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Lack of access, not technology, is enemy of play

    Opinion
  • Thursday, June 22, 2023
  • | CYP Now
I often hear that “youngsters nowadays have had their imaginations ruined by technology – when I was young, all we needed was a Raleigh Chopper, a Rubik's cube, roller skates, the street”. I don't believe that children today have less appetite to play – it's a lack of opportunities to access play that is the key issue.

Asylum reforms are a gamble with young lives

    Opinion
  • Thursday, May 25, 2023
  • | CYP Now
At The Children's Society, we’re not just advocates. We’re a shield, a beacon, and a voice for children and young people needing safety and protection. That's why the government's asylum proposals are furiously ringing our alarm bells.

Reform Ofsted to focus on improving outcomes

    Opinion
  • Thursday, May 25, 2023
  • | CYP Now
In its Short Guide to Regulation the National Audit Office states: “Regulation is used to protect and benefit people, businesses and the environment and to support economic growth.” So, when there are calls for the abolition of Ofsted, I fall into the “be careful what you wish for” camp.

Help parents tackle risks of radicalisation

    Opinion
  • Thursday, April 20, 2023
  • | CYP Now
Parents have a vital role to play in efforts to tackle radicalisation and extremism among young people being both a source of advice in navigating online risks and an early warning system when problems arise.

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