Tackling Inequalities Maximising the benefits of universal primary free school meals The Welsh Government committed to rolling out universal primary free school meals (UPFSM) to all primary-aged pupils in Wales, initially as part of its Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru. To support the rollout of this policy, WCPP were asked to undertake research looking at: Understanding the ‘unit rate’ or cost per meal of UPFSM and […] Read more »
Tackling Inequalities More data and earlier focus key to tackling post-16 tertiary education inequalities November 6, 2024 by cuwpadmin The creation of Medr, the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research, represents a step change in the organisation of post-16 education and training in Wales. This blog discusses some of the main challenges facing policy makers on post-16 education and training in Wales. This includes relatively low levels of higher education participation, lower levels of […] Read more » Diversity and inclusion Education inequalities Poverty and social exclusion
Tackling Inequalities Understanding inequity in tertiary education in Wales Tertiary education refers to post-16 learning - sixth forms, further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult community learning. Medr, the new Commission for Tertiary Education and Research, has a duty to address these inequalities and promote equality of opportunity across the whole of the tertiary education sector. More broadly, Medr is responsible for the funding, […] Read more »
Tackling Inequalities Working together to tackle poverty stigma in Wales – five key insights September 10, 2024 by cuwpadmin Over the last 12 months, the Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) has been exploring what poverty stigma is, where it comes from, why it matters, what works to address it and, what we at WCPP can do to enable decision makers to access evidence that informs their actions to prevent and address poverty stigma, […] Read more » Lived experience Local government Poverty and social exclusion
Tackling Inequalities Shining a light on poverty stigma September 4, 2024 by cuwpadmin The devastating impact of the stigma of poverty has been long established. It is known to worsen people’s mental health, leads to people not claiming all the benefits they are entitled to and increases the risk of children being absent from school. Until recently, relatively little was known about the prevalence of the stigma in […] Read more » Lived experience Poverty and social exclusion
Tackling Inequalities Lifting the lid on poverty stigma in Wales The first major survey into the scale of poverty stigma in Wales has found that 25% of the Welsh population have experienced poverty stigma ‘always’, ‘often’ or ‘sometimes’ in the last year. The Wales Centre for Public Policy commissioned the Bevan Foundation to carry out the survey as part of WCPP’s work to support the […] Read more »
Environment and Net Zero How could Wales heat and build low-carbon homes by 2035? Achieving net zero in Wales requires drastic reductions in emissions from new and existing buildings. Decarbonisation of domestic heating has a critical role to play in cutting emissions from buildings, as reflected in the Welsh Government’s draft Heat Strategy for Wales, with a pathway to deliver clean and affordable heat by 2050. The Welsh Government, […] Read more »
Environment and Net Zero Decarbonising Wales’ transport system while connecting people and places Transport is the third highest greenhouse gas emitting sector in Wales. Decarbonising the transport sector while ensuring that the people and places of Wales are connected is essential for Wales’ net zero future. The Welsh Government, as part of its Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru, has formed the Wales Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group, chaired […] Read more »
Tackling Inequalities Data analysis to support multi-agency working for vulnerable children and families Multi-agency data can be used to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and to inform the development of effective policies and services for vulnerable children and families (NHS Digital, 2022). For example, identifying and supporting current and future potential families at risk, understanding needs to inform preventative and responsive action, investigating outcomes for certain groups, informing […] Read more »
Environment and Net Zero How could Wales feed itself in 2035? To achieve the Welsh Government’s net zero ambitions, Wales needs to reduce its agricultural emissions through changes to farming practices and increased carbon sequestration, while also sustaining rural livelihoods. The Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP) has been given funding by the Welsh Government to provide independent support to the Wales Net Zero 2035 Challenge […] Read more »
