For the rest of that kid’s life, he’s gonna be able to tell this story knowing full well no one will believe him, and then he’ll have the satisfaction of sharing the video.

one of my favourite election themes

Historian David Olusoga on inequality, the key challenge facing the next UK government after July’s election.

‘Caring is something I have a duty to talk about.’ Love this - beyond politics & policy care is something we will all likely do in our lives. We need to talk about it (& build systems to help those who do it).

Registration for our fourth biennial conference ‘Children’s Worlds Through Time’ at Newcastle, 4-6 July 2024, is closing on Thursday! Don't miss out! #HistChild

A week left for our 4th biennial conference at Newcastle University, 4-6 July. The conference theme is 'Children's Worlds Through Time' with fascinating themes.📚✨. The conference hashtag will be #histchild2024

📢CfP: Oral History and the History of Childhood: A One-Day Workshop 4 April 2025, Uni of Sheffield CfP deadline: 20 Sept 2024 Organisers: Heather Ellis (@educationsheff) and Nazan Çiçek (Ankara University) #histed #oralhistory @histedsoc Children's History Society SHCY (@shcy.bsky.social) SSCIP

So excited for @_snehakrishnan's keynote, 'Photographing Colonial Girlhood, Making Modernity', starting now at #histchild2024! #histchild

Well done to our Criminology lecturer @AlghraniT presenting from her new book, Wayward Girls at the #histchild2024 Biennal Conference in Newcastle 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Hugh Baird College

Understandably lots of debate about child poverty this morning – something we as a country should spend much more time focusing on

"There’s an incredibly important conversation that needs to be had. But it's not about boats... and it certainly isn't about people attacking shops and looting Greggs." Historian David Olusoga talks to Jonny Dymond about the need for a conversation about immigration.

2.5 million Londoners are struggling to make ends meet, secure affordable housing, or tie down the decent work they need to rise above the poverty line. Share this video for a #PovertyFreeLondon And take action on our website: londonchallengepovertyweek.org.uk/%20take%20acti… #LDNChallengePoverty

Affordable early education and childcare is an essential lever in tackling child poverty. A new film from coalition member 4in10 - London's Child Poverty Network highlights the difference it could make to children and parents across the capital. Share the trailer and watch the full film below 👇

Deputy Mayor for Communities and Social Justice, Debbie Weekes-Bernard met with us and other members organisations to talk about how we can work together for a #PovertyFreeLondon #LDNChallengePoverty

Extortionate housing costs are the top driver of poverty in London. Having a secure and affordable home should be the experience of all Londoners. #PovertyFreeLondon #LDNChallengePoverty 1/ 7 🧵

Thank you BBC London for your powerful story on poverty. Great interviews with those supported by Trussell Age UK London & Babyzone UK & strong calls from Let's End Poverty about what Government must do. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… #LDNChallengePoverty #PovertyFreeLondon

Private equity sharks cash in on foster care: Three buyout firms make £40m profit from plight of vulnerable children thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/…

Our latest podcast is out. "Perhaps the truest test of our values comes when change asks something personal of us, when it challenges not just our principles but our privileges. It comes down to this: how we treat our most vulnerable children, and whether we're truly willing to

New episode out now. The Privilege Paradox We speak with parents all across the city about the fears and hopes they are wrestling with. How do we move towards a better school system together? Listen today. buff.ly/4iCtG2y