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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
Young boy sittihg
The Local Picture: Inadequate protection for runaway children
Our new report reveals that police forces and local authorities across the country are not doing enough to protect runaway children.
10 January 2013, 1 comment
Natalie Williams, Policy Officer
Policy team
Fair and Square logo
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
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
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
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
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
campaigner carrying a concession tray
Aprons and statistics: Campaigning at the Conservative conference
During her first campaigning visit to a party conference, Mubena dons a hairnet and apron and explains free school meals to MPs
15 October 2012
Mubena Abdul-Rahim, Public Affairs Volunteer
Policy team
Sophie Brightwell smiles at the camera
Mud, hail and flooding . . . a great weekend at the Greenbelt festival!
Following this year's Greenbelt, Sophie Brightwell writes about abundant mud, a home away from home and young people's illustrations of paradise.
31 August 2012
Sophie Brightwell, Church Partnerships Coordinator
Church team
boy who has run away, standing on pavement as people rush by him
'If you want to run away to disappear from your life, then you're not going to be found'
Young people tell us why they run away and how we can help, Elaine Hindal writes
21 November 2011
Elaine Hindal, Director of Advocacy and Communication
Leadership team

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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