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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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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.
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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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
cpaguk.bsky.social Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 1d
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.
As this government recognises, every child deserves the best start in life. But a record 4.5 million children live in poverty. Their life chances are being held back and their potential wasted. They deserve better. At the Budget, the Chancellor has a unique chance to change this. By fully scrapping the two-child limit she can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in our country’s future potential. We have come together as diverse organisations who recognise that turning the tide on child poverty is crucial for children, and also for wider ambitions on housing, education, health and national growth. Reducing child poverty will boost family budgets, and local economies. It will reduce household debt, and cut the huge future costs of poverty faced by our schools, hospitals and other public services. Every day the two-child limit remains, in any form, it pushes children into poverty. Now is not the time for half-measures. Now is the moment for the Prime Minister and Chancellor to hear the voices of the UK’s children and take this vital opportunity to do the right thing. Abolishing the two-child limit in full will set millions of children’s lives on a path to a brighter future, and help to rebuild a stronger, fairer country and economy.
November 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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nerys-a.bsky.social
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...
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
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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nerys-a.bsky.social
“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...
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…
www.yorkpress.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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childrenssociety.bsky.social
“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...
A boy in school uniform walking past a green fence, taking a photo of himself, smiling.
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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childrenssociety.bsky.social
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.
cpaguk.bsky.social Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 1d
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.
As this government recognises, every child deserves the best start in life. But a record 4.5 million children live in poverty. Their life chances are being held back and their potential wasted. They deserve better. At the Budget, the Chancellor has a unique chance to change this. By fully scrapping the two-child limit she can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in our country’s future potential. We have come together as diverse organisations who recognise that turning the tide on child poverty is crucial for children, and also for wider ambitions on housing, education, health and national growth. Reducing child poverty will boost family budgets, and local economies. It will reduce household debt, and cut the huge future costs of poverty faced by our schools, hospitals and other public services. Every day the two-child limit remains, in any form, it pushes children into poverty. Now is not the time for half-measures. Now is the moment for the Prime Minister and Chancellor to hear the voices of the UK’s children and take this vital opportunity to do the right thing. Abolishing the two-child limit in full will set millions of children’s lives on a path to a brighter future, and help to rebuild a stronger, fairer country and economy.
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
tcspolicypractice.bsky.social
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:
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
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childrenssociety.bsky.social
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/...
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
tcspolicypractice.bsky.social
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
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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
Gordon brown on a small stage with amol rajan behind. Photo of the feet of five children in school uniform and the floor
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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childrenssociety.bsky.social
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...
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
tcspolicypractice.bsky.social
Thank you to @munirawilson.bsky.social MP, for sharing about our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 and supporting our call for the national wellbeing measurement too!

It's time we all take children and young peoples mental health seriously!
munirawilson.bsky.social Munira Wilson MP @munirawilson.bsky.social · 7d
It was great to meet with @childrenssociety.bsky.social Young Advisors for the annual Good Childhood Report. This year's report focuses on reclaiming hope in a changing world. We must take our young people's wellbeing seriously, and I'm glad to see their call for a national wellbeing measurement!
November 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM
tcspolicypractice.bsky.social
Watch the great video below from our #GoodChildhoodReport '25 launch, where we & the amazing young people at @leadersunlocked.bsky.social visited Parliament to call for urgent action to tackle the growing crisis in children’s wellbeing.

📢It doesn't have to be this way. Take action now: 📢
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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childrenssociety.bsky.social
We went to Parliament to call for urgent action to tackle the growing crisis in children’s wellbeing.

The #GoodChildhoodReport found that children’s overall happiness has been in decline for over a decade.

It doesn't have to be this way. Take action now: act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/179704/...
November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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researchip.bsky.social
Rachael Wardell @theadcsltd.bsky.social: The adults and children's sectors can label prevention work differently, but we grapple with the same challenges. All adults were children once #LeadersF25
Rachael Wardell of ADCS addresses the Research in Practice Leaders' Forum
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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nerys-a.bsky.social
Very good to hear Rachael Wardell speak @researchip.bsky.social leaders forum: “prevention is synonymous with a great childhood” …”the first 18 years MATTER”

#LeadersF25

Young people tell us what needs to change in this years #GoodChildhoodReport
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
tcspolicypractice.bsky.social
Wellbeing for the next generation” from @pbe.co.uk is a timely reflection on what it takes to build a good childhood - echoing many of the concerns raised in our 2025 #GoodChildhoodReport

Read the @pbe.co.uk article here:
Wellbeing for the next generation: Lessons from Sure Start and beyond | PBE
By Lord David Blunkett I was recently asked in an interview what I thought was the “good life”, which rather threw me. What is a “good life” for one person might be an absolute nightmare for another. ...
pbe.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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childrenssociety.bsky.social
A year ago, we opened Time for young people Newham.

It’s a space for young people in Newham to pause and find support as soon as they need it.

To celebrate, we spoke to staff to find out the difference it’s made to the local community: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...
The outside of the Time Newham service, the window covered in balloons and banners in celebration. Window reads, 'It's Time. A support space for young people.' Additional posters and stickers dotted around the window. An image of a hand adding a candle to a white sheet cake on a table, making it 7 lit candles. The cake is white with multicoloured firework patterns, and orange text reading 'Time Newham is One.'
November 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
tcspolicypractice.bsky.social
Attended the Young Carers Futures Conference hosted by Carers Trust on 23 October 2025 — inspiring workshops, powerful youth voices, and practical ideas on better identifying and supporting young carers.
#YCFutures2025
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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nerys-a.bsky.social
Love to see this - young creatives from @childrenssociety.bsky.social service in Bedfordshire creating art and glass samples for our Chelsea Flower Show garden 🎨

www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/people/...
BBC’s Repair Shop star joins art and glass workshop organised by Leighton Buzzard charity
A member of BBC’s Repair Shop team helped lead a decorative art and glass workshop organised by Leighton Buzzard charity The Children’s Society.
www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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childrenssociety.bsky.social
Thousands of teenagers are feeling totally overwhelmed by the noise of life – stress, pressure and problems that feel too big to handle 💢

Will you support our vital work and help a child quiet the noise this Christmas? www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-...
November 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
tcspolicypractice.bsky.social
We’re hiring a Senior Policy & Public Affairs Officer – Wales!📢💼
Lead impactful work with the Senedd and Welsh Government, championing children’s voices to shape a fairer, safer Wales.

Join us at The Children’s Society to drive change through policy, advocacy, and collaboration. #TeamTCS
The Children's Society Careers
The Children's Society Careers, Jobs, Search and Apply
careers.childrenssociety.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM
tcspolicypractice.bsky.social
@mind.org.uk recent report highlights the power of early support hubs to bridge gaps between health, education and youth services.

Young people deserve timely, accessible mental health support. 📢
Care Before Crisis: our report on young people's mental health
Young people's mental health is worse than ever. Read our report to understand why, and how the UK government can turn the tide on young people's mental health.
www.mind.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM
tcspolicypractice.bsky.social
Last week, our Prevention Officer, Alice, teamed up with South Yorkshire Police's #OpMakesafe lead to deliver learning sessions to managers & staff from Starboard hotels in Yorkshire, East Midlands & Cumbria, focused on supporting the hotel industry to prevent and disrupt #ChildExploitation
October 31, 2025 at 9:30 AM
tcspolicypractice.bsky.social
We're joining @bigissue.com & 65 other signatories in an open letter urging the government to set child poverty targets in the upcoming child poverty strategy.

4.5 million children are growing up in poverty in the UK, & while ministers have been promising change, that figure has continued to rise.
Big Issue poster stating we're joining the open letter to urge the Government to set child poverty targets.
October 31, 2025 at 9:24 AM