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Government announcement on sex and relationships education an 'essential step in safeguarding children'
The Children's Society responds to the Government announcement on sex and relationship education in secondary schools.
2.6 million poor children miss out on crucial fuel poverty support
Only 1 in 3 of UK’s poorest children are benefitting from the government’s Warm Home Discount, leaving as many as 2.6 million children out in the cold, new analysis from The Children’s Society has found.
Poverty a blight on the physical and mental health of children
The Children's Society comments on the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health report on poverty and health.
PM's focus on mental health 'welcome step forward in confronting stigma'
The Children's Society responds to the Prime Minister's speech on social reform.
Council tax boost for hundreds of vulnerable young people – but thousands more ‘set up to fail’
We are calling on local authorities in London to exempt those leaving care from paying council tax until they turn 25.
Families risk 'nasty hangover' of Christmas debt
Our survey raises concerns about the number of families with children who may find themselves at risk of falling into a debt trap by New Year’s Day.
June Brown supports campaign to make vulnerable children’s voices heard this Christmas
One of Britain’s best-loved actresses, June Brown, is launching The Children’s Society’s annual Christingle campaign, to help raise £1.2 million for the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people this Advent and Christmas season
Celebrities back Christmas single to fight child poverty
Coronation Street celebrities give their support to Christmas single 'A Christmas Miracle' to raise money for The Children's Society
Report reveals tens of thousands of teenagers are neglected at home
New research from The Children's Society lifts the lid on the scale of teenage neglect as reported by young people themselves.
Children at risk of sexual exploitation are being let down by the Met Police
Our response to the HMIC report into the Metropolitan Police Service’s response to child abuse and sexual exploitation