The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice
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We campaign tirelessly for the big social changes to improve the lives of children & young people: changing systems, amplifying unheard voices & creating impact
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Today’s announcement puts down a marker for even more ambitious action.
The opportunity now is clear: scrap the benefit cap to help families in deep poverty and build this into a long-term #ChildPovertyStrategy, that puts children's wellbeing at the heart of the government's priorities.
The opportunity now is clear: scrap the benefit cap to help families in deep poverty and build this into a long-term #ChildPovertyStrategy, that puts children's wellbeing at the heart of the government's priorities.
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Today’s announcement puts down a marker for even more ambitious action.
The opportunity now is clear: scrap the benefit cap to help families in deep poverty and build this into a long-term #ChildPovertyStrategy, that puts children's wellbeing at the heart of the government's priorities.
The opportunity now is clear: scrap the benefit cap to help families in deep poverty and build this into a long-term #ChildPovertyStrategy, that puts children's wellbeing at the heart of the government's priorities.
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Today’s #Budget comes at a time when families are facing some of the hardest pressures.
We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Today’s #Budget comes at a time when families are facing some of the hardest pressures.
We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
We warmly welcome today’s decision to lift the two-child limit. It is the right thing to do and represents a significant course correction towards our system working for every child.
Victims of child criminal exploitation need protection, not punishment. We applaud Lord Hampton & Baroness Moulsecoomb's advocacy and thank them for mentioning us - together we’ll keep fighting for measures that put children’s safety at the heart of the Crime and Policing Bill.
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Victims of child criminal exploitation need protection, not punishment. We applaud Lord Hampton & Baroness Moulsecoomb's advocacy and thank them for mentioning us - together we’ll keep fighting for measures that put children’s safety at the heart of the Crime and Policing Bill.
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Heading into Christmas, the last thing parents should worry about is school uniform prices.
Yet 54% of lowest income families struggle to pay for uniforms.
We encourage the prompt implementation of the limit on branded uniform items in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
Yet 54% of lowest income families struggle to pay for uniforms.
We encourage the prompt implementation of the limit on branded uniform items in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Heading into Christmas, the last thing parents should worry about is school uniform prices.
Yet 54% of lowest income families struggle to pay for uniforms.
We encourage the prompt implementation of the limit on branded uniform items in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
Yet 54% of lowest income families struggle to pay for uniforms.
We encourage the prompt implementation of the limit on branded uniform items in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
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“It’s simply not right that across the UK, too many children are facing a harsh winter without the basics they need to stay warm, healthy and hopeful,” said Lynn Perry, our CEO. 300,000 children could be without a winter coat this year. Together, we can change this.
👉 Support today: brnw.ch/21wXCVS
👉 Support today: brnw.ch/21wXCVS
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“It’s simply not right that across the UK, too many children are facing a harsh winter without the basics they need to stay warm, healthy and hopeful,” said Lynn Perry, our CEO. 300,000 children could be without a winter coat this year. Together, we can change this.
👉 Support today: brnw.ch/21wXCVS
👉 Support today: brnw.ch/21wXCVS
Today we wrote to Secretary of State Wes Streeting MP urging the Government to set out a clear plan for transitional funding to keep early support hubs open and deliver on the Young Futures Hubs programme.
November 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Today we wrote to Secretary of State Wes Streeting MP urging the Government to set out a clear plan for transitional funding to keep early support hubs open and deliver on the Young Futures Hubs programme.
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Every day, 109 children are pushed into poverty because of the two-child limit.
Children deserve a fair start in life. We are calling on the chancellor to scrap this unfair policy in the upcoming budget as part of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social coalition 📣
Children deserve a fair start in life. We are calling on the chancellor to scrap this unfair policy in the upcoming budget as part of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social coalition 📣
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Every day, 109 children are pushed into poverty because of the two-child limit.
Children deserve a fair start in life. We are calling on the chancellor to scrap this unfair policy in the upcoming budget as part of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social coalition 📣
Children deserve a fair start in life. We are calling on the chancellor to scrap this unfair policy in the upcoming budget as part of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social coalition 📣
It was fantastic to have over 100 multi-agency professionals from across Greater Manchester attending the Prevention Programme's session exploring the importance of building positive relationships with children & young people.You can access our resource which explores this here: tinyurl.com/3c6prsty
LookCloser June 2025 Positive Relationships resource English
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November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It was fantastic to have over 100 multi-agency professionals from across Greater Manchester attending the Prevention Programme's session exploring the importance of building positive relationships with children & young people.You can access our resource which explores this here: tinyurl.com/3c6prsty
Last week some of our Policy & Research team attended the @youngliveskcl.bsky.social research launch in the House of Lords.
Providing food for thought on the support young people require when transitioning into adulthood & 'work', especially for those who aren't entering Higher Education.
Providing food for thought on the support young people require when transitioning into adulthood & 'work', especially for those who aren't entering Higher Education.
November 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Last week some of our Policy & Research team attended the @youngliveskcl.bsky.social research launch in the House of Lords.
Providing food for thought on the support young people require when transitioning into adulthood & 'work', especially for those who aren't entering Higher Education.
Providing food for thought on the support young people require when transitioning into adulthood & 'work', especially for those who aren't entering Higher Education.
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One year of Space to Grow!
Thanks to #BBCChildrenInNeed, we’ve reached 6,000+ children across 13 UK locations, helping children feel safer, happier & more supported.
Thank you to everyone @childrenfirst.bsky.social @macsni.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social
Thanks to #BBCChildrenInNeed, we’ve reached 6,000+ children across 13 UK locations, helping children feel safer, happier & more supported.
Thank you to everyone @childrenfirst.bsky.social @macsni.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
One year of Space to Grow!
Thanks to #BBCChildrenInNeed, we’ve reached 6,000+ children across 13 UK locations, helping children feel safer, happier & more supported.
Thank you to everyone @childrenfirst.bsky.social @macsni.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social
Thanks to #BBCChildrenInNeed, we’ve reached 6,000+ children across 13 UK locations, helping children feel safer, happier & more supported.
Thank you to everyone @childrenfirst.bsky.social @macsni.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social
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Inspiring visit with @markrusselluk.bsky.social to the WHU Foundation community hub in Beckton (The Foundry) - excellent to hear their vision, bringing variety, opportunity & aspiration to the local community. Thrilled @childrenssociety.bsky.social Time service in Newham is collaborating with WHU!
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Inspiring visit with @markrusselluk.bsky.social to the WHU Foundation community hub in Beckton (The Foundry) - excellent to hear their vision, bringing variety, opportunity & aspiration to the local community. Thrilled @childrenssociety.bsky.social Time service in Newham is collaborating with WHU!
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Every child should feel free to choose their future without barriers.
After our Lifting Limits programme, more girls believed they could be footballers, and more boys believed they could be teachers.
To tackle gender bias at your school, email [email protected]
After our Lifting Limits programme, more girls believed they could be footballers, and more boys believed they could be teachers.
To tackle gender bias at your school, email [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Every child should feel free to choose their future without barriers.
After our Lifting Limits programme, more girls believed they could be footballers, and more boys believed they could be teachers.
To tackle gender bias at your school, email [email protected]
After our Lifting Limits programme, more girls believed they could be footballers, and more boys believed they could be teachers.
To tackle gender bias at your school, email [email protected]
It’s great to be at the CYPMHC’s 15th birthday celebrations today!🎉
An energising morning of hearing from different speakers, including young people & Baroness Merron - Minister for Mental Health. Looking at what has changed for children &young people and what the next 15 years could look like!
An energising morning of hearing from different speakers, including young people & Baroness Merron - Minister for Mental Health. Looking at what has changed for children &young people and what the next 15 years could look like!
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It’s great to be at the CYPMHC’s 15th birthday celebrations today!🎉
An energising morning of hearing from different speakers, including young people & Baroness Merron - Minister for Mental Health. Looking at what has changed for children &young people and what the next 15 years could look like!
An energising morning of hearing from different speakers, including young people & Baroness Merron - Minister for Mental Health. Looking at what has changed for children &young people and what the next 15 years could look like!
There's still time to sign up to our latest Programme of Learning session on Safeguarding Transgender Young People from Exploitation starting at 10am tomorrow. Book your place & access all Programme of Learning information here:
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
#transgenderawarenessweek
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#transgenderawarenessweek
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
There's still time to sign up to our latest Programme of Learning session on Safeguarding Transgender Young People from Exploitation starting at 10am tomorrow. Book your place & access all Programme of Learning information here:
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
#transgenderawarenessweek
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
#transgenderawarenessweek
In light of the recent Curriculum & Assessment Review publication, we welcome the step forward's in recognising the broader needs of children & young people.
We welcome the focus on life skills, digital literacy & PSHE. Key area's championed in our #GoodChildhoodReport ,to help young people thrive.
We welcome the focus on life skills, digital literacy & PSHE. Key area's championed in our #GoodChildhoodReport ,to help young people thrive.
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
In light of the recent Curriculum & Assessment Review publication, we welcome the step forward's in recognising the broader needs of children & young people.
We welcome the focus on life skills, digital literacy & PSHE. Key area's championed in our #GoodChildhoodReport ,to help young people thrive.
We welcome the focus on life skills, digital literacy & PSHE. Key area's championed in our #GoodChildhoodReport ,to help young people thrive.
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I’m proud to sign this letter on behalf of @childrenssociety.bsky.social
Scrapping the two child limit is the quickest way for government to lift half a million children out of poverty
Every child deserves the best possible start in life
Scrapping the two child limit is the quickest way for government to lift half a million children out of poverty
Every child deserves the best possible start in life
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
November 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I’m proud to sign this letter on behalf of @childrenssociety.bsky.social
Scrapping the two child limit is the quickest way for government to lift half a million children out of poverty
Every child deserves the best possible start in life
Scrapping the two child limit is the quickest way for government to lift half a million children out of poverty
Every child deserves the best possible start in life
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All @childrenssociety.bsky.social hoping these “hints” become a reality and the two-child benefit cap is eradicated
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Keir Starmer hints he could scrap two-child benefit cap in Budget
The prime minister said his government will be ‘taking a number of measures’ to tackle child poverty
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November 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
All @childrenssociety.bsky.social hoping these “hints” become a reality and the two-child benefit cap is eradicated
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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“Removing the two-child limit entirely would immediately benefit hundreds of thousands of children and be a huge step forward in tackling the shameful levels of child poverty in this country.”
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2561169...
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at lifting two child benefit cap in budget
There is fresh speculation Rachel Reeves could change the two-child benefit cap in her November’s Budget, saying "we will take action on…
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November 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
“Removing the two-child limit entirely would immediately benefit hundreds of thousands of children and be a huge step forward in tackling the shameful levels of child poverty in this country.”
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2561169...
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2561169...
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“I felt lost. I felt lost in my emotions.” 𖡎
The pressure of being bullied had become almost unbearable for Anthony. Being able to speak about his feelings at The Children’s Society helped him finally find peace.
Read Anthony's story here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/s...
The pressure of being bullied had become almost unbearable for Anthony. Being able to speak about his feelings at The Children’s Society helped him finally find peace.
Read Anthony's story here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/s...
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
“I felt lost. I felt lost in my emotions.” 𖡎
The pressure of being bullied had become almost unbearable for Anthony. Being able to speak about his feelings at The Children’s Society helped him finally find peace.
Read Anthony's story here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/s...
The pressure of being bullied had become almost unbearable for Anthony. Being able to speak about his feelings at The Children’s Society helped him finally find peace.
Read Anthony's story here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/s...
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Every child deserves the best start in life.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Every child deserves the best start in life.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
Today, we remember & honour those who served in the armed forces.
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life.
Learn more about support for young carers:
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life.
Learn more about support for young carers:
Supporting young carers within armed forces families | The Children's Society
This page has been funded by the Armed Forces Covenant trust to provide advice and guidance to professionals working with both young carers and armed forces families.
www.childrenssociety.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Today, we remember & honour those who served in the armed forces.
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life.
Learn more about support for young carers:
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life.
Learn more about support for young carers:
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Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers.
These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school and social life.
This Remembrance Day, we’re sharing resources to support them: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...
These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school and social life.
This Remembrance Day, we’re sharing resources to support them: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers.
These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school and social life.
This Remembrance Day, we’re sharing resources to support them: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...
These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school and social life.
This Remembrance Day, we’re sharing resources to support them: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...
Last week, Corporate Partnerships & the Prevention Programme joined Merseyrail partners at Liverpool Central to raise awareness of the #LookCloser campaign & our upcoming work to upskill Merseyrail staff on how to identify and respond to indicators of #ChildExploitation on the rail network
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Last week, Corporate Partnerships & the Prevention Programme joined Merseyrail partners at Liverpool Central to raise awareness of the #LookCloser campaign & our upcoming work to upskill Merseyrail staff on how to identify and respond to indicators of #ChildExploitation on the rail network
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Fantastic morning marking 60 mighty years of @cpaguk.bsky.social - hearing Gordon Brown speak & make calls to action to eradicate child poverty and connecting all the words said with the reality of children’s lives - we listened to a joyous children’s choir. Not a dry eye in the house 1/2
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Fantastic morning marking 60 mighty years of @cpaguk.bsky.social - hearing Gordon Brown speak & make calls to action to eradicate child poverty and connecting all the words said with the reality of children’s lives - we listened to a joyous children’s choir. Not a dry eye in the house 1/2
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North East teenagers are under growing pressure during the festive season.
Thank you Cllr Stephen Lewis Elms for unveiling our installation.
Read more: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2559923...
Thank you Cllr Stephen Lewis Elms for unveiling our installation.
Read more: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2559923...
North East teenagers facing 'Christmas pressure' behind festive 'smiles and sparkle'
North East teenagers are under growing pressure during the festive season, according to new research from The Children’s Society.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
North East teenagers are under growing pressure during the festive season.
Thank you Cllr Stephen Lewis Elms for unveiling our installation.
Read more: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2559923...
Thank you Cllr Stephen Lewis Elms for unveiling our installation.
Read more: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2559923...