Nerys Anthony
@nerys-a.bsky.social
Executive Director at The Children’s Society - all things young people & impact, creating waves of change. Mum to 3 humans & a dog. Slow runner. Love to laugh … all my own words & pictures here (she/her)
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
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/...
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?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk
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: https://ow.ly/toox50ZqFwz
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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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: https://ow.ly/UI9750Zu9f0
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🧡
Andy Burnham has pledged to build a more preventative state. Let's make sure children and young people are at the heart of it ✏️
The Children's Society@childrenssociety.bsky.social · 2w agoNew job. New priorities. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to build a more preventative state. Prevention starts with children and young people. Add your name to our giant new job card and help us make children's wellbeing a national priority. ✍️ https://ow.ly/xn1750ZqO82
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 ✏️
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?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk
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
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/...
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? act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/195261/...
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?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk
Investing in early support for young people's mental health could generate £56 billion in economic benefits 💡
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💚
Early mental health support delivers £14 return on every £1 spent – SocialCareToday socialcare.today/2026/07/06/e...
Early mental health support delivers £14 return on every £1 spent
Investing in early mental health support for children and young people could generate £14 of economic benefits for every £1 spent, according to a new report that warns more than two-thirds of young pe...
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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 🎆
The Children's Society@childrenssociety.bsky.social · 4w ago800 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💚
@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!
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
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👇
The Children's Society@childrenssociety.bsky.social · last mo.No child should have to reach crisis point before their needs are recognised and support is put in place. 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 our response to the report in the replies 👇
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 > https://ow.ly/o4es50Zjj7Y
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...
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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41% of parents don’t feel confident that they can afford the next school holiday. School holidays add extra pressure to already rising costs. Without school access to food, activities and support, children from low-income families will be left behind. Read more: https://ow.ly/fzWn50Zhuu2
No child should have to reach crisis point before their needs are recognised and support is put in place. 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 our response to the report in the replies 👇
→ Two thirds of the 10-17 year olds who needed some form of mental health support did not receive it in 2023. → Expanding appropriate mental health support could lead to £56 billion in economic benefits. Read the full report: pbe.co.uk/publications...
Prevention that pays: The economic case for early support for young people’s mental health and wellbeing | PBE
There are around 6.7 million young people aged 10-17 in the UK. Most (67%) are doing well, but we estimate that more than one in six young people, roughly 1.2 million, are ‘significantly struggling’ w...
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Prevention that pays: The economic case for early support for young people’s mental health and wellbeing, was commissioned by @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social and found that: → 1.2 million young people aged 10-17 in the UK are 'significantly struggling' with their mental health.
Take a look at this thread to see @childrenssociety.bsky.social latest commission from @pbe.co.uk making the economic case (loud & clear): it’s essential to support children & young people early before crisis hits @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social
PBE@pbe.co.uk · last mo.Our latest report on children and young people's mental health and wellbeing launches today.
Proud to share the latest blog from @childrenssociety.bsky.social setting out the economic case for support children and young people early... before crisis hits www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/our...
The economic case for early support | The Children's Society
The Children's Society commissioned the PBE to investigate the economic costs and benefits of providing young people with early support for their wellbeing and mental health.
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Coverage of @childrenssociety.bsky.social new report: Walking Into Nothing: The hidden cost of the school holidays for families www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Charity says loophole leaves 1.3 million children missing out on financial support in school holidays
Children’s Society warns of ‘arbitrary two-tier system’ and confusion caused by change in the rules
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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/...
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?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk
We are ready for the #YoungCarersFestival with YMCA Fairthorne Group. It’s a weekend for young people a chance to laugh, try new things and spend time with people who understand their experiences. This weekend has been funded by generous supporters, helping young people to switch off and have fun 🧡
