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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
Laura Rodrigues, Policy Officer - Poverty and Early Years
Policy team
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
Laura Rodrigues, Policy Officer - Poverty and Early Years
Policy team
five people dressed in dinner lady outfits
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
Laura Rodrigues, Policy Officer - Poverty and Early Years
Policy team
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
Laura Rodrigues, Policy Officer - Poverty and Early Years
Policy team
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
Laura Rodrigues, Policy Officer - Poverty and Early Years
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
map of England overlaid with different shades of purple
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
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
young man in a hooded sweatshirt
4 v 95: Asylum-seeking children and families need free school meals
Free school meals for children in asylum-seeking families would help those surviving on £5 a day for each family member
12 June 2013
Laura Rodrigues, Policy Officer - Poverty and Early Years
Policy team
several people singing Christmas carols
Good singing voices: You can organise a carolling event this year or next
By carolling, you can raise festive cheer and funds that help improve children's lives.
07 December 2011
Loretta Jones, Regional Fundraising Development Coordinator
Fundraising and events 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