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Ten young people organise Bake and Brew event, raise money for our work
Ten young people hosted a Bake and Brew event, raising funds to support our work with vulnerable children across the country.
01 October 2012
Amira Dahir, Young Person
Guest bloggers
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'The best day ever - I really hope we can do something like this again!'
Liam, who works with our programme in Leeds, writes about helping four fellow young people with disabilities
29 October 2012
Liam Mackin, Young Person
Guest bloggers
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The big changes Universal Credit would bring for my family
As a result of the planned changes, 'we are about to become more isolated, our quality of life and that of our children further impaired', Jacqueline writes
17 October 2012
Jacqueline Lockhart, Campaigner
Guest bloggers
child seated in wheelchair
The big changes Universal Credit would bring for my family
As a result of the planned changes, 'we are about to become more isolated, our quality of life and that of our children further impaired', Jacqueline writes
29 December 2012
Jacqueline Lockhart, Campaigner
Guest bloggers
Support and aspiration for all disabled children
Following a new report, we urge the government to ensure that young people are supported in the new special education system.
28 May 2012
Iryna Pona, Policy Adviser
Policy team
adult and young man speaking
The great value of advocacy for children in care
Many children in the care system tell us of experiences of powerlessness when decisions are made about their future - but advocates help change that
13 September 2012
Iryna Pona, Policy Adviser
Policy team
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We need to protect children in care
As we're reminded too frequently, children in care are mistreated and neglected - see what you can do to support them
13 November 2012
Iryna Pona, Policy Adviser
Policy team
Christmas Wish
My Christmas wish
For many of us this time of year is full of anticipation. But for many children and families we work with, the holiday season is a time of worry.
20 December 2012
Iryna Pona, Policy Adviser
Policy team
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Runaway children need better support
A troubling new Ofsted report echoes our findings about low levels of support for young runaways
15 February 2013
Iryna Pona, Policy Adviser
Policy team
Matthew Reed of The Children's Society and Peter Davies of CEOP
Our new partnership to keep young runaways safe
Our agreement with the UK policing agency CEOP is an example of working together to protect young people.
11 March 2013
Iryna Pona, Policy Adviser
Policy team

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What issues affect children and young people today? On our blog, our volunteers, staff, leaders and the young people we work with share their experiences and tackle the issues. Let us know what you think – leave a comment or send us a message about what you find on our blog.

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Informative. I clicked for the pun in the title and stayed for the graphs.

The kids are all Wight: Gauging children’s well-being on the Isle of Wight

Great idea to map your run with the icons of London. Well done for finding the mental strength to run the VLM AGAIN, especially now you are an old man!

Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon

Well done Joe, all in a good cause and will be thinking about you on the day.

Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon