Young people shouldn't have to hit crisis point before they can get help. But that is what we see every day. The Fonagy Review confirms it. That’s why we're calling for community-based, early support centres in all areas of the UK. It’s time to make it available to every young person who needs it.

Are you small-to-medium business looking to make an impact in the lives of children and young people? By partnering with us through Work for Good, your business can turn everyday sales into life-changing support for children who need it most. Get started today: https://ow.ly/PA2y50ZVTZA

On the 15th Oct join me & @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social colleagues at the launch of our 15th Good Childhood Research report. You will hear research findings, young people’s perspectives & policy recommendations. Join us for a focus on children’s wellbeing ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-w...

Building Wellbeing Through Belonging: The Good Childhood Report 2026 Launch

Join to hear the latest evidence in children's wellbeing and the voices of children and young people who shaped the report.

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Nice coverage of our garden relocation celebration event in Leighton Buzzard www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/lifestyle/ho...

Leighton Buzzard community celebrates transformation of Chelsea Show garden to peaceful sanctuary

The transformation of an award-winning garden to a supportive space for young people has been celebrated in Leighton Buzzard.

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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

Good to see @educatemag.bsky.social coverage of recent @childrenssociety.bsky.social & @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social report on Teenage Relationship Abuse www.educatemagazine.com/teenage-rela...

Teenage relationship abuse is a ‘postcode lottery’, charity warns  - Educate magazine

Teenagers experiencing abuse in their intimate relationships face a “postcode lottery” of support, a charity has warned.

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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

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

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: https://ow.ly/olEX50ZSk9p

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: https://ow.ly/xLCU50ZQHp9

Sharing @barnardos.org.uk new report that tells us that too many young people are being priced out of jobs, education and training opportunities. They can’t afford travel, clothes or childcare www.barnardos.org.uk/research/no-...

No Young Person Left Behind: Unlocking Opportunities for Young People Facing the Greatest Barriers to Education and Employment

Nearly 1 million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). Our report highlights the barriers they face and sets out recommendations for the government to help them ...

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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

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: https://ow.ly/oWZf50ZPzmR

I've just asked my MP to attend The Children's Society's Parliamentary event and show their support for children's wellbeing. Can you invite your MP too? act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/200634/...

Ask Your MP to Show Up for Children's Wellbeing in Parliament

Urgent action is needed to reverse the decline in children's wellbeing. That's why it's vital that decision-makers understand what needs to change. Email your MP today and ask them to attend our Parli...

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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...

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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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...

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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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

Anyone else outraged like me? UK's teenagers continue to be the unhappiest in Europe... MORE has to be done. This is not OK. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

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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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: https://ow.ly/zuCY50ZIe73

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: https://ow.ly/3tkb50ZILrn

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: https://ow.ly/8UFB50ZKpgJ

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: https://ow.ly/ySTf50ZMtOE

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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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: https://ow.ly/zuCY50ZIe73

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...

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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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

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 📮 https://ow.ly/QUhp50ZEL2R

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

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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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 👇

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...

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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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: https://ow.ly/J2BB50ZyRCm