#ScrapSI445 success! The introduction of Statutory Instrument 445 (SI 445) was unlawful, says Court of Appeal. On the 24th of Read More
Ending the use of unregulated accommodation “Being in that type of environment was a living nightmare. The number of scary Read More
Want to take action with NYAS, but not sure where to start? We’ve created some campaign resources that gives you Read More
“Having an Independent Visitor has been the only stable thing in my life recently.” Covid-19 places the most vulnerable children Read More
About our Place of Safety? campaign There are around 100 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children living in Wales, looking to find a Read More
No care-experienced child or young person should ever be made homeless. In Wales, we have been working with partners across Read More
About our Looked After Minds campaign Mental health matters to care-experienced children and young people. It is consistently raised as Read More
Record numbers of children are going missing from care and are at increased risk of harm including sexual exploitation or grooming for criminal activity. Our campaign, Missing the Point, calls on local councils to listen to and take seriously the wishes and feelings of children in their care, in order to reduce the risk of them going missing.
Advocacy is about speaking up for children and young people. Advocacy is about empowering children and young people to make sure that their rights are respected and their views and wishes are heard at all times. Advocacy is about representing the views, wishes and needs of children and young people to decision-makers, and helping them to navigate the system.’ – National Standards for the Provision of Children’s Advocacy Services
