5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (522+ words) AN “EXPERT GROUP” has been set up as the Welsh Government looks to pilot its proposed child payment. Wales’ Deputy First Minister faced questions on Cynnal – a Plaid Cymru manifesto pledge to deliver a £10 payment to to low income households....

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (394+ words) AN EXPERT group who will help to shape, support and advise on delivering the expanded childcare offer in Wales, have met for the first time today. The Deputy First Minister – Sioned Williams – chaired the inaugural meeting of the Expansion of…...

1+ mon, 17+ hour ago  (622+ words) WALES’S two children’s hospices are calling for system-wide change to stop families of children with life-shortening conditions needing to “fight” for help. This Children’s Hospice Week (June 15-21) Tŷ Gobaith and Tŷ Hafan will together publish a report which reveals families…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (444+ words) A NEWPORT-BASED timber company supporting care-experienced young people through paid work placements has become the first private sector business to sign the Welsh Government’s Corporate Parenting Charter. Premier Forest Products, working in partnership with Newport City Council, offers paid placements…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (431+ words) A NEW security fence will be installed around a Newport primary school site due to “safeguarding concerns” around intruders and outsiders dealing “illegal substances”. The city council’s planning committee heard the current railings around Malpas Park Primary School do a…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (480+ words) BABY STEPS is a programme that supports expectant parents and helps give them the tools and confidence to cope with the challenges and stresses that come with caring for a new baby. The service was officially launched at an event…...