Policy and strategy
Future Trends, National Indicators and National Milestones: Consolidated plan for 2021
All work delivered in line with the 5 ways of working, supported through regular engagement with Future Generations Commissioner’s Office.
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Future Trends Report
Phase 1: Laying the groundwork
February-April 2021
- Identifying and appraising trends through desk research and reviewing existing Future Trends Report 2017
- Future Trends Wales Technical Advisory Group meeting (x2)
- Well-being of Future Generations National Fora (February)
- Engagement with public services boards
Phase 2: Refining and enhancing
May-August 2021
- Developing and reviewing long list of trends. Drawing out key observations and analysis.
- Future Trends Wales Technical Advisory Group meeting (x2)
- Engagement with Public Services Boards on links with assessments of local well-being.
Phase 3: Consulting and finalising
September-November 2021
- Finalising Future Trends Report 2021
- Developing supporting materials, planning for post launch workshops and dissemination (e.g. Young Persons Guide, Easy Read etc.)
- Engagement with Public Service Board and public bodies subject to the WFG Act.
Phase 4: Outcomes
December 2021
- Publish the 2nd statutory Future Trends Report.
National Well-being Indicators
Phase 1: Laying the groundwork
February-April 2021
Through the engagement exercise:
- Confirm the planned changes to the National Indicators (as proposed in the 2019 Measuring Our Nations Progress consultation)
- Ask for views on possible new National Indicators based on the learning from COVID-19
Phase 2: Refining and enhancing
May-August 2021
- Agree, and begin development of, any additional National indicators.
- Begin work on the Well-being of Wales 2021 report.
Phase 3: Consulting and finalising
September-November 2021
- Publish the Well-being of Wales 2021 report in September, including an update on the development of further National Indicators.
Phase 4: Outcomes
December 2021
- Lay the changes to the National Indicators in the Senedd.
National Well-being Milestones
Phase 1: Laying the groundwork
February-April 2021
- Begin initial development work on the National Milestones ahead of engagement in Phase 2.
- Agree the National Milestones which will be published in 2021, based on factors such as data availability and ability to engage with stakeholders.
Phase 2: Refining and enhancing
May-August 2021
- Engage with public bodies and other key stakeholders to jointly develop and refine draft values for the National Milestones.
Phase 3: Consulting and finalising
September-November 2021
- Launch consultation on the National Milestones values in September.
- Agree the final values with ministers following the consultation..
Phase 4: Outcomes
December 2021
- Lay the first National Milestones in the Senedd.