Policy briefing/report The well-worn path Investment in early support services for children has fallen over the last ten years with many of the poorest areas hardest hit. 4 minutes 2023 Poverty and cost of living
Press release/media statement Our response to the DHSC Major Conditions Strategy The government has published its strategic framework for the Major Conditions Strategy. We are pleased to see an emphasis on prevention and early intervention for young people’s mental health, as well as recognition of the impact of being a young carer. 1 minute 2023 Mental health and wellbeing
Press release/media statement Don’t turn back the clock on protecting children Under the current proposals of the new Illegal Migration Bill, the government will reintroduce the use of child detention for immigration purposes — reversing the changes that they previously enshrined in law. 3 minutes 2023 Refugee and migrants
Research report The Good Childhood Report 2023 The Good Childhood Report 2022 found that school, friendships and appearance continue to cause the greatest dissatisfaction in adolescence. 5 minutes 2023 Mental health and wellbeing Poverty and cost of living
Evaluation report, Other resource types Working with our Prevention programme By partnering with Prevention, you can create a future where children are better protected and every victim is properly supported. 3 minutes 2022 Child exploitation Missing from home
Research report The Good Childhood Report 2022 The Good Childhood Report 2022 found that school, friendships and appearance continue to cause the greatest dissatisfaction in adolescence. 4 minutes 2022 Mental health and wellbeing Poverty and cost of living
Research report Net Gains? Young people’s digital lives and wellbeing Our report looks at the evidence on young people’s digital lives, including the impacts of being online and links to wellbeing. 4 minutes 2022 Mental health and wellbeing Technology and social media
Policy briefing/report Towards a London-wide care offer This report calls for a common offer for care leavers across London, regardless of where they're looked after. At the moment care leavers get different support depending on the borough they live in. 3 minutes 2021 Advocacy and children's rights Children in care
Research report The Good Childhood Report 2021 The Good Childhood Report 2021 found that school, friendships and appearance continue to cause the greatest dissatisfaction in adolescence. 6 minutes 2021 Mental health and wellbeing Poverty and cost of living
Evaluation report Hand in Hand evaluation Hand in Hand works with children and young people at risk of, or are currently being, sexually or criminally exploited, and those repeatedly reported missing. 5 minutes 2021 Child exploitation Missing from home
Response to Westminster manifestos: A glimmer of hope, but more must be done to deliver for children We have now reviewed the manifestos from the three main parliamentary parties for England — The Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
Mark BBC Children in Need awards £1 million to a charity defining the future of mental health services To mark mental health awareness week, BBC Children in Need, Health Foundation and Impact on Urban Health have presented £1 million to The Children’s Society as the beaming winners of the A Million & Me Award.
