Children's Commissioner for Wales

12/06/2026

Rydym wedi cyhoeddi datganiad mewn ymateb i ddigwyddiadau diweddar yn Belfast, gan gadarnhau pwysigrwydd mynd i’r afael â hiliaeth, cefnogi pobl ifanc, a sicrhau eu bod yn teimlo'n ddiogel ac yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi. Rydym yn tynnu sylw at yr angen am arweinyddiaeth glir, ymrwymiad parhaus i Gymru wrth-hiliol, a rôl hanfodol mentrau fel ‘Mae Casineb yn Brifo Cymru’ wrth hyrwyddo dealltwriaeth ac undod.

Darllenwch y datganiad llawn isod:

12 Mehefin 2026 Fel llawer ohonom, rwyf wedi dychryn a thristáu oherwydd y trais ac anhrefn sydd wedi bod yn […]

12/06/2026

We have issued a statement in response to recent events in Belfast, reaffirming the importance of tackling racism, supporting young people, and ensuring they feel safe and valued. We highlight the need for clear leadership, a continued commitment to an anti-racist Wales, and the vital role of initiatives such as ‘Hate Hurts Wales’ in promoting understanding and unity.

Read the full statement below:

12th June 2026 Like many of us, I have been shocked and saddened to see the scenes of violence and […]

11/06/2026

As Children’s Commissioner, I’m always struck by how easily babies can be overlooked in decision-making. The Big BEAR event yesterday was a brilliant space to reflect on that, with a strong focus on ensuring services across Wales are more infant-aware, connected and focused on early relationships. Professor Sam Wass’s lecture was fascinating, offering clear evidence of how early experiences shape lifelong outcomes.

Thank you to The Parent-Infant Foundation , Early Years Wales, and all partners involved, for inviting me as a guest speaker to open the event and for driving this forward.

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Fel Comisiynydd Plant, rwyf o hyd yn cael fy nharo gan ba mor hawdd y gellir anghofio am fabanod wrth wneud penderfyniadau. Roedd digwyddiad Big BEAR ddoe yn gyfle gwych i fyfyrio ar hynny, gyda ffocws cryf ar sicrhau bod gwasanaethau ledled Cymru yn fwy ymwybodol o fabanod, yn gysylltiedig ac yn canolbwyntio ar berthnasoedd cynnar.

Roeddwn i’n meddwl bod darlith Dr Sam Wass yn hynod ddiddorol, gan gynnig tystiolaeth glir o sut mae profiadau cynnar yn llunio canlyniadau gydol oes.

Diolch i Parent Infant Foundation ac Early Years Wales am fy ngwahodd fel siaradwr gwadd i agor y digwyddiad.

11/06/2026

📢 A special message from the Children's Commissioner for Wales, Rocio Cifuentes, on International Day of Play, about the importance of prioritising children’s right to play.

10/06/2026

Rydym yn croesawu datganiad ddoe gan Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb yn nodi ei blaenoriaethau.

Mae’r ymrwymiad i gryfhau Confensiwn y Cenhedloedd Unedig ar Hawliau’r Plentyn yng nghyfraith Cymru yn gam pwysig wrth sicrhau bod hawliau plant yn cael eu gwireddu. Rydym hefyd yn croesawu’n gryf y cynlluniau i ddatblygu Strategaeth Tlodi Plant newydd sy’n canolbwyntio ar ganlyniadau hirdymor, mesuradwy - rhywbeth rydym wedi galw amdano’n gyson.

Edrychwn ymlaen at ymgysylltu ymhellach wrth i’r gwaith pwysig hwn ddatblygu.

Bwrw ymlaen â gwaith i gyflwyno cynnig gofal plant trawsnewidiol – penodi grŵp arbenigol. Cyhoeddi cyd-gadeirydd ar gyfer Cynnal – Taliad Plant Cymru - grŵp arbenigol. Cynllun uchelgeisiol a chyflawnadwy i fynd i'r afael â thlodi plant.

10/06/2026

We welcome yesterday’s statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Equality setting out her priorities.

The commitment to strengthen the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Welsh law is an important step in ensuring children’s rights are fully realised. We also strongly welcome plans to develop a new Child Poverty Strategy focused on long-term, measurable outcomes - something we have consistently called for.

We look forward to engaging further as this important work develops.

Driving forward transformational childcare offer – expert group appointed. Co-chair announced for Cynnal – Welsh Child Payment – expert group. Ambitious and deliverable plan to tackle child poverty.

09/06/2026

Mae’r Arolwg Chwaraeon Ysgol yn rhoi cyfle i blant a phobl ifanc ledled Cymru rannu eu profiadau o chwaraeon a gweithgarwch corfforol.

Hoffem annog pobl i gymryd rhan cyn iddo gau ar 17 Gorffennaf 2026.

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The School Sport Survey gives children and young people across Wales the chance to share their experiences of sport and physical activity.

We’d like to encourage people to take part before it closes on the 17th of July 2026.

https://sport.wales/research/school-sport-survey

08/06/2026

I had a lovely visit to Newton Primary School last Thursday, where I spoke with Year 1 pupils about my role. It’s important that even the youngest children know there are people who will listen to them and stand up for their rights.

Cefais ymweliad hyfryd ag Ysgol Gynradd Newton ddydd Iau diwethaf, lle siaradais â disgyblion Blwyddyn 1 am fy rôl. Mae’n bwysig bod hyd yn oed y plant ieuengaf yn gwybod bod ‘na bobl yno i wrando arnynt ag i eirioli eu hawliau.

05/06/2026

Wonderful to join the Church in Wales Schools Conference as a keynote speaker. The theme of equity and excellence reflected many of the issues we hear about through our office, including racism, bullying, mental health and safeguarding. The day ended on a high note with a fantastic musical performance from pupils at All Saints Church in Wales School.

Roedd hi’n hyfryd ymuno â Chynhadledd Ysgolion yr Eglwys yng Nghymru fel siaradwr gwadd. Roedd thema cydraddoldeb a rhagoriaeth yn adlewyrchu llawer o’r materion rydyn ni’n clywed amdanyn nhw drwy ein swyddfa, gan gynnwys hiliaeth, bwlio, iechyd meddwl a diogelu. Daeth y diwrnod i ben gyda pherfformiad cerddorol gwych gan ddisgyblion Ysgol yr Eglwys yng Nghymru, yr Holl Saint.

04/06/2026

We’re recruiting a Head of Outreach and Engagement

We’re looking for a senior leader to help deliver the ambitions of the Children’s Commissioner for Wales’ new Three-year Strategy: Making Children’s Rights Real.

This role will play a key part in:

- Increasing our reach to children across Wales
- Strengthening engagement with under-represented groups
- Ensuring children’s voices lead to meaningful change in policy and practice

You’ll work as part of our Senior Management Team, leading our Participation function and shaping how we connect with children, young people and stakeholders across Wales.

If you’re passionate about children’s rights and have experience in outreach, engagement and leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

🔗 Full details and application: https://www.childcomwales.org.uk/were-recruiting-head-of-outreach-and-engagement-full-time-and-permanent/
📅 Closing date: 24 June 2026