Thrilled to come home to a proof of @ihussainwriter.bsky.social new novel #TheNightIBorrowedTime Can’t wait to get stuck in - thank you Iqbal & Puffin ❤️

Back from Bournemouth with @markrusselluk.bsky.social & Jack O'Neill (@tcspolicypractice.bsky.social) at @libdems.org.uk We covered lots of ground & had energising conversations.e Encouraging to see young people & their wellbeing prioritised across a range of panels, speeches & fringes #LDConf 1/2

“If we get this right, it will be the most important thing we’ve done in this Bill.” Lord Gus O’Donnell speaking on the urgent need for a national wellbeing measurement for children and young people. Put children’s wellbeing at the heart of policy: act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/176411/...

A busy day 2 at Lib Dem Conference! Team TCS were engaging in discussions ranging from enrichment to curriculum reform, and from supporting carers to the value of wellbeing. Great to hear from @eddavey.libdems.org.uk, @munirawilson.bsky.social, @dannychambers.bsky.social & @wendychambld.bsky.social

Super to have the support of @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social for our campaign for a national wellbeing measurement. Thanks to Jess for ongoing support on this after signing the amendment to the Wellbeing & Schools Bill put forward by the #OurWellbeingOurVoice Coalition.

I really appreciated the @trusselluk.bsky.social @jrf-uk.bsky.social fringe #LDConf about how we lift families out of poverty. Thank you @helenbarnard.bsky.social and @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social for your passion. I was glad I could reference our research @childrenssociety.bsky.social #LDConf

We @childrenssociety.bsky.social were glad to help sponsor the Youth Zone #LDConf and last night was great to have an event led by @dofe.org and NYA. Really good to have @munirawilson.bsky.social speak with such passion about improving young people’s lives @nerys-a.bsky.social

We hosted great discussions on young people's health and wellbeing as part of the Youth & Skills Day. Young people's wellbeing needs to be a national priority with the voices and experiences of young people driving this. We need holistic strategies and approaches to enrich their lives.

@munirawilson.bsky.social speaking at NYA & @dofe.org fringe - focussed on enrichment for young people - safe spaces, places & trusted adults. Strong themes from all the events I’ve been to today @libdems.org.uk conference with @markrusselluk.bsky.social & Jack

Focus on enrichment opportunities for young people @libdems.org.uk fringe with @dofe.org & @wendychambld.bsky.social - improving wellbeing, mental health, skills development and providing opportunities (esp. volunteering) beyond the reach of the DofE awards

Why care matters. Enjoyed hearing @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @tiggywalker.bsky.social in conversation, championing family carers, with @helenmwalker.bsky.social Encouragement to focus on family carers 1st (inc YOUNG carers): for benefits to be realised by social care & NHS.

Really good to join our pals ProBono Economics #LDConf for a fringe event on wellbeing. Great to have my local MP Alex Brewer and Winchester MP @dannychambers.bsky.social on the panel. I was glad to bring @childrenssociety.bsky.social #GoodChildhoodReport into the debate

Lost Boys? Thought provoking fringe @libdems.org.uk last night: hosted by @csjthinktank.bsky.social & Movember: - gendered lens needed for new policy & service responses - boys & girls need different support - trusted adults needed for all young people @joshbabarinde.bsky.social

"Trustees need to know, if they don't already, the pressure that third sector leaders are facing around the country right now." @markrusselluk.bsky.social on the important role for trustee boards in promoting the wellbeing of senior leadership teams. 🎧 Podcast: bit.ly/4mgVYk7

Good to be here with @markrusselluk.bsky.social & Jack O’Neill

Good for @nerys-a.bsky.social and I to be @libdems.org.uk Conference in Bournemouth and grateful to @localtrust.org.uk RVS and Lloyd’s Bank Foundation for an excellent reception shocking a light on the vital role of civic society in changing Britain #LDConf

Grateful to hear @libdems.org.uk Culture Spokesperson @maxwilkinson.bsky.social speak about the power of civic society, charities and volunteering to rebuild our communities and make Britain a fairer place. (Please pop into our @childrenssociety.bsky.social YouthHub and Shop in Cheltenham!) #LDConf

Top day in Nottingham for our Trustee Away. Hearing all about @childrenssociety.bsky.social services in the local area and thinking about how we frame our work to get more support !

"It's a privilege to be part of that movement to make our country a better place" Tune into the latest episode of the @thirdsector.co.uk podcast to listen to our CEO @markrusselluk.bsky.social 👇

Let me know if you fancy a coffee - I’ll be at Lib Dems and Labour

Reflecting on today’s powerful Inclusion Spotlight session @childrenssociety.bsky.social where Ritika Wadhwa introduced us to the concept and application of cultural intelligence. Many insights resonated deeply & reaffirmed my commitment to advancing our anti-racist agenda with intention & action

Proud to be part of @thefea.bsky.social Report Card launch today. It's incredible to see our @childrenssociety.bsky.social Good Childhood Report research inform these ongoing insights!🎉 Read more: www.faireducation.org.uk/report-card-... #FairEducation #ReportCard202

By reframing “chronically online” as a reflection of disappearing offline opportunities, we can move away from blame & towards understanding. Young people aren’t retreating into screens out of laziness; they’re building community in the only spaces left open to them. https://bit.ly/463SNav

Spreading some joy @childrenssociety.bsky.social Central Beds team were out on Sunday at a local Skate Jam - supporting other local providers and businesses at this vibrant event for young people www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk/community/sa...

So proud of all @childrenssociety.bsky.social have achieved over the past year - links below to our latest annual impact report Sharing my gratitude to all the amazing people in our organisation that create this impact & @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social colleagues who create the report itself!

Last day of my @leadersplus.bsky.social Senior Directors Fellowship today. It’s been a really positive experience helping me think about my career, family and how to make it all work and be fulfilling. So pleased to have met @ruwanipurcell.bsky.social & the other fellows

So pleased to see our mental health and wellbeing service for young people in Leeds welcoming the Baton of Hope #BatonOfHope

Absence from schools is a safeguarding issue. New ONS report shows that school absence significantly contributes to pupils poor mental health: longer absence = greater risk. Children & families need to get the right support, at the right time to turn this tide www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...

New @trusselluk.bsky.social research - 14 MILLION people facing hunger due to lack of £… with children facing some of the highest risks:

Tech platforms will soon be legally required to block content promoting self-harm (adults & children), via Online Safety Act. Encouraging/assisting serious self-harm will be a priority offence, forcing firms to prevent harmful posts rather than react after they have been posted: this is welcome 1/2

Exec team away day in Brighton - good to spend time together - thinking & reflecting strategically to progress @childrenssociety.bsky.social @markrusselluk.bsky.social @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social Segun & Michelle

Great to spot these brilliant reports in print at @childrenssociety.bsky.social national office this week - ahead of a financial sector event where we raised awareness about the financial exploitation of children - link in comments to access the reports… 1/3

For over 25 years, we’ve stood beside young carers - recognising, supporting and championing them 💛 The #YoungCarersFestival is a powerful reminder of why this work matters and why we’ll keep advocating for young carers to have the space to relax, have fun and just be young.

Encouraging to see @childrenssociety.bsky.social team sharing our latest research and youth insight work on Financial Exploitation See below for links to the work ⬇️

Great morning for our Policy Team discussing child financial exploitation with industry partners. We know that collaboration is key to safeguarding children at risk of financial exploitation. 📖 Read more about The Children’s Society’s latest research here: shorturl.at/ME737

Sneak preview of @childrenssociety.bsky.social latest Annual Impact Summary Report - so much to be proud of here Hats off to colleagues @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social for creating the report and to all our colleagues making the impact happen!

New @cpaguk.bsky.social research shows secondary pupils on FSM are being ‘bounced out’ of subjects like geography, languages, music, and PE—not by choice, but due to cost. CPAG calls for scrapping the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn child-poverty strategy. 1/2

7 year work anniversary @childrenssociety.bsky.social - it’s a privilege to work for this amazing organisation! I spent some of the day being filmed for a new film on why our org is brilliant to work for - felt quite apt

Please consider signing our latest petition calling for the Government to prioritise children's wellbeing - link below!

There is no national understanding of young people's wellbeing. As the Children's Wellbeing & School's Bill returns to parliament we want to influence this. Join @childrenssociety.bsky.social calls to prioritise young people's wellbeing - sign now! act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/176411/...

Fantastic visit to @childrenssociety.bsky.social Pause service @uni of Birmingham today - insightful conversations with our team who creatively support students wellbeing. Such an amazing service: feeling very proud (also pleased to continue my @leadersplus.bsky.social shadowing with Jeni today)

Across the UK, flags have appeared on streets and roundabouts. For many, it's a sign of pride, but it's also being used by some to stir division. bsky.app/profile/hope...

Caught @pollyneate.bsky.social latest substack post this morning, sharing in support: “Being concerned about immigration doesn’t make you a racist” substack.com/@pollyneate/...

This is good to see

Young people in coastal towns are getting left behind – here’s what could help theconversation.com/young-people...

Research out this month in the BMJ has found that those who are verbally abused as children have a 64% greater chance of experiencing low mental wellbeing 👇 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

The UK is cracking down on honour-based abuse with a series of new measures. This will means that offences such as Female Genital Mutilation and forced marriage will have the same definitions across different agencies, making them easier to tackle and record. www.channel4.com/news/how-uk-...

11% of children in our Household Survey reported low wellbeing. The Children’s Society is working to reverse this decline. This insight comes from the 2024 Good Childhood Report—read the summary to learn more.

Expensive uniforms shouldn’t be a barrier to education. We spoke to ITV News about the pressure of back-to-school costs. Thanks to Sutton Council's Community Uniform Shop, uniform is one less worry. Let’s make uniform affordable for every family: act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/173895/...

There is about a week to go until the new school yr starts & families are struggling to afford school uniform - check out @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social highlighting the latest from @childrenssociety.bsky.social on the cost of school uniforms (which need to be cut) www.itv.com/news/2025-08...