Out of Court Disposal (OOCD)

Parenting – Ending Physical Punishment

The Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020.

All physical punishment of children is illegal in Wales, including by parents and anyone in a parental/care giving role in any setting in Wales.

If the police (having considered the evidential and public interest tests) decide to take further action against a parent who has physically punished their child, they might offer an out of court disposal.

A condition of the OOCD would be engagement in parenting support which is intended to develop positive non-violent parenting practices.

How can I receive help?

If your child/ren’s behaviour is escalating, and you feel that you would benefit from support from our OOCD Parenting Practitioner please call the Caerphilly Information, Advice, and Assistance Service (IAA) on 0808 100 1727.

For more information, please visit our OOCD Parenting Padlet.

Related council services offering support

• Caerphilly Cares
• Early Years (0-7 years)
• Families First (0-25 years)
• Housing Support Grant (HSG)
• Youth Offending Service (YOS)

Useful websites offering support

• What is an Out of Court Disposal?
• Welsh Government – Ending Physical Punishment in Wales
• Ending Physical Punishment resources
• DEWIS Cymru (Wellbeing)
• Gwent Safeguarding Board
• Parenting. Give it time

Contact Us

• Telephone: 01495 233290
• Address: Tredomen House, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, CF82 7WF