Only 48 hours to go until the #LondonMarathon2024 ! We have an amazing team running for The Children’s Society, and we’ll all be cheering them on this Sunday.

Best of luck to everyone who's taking part! 🏃

Criminal groups are targeting younger children, warns former Children’s Commissioner for England Anne Longfield. Read more about how these vulnerable young people are being contacted and exploited: cypnow.co.uk/news/article/d…

Naomi was just 16 when she started to live on her own. But the cost of living crisis made it even harder to make ends meet. Read her story: childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/blo…

Hundreds of vulnerable school-age children in England are being sent to illegal, unregulated homes every year because of a chronic shortage of places in secure local authority units.

Read our full response to the investigation ⬇️

The leader of an education trust in East Yorkshire has reported that child poverty is increasing significantly.

Mr Uttley said the role of schools had changed in recent years, and that teachers are now on the front line of the cost of living crisis👇
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When children seem to be pulling away, it can be hard to know what to say or do as parents or carers. Our blog unpacks a few ways to be there for a child when they need you most 👇
childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/blo…

4.3 million children in the UK are growing up in poverty. We need the next Government to make childhoods a national priority. Act today, sign our petition: act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/142301/pe…

#ChildrenAtTheTable

30% of young people use social media as their main source of information about sexual health, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Supporting children to stay safer online includes giving them the guidance and support they need in schools. Read more⬇️
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'This report should mark a watershed moment; an opportunity to dismantle the existing barriers and foster an environment which places the wellbeing and safety of all children at its heart.'

Read our full statement on the #CassReview 👇

Are you ready for a new challenge? 👣 Walk 60km in May to help young people change their lives!

Sign up today: 60-km-for-60-k.justgiving-sites.com

The general secretary of the NEU warned of a “real problem” with sexism and misogyny in schools due to young boys seeing “dangerous” content on their smartphones.

This behaviour can have a massive impact on young people long-term.

Read more👇
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

Young gamers are being enticed into gambling with real money to win extra perks.

But what is the long-term impact of this new virtual casino? And how can adults safeguard young people against this new threat? Read our latest blog to find out👇
childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/blo…

Two-thirds of social workers have witnessed children living in dangerous conditions with excessive levels of mould, according to a survey by the Social Workers Union (SWU).

The union is calling this a 'national scandal'.

Read the full story👇
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

Our National Prevention Programme Manager, James Simmonds-Read spoke to MyLondon about the new exploitation risks facing children and young people. This includes AI bots being used to contact children online, and groom them into county lines ⬇️
mylondon.news/news/gangs-usi…

Nearly one in five young people have been cyberbullied at least once in England, according to a report by the WHO. But how can we keep young people safer online? It starts with understanding the platforms they pose. Read more in our blog:
childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/blo…

Nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year, according to a survey commissioned by the BBC.

Aggressive behaviour in young people can a symptom of a greater issue they might be facing, from mental health issues to exploitation:
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New data highlights that many babies and young children are not getting the safe, happy, and healthy start to life that they deserve.

We're urging the next Government to put #ChildrenAtTheTable and make good childhoods a national priority. Read more: childrenatthetable.org.uk/rise-in-child-…

The British Youth Council surveyed over 500,000 11 to 18-year-olds, and found health and wellbeing to be their biggest concern.

Read more about the change young people are hoping to see:
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The Children's Charities Coalition backs the Children's Commissioner for England call to action in #TheBigAmbition for the next Government to commit to putting all its energy and effort towards improving the lives of children and young people. Read more: childrenatthetable.org.uk/ccc-big-ambiti…

I’m deeply sorry and very shocked to learn this news that British Youth Council is to close after 75 years. Yet another terrible sign of the huge financial strain our sector is under and the awful impact for young people. My heart and those of all The Children's Society goes out to the whole team