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Opinion

Competing to provide care isn’t fair, and now is the time to change it.

Why PPE contracts should be open to fair competition - and care provision for children shouldn't. Read more

Posted to: Opinion

Published: 12th January, 2022

Author: Kathy Evans

Community health hubs - supporting mental health in a ChildFair State

ChildFair State Young Leader Morgan describes the problems in mental health support for young people - and poses a solution Read more

Posted to: Opinion

Published: 18th October, 2021

Updated: 4th February, 2022

The values running through a ChildFair State

ChildFair State Young Leader Deborah reflects on the values and approaches children and young people want from a ChildFair State Read more

Posted to: Opinion

Published: 15th October, 2021

"A system out of touch with the needs of young people" - education in the light of the pandemic

ChildFair State Young Leader Papa writes about the Inquiry's findings on education, in light of the pandemic Read more

Posted to: Opinion

Published: 15th October, 2021

Updated: 4th February, 2022

The ChildFair State Inquiry - 2021 so far

Chloë, who leads on the ChildFair State Inquiry at Children England, describes activities since the Young Leaders completed their research and analysis last year. Read more

Posted to: Opinion

Published: 5th July, 2021

First steps toward a ChildFair State

Young Leader Lauren's blog on the ChildFair State Inquiry as it enters a new phase Read more

Posted to: Opinion

Published: 2nd July, 2021

Updated: 4th February, 2022

The role of infrastructure is evolving - and Children England's new strategy reflects that

Kathy Evans introduces Children England's new strategy Read more

Posted to: Opinion

Published: 24th March, 2021

Author: Kathy Evans

International social work with Children and Families Across Borders

A blog from Children England member Children and Families Across Borders Read more

Posted to: Opinion

Published: 9th February, 2021

The Together Trust commitment to addressing inequality

A blog from Children England member the Together Trust Read more

Posted to: Opinion

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Updated: 9th February, 2021

Family Reunion

A blog from Rachel Trafford of the Immigration Advice Service Read more

Posted to: Opinion

Published: 27th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Make the Most of Monday - The Final Edition (Thirty-Two)

Make the Most of Monday - The Final Edition (Thirty-Two)

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Posted to: Opinion

Published: 12th October, 2020

Author: Noori Piperdy

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Thirty-One

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Thirty-One

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Posted to: Opinion

Published: 5th October, 2020

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Noori Piperdy

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Thirty

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Thirty

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Posted to: Opinion

Published: 21st September, 2020

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Twenty-Nine

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Twenty-Nine

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Posted to: Opinion

Published: 24th August, 2020

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Noori Piperdy

The flexibility of the voluntary sector has been breath-taking. Commissioning must match it.

The flexibility of the voluntary sector has been breath-taking. Commissioning must match it.

A view of contracting during the coronavirus crisis Read more

Posted to: Opinion

Published: 22nd July, 2020

Updated: 2nd July, 2021

Author: Chloë Darlington

Make the Most of Monday - CALLING ALL CHILDREN!

Make the Most of Monday - CALLING ALL CHILDREN!

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Posted to: Opinion

Published: 13th July, 2020

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Noori Piperdy

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Twenty-Eight

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Twenty-Eight

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Posted to: Opinion

Published: 15th June, 2020

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Noori Piperdy

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Twenty-Seven

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Twenty-Seven

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Posted to: Opinion

Published: 1st June, 2020

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Noori Piperdy

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Twenty-Six

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Twenty-Six

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Posted to: Opinion

Published: 18th May, 2020

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Noori Piperdy

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Twenty-Five

Make the Most of Monday - Edition Twenty-Five

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Posted to: Opinion

Published: 4th May, 2020

Updated: 18th October, 2021

Author: Noori Piperdy

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  • Member forum: the Care Experienced Movement

    A forum for Children England members to hear from the Care Experienced Movement and discuss how charities might be able to support it.

  • Children England responds to the final report of the Care Review

    Our response to the final report of the Care Review for children's social care in England

  • CRAE (Children's Rights Alliance for England

  • Shadim Hussain, CEO, My Foster Family

    Shadim Hussain, CEO, My Foster Family

Most read

  • Children and Social Work Act 2017

    A summary of the Children and Social Work Act, which became law in 2017, and relevant briefings.

  • The Human Rights Act: what does it mean for children?

    This blog from the British Institute of Human Rights is more relevant than ever.

  • Kathy Evans, Chief Executive

    Kathy Evans, Chief Executive

    Chief Executive

  • Don't take child protection for granted

    Don't take child protection for granted

    Our briefing on government plans to cut off council funding for child protection and other essential children's services

  • Current vacancies

    Current vacancies

    We have vacancies in our 4in10 team!

  • Personal Travel Budgets

    Personal Travel Budgets

    A briefing on home to school travel assistance for children and young people entitled to help to get to school or college

  • End unfair evictions so children in private renting families can benefit from secure homes

    Hannah Slater of Generation Rent explains why a ChildFair State needs secure renting for families

  • The ChildFair State Inquiry

    The ChildFair State Inquiry

    We are re-designing the welfare state with children's needs and voices at its heart

  • Chloë Darlington, Policy and Communications Manager

    Chloë Darlington, Policy and Communications Manager

    Policy and Communications Manager

  • Placing unaccompanied children in hotels is a breach of their rights

    75 charities urge Education Secretary to ensure children arriving in Kent receive care and protection

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