We want your views ahead of our first joint Section 5 inspection in Rhondda Cynon Taf

The revised Section 5 Wales Safeguarding Procedures came into effect in July 2026. They set out how organisations should respond to allegations / concerns involving people in a position of trust.

Rhondda Cynon Taf has been confirmed as the location for the first inspection under the new joint inspection programme, which brings together Care Inspectorate Wales, Estyn and HMICFRS to assess how organisations are working together to implement the revised procedures.

Before the inspection takes place, we want to hear from anyone with a view on how these revised procedures are being implemented.

We have launched a short, anonymous survey which takes around takes ten minutes to complete.

• Complete our survey (External link)

We are also keen to hear from children and young people in Rhondda Cynon Taf about their safeguarding experiences in school. Children and young people can share their views by completing one of these surveys:

• Complete the Safe and Happy at School (Ages 5–11) survey (External link)
• Complete the ‘Safety, Support and Trust – Your Experience’ (Ages 11–16) survey (External link)
• Complete the easy read survey (External link)

Need to talk to someone? Contact Meic

We know that thinking or talking about these topics can bring up difficult feelings, thoughts, memories, and experiences. If you are aged 25 or younger and you need someone to talk about this, or need help completing the survey, you can contact Meic:

•    Phone and WhatsApp Message: 080 880 23456
•    Text Message: 07943 114 449
•    Online Chat: www.meic.cymru (External link)

Anything shared with Meic will be treated confidentially and anonymously in accordance with their policies and procedures (External link). Personal information will not be shared with the inspection team.