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Uplifting day celebrating the relocation of @childrenssociety.bsky.social Chelsea garden to Leighton Buzzard. A really beautiful space for young people - such an amazing legacy. @markrusselluk.bsky.social @nickcookuk.bsky.social @projectgivingback.bsky.social

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Feeling hopeful post @uklabour.bsky.social conference - the emphasis on social care and young people was heard. That’s a wrap for @childrenssociety.bsky.social this year. Big thanks to team @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social for all the prep & @markrusselluk.bsky.social leading the charge

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Well attended & highly engaging launch of @childrenssociety.bsky.social report on Teenage Relationship Abuse at #Lab26 Thanks to @markrusselluk.bsky.social for chairing: our contributors, inc @jessasatomp.bsky.social: amazing young people who spoke & @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social for the hard work

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Teenage relationship abuse is often a hidden form of harm. It shouldn’t be this way and doesn’t have to be. With a system to support young people early and more support for professionals, parents and carers, all teens can have positive, healthy relationships. Learn more: ow.ly/olEX50ZSk9p

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our report finds that teenage relationship abuse is widespread. Harmful behaviours in teenage relationships can be difficult to spot, and systems need to be better set up to identify and respond to it. Read now: ow.ly/xLCU50ZQHp9

Definition of teenage relationship abuse as physical, emotional, or threatened abuse in teen romantic relationships.

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Engaging @childrenssociety.bsky.social Trustee Away Day - grateful to all for volunteering their time & colleagues for making the day happen @markrusselluk.bsky.social @nickcookuk.bsky.social

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Young people’s voices are at the heart of our work. But how do we consult them in an ethical and meaningful way? Working with young people, we've developed a resource to support professionals to safely and meaningfully consult them: ow.ly/oWZf50ZPzmR

Heading: Ethical and meaningful consultations with young people around child exploitation.

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1. We include, but do not rely on, disclosed lived experience for children.
2. We do not exclusively consult with traditional youth councils & forums.
3. Our work is consultation rather than participation based.
4. We prioritise ethical, protective practice.
5. We focus on influence, not tokenism.

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This really chimes with all @childrenssociety.bsky.social advocate: early support for young people before crisis. "too many people were being left on waiting lists...figures show 1 in 3 people referred to mental health services were still waiting for help after a year" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Prof Peter Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was.

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Mark Russell OBE @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

For the second time British children are the most unhappy in Europe. It doesn’t have to be this way, we need to make improving children’s wellbeing a national mission We at @childrenssociety.bsky.social will keep fighting for change Children deserve better www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

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British teenagers named unhappiest in Europe for the second time running

New research has exposed the pressures facing young people, with school, money and wider worries weighing heavily on their wellbeing as The Children's Society calls for action

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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Great to stand alongside friends at @feedingbritain.org to deliver a clear message to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street - no child should go hungry when school gates close. Read more and join us in helping more families get the support they need over the holidays: lnkd.in/edK8ftP2

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

From one-to-one support, group work and events in the community, this year we have reached over 73,000 young people. Thanks to our teams, volunteers, and supporters who make this all possible. Read our full report: ow.ly/zuCY50ZIe73

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

How do we improve our services? We act on what young people tell us. As a result, our hubs have become more accessible to the young people we work with. Read more about how we turned young people's feedback into action in Leeds: ow.ly/3tkb50ZILrn

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Children aren’t failing to access mental health support. The system is failing to reach them. Our new report shows why trusted, flexible and inclusive early support must meet children where they are. Read the report here: ow.ly/8UFB50ZKpgJ

A therapy room with chairs and a couch, overlaid with text reading: Children aren’t failing to access mental health support. The system is failing to reach them.

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

All children in households who receive Universal Credit will now be eligible for Free School Meals. This is great for term time, but children are missing out during school holidays. Join us in campaigning for HAF to be expanded to all children who need it: ow.ly/ySTf50ZMtOE

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It’s my 8 year work anniversary @childrenssociety.bsky.social today and I am very proud to share our amazing impact report for 25-26 ☀️🎉🌟

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Rise in the no. of children accessing A&E in mental health crisis - sad to see the detail in this article but it again reinforces the need for young people & children to be supported earlier - before their needs escalate www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Children as young as six going to A&E in mental health crisis

NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.

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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

From today, all children in England whose households receive Universal Credit are eligible for Free School Meals. But there's more to do. Unless eligibility rules change, these children will still miss out on support during school holidays. Call for change here: ow.ly/2LAr50ZGCql

Hand holding postcards in front of a red postbox on a sunny street, with white, bold text over it reading: Children shouldn't go hungry.

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

More than half a million more children can now access Free School Meals in England. But many could still miss out on meals during the school holidays. Send a postcard to your MP in just 2 mins and help make sure every child gets the support they need, all year round 📮 ow.ly/QUhp50ZEL2R

Hand holding postcards reading 'Greetings from the school holidays' in front of a classic red Royal Mail postbox on a sunny street.

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

For too many young people, summer isn't a holiday Send a postcard to your MP and ask them to help ensure every young person can access the support they need and make happy memories this summer. I just sent one to @gareththomasmp.bsky.social herefortheholidays.childrenssociety.justpost.cards

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For too many children and young people, summer isn't a holiday.

Send a postcard to your MP and ask them to help ensure every young person can access the support they need and make happy memories this summer.

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Every young person needs someone they can trust and somewhere they feel safe. The Children's Commissioner's report on children referred to Prevent shines a light on a group of young people whose needs are often complex. Our Executive Director of Youth Impact @nerys-a.bsky.social responds 👇

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Ann Marie Christian @thesafeguardinguru.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

100s of British under-18s who have reported to the Report Remove Hotline say that their pictures are being transformed by AI into nude or sexual imagery. Faked imagery was reported in 268 cases to June '26, already exceeding the total recorded for 2025. www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...

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Hundreds of kids say their images have been turned into AI-abuse

New data reveals young people are reporting suspected AI, or otherwise manipulated, imagery as an increasingly prominent threat.

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

When term-time is over, support shouldn't be. We want all young people to feel like they have a place in the world. If you do too, join us and call on the government to support children all year round: ow.ly/J2BB50ZyRCm

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Half of parents don't know that from September, most schools will only be allowed to ask parents to buy a maximum of three branded uniform items per child. Following our successful campaign, this should help make unform more affordable and save parents money. Read more: ow.ly/zx7B50Zy9vo

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Half of parents don't know about school uniform rule change this September

The move is designed to make school uniforms more affordable - but not all parents agree.

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Welcome Kristina Murrin CBE as our new Chair of Trustees We're pleased to welcome Kristina as we continue to work to reverse the decline in children’s wellbeing. Kristina Murrin, brings a wealth of experience across the corporate, public and voluntary sectors 🧡

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Young people need time to switch off and have fun in the holidays. But where can they go? When schools close for the holidays, so do avenues of support. We're calling on the government to step up support in the school holidays. Join us today 👉https://ow.ly/6Ubu50ZweL8

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Mark Russell OBE @markrusselluk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I've just signed a petition calling on the Government to step up and provide vital support to children and teens who need it most during the school holidays. Will you add your name too? act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/193372/...

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Agree that school holidays matter? Sign the petition.

The Children's Society are calling for vital support to children and teens who need it most during the school holidays. Will you add your name?

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Not all young people can enjoy the summer holidays. A lot of young people feel stressed or lonely from a loss of routine, time with friends, and safe places to go. Read our blog to learn how holidays affect children: ow.ly/toox50ZqFwz

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Investing in early mental health support for children and young people could deliver £51 billion in lifetime economic benefits while reducing pressure on schools and public services: New @pbe.co.uk report commissioned by @childrenssociety.bsky.social www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/early-m...

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

What would you do with £25,000? Playing The Children’s Society weekly lottery gives you a chance to live your dreams and helps to fund the support teenagers need to face life’s challenges, like poverty, exploitation and mental health struggles. Every ticket changes lives: ow.ly/UI9750Zu9f0

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

For far too long, children's wellbeing has been in decline 📉 Over 1,600 of you signed a card and sent our new Prime Minister Andy Burnham a message. Children and young people's wellbeing must be a national priority. And this week, we hand delivered it🧡

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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Andy Burnham has pledged to build a more preventative state. Let's make sure children and young people are at the heart of it ✏️

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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

As Andy Burnham steps into the UK's top job, we're making sure children and young people are at the top of his to-do list. Over 1,000 supporters have joined us in signing the card - sending a clear message to the Prime Minister: children's wellbeing must be a national priority ✏️

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Agree that children's wellbeing should be at the top of the new Prime Minister's agenda? Sign our card to Andy Burnham today!

I've just signed a card calling on the new Prime Minister to put children's wellbeing at the top of his agenda. Will you add your name too?

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Too old for playgrounds, too young for adult spaces. Shut out from everywhere else ❌ Young people need somewhere safe to switch off and have fun in the holidays. They need support all year round. We're calling on the government to step up support in the school holidays 👉https://ow.ly/FLIJ50Zojyx

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

As Andy Burnham steps into the UK's top job, we're making sure children and young people are at the top of his to-do list. Sign our new job card and to send a clear message to the Prime Minister: children's wellbeing must be a national priority 👉 act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/195261/...

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PBE @pbe.co.uk · 07/07/2026

Investing in early support for young people's mental health could generate £56 billion in economic benefits 💡

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

800 young people. One unforgettable weekend. The #YoungCarersFestival is a chance for young carers to leave their responsibilities at the door. It's a chance to unwind, make friends, and have fun. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a special weekend💚

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Sharing this fantastic film - just snippets of an epic weekend to remember for over 800 young people who care for loved ones in their lives 🎆

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

@markrusselluk.bsky.social Amina & I welcomed @libpeck.bsky.social to @childrenssociety.bsky.social Time for young people service in Newham this week. Great conversation - we loved hosting Lib!

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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The next #LookCloser Programme of Learning led by our national #childexploitation Prevention Programme is on Disrupting Child Exploitation. Tickets are still available for this free online event on Thursday 16th July at 10:00 -12:00. Book your place here: lnkd.in/eV-vxYS8

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The Children's Society Policy and Youth Practice @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The Children’s Society welcomes the Children’s Commissioner’s latest report on young people’s mental health, laying bare the scale of need. Read this thread on our response to the report in the replies👇

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The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Failing to support young people’s mental health means the UK economy is missing out on £56bn A new PBE report commissioned by The Children's Society shows that investment in early support could return £14 for every £1 invested. Read more > ow.ly/o4es50Zjj7Y

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Nerys Anthony @nerys-a.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Love to see this positive coverage of the Young Carers Festival @childrenssociety.bsky.social ran with YMCA Fairthorne at the weekend Such an amazing event! www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/2624170...

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Hundreds of young carers come together for Young Carers Festival

Hundreds of young carers came together for a weekend of friendship and fun.

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