project publication 'Participative rights in Welsh primary schools: Unpicking the policy rhetoric' is now live! Read here
https://childrens-participation.org/uploads/images/banner/draft%20blog%20refelctions%202024%201.pdf
[summary] =>Check out this new blog from PI Sarah Chicken, reflecting on the first year of the project. You can also find this in our Resources section too!
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22/04/24
Check out this new blog from PI Sarah Chicken, reflecting on the first year of the project. You can also find this in our Resources section too!
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BfhOARFhQTC94dLVPAsxHQ#/registration
[summary] =>This event, hosted by the Moving Minds Alliance’s Research Forum will take place on April 4th and will showcase emerging research on children and families effected by crisis and conflict in South Asia.
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27/03/24
This event, hosted by the Moving Minds Alliance’s Research Forum will take place on April 4th and will showcase emerging research on children and families effected by crisis and conflict in South Asia.
https://www.childcomwales.org.uk/our-work/commissioners-blog-and-newsletters/march-newsletter-2/
[summary] =>Check out the March edition of the Children’s Commissioner for Wales’ monthly newsletter. This month covers: a promise to care experienced young people, feedback from the rights conference held in Port Talbot, a response to the Learner Travel Review and a call for recruitment for their Audit Committee.
Children’s Commissioner for Wales Newsletter March 2024
27/03/24
Check out the March edition of the Children’s Commissioner for Wales’ monthly newsletter. This month covers: a promise to care experienced young people, feedback from the rights conference held in Port Talbot, a response to the Learner Travel Review and a call for recruitment for their Audit Committee.
https://educationwales.blog.gov.wales/2024/02/09/updates-to-the-curriculum-for-wales-guidance/
[summary] =>This new blog post from Welsh Government lays out the recent updates to the CfW and what this means in practice.
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Education Wales: Updates for the Curriculum for Wales guidance
12/02/24
This new blog post from Welsh Government lays out the recent updates to the CfW and what this means in practice.
https://www.childreninwalesmembership.org.uk/events/parents-connect-wales-the-journey-so-far
[summary] =>This webinar, hosted by Children in Wales will see the launch of the Parents Connect online hub – a platform that will provide information and materials to empower parents to share ther views national policy and related matters. Tickets are free and the webinar will take place on the 27th February between 10-11am.
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31/01/24
This webinar, hosted by Children in Wales will see the launch of the Parents Connect online hub – a platform that will provide information and materials to empower parents to share ther views national policy and related matters. Tickets are free and the webinar will take place on the 27th February between 10-11am.
https://issuu.com/childreninwales/docs/ciw_winter_2023_magazine_english
[summary] =>We are pleased to announce our project is featured in the winter edition of the Children in Wales magazine! Follow the link to see our article alongside some other insightful pieces related to children’s issues in Wales.
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25/01/24
We are pleased to announce our project is featured in the winter edition of the Children in Wales magazine! Follow the link to see our article alongside some other insightful pieces related to children’s issues in Wales.
https://www.exchangewales.org/cy/digwyddiad-dathlu-pen-blwydd-30-oed/
[summary] =>This event, held in the Neuadd in the Senedd, celebrates 30 years of Children in Wales. This event will also see the launch of a celebratory book, ‘Pause, Play, Fast-Forward: The Journey of Children in Wales’ which has been written by a group of young volunteers.
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24/01/24
This event, held in the Neuadd in the Senedd, celebrates 30 years of Children in Wales. This event will also see the launch of a celebratory book, ‘Pause, Play, Fast-Forward: The Journey of Children in Wales’ which has been written by a group of young volunteers.