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CIW inspection finds strong governance, child-centred practice and comprehensive adopter assessments at Vale, Valleys and Cardiff, while identifying improvements needed in consistent Welsh language compliance, adoption support equity and strengthened oversight of unannounced visits

During March 2026, we will carry out an assurance check of Swansea Council Children's Services.

We have published a follow-up statement on the progress made since the Child Protection Rapid Review was published in September 2023.

Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) has published updated guidance on completing the quality of care review, along with a refreshed report template.

All registered childminders and childcare and play providers in Wales who registered before 31 December 2025 must complete their SASS by 27 March 2026.

Findings from our December 2025 assurance check of Neath Port Talbot children's services, outlining strengths and areas for improvement

Share your experiences of adult social care in Flintshire ahead of our improvement check this March

All digital services are now restored

Due to the ongoing maintenance of our CIW database our online services will now be temporarily unavailable until 9 am on Thursday 5 February

The inspection, which took place between 17 and 19 November 2025, assessed the local authority's performance in exercising their duties and functions in line with legislation.