Health campaigners have called for a phased approach to providing universal free school meals across the country, following a positive evaluation of the programme in London’s state primary schools. The £130m Greater...
UK charity declares ‘refugee homelessness emergency’ as numbers hit record high
Homelessness among refugees has doubled in the last year to reach record levels as charities hand out tents and sleeping bags to those forced to live on the streets for the first time, according to research. Read the...
Number of children in care drops for first time in 16 years
The number of children in the care of local authorities has declined for the first time in 16 years, government figures show. Read the full article on this link to Children & Young People Now Share this: Share on X...
300 people die in poverty every day in the UK, shocking new research reveals
A shocking 300 people are dying in poverty every single day in the UK, new research reveals. End of life charity, Marie Curie, previously found that 93,000 people died in poverty across the UK in 2019. But that number...
Children in need
The Children’s Commissioner for England has published a new report on child in need plans, exploring the content of the plans and the support offered to families on them. Drawing on data from a sample of child in need...
Support for marginalised families increases awareness of risks to children, research finds
Support services for parents and carers in areas affected by violence can offer greater opportunities for families to understand risks posed to their children, an evaluation of two London pilot schemes finds. Read the...
