Education and Skills

Commentary 6 June 2019

Evidence, practice and philosophy: How can we undertake effective evidence-informed practice in Wales?

Wales is currently experiencing an unprecedented level of educational reform. Along with a distinctive approach to curriculum development comes an emphasis on transforming schools into...

Publications 14 January 2019

Integrated Early Years Systems

A review of international evidence

Publications 14 November 2018

Promoting Teacher Engagement with Research Evidence

The Centre was asked by the Cabinet Secretary for Education to review the evidence on how best to support teacher engagement with research. Working with...

Publications 13 November 2018

Maximising Universities’ Civic Contribution

This report understand universities’ civic mission as their commitment to bettering the local and regional communities of which they are part. A civic mission is...

Press Releases 13 November 2018

Report says universities must play their part to improve Welsh society

Universities should find new ways of connecting with the communities around them

Publications 6 November 2018

Promoting Job Progression in Low Pay Sectors

Today, being stuck in low-pay work is a real risk for many. In Wales, about 459,000 workers are employed in low-paying occupations, and almost two-thirds of...

Publications 2 November 2018

Legislating to Prohibit Parental Physical Punishment of Children

This report explores what might be learnt from countries which have introduced legislation to prohibit parental physical punishment of children. Based on a review of...

past event

Maximising universities’ civic contribution

13 November 2018

The Wales Centre for Public Policy are hosting an event to present and discuss a forthcoming expert report, by Professor John Goddard and Professor Ellen...