CYP Now - Making 2020 the year to change the way we support vulnerable children

All children deserve the best possible start in life. But too many face the kind of disadvantage that affects their development and threatens their future health and happiness. When children aren’t prioritised by government and society it results in too many living in poverty, being permanently excluded from school, facing mental health issues or becoming involved in youth violence.

Yet there is good evidence showing that getting in early before problems worsen can make a real difference. Intervening early cannot solve every problem, but it’s vital as a way to minimise the negative impacts of poverty, increase social mobility, and prevent some of the risks that can jeopardise a child’s future. On the flipside, failing to intervene at an early stage can lead to a multitude of negative consequences later in life. We have calculated that the cost of late intervention is £17bn each year across England and Wales. Scarce resources are being wasted in tackling issues that could have been dealt with sooner.

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