"I am very pleased to see this Government set out a clear direction of travel that begins to address that and which chimes with many of the arguments I have been making over many years. "
"I am very pleased to see this Government set out a clear direction of travel that begins to address that and which chimes with many of the arguments I have been making over many years. "
A new report published by Child of the North and Anne Longfield’s Centre for Young Lives think tank puts forward new recommendations to tackle the school absence crisis.
A new report published by Child of the North and Anne Longfield’s Centre for Young Lives think tank puts forward new recommendations to tackle the school absence crisis.
NCS Trust (National Citizen Service), The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) and the Centre for Young Lives (CfYL) have partnered to explore the evidence linking participation in enrichment activities to improved academic attendance, amidst a rise in persistent absenteeism among young people.
NCS Trust (National Citizen Service), The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) and the Centre for Young Lives (CfYL) have partnered to explore the evidence linking participation in enrichment activities to improved academic attendance, amidst a rise in persistent absenteeism among young people.
A new report published by Child of the North and Anne Longfield’s Centre for Young Lives think tank, makes a series of proposals to tackle the high number of children starting school not ‘school ready’, and the crisis in early years and childcare provision - particularly in disadvantaged areas.
A new report published by Child of the North and Anne Longfield’s Centre for Young Lives think tank, makes a series of proposals to tackle the high number of children starting school not ‘school ready’, and the crisis in early years and childcare provision - particularly in disadvantaged areas.
Ignore ‘Nanny State’ critics and expand sugar taxes, ban sale of energy drinks to under 16s, and roll out national supervised toothbrushing programme in schools to tackle the crisis of tooth decay affecting millions of children – Child of the North/Centre for Young Lives report
Ignore ‘Nanny State’ critics and expand sugar taxes, ban sale of energy drinks to under 16s, and roll out national supervised toothbrushing programme in schools to tackle the crisis of tooth decay affecting millions of children – Child of the North/Centre for Young Lives report
The five charities: Centre for Young Lives, the Child Poverty Action Group, Save the Children UK, Just for Kids Law and the Children’s Rights Alliance for England (known together as the Children’s Rights Organisations or CROs) have been selected as Core Participants for their expertise in children’s rights, inequalities and discrimination.
The five charities: Centre for Young Lives, the Child Poverty Action Group, Save the Children UK, Just for Kids Law and the Children’s Rights Alliance for England (known together as the Children’s Rights Organisations or CROs) have been selected as Core Participants for their expertise in children’s rights, inequalities and discrimination.
The Centre for Young Lives welcomes the Government’s focus on putting vulnerable children and young people at the heart of its opportunity mission.
The Centre for Young Lives welcomes the Government’s focus on putting vulnerable children and young people at the heart of its opportunity mission.
Centre for Young Lives is today (Tuesday) setting out a ten-point plan for the next Government to boost children’s life chances. Its priorities match some of the biggest challenges facing children in the UK, problems that have had little air time during the General Election campaign.
Centre for Young Lives is today (Tuesday) setting out a ten-point plan for the next Government to boost children’s life chances. Its priorities match some of the biggest challenges facing children in the UK, problems that have had little air time during the General Election campaign.
We launch our Commission in the middle of an election campaign and with huge political decisions ahead, first for voters and then for a new Parliament. As those decisions are made, the future of our children must be at the centre of the debate.
We launch our Commission in the middle of an election campaign and with huge political decisions ahead, first for voters and then for a new Parliament. As those decisions are made, the future of our children must be at the centre of the debate.
Paul Lindley OBE, founder of organic baby food brand Ella’s Kitchen, along with the Centre for Young Lives , today announces the launch of the Raising the Nation Play Commission, a landmark inquiry into children’s play in the UK. Throughout its 12-month programme, the Commission will seek testimony from leading experts in children’s play and wellbeing, as well as from parents, children and young people across the country, to produce a report making recommendations for post-election government policy.
Paul Lindley OBE, founder of organic baby food brand Ella’s Kitchen, along with the Centre for Young Lives , today announces the launch of the Raising the Nation Play Commission, a landmark inquiry into children’s play in the UK. Throughout its 12-month programme, the Commission will seek testimony from leading experts in children’s play and wellbeing, as well as from parents, children and young people across the country, to produce a report making recommendations for post-election government policy.
Young Lives, Big Ambitions is an action plan to fix our broken system and give every young person the chance to succeed.
Young Lives, Big Ambitions is an action plan to fix our broken system and give every young person the chance to succeed.
A new report by Child of the North and Anne Longfield’s Centre for Young Lives think tank, “Building the foundations of a new ‘Sure Start’: An evidence-based plan for connecting and coordinating support and services in and around education settings”, sets out the case for a new updated model of Sure Start that puts schools and nurseries at its heart. It proposes a national network of ‘hubs’ in educational settings that can provide services such as:
A new report by Child of the North and Anne Longfield’s Centre for Young Lives think tank, “Building the foundations of a new ‘Sure Start’: An evidence-based plan for connecting and coordinating support and services in and around education settings”, sets out the case for a new updated model of Sure Start that puts schools and nurseries at its heart. It proposes a national network of ‘hubs’ in educational settings that can provide services such as:
Child of the North/Centre for Young Lives report sets out an evidence-based plan to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children through schools to support the 1 in 5 children with a probable mental health condition.
Child of the North/Centre for Young Lives report sets out an evidence-based plan to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children through schools to support the 1 in 5 children with a probable mental health condition.
The Centre for Young Lives is launching a new drive to develop an aspirational vision for inclusive schools and trusts which delivers the best possible education for every young person regardless of their background or need.
The Centre for Young Lives is launching a new drive to develop an aspirational vision for inclusive schools and trusts which delivers the best possible education for every young person regardless of their background or need.
Jonny is the CEO of The Education Alliance Multi-Academy Trust (TEAL).
Jonny is the CEO of The Education Alliance Multi-Academy Trust (TEAL).
Child of the North/Centre for Young Lives report sets out an evidence-based plan to use the country’s education infrastructure to reduce the impact of child poverty on millions of children.Report calls for the poverty battle to be taken ‘inside the school gates’, including a plan for Free School Meals to go to individual schools and nurseries in areas with the worst levels of child poverty.The report highlights recent analysis of the data of over 60,000 children illustrating a link between poverty and the current school attendance crisis.
Child of the North/Centre for Young Lives report sets out an evidence-based plan to use the country’s education infrastructure to reduce the impact of child poverty on millions of children.Report calls for the poverty battle to be taken ‘inside the school gates’, including a plan for Free School Meals to go to individual schools and nurseries in areas with the worst levels of child poverty.The report highlights recent analysis of the data of over 60,000 children illustrating a link between poverty and the current school attendance crisis.
Our Director of Communications and Strategy Jo Green takes a look at this week’s Budget.
Our Director of Communications and Strategy Jo Green takes a look at this week’s Budget.
Explore Greater Manchester's unique approach to violence reduction, influenced by Scotland's public health model. Learn about the community-led strategy, partnerships with schools, and innovative programmes like BLOCKS mentoring. Discover the emphasis on trauma-informed practices in education, particularly through Relational Inclusion, aiming to support children and young people effectively.
Explore Greater Manchester's unique approach to violence reduction, influenced by Scotland's public health model. Learn about the community-led strategy, partnerships with schools, and innovative programmes like BLOCKS mentoring. Discover the emphasis on trauma-informed practices in education, particularly through Relational Inclusion, aiming to support children and young people effectively.
A report published by the Child of the North initiative - led by the N8 Research Partnership of Northern universities and others - and former Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield’s new Centre for Young Lives think tank, reveals a crisis in children’s autism assessment, warning that thousands of autistic children and young people are waiting months - or even years - for health and education support.
A report published by the Child of the North initiative - led by the N8 Research Partnership of Northern universities and others - and former Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield’s new Centre for Young Lives think tank, reveals a crisis in children’s autism assessment, warning that thousands of autistic children and young people are waiting months - or even years - for health and education support.
Empowering Children's Futures: Anne Longfield's Centre for Young Lives Leads the Way in UK Advocacy and Action
Empowering Children's Futures: Anne Longfield's Centre for Young Lives Leads the Way in UK Advocacy and Action
University of Oxford’s Department of Education Public Seminar Series 29 January 2024
University of Oxford’s Department of Education Public Seminar Series 29 January 2024
Jonny Uttley, Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Young Lives and CEO of The Education Alliance, discusses accountability in education. He advocates for a revamped system to ensure inclusivity.
Jonny Uttley, Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Young Lives and CEO of The Education Alliance, discusses accountability in education. He advocates for a revamped system to ensure inclusivity.
Recap of our recent 'in conversation' evening with Bridget Phillipson MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education. Topics covered include early years, attainment, support for disadvantaged children, and more.
Recap of our recent 'in conversation' evening with Bridget Phillipson MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Education. Topics covered include early years, attainment, support for disadvantaged children, and more.
