Centre for Young Lives
@CfYoungLives
We’re an independent think tank dedicated to improving the lives of children, young people, and families. Our Exec Chair is Baroness @annelongfield
Today our year-long Raising the Nation Play Commission into why play is critical to the wellbeing and development of children publishes its Final Report, #EverythingToPlayFor. It’s time to reclaim childhood with a National Play Strategy for England. centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/ev…
“If we are serious about inclusion, we should be looking at who attends a school, how representative it is of its local community, how long pupils stay on roll for, who leaves, and why and who goes into elective home education.” Our visiting fellow Jonny Uttley in this important…
If the government is serious about inclusion, why is it not tackling the bad practice in the sector that is currently stopping it from happening, sector leaders have asked in this long read from @JohnGRoberts today. An excellent piece 👇 tes.com/magazine/news/…
"The pandemic is 'still casting a long shadow' for millions of children, according to a report published by @CfYoungLives that sets out the scale of childhood vulnerability in England." @jasminenorden in @tes: tes.com/magazine/news/…
Young Futures - a "Sure Start for Teenagers" model of support - has huge potential to deliver transformative change. Watch our Executive Chair Baroness @annelongfield in the House of Lords yesterday on Young Futures, and the Minister @Jacqui_Smith1's response 👇
New research that ‘shines a spotlight on the millions of children growing up with vulnerabilities in England’ shows the need for joined-up action from government, says @CfYoungLives founder @annelongfield tes.com/magazine/news/…
A big day for charities with the launch of a Civil Society Covenant & partnership with the public sector to transform the way we deliver services for communities. Huge potential & huge backing from the top of government. Here with @CfYoungLives fellow @Tweethika.
As we have argued - it is absolutely right to give our young generation a voice in the politics and policy that shapes their futures. Welcome news today that 16 and 17 year olds will be able to vote in the next election 💥
BREAKING: 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in next general election news.sky.com/story/politics…
Great to see the launch of the 8 Young Futures early adopter sites. Our Exec Chair @annelongfield was pleased to join @Keir_Starmer at His Majesty The King's Youth Opportunity Summit. We look forward to working with government on this vital programme. gov.uk/government/new…
We were thrilled to host Education Minister @StephenMorganMP and friends from across the sector, local services, and national policymaking yesterday at our annual summer drinks reception with @CfYoungLives.
The first eight Young Futures Hubs early adopter sites announced. Delighted to attend this morning's summit hosted by His Majesty the King with the PM & Idris Elba giving powerful backing to this vital scheme & central recommendation of @CfYoungLives. gov.uk/government/new…
NEWS: The £500 million Better Futures Fund will break down barriers to opportunity for up to 200,000 vulnerable children, young people, and their families Find out more 👇 gov.uk/government/new…
Great to see this important fund launch from @hmtreasury today. Intervening early to prevent problems becoming barriers is the way to turn around life chances which is so urgent. gov.uk/government/new…
Dr Megan L. Wood of Leeds University shares more about research that has identified links between school readiness and later outcomes nurseryworld.co.uk/content/featur…
The rise and rise in exclusion is a symptom of an education system which isn’t working for far too many children. We need more early help, for SEND and mental health needs to be met, with well resourced schools, and inclusion running throughout. bbc.com/news/articles/…
The number of suspensions and exclusions reached record highs in England’s state schools in 2023-24, according to the latest DfE data tes.com/magazine/news/…
The early years matter. This strategy is a vital step from Govt recognising that. Now they must keep the foot on the pedal, put early years at the heart of plans to boost opportunity and help all children thrive #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment #ChildHealth HT @CfYoungLives
This week the Government launched their early years strategy setting out an ambitious plan for reform. It signals a welcome emphasis on the early years, placing it back at the heart of government priorities. Read our full reflections here: centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/th…