Children s voluntary organisations in Wales published a 'children s manifesto' in the run up to the National Assembly elections in 2003. The manifesto called on the Assembly to take action on 20 points, including establishing and implementing a plan to eradicate child poverty, undertaking a systematic and regular analysis of children s well-being, and ensuring that therapeutic services are available in every local authority area in Wales.
Source: Wales Children Our Future, Save the Children (029 2039 6838), National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Barnardo s Cymru and NCH Cymru
Links: Manifesto (pdf) (English and Welsh) | News report
Date: 2002-Dec
The first annual report of the Children's Commissioner for Wales described levels of child poverty in Wales as a 'national disgrace'.
Source: Report & Accounts 2001-02, Children's Commissioner for Wales (01792 765600)
Links: Report (pdf) | Community Care article
Date: 2002-Nov
A consultation paper proposed a target of 95 per cent of young people in Wales being ready for high-skill employment or higher education by 2015.
Source: Learning Country: Learning Pathways 14-19, Welsh Assembly Government (029 2082 1125)
Links: Consultative Document (pdf) | Press release
Date: 2002-Oct
The National Assembly for Wales approved legislation which will mean that each local authority in Wales will be legally required to provide, or secure the provision of, youth support services.
Source: Press release 2.7.02, National Assembly for Wales (029 20 825537)
Links: Press release
Date: 2002-Jul
