Stay informed about the latest news related to young children's participation in education. This section includes news articles, press releases, and event announcements. Please keep in mind that the views and endorsements expressed in these news items may not necessarily align with our project's perspectives.
Latest News & Events
Children's Participation in Schools: CREAN Webinar
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).
CPiS Newsletter September 2024
14/10/24
Click here to access this months newsletter curated by the Children's Participation in Schools team
Project Publication: Participative rights in Welsh primary schools: Unpicking the policy rhetoric
11/06/24
Our very first project publication 'Participative rights in Welsh primary schools: Unpicking the policy rhetoric' is now live! Read here
New Blog: Reflections on Year 1 of the Children’s Participation in Schools project
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!
Event: Amplifying Research Voices & Highlighting Young Children in Emergency Settings: South Asia
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.
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.
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.
Event: Parents Connect Wales – the journey so far....
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.
New Article: Children in Wales Winter edition
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.