http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/ Welsh Assembly latest news and events http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/4628767/?version=1&lang=en Huw Lewis has outlined how resources would be used to support disadvantaged children and young people. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:45:12 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/4628767/?version=1&lang=en 2010-11-29T09:45:12Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/101125childpoverty/?version=1&lang=en The child poverty indicators show how the Welsh Assembly Government is meeting its child poverty milestones and targets. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:32:08 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/101125childpoverty/?version=1&lang=en 2010-11-25T12:32:08Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/101119children/?version=1&lang=en Children and young people encouraged to promote positive messages about their activities to counter negative images of them seen throughout society. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:35:53 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/101119children/?version=1&lang=en 2010-11-19T14:35:53Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/101110childrencentre/?version=1&lang=en Deputy Minister for Children, Huw Lewis was in Blaina to see how a local Children’s Centre is helping to improve the lives of vulnerable children and their families. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:22:15 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/101110childrencentre/?version=1&lang=en 2010-11-10T12:22:15Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/meic/?version=1&lang=en Advice helpline Meic launched to under 7 age group Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:27:03 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/meic/?version=1&lang=en 2010-11-08T16:27:03Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/101011trustfund/?version=1&lang=en Deputy Minister for Children Huw Lewis today urged parents and carers across Wales to invest in their children’s future now through the Child Trust Fund Cymru. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:45:09 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/101011trustfund/?version=1&lang=en 2010-10-11T09:45:09Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100920youthjustice/?version=1&lang=en Deputy Minister for Children, Huw Lewis has welcomed a report which has recommended the devolution of youth justice to Wales. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:59:40 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100920youthjustice/?version=1&lang=en 2010-09-20T14:59:40Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100916children/?version=1&lang=en Deputy Minister for Children, Huw Lewis has been seeing first hand how projects and services in North Wales are helping to improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:55:17 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100916children/?version=1&lang=en 2010-09-16T13:55:17Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100802helpline/?version=1&lang=en More than 1,200 children and young people have contacted ‘meic’ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:09:48 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100802helpline/?version=1&lang=en 2010-08-02T13:09:48Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100720familiesfirst/?version=1&lang=en Huw Lewis has announced Wales’ first “Families First Pioneer areas” as part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s commitment to support families and tackle child poverty. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:48:02 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100720familiesfirst/?version=1&lang=en 2010-07-20T13:48:02Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100624pioneers/?version=1&lang=en Huw Lewis has announced his intention to create several “pioneer” areas within Wales to help lift children and young people out of poverty. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:35:34 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100624pioneers/?version=1&lang=en 2010-06-24T13:35:34Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100617flyingstart/?version=1&lang=en Deputy Minister for Children Huw Lewis has had a sneak preview of a new nursery at the Plas Pawb Integrated Children’s Centre in Caernarfon that is due to open later this year. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:50:30 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100617flyingstart/?version=1&lang=en 2010-06-17T14:50:30Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100617childpoverty/?version=1&lang=en Organisations from across North Wales are meeting in Wrexham to contribute to a consultation event on the new Child Poverty Strategy and Delivery Plan for Wales. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:47:59 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100617childpoverty/?version=1&lang=en 2010-06-17T12:47:59Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100614legislation/?version=2&lang=en The Measure will strengthen our existing rights-based approach for children and young people in policy making in Wales, and also strengthen children and young people’s position in Welsh society. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:14:39 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100614legislation/?version=2&lang=en 2010-06-14T13:14:39Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100527conference/?version=1&lang=en The conference is an opportunity to debate how best to take action to reduce child poverty in Wales and how the Child Poverty Solutions Wales project can help. Thu, 27 May 2010 15:08:33 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100527conference/?version=1&lang=en 2010-05-27T15:08:33Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100514helpline/?version=1&lang=en Deputy Minister for Children Huw Lewis will launch a new National Advocacy and Advice helpline for children and young people in Wales. Fri, 14 May 2010 15:08:32 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100514helpline/?version=1&lang=en 2010-05-14T15:08:32Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100512childpoverty/?version=7&lang=en The strategy intends to tackle child poverty in Wales and improve outcomes for children and parents living in low income families. Wed, 12 May 2010 15:07:11 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/childrenandyoungpeople/2010/100512childpoverty/?version=7&lang=en 2010-05-12T15:07:11Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/transitionguide/?version=1&lang=en My Life, My Way’ is aimed at 14 to 25-year-olds and aims to guide young people through the options available such as college, training and employment. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:35:29 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/transitionguide/?version=1&lang=en 2010-03-05T09:35:29Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/familycentresswansea/?version=1&lang=en Children, families and young people were the focus of a series of visits to projects and family centres by Huw Lewis in Swansea today. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:28:30 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/familycentresswansea/?version=1&lang=en 2010-03-03T15:28:30Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/jobs/?version=2&lang=en The 240 new jobs for Wales in this seventh round of funding are at Groundwork Wales in Anglesey and Gwynedd. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:21:06 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/jobs/?version=2&lang=en 2010-02-17T10:21:06Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/yourvoiceyourchoice/?version=2&lang=en More than 250 young people from schools, youth forums, youth settings and Funky Dragon met at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:29:25 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/yourvoiceyourchoice/?version=2&lang=en 2010-02-12T09:29:25Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/youthemployment/?version=1&lang=en “It is imperative that we make sure every young person aged between 16 and 24 is given a genuine chance of a proper job, training or education.” Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:08:27 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/youthemployment/?version=1&lang=en 2010-02-11T14:08:27Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/landmark/?version=1&lang=en Wales can make its own legislation on matters relating to the social welfare of children and young people. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:57:18 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/landmark/?version=1&lang=en 2010-02-11T09:57:18Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/cardigan/?version=1&lang=en CredCer Credit Union successfully runs two community projects and is now one of eighteen credit unions in Wales offering Child Trust Fund Accounts. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:41:49 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/cardigan/?version=1&lang=en 2010-02-11T09:41:49Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/freebreakfasts/?version=1&lang=en One Wales commits us to maintaining the programme of free school breakfasts and we look forward to even more schools taking up the scheme. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:01:16 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/freebreakfasts/?version=1&lang=en 2010-02-01T12:01:16Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/apprenticeshipweek/?version=1&lang=en Apprenticeship Week Wales features demonstration events by training providers and good news stories about real apprentices. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:47:25 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/apprenticeshipweek/?version=1&lang=en 2010-02-01T09:47:25Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/climatechangechampions2010/?version=1&lang=en The six youngsters will spend a year ‘in office’ spreading the word about how people can take simple but effective steps to reduce their carbon footprint while saving money at the same time. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:12:36 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/climatechangechampions2010/?version=1&lang=en 2010-01-26T09:12:36Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/hpv/?version=1&lang=en During European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (24 – 30 January) girls and their parents are being reminded of the importance of having the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:54:48 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/hpv/?version=1&lang=en 2010-01-26T08:54:48Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/deafawareness/?version=1&lang=en Education Minister Leighton Andrews today committed £17,591 to the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) Cymru to fund three regional events. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:25:34 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/deafawareness/?version=1&lang=en 2010-01-25T11:25:34Z http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/swinefluvaccine/?version=1&lang=en Children in this age group are far more likely to end up in hospital if they contract the virus and vaccination offers the best protection against it. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:57:38 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20101213232742/http://wales.gov.uk/topics/childrenyoungpeople/newsitems/swinefluvaccine/?version=1&lang=en 2010-01-20T08:57:38Z