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@childrensociety
The Children's Society
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The Govt thinks children in families with wages above £7,400 a year shouldn’t receive free school meals. We only have 2 days to change the Government’s mind ➡️➡️
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@Hopenlesmyth A HUGE happy birthday Ollie, from everyone at The Children's Society 🎊🎉🙌
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This week is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek . This young person's story is a reminder of the importance of listening when we ask the question 'How are you feeling?' #childrensmhw #CYPMH
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Today is the start of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek . We've found that strong family relationships make the biggest difference to children's well-being 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧. Here are some top tips to help communicate with your teen ➡️
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It's so important to always be kind and gentle with people. Everyone you meet may be fighting a battle you know nothing about. You will never regret being kind🧡
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These figures show the toll that systematic cuts to welfare, including the freeze on children’s benefits, have taken on low-income families and the govt must now urgently review this freeze.
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Today is #YoungCarersAwarenessDay . Many #youngcarers are hidden. Raising awareness can help identify these young people. @ChildSocInclude looks at some of the hidden groups and provides tools and resources for working with them. #CareForMeToo
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When asked by @stephenctimms , @BorisJohnson did not understand why migrants with leave to remain had 'no recourse to public funds'. Neither do we. It's time to scrap this policy, and ensure everyone has access to support, regardless of their background >
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A true privilege to have HRH Prince Harry attend a seminar brilliantly led by our own @RichardCrellin and @fathermikescp at today's #FaithAndMentalHealth conference. His commitment to listening to young people and raising awareness around #MentalHealth issues is so important.
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Thank you Prince Harry for joining our #FaithAndMentalHealth conference at @LambethPalace today. Your work in this area is an inspiration – and I pray we reach a point where no one suffers in silence, and everyone gets the support they need.
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Jesy Nelson from @LittleMix shares her experiences of online bullying. No one should have to experience this, but for many children it's a reality. We need to listen to everyone speaking about it. #IHearYouth #JesyNelsonOddOneOut
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Today is #ChildSexualExploitationAwarenessDay . Children can be groomed online or in the real world, by a stranger or by someone they know. Learn to keep an eye out for some of these behaviours that may be signs of grooming > #CSEDay19 #StopCSE
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'Nobody really knows that I'm a #YoungCarer ' It's #CarersWeek and we want to recognise and raise awareness of all the young people who take time out of their childhood to care for a friend or family member. Let's amplify their voices💛 👏 and #MakingCaringVisible
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'The things that make me different are the things that make me, ME.' -Piglet Happy #WinnieThePoohDay !
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Big up to these 77 councils who have made the move and no longer charge care leavers council tax! Help us ensure no care leaver has to bear the burden of a bill they can't afford and call on your council today 📣
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It's #YoungCarersAwarenessDay today. Many #youngcarers are hidden. Raising awareness can help identify these young people. @ChildSocInclude looks at some of the hidden groups and provides tools and resources to work with them
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Today is the start of #CarersWeek . Many #youngcarers are hidden, but raising awareness can help identify these young people. @ChildSocInclude provides tools and resources to work with this hidden group.
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Thanks to @ThreeUK & @tescomobile we’re sending phones & tablets to help isolated young people and their families stay connected 🤝 📱📚 From getting well-being support from our practitioners to accessing college work - this tech will make a massive difference to young people.
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Nearly 1 in 5 children aged 10-17 in the UK – the equivalent of 1.1m – have reported being unhappy with their lives as a whole during the coronavirus lockdown. Before Covid-19 this was usually around 1 in 8. Read our report:
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Who is in charge of the remote today? Our Head of Youth Practice recommends this magical animation on @BBCOne 👦 🦊 🐴 Films like this are great at providing spaces for children to talk about how they're feeling at the moment.
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@thehoneypop @Louis_Tomlinson @TeamLouisNews We're so grateful for the support - what an amazing group of people🧡✨👏
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Across the country children are struggling with their identity & alarming numbers of young people are self-harming - nearly 1/4 girls aged 14 and 1/10 boys. We're calling on the govt to make it a requirement for all schools to offer access to a counsellor.
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Feeling invisible & having nowhere to turn is the daily reality for thousands of young people 👀🤐 Share our video to raise awareness for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and the often unseen nature of mental health in young people...
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We are delighted by the govt's decision to provide Free School Meals over the coming summer holidays. This much needed step will prevent the 1.3million children who are eligible from going hungry during what is likely to be a very difficult summer.
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NEW REPORT OUT TODAY - reveals an alarming state of decline as modern life continues to erode the happiness of young people. Key factors causing their unhappiness includes: 📚 School 👬 👭 Friendships 🤳 How they look Children deserve drastic change ➡️
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Molly has been caring for her Mum since she was 10. One day – she realised she didn’t have to go through it alone – see her story. #YoungCarersAwarenessDay
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There is compelling evidence that the services and support that children rely on are at breaking point. We're joining more than 120 organisations in asking the Govt to put #ChildrenAtTheHeart of its spending decisions. #Budget2018
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Just a little reminder that life can be tough, but so are you💛 💪 #FridayThoughts
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🚨 Things young people want police to know this #CEADay21 🚨 A group of young people have shared their top tips, they want to encourage all police staff to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that will make them better at working with children and young people⬇️
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"I was told I'd stay with an uncle. I thought I wouldn’t be in danger any more. I'd no idea that this “uncle” was actually a man who paid to buy me, to abuse me" On #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking , learn how we support trafficked children #EndHumanTrafficking
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We've campaigned for years calling on the Government to secure #legalaid for separated and unaccompanied children. Today the Government has listened and announced a U-turn to bring it back for some of the most marginalised children in the country 👏
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A young person speaks about the pressure society places on them to look a certain way and fit in. Our latest Good Childhood Report explores this, and more ➡️
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Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - currently, 30% of children living in the UK live in poverty. Find out how we're working to #EndChildPoverty >> #EndPoverty
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We've said it before and we will say it again! You will never regret being kind to someone💛
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You will NEVER regret being kind to people - even if it’s not always reciprocated💕🌈 #TuesdayThoughts
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@TeamLouisNews @Louis_Tomlinson Wow! Thanks so much for your support ❤️❤️❤️
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Moved by #ThreeGirls on @BBCOne ? Help us raise awareness of abuse by sharing our guide to spotting the signs:
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Hope is under threat for young people facing county lines, abuse and neglect. Our specialists #FightForHope , providing support for young people who've had it toughest. Help keep a child's hope alive this Christmas. Send a message of hope or donate today🌟
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Good luck to everyone collecting results today, however they go, please remember to be kind to yourself. Don't let a grade define who you are or what you will become. You should be extremely proud of all your hard work and perseverance❤️ #ResultsDay #GCSE2020 #GCSEResults2020
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Gangs are grooming children with drugs and alcohol or promises of status and wealth. Children under the control of ‘county lines’ drugs gangs are not criminals, but victims of criminal exploitation and trafficking. #ModernSlavery #AntiSlaveryDay
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Seven years ago young people told us that school uniforms were unfair & cost too much💷 Today, things changed for the better! @MikeAmesburyMP 's School Uniforms Bill passed its final stage in parliament, making affordable uniform the law #CutTheCost
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From CEO @markrusselluk on the tragic news: 'We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of one of our young trustees, Aya Hachem. She was a truly remarkable young woman, and an inspiring voice for children and young people. Our thoughts are with her family at this awful time.'
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When behaviour is 'difficult' children need support, not punishment - its often a sign that they're struggling 🧡
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Disappointed to see #Budget2021 not mentioning children @RishiSunak ☹️
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Bullying is not okay. If you know that bullying is happening somewhere and you are in a position of influence, commit to changing the tolerance of bullying to zero #AntiBullyingWeek
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It's #WorldKindnessDay today. Kindness is free and one kind word or act can change someone's entire day. Everyone, everywhere has the power to be kind. Take this chance to spread some positivity around🌈 ✨ 💕
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This #NationalStorytellingWeek we hear about the profound effect that reading, writing and storytelling can have on young people, allowing them to escape or work through the challenges in their lives.
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You will NEVER regret being kind to people - even if it’s not always reciprocated💕🌈 #TuesdayThoughts #Kindness
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County lines is not a new thing, but you may have recently heard about it on TV shows like @Hollyoaks . But beyond the script, it's a stark reality for many young people and we work to restore the hopes of those being exploited➡️
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We are deeply saddened following the devastating news about Brianna Ghey. If you are a trans or non-binary person who's been affected by the news, here are a few helplines that can provide support as well as the Proud Connections live chat service.
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Children caring for a family member are sadly more likely to experience mental ill health. Their caring role can lead to loneliness and isolation, as well as stress and anxiety. @ChildSocInclude supports #YoungCarers #YoungCarersAwarenessDay #CareForMeToo
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🙋👧 Today is #InternationalWomensDay . Strong women from our organisation look back at the advice they would have given their younger selves. What would you say to your younger self and to the young women growing up today? 👇 #IWD2019 #IWD19
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We want to see counselling in secondary schools 🎒 We want open access hubs in every community where children can just walk in to talk to a professional about their mental health 🏚️ We want children's mental health to be taken seriously 📢
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Schools shouldn’t rush to discipline children who display unexpected or disruptive behaviour, and exclusions should only be used as a last resort. ‘Bad behaviour’ can be a sign that something is wrong in a child's life and they need support.
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These 3 inspiring women appeared on @loosewomen today, creating awareness of child sexual exploitation in order to stop #CSE in this country. @MaggieOliverUK , @sammywoodhouse1 & #TheChildrensSociety practitioner Carly. #NeverTooLateToTell
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If a young person is struggling with #MentalHealth issues, support should always be there:
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Be proud of every step you take💛 #FridayFeeling #FridayVibe #FridayMorning
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How are you looking after yourself this #SelfCareSunday ? 🧠 ❤️
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Any child can be exploited, no matter their background 😔 Primary school children as young as seven are being targeted by criminal gangs. Tragically, young people exploited through county lines can often be treated as criminals themselves
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Our joint letter to the chancellor @KwasiKwarteng … 🧵
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🌍 Compared to 24 European countries our young people are the least satisfied with their lives. A particularly British fear of failure could partly be to blame This needs to change. Our latest Good Childhood Report and to take action ➡️ #WontBeSidelined
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At 17, Hannah's GP was repeatedly told she was too old for children services but too young for adult services. 'I was desperate – self harming and attempting to take my own life – but there was nothing for me.'
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This #StressAwarenessDay , we're sharing tips for young people to manage stress. Stress can have emotional and physical effects on people - it can make you feel tired, sick and headachey, as well as making you feel impatient or overwhelmed.
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Just 8 sleeps to go! Can you name these Christmas songs? Comment with your answers! 1 👶❄🌨🌬🌄 2 👁👀👩💋🎅 3 🎅👶 4 📘💙🔵🎄 5 🏃‍♂️💬🔊🏔 6 🥁👦 7 🤫🌌 8 ⭕️🙏👼🏼🌌 9 🏃‍♂️🦌🏃‍♂️ 10 🦌🔴👃🦌 11 ◻️❄️⚪️🎄 12 😂➡️🌎 13 🤴🤴🤴 14 🎅🚗🏙 15 📆📆📆📆📆📆📆📆📆📆📆📆🎄
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After years of campaigning to #CutTheCost , affordable school uniforms come into law next year 🗓 But schools still need to put this guidance into action. Share and help us spread the message so that by Autumn 2022, every school in the UK offers uniforms that families can afford.
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It's so important to always be kind and gentle with people. Everyone you meet may be fighting a battle you know nothing about. You will never regret being kind🧡
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A young person speaks about the pressure society places on them to look a certain way and fit in. These pressures are making children unhappy. We take a look at young people's current well-being >>
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A little reminder just in case you need it🧡 #WednesdayThoughts #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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Remembering to be kind to ourselves this #SelfCareSunday 💙 🎨 by @charliemackesy
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'More than 40% of those eligible for the vouchers are still not registered for the scheme' @MarcusRashford NHS staff can help boost take-up of the Healthy Start voucher scheme by helping to reach those most in need in our communities⬇️
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Over 60 councils have now exempted care leavers from paying council tax! 👏 Hurrah! But we'd like to see all 152 councils in England on this list. Ask your council now:
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No looked after child should be placed simply because that is where a bed is free. They should be placed where the child is most likely to receive the care, support and sense of belonging they deserve.
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Children's happiness is at its lowest level in 25 years. From poverty and crime, to exploitation and bullying, the realities of modern childhood exposed in our Good Childhood Report are harrowing > #IHearYouth
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'Before I even knew I was young carer, it was sort of like, lonely' #YoungCarers often report feeling isolated - this needs to change #YoungCarersAwarenessDay #CountMeIn
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This announcement from the Secretary of State completely misses the bigger issue, which is children's well-being. When behaviour is difficult, children need support as it is a sign that they are struggling with something❗️
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County lines’ drug trafficking is a form of child criminal exploitation that has been called ‘one of the greatest threats of our time’ by police chiefs No child who is exploited should be blamed for the abuse they experience 😔 😔
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All children need protection, no matter who they are, or where their parents are from. Help us make #RefugeesWelcome http://t.co/nIVQmRnMCP
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It's so important young carers are given the time and space to speak out - and that they're listened to 📣💛 RT raise awareness this #YoungCarersActionDay
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OPEN TODAY – The Store of Modern Childhood Each product brings to life the stories young people tell us. Only by listening to young people can we ensure a store like this doesn’t become the norm. Our latest report listens to young people > #IHearYouth
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Have you been hearing more about #countylines and criminal exploitation in the news? We look at what 'county lines' is and how you can spot the signs.
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Young carers often don't know there are other young people experiencing the same situation. This young carer has an important message for all young carers 💛💛💛 #CarersWeek
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We did it 🥳🥳 @MikeAmesburyMP 's bill to #CutTheCost of school uniforms is moving forwards with overwhelming support – this will make a real difference to so many families
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A record number of girls are unhappy because of their appearance
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We want the Government to ensure every child in poverty is guaranteed at least one nutritious meal a day
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Exploitation doesn’t stop on big birthdays. Yet when an exploited young person turns 18, they often lose that professional support. Victims of child exploitation need protecting, whatever their age. ❤️ to show support
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AMAZING news! 🙌 @MikeAmesburyMP 's bill to #CutTheCost of uniforms has finally passed the through the Commons! Next up is @UKHouseofLords . If made law, families could save £100s before the next school year. Sign up for updates on our campaigns 📢
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🥳 the gov have promised £170m to families struggling to feed, clothe and keep their children warm this winter. After campaigning for #FreeSchoolMeals for all and local welfare assistance for families with nowhere left to turn, we know what a difference this will make 💪
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No-one should need a food bank – there should be proper support locally and nationally which prevents people being swept away by the tide of poverty. @TrussellTrust features in a guest blog.
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👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏👏👏 A huge thank you to all the health & social care workers working tirelessly to keep us safe 💛 #ClapForNHS #ClapForCarers
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🙌👏Over half of all councils have stopped charging care leavers council tax, preventing them getting a bill they can’t afford. 📣Call on your council today to add them to the growing list >>
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NEW REPORT: Our latest Good Childhood Report found shocking self-harm figures where nearly a quarter of girls aged 14 said they had self-harmed in the last year. View more report findings ➡️
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Just in case you're needing a little bit of #WednesdayMotivation 🌈 💛
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"If a child is branded a ‘criminal’, then a route of prosecution and criminalisation may follow 😔 🌧️ If the same child is recognised as a victim, then a safeguarding and vulnerability response kicks into action..." 🤝 🤝
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'I learned to never underestimate what children of this age think and the depth of their feeling' We must continue to amplify young people's voices. 90 children, on the cusp of adolescence, share their aspirations, worries and hopes for the future⬇️
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Teenage girls share their concerns in our #GoodChildhood report:
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Children's well-being is getting worse 📉 We've just published the latest #GoodChildhoodReport . Young people have told us what needs to change. Will you listen? Read the report👇
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The UK Government has failed to prioritise children’s needs says new United Nations report:
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We’re at Westminster, ready for MPs to debate making school uniforms affordable💪💪 #CutTheCost
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Having a bad day does not undo the progress you have already made💛
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