MS, Minister for Children and
Social Care: I am pleased to announce the publication today of a
public consultation on the
first phase of a review of the Social Services and
Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 Part 6 Code of Practice (Looked after
and Accommodated Children).
This public consultation is seeking views on proposals for the
following areas:
- a dedicated corporate parenting chapter which will expand
upon the guidance on the local authorities' role as corporate
parents;
- strengthen the voice of the child specifically within care
and support planning and placements;
- recommendations from care experienced children on undertaking
placement moves and review meetings;
- an update on terminology and legislation in the current
version of the Code which was issued in April 2018.
The second phase of the review of the Code will take place early
in the next Senedd term and will include updates around housing
and homelessness, and care leavers.
The publication consultation will last for 12 weeks and will
close on 27 October. We will be holding engagement events
as part of this consultation, this will include engagement with
children and young people who are experiencing or have
experienced care in Wales. These events will take place in
October.
This statement is being issued during recess in order to keep
members informed. Should members wish me to make a further
statement or to answer questions on this when the Senedd returns
I would be happy to do so.
