The Children's Society - National Programmes

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And we’re off! The opening to the 25th young carers festival was a truly epic one 🤩 samba, lasers, dancing, fireworks and more dancing 💃 🕺🎆🎇 #YCF2025

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T minus 2 hours until we welcome nearly 1000 young carers to the 25th young carers festival and we can’t wait!! #YCF2025

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Students from @OasisAcademies presented our joint report, A Chance at Childhood, to over 70 MPs in Parliament.

Reflecting on the experience, students wrote: "We weren’t just there to share our stories; we were there to demand change."

Read more: https://t.co/vQBVfKbGsT

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On May 21st, one of our Service Managers will excitingly be speaking on the @BSAboarding BSA conference panel, regarding mental health.

For more details, please see the link below:
BSA Conference Mental health – Supporting everyone | The Boarding Schools' Association

[The Children's Society @childrensociety]

We're encouraged by the mentions of the national wellbeing measurement in the House of Lords yesterday. The #ChildrensWellbeingAndSchoolsBill must enable more informed & effective methods to improve young people’s wellbeing.

Watch our Chair, Bishop Libby Lane 👇

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The Children’s Society has campaigned for over a decade to make uniforms more affordable.

The upcoming #ChildrensWellbeingAndSchoolsBill is set to reduce uniform costs for families across England, saving parents ��50 a year.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/WjW9hrvE85

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We’re buzzing from an incredible day at the #LondonMarathon.

85 superstars ran the iconic 26.2 mile course in support of The Children’s Society – an amazing achievement!

Thank you so much for all the hard work and dedication to the hope and happiness of young people 🧡💫

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Today, Chicken Cottage opened their first store where all staff are briefed to help tackle child exploitation.

The new Walthamstow branch is a terrific milestone in our national partnership to create safer spaces for young people🧡

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Here's a feel-good story this weekend 👇

Three brothers, James, Andrew and Will, have driven their miniature bus from Land's End to John O’Groats, raising money for The Children's Society. Their top speed is just 12 miles per hour!

https://t.co/7hJzDeWxrL

[Munira Wilson 🇺🇦 @munirawilson]

Proud to join @childrensociety @Oasis_UK @unicef_uk in listening to young people about their experiences and calling on the Government to invest in childhood for a brighter future. Far too many children in the UK are growing up in poverty, denied the opportunity to thrive.

[The Children’s Society Policy Team @ChildSocPol]

"Growing crisis among boys dominates the narrative but girls in England also face unprecedented mental health challenges and systemic pressures"

Read the full article below:
https://t.co/zDLLGtTuSW

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Young carers in armed forces families have complex and unique lives.

As a professional, you can help them feel understood.

This #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild, find out more about our work with young carers in armed forces families: https://t.co/NEaI1UuW3o

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Its ok if you don't speak teen. Search:
'pocket guide for for raising tweens'
for the advice you need to start a conversation.

[The Children's Society @childrensociety]

Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ exposed the secret language of emojis sometimes used by teenagers.

This exchange means: “You’re going to be fine,” followed by, “I am depressed.”

What’s important is that every adult in a young person’s life feels able to start the conversation.

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Last week two of our TCS colleagues were invited to meet PM @Keir_Starmer at @10DowningStreet to discuss the issues raised by @netflix drama #Adolescence.

Our Executive Director of Youth Impact has written a brilliant blog following the meeting:
https://t.co/rfOs8WXwdG

[Mark Russell @markrusselluk]

Last week my @childrensociety colleagues Nerys and Sarah were invited to meet PM @Keir_Starmer at @10DowningStreet to discuss the issues raised by @netflix drama #Adolescence

Nerys has written a brilliant blog about her optimism after the meeting

https://t.co/oo59xuaJRl

[The Children’s Society Policy Team @ChildSocPol]

It's so great to see how this long held aim of TCS is gaining the support it needs and deserves🎈

Read the full report by @SMFthinktank below:

https://t.co/0pfAPk4MxK

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Full press release: https://t.co/MzOia1qd0Y

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The Children’s Charities Coalition is urging the Chancellor to invest more into children’s social care.

This will enable local authorities to rebuild early intervention services, preventing more children and families reaching crisis point.

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Watch her full journey here: https://t.co/ojPv65zb5i