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Young People

Hannah Watkin describes the challenges faced by new entrants to the journalism sector during the pandemic. The image shows a newspaper being printed.

Getting Started in… Journalism

Hannah Watkin talks to young journalists about how the pandemic has affected their careers and lives.

22nd June (1st June)
  • Voices

“We Aren’t Taught Anything About Politics, Unless We’re Discussing the Politics of Nazi Germany”

An overwhelming majority of 16-to-17-year-olds want to make themselves heard this May, but our education and political system is letting them down, argues Alex Myles. 

13th April (13th April)
  • Voices

Time to Revolutionise Our Mental Health Services

Rhun ap Iorwerth MS argues for ‘walk-in hubs’ as the change needed in mental health services for young people.

4th December (4th December)
  • Politics and Policy

Young People Have A Right To Be Engaged

Maisy Evans writes that expanding the franchise to include 16 and 17 year olds was the right thing to do but now we need to make it an informed vote.

24th June (23rd June)
  • Voices

The chance of a lifetime? The opportunities and challenges of a new curriculum for Wales.

Mary van den Heuvel assess the challenges and opportunities presented by the new Welsh curriculum.

17th July (3rd November)
  • Politics and Policy

Our Voices Heard – and acted upon

Mat Mathias shares the work ERS Cymru has been doing to improve political education

18th December (11th January)
  • Politics and Policy

The Childcare Funding (Wales) Bill

David Dallimore sets out the limitations of the Childcare Funding (Wales) Bill

25th September (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Mind over matter

Jennifer Daffin argues we need a step change in children and young people’s mental health provision

31st August (30th August)
  • Uncategorised

My life as a young carer

Lucinda Childs reflects on her own experience of being a young carer, and the difference that understanding and support can make

12th June (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy
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