Laura Rodrigues

Laura Rodrigues, Policy Officer - Poverty and Early Years

From our Policy team

Laura works on child poverty and early years policy, particularly focusing on welfare reform and children's centres.

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A closer look at our Fair and Square map
Children in poverty who miss out on free school meals is a problem across the country, our new map shows
08 March 2013
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What is the state of free school meals near you?
1.2 million young people in poverty in England miss out on free school meals. Use our map to see what it's like in your area.
07 March 2013
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Giving parents a voice on child poverty policy
We can develop a more effective view of child poverty by listening to families' experiences.
19 February 2013
Head teacher Bob Ellis speaking
Teachers' opinions of free school meals
The head teacher of Conisborough College outlines why he supports our Fair and Square campaign
17 December 2012
Why we support Tanni Grey-Thompson's Universal Credit inquiry
'The inquiry found that around 450,000 disabled people stand to lose out under Universal Credit - this includes 100,000 disabled children'
17 October 2012
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Dressing as a dinner lady at Labour party conference
Our policy officer Laura dresses as a dinner lady and quizzes MPs, building support for our Fair and Square campaign
03 October 2012
Net result: The importance of a safety net for disadvantaged young people
If the government intends to take the welfare system through another fundamental overhaul, we must ensure that young people do not slip through the net.
29 June 2012
We should tackle poverty, not redefine it
Changing the focus won’t help end child poverty, says our Policy Officer Laura Rodrigues
15 June 2012
On your own: Young people’s experiences of leaving care
For children who grew up in the care of their local authority, leaving can be a scary, explains Laura Rodrigues, who met several over the past few days.
22 May 2012
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The role and future of Sure Start children's centres
Our first early years policy conference featured Polly Toynbee of The Guardian, and workshops led by government officials and our staff.
01 February 2012

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