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Mini budget: Sector questions ‘glaring absence’ of support for vulnerable families

Friday, September 23, 2022

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Organisations supporting children and young people across the sector have criticised a “glaring absence” of help for families hardest hit by the cost-of-living crisis in Kwasi Kwarteng’s first mini budget.

Councils dig deep to help children and families below poverty line

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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As the rise in the cost-of-living pushes more families into poverty, local authorities are developing a range of schemes, services and support packages to try to reduce the impact on children’s health and wellbeing.

Sector backs Longfield’s call for ‘Sure Start for teenagers’

Monday, November 7, 2022

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Sector leaders have backed calls by former children’s commissioner for England Anne Longfield to create 1,000 community hubs dubbed ‘Sure Start for teenagers’ to support those more at risk from criminal exploitation.

Tackling rising cost of caring

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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Young carers need more financial support to counter the impact of rising living costs, say campaigners.

Half of cost-of-living support in most schools going to non-pupil premium children

Thursday, September 7, 2023

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School leaders are reporting that half their cost-of-living support, including school uniform and food parcels, are going to children who are not eligible to receive pupil premium funding.

Money worries overtake young people’s fears about the environment

Thursday, September 21, 2023

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Fears around the cost-of-living crisis and household finances have overtaken concerns around the environment as the top worry among young people, according to new research.

More families using informal lenders amid high inflation

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Families with children are six times more likely to have resorted to using informal lenders or loan sharks, analysis from Action for Children on the cost-of-living crisis finds.

Cost-of-living crisis has ‘significant’ impact on youth mental health

Thursday, September 29, 2022

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Vulnerable young people’s physical and mental health is already being affected by the cost-of-living crisis, with young parents worst hit, new research has found.

Teachers report ‘shocking’ rise in hunger among disadvantaged pupils

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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Almost six in 10 teachers at state schools in England's most disadvantaged areas have reported an increase in children, who are not eligible for free school meals, going hungry, new research finds.

Youth club launches winter sessions amid cost-of-living crisis

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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A Coventry youth organisation has launched a series of winter sessions to help young people deal with the impact of rising living costs.

Tailoring Neet interventions

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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Study reveals how geography and background are key risk factors in young people being out of work.

The Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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The Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund offers grants to organisations supporting people and communities in England who are experiencing severe pressure due to the increased cost of living, particularly those from low-income households. It is delivered by the National Lottery Community Fund and funded by the UK government, and offers grants up to £75,000.

The outlook for children’s mental health in 2024

Friday, January 12, 2024

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As we enter a third consecutive year of a cost-of-living crisis, finding ways to look after your mental health and that of the people around you must be a priority.

DfE must ‘raise awareness’ of free period product scheme, Girlguiding warns

Monday, September 26, 2022

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Girlguiding has called on the government to better publicise a scheme offering free period products in schools, amid concerns that more pupils could miss education, due to not being able to afford such items.

‘Without more help, childcare’s infrastructure may be destroyed’

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

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In the first of a series on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on services for children and families, childcare leaders and practitioners warn of an ‘existential threat’ to early education for disadvantaged communities.

Churn of DfE ministers ‘frustrating’ for sector, shadow minister says

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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The appointment of the fifth Education Secretary in less than a year and changes to the children’s minister’s brief to incorporate schools “gives a fair indication of how important the government thinks children are”, shadow minister for children and early years Helen Hayes has said.

Resources to support childcare providers through winter challenges

Saturday, October 8, 2022

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The Early Years Alliance (EYA) has launched a series of free resources to help childcare providers and families to navigate seasonal and financial challenges this winter.

Report lays out ‘heart-breaking’ extent of child food poverty in London

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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A quarter of a million children are living in food poverty in London, with 14 per cent of under-16s in the capital facing “low” or “very low” food security, a new report warns.

UK Youth Parliament votes to campaign on cost of living and health

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

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Members of the UK Youth Parliament voted to campaign on cost-of-living and health over the coming year, following a lively debate in the House of Commons.

Commissioning: The impact of inflation

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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Double-digit cost increases for providers are an issue commissioners must navigate carefully, explains Andrew Rome.

Guide to creating sustainable childcare settings launches

Thursday, September 1, 2022

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A childminding agency has launched new resources to encourage providers to create more sustainable settings.

Cost-of-living crisis threatens ‘devastating’ impact on vulnerable children

Monday, September 5, 2022

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Organisations working with families have warned of the “devastating” consequences the cost-of-living crisis is having on children’s health, education and wellbeing.

Children’s social work caseloads predicted to soar as living costs rise

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

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Social work caseloads could become “unmanageable” as the cost-of-living crisis pushes more children into care, professionals have warned.

Labour Conference 2022: Five key youth sector conversations

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

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Young people’s mental wellbeing, the housing crisis, and online safety were among the top issues discussed at the Labour Conference’s Youth Zone, in conversations held between MPs, youth advocates and organisations.

Sector cautiously welcomes Labour pledge to provide free breakfast clubs

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

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Education providers and organisations have responded to the Labour Party's pledge to introduce free breakfast clubs for all English primary schools with cautious optimism.

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