There is no challenge more crucial for this government than tackling the scourge of child poverty. That's why @LeicesterLiz and I are getting on with the job, chairing the first meeting of the Child Poverty Taskforce which will drive our ambitious strategy across government.

‘Share your experiences – and help shape play policy’ - @ChildInTheCity1 childinthecity.org/2024/08/21/sha… The #RaisingTheNation Play Commission suported by Centre for Young Lives needs your input and ideas to help shape policies that can improve children’s access to play. An open call for

After the busy morning of #ResultsDay24 a big congratulations to everyone collecting GCSE results & well done to all the teachers & families who have worked so hard for this too. If things haven't gone to plan you have options. Here's a good place to start educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/20/gcs…

Today, Child of the North – led by @N8Research & @_henorth, and Anne Longfield’s Centre for Young Lives – have unveiled the seventh in a series of reports that seek to deliver a country that works for all children and young people n8research.org.uk/research-focus…

With almost half of young people teaching themselves digital skills, parents often lack the skills and to keep their children safe online. This is why the report recommends an open-access, free Digital Creativity Skills Commons to provide a range of evidence-informed resources.

Our latest report with our partners ⁦Child of the North⁩ puts forward new proposals for digital upskilling, and highlights new innovations to close a digital divide which is holding back the life chances of millions of children in the UK. centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/ne…

We need a “digital vaccine” to tackle the digital divide and protect young people from fake news and disinformation. For Big Issue, Professor Mark Mon-Williams sets out the findings of our new report with Child of the North, out today ⬇️ bigissue.com/opinion/uk-rio…

Children's mental health has plummeted since the pandemic and they are desperate for help to stay well. Mental health support in school and mental health hubs are planned but are needed urgently - alongside a much bigger focus on prevention. theguardian.com/society/articl…

Finding childcare is particularly hard in disadvantaged areas, and it’s here that parents will be most in need of new help. But many providers are at the edge of their capacity. They may need short term support to provide the new childcare commitments. inews.co.uk/news/nurseries…

UK 15 year olds have the lowest average overall life satisfaction in Europe. Good to see recommendations from The Children's Society for government to tackle child poverty, improve mental health support and open more spaces for children to play #PlayCommission childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

Last weekend to go to the immersive exhibition at Barbican Centre celebrating the universality and ingenuity of play. It has great reviews. Details here barbican.org.uk/whats-on/art-d…

Outstanding. bbc.com/news/articles/…

In our ten point plan for a new govt published in June, we called for an inclusion measure to be adopted by Ofsted. So it is very welcome to see this is one of the proposals outlined by Ofsted today. More, and a comment from Anne Longfield, below 👇 inews.co.uk/news/new-ofste…

As school exclusions rise, we need tackle the root causes of children's bad behaviour - everyone should get an education, writes Anne Longfield lbc.co.uk/opinion/views/…