Child poverty

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Our alternative Queen's speech
In advance of the Queen opening the new session of parliament, our policy team shares points that will help children and families
07 May 2013
Michaela Neild, Public Affairs Assistant
Policy team
young girl
Missing free school meals and so much more
A parliamentary debate highlights just how wide-ranging free school meal eligibility can be for a child's education
18 April 2013
Michaela Neild, Public Affairs Assistant
Policy team
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Where are the children?
In today's budget announcement, the chancellor spoke for 56 minutes. How many times did he mention children?
20 March 2013
Daniel Pattison
Digital team
Palace of Westminster
Bishops’ letter highlights severe cuts in benefit up-rating bill
A letter from 43 bishops, published in the Sunday Telegraph, argues that a cap on benefits will put even more pressure on families.
11 March 2013
Sam Royston, Policy Adviser
Policy team
a partial view of a map of England
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
Laura Rodrigues, Policy Officer - Poverty and Early Years
Policy team
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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
Laura Rodrigues, Policy Officer - Poverty and Early Years
Policy team
Teenage girl
Government confirms 'no going back' on low income measures of child poverty
'It's great to hear Education Minister David Laws setting out his commitment to acting on the underlying causes of child poverty, not just on the symptoms.'
01 March 2013
Sam Royston, Policy Adviser
Policy team
partial map of UK with differently shaded regions
Child poverty map reveals deep disparities
Our new map illustrates the End Child Poverty campaign's study of poverty levels across the UK
20 February 2013
Sam Royston, Policy Adviser
Policy team
young girl clutching her knees
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
Laura Rodrigues, Policy Officer - Poverty and Early Years
Policy team
young boy sitting against a wall
Working with vulnerable and often forgotten families in the asylum system
Our programme worker shares his experiences working with families in Leeds in the asylum system.
30 January 2013
Abdou Sidibe, Senior Practitioner, LEAP programme
Programme staff

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