News & opinion

Our latest news, and opinions from across the sector.

News & opinion — 15 Dec 2016

Bereavement benefits must support unmarried couples too – reaction to Court of Appeal ruling

The Childhood Bereavement Network and WAY Widowed & Young are deeply disappointed by yesterday’s Court of Appeal ruling in Belfast that a mother bringing up children alone after her partner’s death should not get bereavement benefits.

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News & opinion — 2 Dec 2016

Campaigners welcome measures to close the funding gap for free childcare but insist quality and accessibility must be priorities

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News & opinion — 29 Nov 2016

Government needs to act now on sex and relationships education

The Government has today published a formal response to the Women and Equalities Select Committee report on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence in Schools. But this fails to guarantee statutory sex and relationships education for every child and young person, in every school.

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News & opinion — 25 Nov 2016

The Autumn Statement was a let-down for 'just about managing' families. How do we talk about poverty in a way that makes politicians listen?

The Autumn Statement contained some measures aimed at helping the so-called ‘just about managing’ in society. But have campaigners failed to find the right language that will build strong public support for the actions needed to overcome child poverty?

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News & opinion — 23 Nov 2016

Families brought to the brink by austerity will find cold comfort in Autumn Statement

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News & opinion — 17 Nov 2016

Bereaved children less likely to talk about their worries

Data published to mark Children's Grief Awareness Week shows bereaved children are less likely to talk about their worries, raising concerns about risks to their emotional health.

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News & opinion — 16 Nov 2016

School staff to receive recognition after winning the first ever pupil-nominated Power for Good award

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News & opinion — 9 Nov 2016

Moving on from Trumpgate

Compassion for others is the bedrock of the voluntary sector. We count our blessings, we put into context our lives compared to others. And we get angry too, angry that rights enshrined by law are being undermined by poor practice. And we are furious when prejudice, violence, abuse and hatred are given a licence.

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News & opinion — 9 Nov 2016

What next for the government’s 'power to test new ways of working’ in children’s social care?

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News & opinion — 8 Nov 2016

Children’s rights in housing have been neglected for too long

We are all familiar with talk of children’s rights in education, or health care. Often, too, we hear about ‘Article 12’ and their right to participate in decisions affecting their lives. What doesn’t get a lot of attention are their rights to decent housing. Shelter’s new campaign for the Living Home Standard could help to change that.

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News & opinion — 4 Nov 2016

Breakfast clubs found to boost primary pupils’ reading and maths results

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News & opinion — 20 Oct 2016

National Children’s Bureau aims to help schools tackle mental health with a brand new toolkit

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