Centre for Young Lives
@cfyounglives.bsky.social
We are an independent think tank and delivery unit dedicated to improving the lives of children, young people, and families. www.centreforyounglives.org.uk
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The Centre for Young Lives is hiring. Come work with us to be part of a mission-driven organisation tackling systemic barriers for young people.
Further details can be found here https://lnkd.in/ezVs...
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We’re still less than two years old and we’re continuing to grow. We’re now looking for ambitious, enthusiastic people to join us in these important new roles.
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💭 As the sector awaits the long-delayed SEND reforms, many schools have started to work together to create more inclusive environments.
We spoke to three schools leading the way...
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/sharing-not-siloed-the-special-schools-bringing-inclusion-into-the-mainstream/
We spoke to three schools leading the way...
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/sharing-not-siloed-the-special-schools-bringing-inclusion-into-the-mainstream/
The special schools bringing inclusion into the mainstream
Ministers want 'a system that works together'. Schools Week meets three schools leading the way
schoolsweek.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
💭 As the sector awaits the long-delayed SEND reforms, many schools have started to work together to create more inclusive environments.
We spoke to three schools leading the way...
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/sharing-not-siloed-the-special-schools-bringing-inclusion-into-the-mainstream/
We spoke to three schools leading the way...
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/sharing-not-siloed-the-special-schools-bringing-inclusion-into-the-mainstream/
This is really important and very welcome, and something we have been campaigning for since 2021. It can save lives.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Children who carry knives to get support earlier in England and Wales
David Lammy announces mandatory support and mentoring plan in wake of two stabbings at a school in Brent, north-west London
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:41 AM
This is really important and very welcome, and something we have been campaigning for since 2021. It can save lives.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
We’re really excited to be launching our new Young Creatives Commission in partnership with Roundhouse Trust, the iconic London venue and youth charity.
www.youngcreativescommission.org/news/launch-...
www.youngcreativescommission.org/news/launch-...
Launch of the “Young Creatives Commission” brings together top cultural talent for new national inquiry to boost young people’s access to arts, culture and the creative industries
www.youngcreativescommission.org
February 12, 2026 at 7:32 AM
We’re really excited to be launching our new Young Creatives Commission in partnership with Roundhouse Trust, the iconic London venue and youth charity.
www.youngcreativescommission.org/news/launch-...
www.youngcreativescommission.org/news/launch-...
Today the Bill to end the two-child limit starts its journey through Parliament.
The policy is responsible for driving child poverty to its current record high, and we are glad it is being abolished.
We join many other organisations to urge all MPs to support this Bill.
The policy is responsible for driving child poverty to its current record high, and we are glad it is being abolished.
We join many other organisations to urge all MPs to support this Bill.
February 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Today the Bill to end the two-child limit starts its journey through Parliament.
The policy is responsible for driving child poverty to its current record high, and we are glad it is being abolished.
We join many other organisations to urge all MPs to support this Bill.
The policy is responsible for driving child poverty to its current record high, and we are glad it is being abolished.
We join many other organisations to urge all MPs to support this Bill.
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on the case for getting teens off social media, but actually giving them something in return www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... (& yes, posting this on a site where many of us have voluntarily taken ourselves off another platform that we felt had become unhealthy even for grown adults)
Even British teenagers want tighter laws around social media – but let’s make it part of a broader vision for children | Gaby Hinsliff
We need an honest reckoning with other factors that threaten young people’s wellbeing, from poverty to academic stress, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:51 AM
on the case for getting teens off social media, but actually giving them something in return www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... (& yes, posting this on a site where many of us have voluntarily taken ourselves off another platform that we felt had become unhealthy even for grown adults)
When we launched our think tank and delivery unit we promised to be solutions-focused. So today we’re proud to launch our new place-based “Growing Up Well” model to radically improve children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Centre for Young Lives launches new neighbourhood ‘Growing Up Well’ model to transform the system of support to tackle the mental health crisis facing children and young people | Centre for Young Live...
The Centre for Young Lives think tank publishes Growing Up Well: A new place-based model to radically improve children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, setting out a new tested blueprin...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 12:48 PM
When we launched our think tank and delivery unit we promised to be solutions-focused. So today we’re proud to launch our new place-based “Growing Up Well” model to radically improve children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
The boom in lost learning since the pandemic needs to be tackled - this sounds like a promising step in the right direction but we await more detail. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Do not always send suspended students home, government tells schools
Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 7:18 AM
The boom in lost learning since the pandemic needs to be tackled - this sounds like a promising step in the right direction but we await more detail. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Three-quarters of parents worry about their child’s #mentalhealth. The Future Minds campaign roadmap from @centreformh.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social & Young Minds calls for earlier intervention & more school‑based support: buff.ly/eGDfefq
Three-quarters of parents concerned about their child’s mental health - Headteacher Update
Roadmap urges earlier, school‑based support to tackle rising mental health needs among children and young people
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January 28, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Three-quarters of parents worry about their child’s #mentalhealth. The Future Minds campaign roadmap from @centreformh.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social & Young Minds calls for earlier intervention & more school‑based support: buff.ly/eGDfefq
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The mental health system is failing too many children and young people. Too often, they’re left without support until they hit crisis point – with lasting consequences for their futures and public services. It doesn’t have to be this way. bit.ly/49NXK9q
January 28, 2026 at 9:57 AM
The mental health system is failing too many children and young people. Too often, they’re left without support until they hit crisis point – with lasting consequences for their futures and public services. It doesn’t have to be this way. bit.ly/49NXK9q
Together with our Future Minds partners, today we’ve published a roadmap putting forward concrete solutions to address the mental health concerns and struggles of children, young people, and their families.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Why decline in children’s mental health is ‘biggest challenge of our time’
Mental health services are “struggling to keep pace and meet the individual needs of children and young people”, leading charities have warned
www.independent.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Together with our Future Minds partners, today we’ve published a roadmap putting forward concrete solutions to address the mental health concerns and struggles of children, young people, and their families.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
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🗣️ “Nothing’s changed? Everything’s changed. It’s worse.”
We were privileged to work alongside the Grassroots Poverty Action Group (GPAG) on the foreword of our #UKPoverty2026 report that launched this morning.
They also shared their reflections on they key findings in this impactful video ⬇️
We were privileged to work alongside the Grassroots Poverty Action Group (GPAG) on the foreword of our #UKPoverty2026 report that launched this morning.
They also shared their reflections on they key findings in this impactful video ⬇️
January 27, 2026 at 1:32 PM
🗣️ “Nothing’s changed? Everything’s changed. It’s worse.”
We were privileged to work alongside the Grassroots Poverty Action Group (GPAG) on the foreword of our #UKPoverty2026 report that launched this morning.
They also shared their reflections on they key findings in this impactful video ⬇️
We were privileged to work alongside the Grassroots Poverty Action Group (GPAG) on the foreword of our #UKPoverty2026 report that launched this morning.
They also shared their reflections on they key findings in this impactful video ⬇️
Thanks to @ndironsmp.bsky.social for highlighting the need for cross-departmental collaboration to make Young Futures Hubs - and DWP Youth Hubs - a success.
Government needs a shared ambition for Young Futures, to maximise the role of the Hubs in delivering key ambitions for young people.
Government needs a shared ambition for Young Futures, to maximise the role of the Hubs in delivering key ambitions for young people.
January 27, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Thanks to @ndironsmp.bsky.social for highlighting the need for cross-departmental collaboration to make Young Futures Hubs - and DWP Youth Hubs - a success.
Government needs a shared ambition for Young Futures, to maximise the role of the Hubs in delivering key ambitions for young people.
Government needs a shared ambition for Young Futures, to maximise the role of the Hubs in delivering key ambitions for young people.
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Read more about our asks from Government as part of Future Minds and look out for the Roadmap coming very soon, with @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social and Young Minds www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...
Future Minds - Centre for Mental Health
Why investing in children’s mental health will unlock economic growth
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Read more about our asks from Government as part of Future Minds and look out for the Roadmap coming very soon, with @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social and Young Minds www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...
The consultation must not be an excuse to just punt this crucial issue down the track.
The Govt has a historic opportunity to reset our children’s relationship with social media and be a world leader not a follower. Ministers must take this vote seriously, and not close the door to a ban under 16s from social media.
Lords back UK social media ban for under-16s
It comes as the government looks into its own potential ban, with a consultation closing in the summer.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 8:57 AM
The consultation must not be an excuse to just punt this crucial issue down the track.
The Govt has a historic opportunity to reset our children’s relationship with social media and be a world leader not a follower. Ministers must take this vote seriously, and not close the door to a ban under 16s from social media.
Lords back UK social media ban for under-16s
It comes as the government looks into its own potential ban, with a consultation closing in the summer.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 8:46 AM
The Govt has a historic opportunity to reset our children’s relationship with social media and be a world leader not a follower. Ministers must take this vote seriously, and not close the door to a ban under 16s from social media.
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Check out this piece in the Sunday Times with @mumsnet.bsky.social exploring the experiences over a decade of families seeking mental health support for their children 👇
www.thetimes.com/article/d787...
www.thetimes.com/article/d787...
Rising child anxiety laid bare in decade of Mumsnet conversations
Analysis of hundreds of thousands of posts shows parents struggling to deal with overwhelmed and phone-addicted children
www.thetimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Check out this piece in the Sunday Times with @mumsnet.bsky.social exploring the experiences over a decade of families seeking mental health support for their children 👇
www.thetimes.com/article/d787...
www.thetimes.com/article/d787...
Our looksmaxxing call for evidence closes this Friday. We want to hear how social media and the manosphere is impacting boys and young men’s body image, health and identity.
Full details: www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Anonymous form for young people: forms.office.com/e/unuvqrPz62
Full details: www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Anonymous form for young people: forms.office.com/e/unuvqrPz62
Call for evidence deadline extended to 23 Jan
We’re seeking evidence about how social media algorithms and beauty trends affect boys’ and young men’s self-image. If you have personal or professional experience, please share and get in touch: www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
We’re seeking evidence about how social media algorithms and beauty trends affect boys’ and young men’s self-image. If you have personal or professional experience, please share and get in touch: www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Centre for Young Lives launches 'looksmaxxing' call for evidence | Centre for Young Lives | Call for Evidence
The Centre for Young Lives is beginning a new research project to explore ‘looksmaxxing’ - a growing internet subculture focused on maximising perceived physical attractiveness - and the impact of soc...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Our looksmaxxing call for evidence closes this Friday. We want to hear how social media and the manosphere is impacting boys and young men’s body image, health and identity.
Full details: www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Anonymous form for young people: forms.office.com/e/unuvqrPz62
Full details: www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Anonymous form for young people: forms.office.com/e/unuvqrPz62
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We’re still less than two years old and we’re continuing to grow. We’re now looking for ambitious, enthusiastic people to join us in these important new roles.
www.linkedin.com/posts/centre...
www.linkedin.com/posts/centre...
Careers | Centre for Young Lives | Centre for Young Lives
The Centre for Young Lives is hiring. Come work with us to be part of a mission-driven organisation tackling systemic barriers for young people.
Further details can be found here https://lnkd.in/ezVs...
www.linkedin.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:25 PM
We’re still less than two years old and we’re continuing to grow. We’re now looking for ambitious, enthusiastic people to join us in these important new roles.
www.linkedin.com/posts/centre...
www.linkedin.com/posts/centre...
We’re still less than two years old and we’re continuing to grow. We’re now looking for ambitious, enthusiastic people to join us in these important new roles.
www.linkedin.com/posts/centre...
www.linkedin.com/posts/centre...
Careers | Centre for Young Lives | Centre for Young Lives
The Centre for Young Lives is hiring. Come work with us to be part of a mission-driven organisation tackling systemic barriers for young people.
Further details can be found here https://lnkd.in/ezVs...
www.linkedin.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:25 PM
We’re still less than two years old and we’re continuing to grow. We’re now looking for ambitious, enthusiastic people to join us in these important new roles.
www.linkedin.com/posts/centre...
www.linkedin.com/posts/centre...
Long read in today’s Sunday Times reporting on our work with Mumsnet and our colleagues in the Future Minds campaign - @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social, @centreformh.bsky.social, and Young Minds.
www.thetimes.com/article/d787...
www.thetimes.com/article/d787...
Rising child anxiety laid bare in decade of Mumsnet conversations
Analysis of hundreds of thousands of posts shows parents struggling to deal with overwhelmed and phone-addicted children
www.thetimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Long read in today’s Sunday Times reporting on our work with Mumsnet and our colleagues in the Future Minds campaign - @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social, @centreformh.bsky.social, and Young Minds.
www.thetimes.com/article/d787...
www.thetimes.com/article/d787...
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Every teacher will get training on SEND support and inclusion, says DfE, which has pledged £200m for new courses
DfE: All teachers will get SEND and inclusion training
DfE announces a new expectation on training teachers to support pupils with SEND, with £200m funding for new courses
www.tes.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Every teacher will get training on SEND support and inclusion, says DfE, which has pledged £200m for new courses
We’re very pleased to see this - it was a key recommendation in our report published last year setting out how to build an inclusive education system.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
£200 million to be spent on Send training for teachers
There will also be a new expectation for all staff in every school, college and nursery to receive training on Send
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
We’re very pleased to see this - it was a key recommendation in our report published last year setting out how to build an inclusive education system.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
This report comes as no surprise. It’s a long-running scandal, told many times. The Govt has taken positive steps, including more focus on prevention and kinship care. But huge problems remain. The case for a windfall tax on private providers is overwhelming.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...
Hundreds of vulnerable children placed in illegal homes for months by care system - Committees - UK Parliament
Children are being put at risk as a result of being placed in inappropriate homes through a residential care system in England that is not working.
committees.parliament.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:13 AM
This report comes as no surprise. It’s a long-running scandal, told many times. The Govt has taken positive steps, including more focus on prevention and kinship care. But huge problems remain. The case for a windfall tax on private providers is overwhelming.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...