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Since 21 March 2022 all physical punishment of children is illegal in Wales.
Children now have the same protection from assault as adults. Any concerns for children around physical punishment will be managed as per our legal duty to report safeguarding concerns. Information, advice and support is available for anyone who needs it, to help them find positive ways to manage children’s behaviour and to help avoid such a situation ever happening.
Parenting Give it time offers positive parenting practical hints, tips and expert advice to encourage good behaviour from children and alternatives to physical punishment. Their parenting support page offers links to further support and helplines. Universal parenting support and advice is provided by midwives, health visitors, GPs and your local authority. Early help programmes such as Flying Start (if you live in a Flying Start area) and Families First can also offer advice and support.
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