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Extending free school meals is key to combatting child malnutrition
Findings that teachers are seeing large numbers of children give signs of not eating enough, Sam Royston emphasises the need to support free school meals.
30 April 2012, 1 comment
Sam Royston, Policy Adviser
Policy team
MPs investigate why trafficked children go missing from care
The first public session of an inquiry into trafficked children gone missing from care reveals chilling facts and ways of addressing the problem.
25 April 2012, 4 comments
Natalie Williams, Policy Officer
Policy team
Lauren Devereux looking at the camera
Rain, a campaign and a marathon
Our intern Lauren Devereux writes of the Fair and Square campaign launch, preparation for the London Marathon and, at last, steady rain.
20 April 2012
Lauren Devereux, Media Intern
Media team
Free school meals for all children in poverty
As we launch our Fair and Square campaign, David Hounsell explains why our goals are good for young people and their families
19 April 2012, 2 comments
David Hounsell, Economic Adviser
Policy team
Lauren Devereux looking at the camera
Meet Lauren Devereux, Media Intern
Today we're proud to begin a series of blog stories from our Media Intern Lauren Devereux.
16 April 2012
Lauren Devereux, Media Intern
Media team
We need to end 'failed policy' that makes young people vulnerable
For Young People Seeking Safety Week, Ilona Pinter addresses destitution as a serious concern and explains steps to address the problem.
03 April 2012
Ilona Pinter, Policy Adviser
Policy team
New riots report emphasises need to give everyone a stake in society
Our Policy Director on the importance of the Riots, Victims and Communities Panel's report on last summer's riots
28 March 2012
Enver Solomon, Policy Director
Policy team
Are we meeting disabled children's needs?
While disabled children want the same opportunities as their peers, many barriers prevent them from accessing needed services, says Policy Adviser Iryna Pona.
26 March 2012
Ilona Pinter, Policy Adviser
Policy team
This budget changes little for disadvantaged children
Policy Adviser Sam Royston finds the government's budget lacking support for young people
21 March 2012
Sam Royston, Policy Adviser
Policy team
A group of 30 young people
Sleeping rough to support Make Runaways Safe and Ghanaian children
Scouts leader Camilla Legate describes her and 30 young people’s experience sleeping rough and raising funds for young people.
14 March 2012
Camilla Legate, Supporter
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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