Archive: Children And Families

Rented housing 'damaging children', study finds

A new study has blasted the current rent market as 'not fit for purpose'.

Growing up in a rented home can have a damaging impact on a person's childhood, according to a new study.

Housing benefits soar for working poor

Comment: Our children are our most important resource

The new Mary Whitehouse? Tory MP wants parents to snoop on their children

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ESRC: ‘Adoption activity days’ can help children find new families

Children’s parties or activity days, where prospective adopters meet children awaiting adoption, could be part of the solution to the current adoption crisis, according to research that will be showcased during the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)’s Festival of Social Science.

BHA welcomes Children and Families Bill but calls for further strengthening of children’s rights

The British Humanist Association (BHA) has submitted evidence to the Public Bill Committee of the Children and Families Bill. On Monday the BHA also submitted a response to the public reading of the Bill, the same day as it had its Second Reading in the House of Commons. In its submissions, the BHA has welcomed the Bill’s strengthening the remit and independence of the Children’s Commissioner, particularly with regard to children’s rights, but believes that further steps need to be taken.

ESRC: Experiences of migrant children: at home abroad

Schools, local councils and professionals need better guidance and training to work with migrant families from Eastern Europe and their children, according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

ESRC: How family conflict affects children

New research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) reveals why some children are badly affected by negative family conflicts while other children survive without significant problems.

Comment: Families need help to survive the age of austerity

Suzanne Hall & Peter Grigg: 'As savings buffers are eroded and relationships tested, families need to be given the tools to regain control over their futures.'

In the age of austerity, families are struggling. More needs to be done to help them survive the tough economic climate.

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Childcare: Coalition's helping hand to rich parents

Coalition's childcare reforms offer 20% of the average cost

The coalition is trumpeting its childcare support package, but campaigners have expressed bafflement that couples with a joint income of £299,999 will benefit.

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Alien sex view trapping young in 'porn prison'

Pornified Britain: Labour minister joins Tory calls for change

Teachers and parents are losing the battle again the "porn version" of sexuality now "swamping" British life, Diane Abbott will say in a speech today.

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The new Mary Whitehouse? Tory MP wants parents to snoop on their children

The PM's childhood advisor wants parents to check their children's texts.

Parents should check their children's texts and emails, David Cameron's advisor on childhood, Claire Perry, has said.

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Comment: Help youth by providing a future free of short-term spending

Emma Scowcroft is the Policy Manager at Action for Children

Now is the time to look to a future free of short-term spending for children's services.

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Comment: Our children are our most important resource

Dr Hilary Emery is the chief executive of the National Children's Bureau

Inequalities in health, education and other outcomes persist - and in some cases are getting worse.

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Austerity 'paints bleak picture' for future generations

Report says austerity is hurting Britain's youth

Austerity measures are negatively affecting children and young people, according to a report out today.

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Councils unite to address troubled families

All eligible councils have opted into the government's programme for troubled families

Ministers are on track to meet their goal of reducing the number of troubled families, according to the Department for Communities and Local Government.

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