QNR – in the Senedd on 18 October 2017.
The latest research indicates that Flying Start makes a difference to children’s lives, including developmental improvements. Outcomes for families in Flying Start areas may now be comparable with families in less disadvantaged areas. We are piloting a project to better understand the health and educational outcomes of Flying Start children.
Almost 84,000 landlords are now registered with Rent Smart Wales, and over 90 per cent of all agents are now fully licensed. One hundred and twenty-five fixed penalty notices have been issued for non-compliance. There have also been three successful prosecutions for non-compliance.
The Welsh Government is fully committed to the rights of children, as expressed in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, including children’s right to know and, as far as possible, to have access to both parents.