@annelongfield.bsky.social
Bite Back is looking for an exceptional new CEO to lead this great organisation 👇
HUGE opportunity to join and lead our team... as our new CEO 👀
This is not a typical CEO role. 😎 Bite Back is bold, dynamic, youth-led, and mission-first. And we need someone to match.
Is it you?
👉 Apply here: www.biteback-opportunities.org
📅 Deadline: 28 May
This is not a typical CEO role. 😎 Bite Back is bold, dynamic, youth-led, and mission-first. And we need someone to match.
Is it you?
👉 Apply here: www.biteback-opportunities.org
📅 Deadline: 28 May
Bite Back - CEO
www.biteback-opportunities.org
May 17, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Bite Back is looking for an exceptional new CEO to lead this great organisation 👇
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Great to see the launch of the #PlayCommission this week showing the value of play for wellbeing. Our GCR last year called for the Government to ‘let children play’ 🎈
Today we’re publishing our Raising The Nation Play Commission interim report.
Thanks to the many people who have contributed evidence and given advice.
We set out the huge benefits of play, the barriers, and make policy recommendations.
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Thanks to the many people who have contributed evidence and given advice.
We set out the huge benefits of play, the barriers, and make policy recommendations.
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Inquiry Report Calls On The Government To Restore School Playtime Amid Warning That Play Is Being Squeezed Out Of Children’s Lives — Play Commission
The Raising the Nation Play Commission, a year-long independent inquiry into why play is critical to the wellbeing of children in England, publishes its Interim Report, ‘State of Play’. The Commission...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk
February 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Great to see the launch of the #PlayCommission this week showing the value of play for wellbeing. Our GCR last year called for the Government to ‘let children play’ 🎈
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Lots of national media coverage about Play Commission today. Our Co-founder Ingrid on 5 Live and Leeds play street activator Catherine on the Today Programme alongside @annelongfield.bsky.social (link below - 2:48). Getting the word out!! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Today, 24/02/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Lots of national media coverage about Play Commission today. Our Co-founder Ingrid on 5 Live and Leeds play street activator Catherine on the Today Programme alongside @annelongfield.bsky.social (link below - 2:48). Getting the word out!! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Great to see The Times editorial this morning backing our call to tackle the barriers which are stopping many children from playing outside.
February 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Great to see The Times editorial this morning backing our call to tackle the barriers which are stopping many children from playing outside.
This week I had my introduction to the House of Lords as a life peer. It's an incredible honour & privilege to serve and I will do my utmost to use it well - doing all I can to boost the life chances, opportunities & success of our children and communities.
February 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This week I had my introduction to the House of Lords as a life peer. It's an incredible honour & privilege to serve and I will do my utmost to use it well - doing all I can to boost the life chances, opportunities & success of our children and communities.
This is long overdue, very welcome, and will save lives.
The ruthless criminal exploitation of vulnerable children has been a brutal and lucrative business model for organised criminals for far too long.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The ruthless criminal exploitation of vulnerable children has been a brutal and lucrative business model for organised criminals for far too long.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
New laws to protect children exploited by gangs in England and Wales ‘will save lives’
Ex-children’s commissioner welcomes crackdown on use of children for crimes such as running county lines
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This is long overdue, very welcome, and will save lives.
The ruthless criminal exploitation of vulnerable children has been a brutal and lucrative business model for organised criminals for far too long.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The ruthless criminal exploitation of vulnerable children has been a brutal and lucrative business model for organised criminals for far too long.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Agree, very timely report from @cypmentalhealth.bluesky.social
We need to enhance access and quality of care. STADIA trial in CAMHS highlights significant mh needs - but many referrals are rejected, with delays in receiving help
doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
New ACAMH blog👉
www.acamh.org/blog/the-sta...
We need to enhance access and quality of care. STADIA trial in CAMHS highlights significant mh needs - but many referrals are rejected, with delays in receiving help
doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
New ACAMH blog👉
www.acamh.org/blog/the-sta...
February 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Agree, very timely report from @cypmentalhealth.bluesky.social
We need to enhance access and quality of care. STADIA trial in CAMHS highlights significant mh needs - but many referrals are rejected, with delays in receiving help
doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
New ACAMH blog👉
www.acamh.org/blog/the-sta...
We need to enhance access and quality of care. STADIA trial in CAMHS highlights significant mh needs - but many referrals are rejected, with delays in receiving help
doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
New ACAMH blog👉
www.acamh.org/blog/the-sta...
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Invest in children’s mental health to boost the economy long-term: clear message from our @centreformh.bsky.social analysis today with @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social & YoungMinds www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #FutureMinds
UK childhood mental health crisis to cost £1.1tn in lost pay, study finds
Researchers estimate lifetime earnings lost as charities call for independent review of causes of the crisis
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Invest in children’s mental health to boost the economy long-term: clear message from our @centreformh.bsky.social analysis today with @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social @cfyounglives.bsky.social & YoungMinds www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #FutureMinds
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Today we’re launching the Future Minds campaign with Centre for Mental Health, the CYP Mental Health Coalition, YoungMinds and The Prudence Trust.
We’re urging the Govt to deliver urgent reform and investment to boost children’s mental health.
More here 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
We’re urging the Govt to deliver urgent reform and investment to boost children’s mental health.
More here 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
UK childhood mental health crisis to cost £1.1tn in lost pay, study finds
Researchers estimate lifetime earnings lost as charities call for independent review of causes of the crisis
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Today we’re launching the Future Minds campaign with Centre for Mental Health, the CYP Mental Health Coalition, YoungMinds and The Prudence Trust.
We’re urging the Govt to deliver urgent reform and investment to boost children’s mental health.
More here 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
We’re urging the Govt to deliver urgent reform and investment to boost children’s mental health.
More here 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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"I just had the drive to do it for him, to make change and seize the moment to bring that change. I felt a responsibility to be brave."
A wonderful 'How I Lead' from @annelongfield.bsky.social on the importance of tenaciousness, optimism and the bigger picture.
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
A wonderful 'How I Lead' from @annelongfield.bsky.social on the importance of tenaciousness, optimism and the bigger picture.
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
Baroness Anne Longfield: ‘I felt a responsibility to be brave’
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Baroness Anne Longfield
www.tes.com
January 14, 2025 at 6:42 AM
"I just had the drive to do it for him, to make change and seize the moment to bring that change. I felt a responsibility to be brave."
A wonderful 'How I Lead' from @annelongfield.bsky.social on the importance of tenaciousness, optimism and the bigger picture.
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
A wonderful 'How I Lead' from @annelongfield.bsky.social on the importance of tenaciousness, optimism and the bigger picture.
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
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'Part of forcing change is people realising you aren’t going to go away. I've had several politicians agree to things because they realised if they didn’t, I would keep coming back.'
@annelongfield.bsky.social talks about her career and leadership style in our latest How I Lead interview
@annelongfield.bsky.social talks about her career and leadership style in our latest How I Lead interview
Baroness Anne Longfield: 'I felt a responsibility to be brave'
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to Baroness Anne Longfield
www.tes.com
January 14, 2025 at 7:38 AM
'Part of forcing change is people realising you aren’t going to go away. I've had several politicians agree to things because they realised if they didn’t, I would keep coming back.'
@annelongfield.bsky.social talks about her career and leadership style in our latest How I Lead interview
@annelongfield.bsky.social talks about her career and leadership style in our latest How I Lead interview
Thanks Fiona and to everyone who came to @cfyounglives.bsky.social event on inclusive education & schools @leedsbeckett.bsky.social yesterday. A great discussion & drive to open up opportunity.
Brilliant to be here @leedsbeckett.bsky.social with @jonnyuttley.bsky.social @annelongfield.bsky.social and @henrimurison.bsky.social to discuss our shared ambition to create a school system which can better meet the needs of disadvantaged children
January 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Thanks Fiona and to everyone who came to @cfyounglives.bsky.social event on inclusive education & schools @leedsbeckett.bsky.social yesterday. A great discussion & drive to open up opportunity.
Siblings who can't attend school every day as they share a pair of shoes & the prohibitive cost of uniforms. Just some of the heartbreaking things families told us about poverty & school absence. Thanks @jrf_uk for funding & @Channel4News for covering.
Our report published today warns poverty and hardship are preventing some children from attending school amid big increases in persistent and severe absence among children receiving Free School Meals.
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Centre for Young Lives report warns poverty and hardship are preventing some children from attending school amid big increases in persistent and severe absence among children receiving Free School Mea...
Anne Longfield, Executive Chair of the Centre for Young Lives think tank, is today (Tuesday December 3rd) publishing a new report, ‘Too Skint for School’, examining the link between poverty and school...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk
December 3, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Siblings who can't attend school every day as they share a pair of shoes & the prohibitive cost of uniforms. Just some of the heartbreaking things families told us about poverty & school absence. Thanks @jrf_uk for funding & @Channel4News for covering.
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Our report published today warns poverty and hardship are preventing some children from attending school amid big increases in persistent and severe absence among children receiving Free School Meals.
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
Centre for Young Lives report warns poverty and hardship are preventing some children from attending school amid big increases in persistent and severe absence among children receiving Free School Mea...
Anne Longfield, Executive Chair of the Centre for Young Lives think tank, is today (Tuesday December 3rd) publishing a new report, ‘Too Skint for School’, examining the link between poverty and school...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk
December 3, 2024 at 6:50 AM
Our report published today warns poverty and hardship are preventing some children from attending school amid big increases in persistent and severe absence among children receiving Free School Meals.
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...