“I felt lost. I felt lost in my emotions.” 𖡎 The pressure of being bullied had become almost unbearable for Anthony. Being able to speak about his feelings at The Children’s Society helped him finally find peace. Read Anthony's story here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/s...

Every child deserves the best start in life. We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.

Today, we remember & honour those who served in the armed forces. Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life. Learn more about support for young carers:

Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school and social life. This Remembrance Day, we’re sharing resources to support them: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/...

Last week, Corporate Partnerships & the Prevention Programme joined Merseyrail partners at Liverpool Central to raise awareness of the #LookCloser campaign & our upcoming work to upskill Merseyrail staff on how to identify and respond to indicators of #ChildExploitation on the rail network

Fantastic morning marking 60 mighty years of @cpaguk.bsky.social - hearing Gordon Brown speak & make calls to action to eradicate child poverty and connecting all the words said with the reality of children’s lives - we listened to a joyous children’s choir. Not a dry eye in the house 1/2

North East teenagers are under growing pressure during the festive season. Thank you Cllr Stephen Lewis Elms for unveiling our installation. Read more: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2559923...

Thank you to @munirawilson.bsky.social MP, for sharing about our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 and supporting our call for the national wellbeing measurement too! It's time we all take children and young peoples mental health seriously!

Watch the great video below from our #GoodChildhoodReport '25 launch, where we & the amazing young people at @leadersunlocked.bsky.social visited Parliament to call for urgent action to tackle the growing crisis in children’s wellbeing. 📢It doesn't have to be this way. Take action now: 📢

We went to Parliament to call for urgent action to tackle the growing crisis in children’s wellbeing. The #GoodChildhoodReport found that children’s overall happiness has been in decline for over a decade. It doesn't have to be this way. Take action now: act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/179704/...

Rachael Wardell @theadcsltd.bsky.social: The adults and children's sectors can label prevention work differently, but we grapple with the same challenges. All adults were children once #LeadersF25

Very good to hear Rachael Wardell speak @researchip.bsky.social leaders forum: “prevention is synonymous with a great childhood” …”the first 18 years MATTER” #LeadersF25 Young people tell us what needs to change in this years #GoodChildhoodReport

Wellbeing for the next generation” from @pbe.co.uk is a timely reflection on what it takes to build a good childhood - echoing many of the concerns raised in our 2025 #GoodChildhoodReport Read the @pbe.co.uk article here:

A year ago, we opened Time for young people Newham. It’s a space for young people in Newham to pause and find support as soon as they need it. To celebrate, we spoke to staff to find out the difference it’s made to the local community: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...

Attended the Young Carers Futures Conference hosted by Carers Trust on 23 October 2025 — inspiring workshops, powerful youth voices, and practical ideas on better identifying and supporting young carers. #YCFutures2025

Love to see this - young creatives from @childrenssociety.bsky.social service in Bedfordshire creating art and glass samples for our Chelsea Flower Show garden 🎨 www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/people/...

Thousands of teenagers are feeling totally overwhelmed by the noise of life – stress, pressure and problems that feel too big to handle 💢 Will you support our vital work and help a child quiet the noise this Christmas? www.childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-...

We’re hiring a Senior Policy & Public Affairs Officer – Wales!📢💼 Lead impactful work with the Senedd and Welsh Government, championing children’s voices to shape a fairer, safer Wales. Join us at The Children’s Society to drive change through policy, advocacy, and collaboration. #TeamTCS

@mind.org.uk recent report highlights the power of early support hubs to bridge gaps between health, education and youth services. Young people deserve timely, accessible mental health support. 📢

Last week, our Prevention Officer, Alice, teamed up with South Yorkshire Police's #OpMakesafe lead to deliver learning sessions to managers & staff from Starboard hotels in Yorkshire, East Midlands & Cumbria, focused on supporting the hotel industry to prevent and disrupt #ChildExploitation

We're joining @bigissue.com & 65 other signatories in an open letter urging the government to set child poverty targets in the upcoming child poverty strategy. 4.5 million children are growing up in poverty in the UK, & while ministers have been promising change, that figure has continued to rise.

Our policy team had a great day attending the parliamentary reception for the launch of @turn2us.org.uk report, Stigma to support: Rebuilding trust in our social security system. It makes an important call for a social security system that treats everyone with dignity and respect.📢 #StoptheStigma

It's been a week since we launched our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 📢 Revealing that young people across the UK are feeling the strain from every angle & their wellbeing is still in decline. How can we overturn this to create a society for all our children to thrive? We’ve outlined our 5 key steps:

The Government should act quickly to lift the two-child limit on benefits. Any further delay has significant human consequences, with more and more children captured by the policy every year. Read 'No half measures' 👉 buff.ly/qVc9CWs

📢 The Good Childhood Report is out! 🎙️ Our Director Jack O'Neill joined @LBC last Thursday to chat with Simon Conway about the pressures young people face across the UK. 👂 Hear the clip from 3:25–3:30: 🔗 globalplayer.com/catchup/lbcn...

Great to see our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 being shared in the @churchtimes.bsky.social 🙌🔊 Amplifying how children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change. Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

Children’s wellbeing is still in decline, according to childrenssociety.bsky.social’s#GoodChildhoodReportrt 2025. We back their recommendations to reclaim hope and call for the government to take decisive action to overturn this damaging decline: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

All children should have a chance at childhood – not held back by worrying about rising prices. We’re calling on the Government to implement and monitor an ambitious #ChildPovertyStrategy. Read more in the full #GoodChildhoodReport: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

📢 Children & young people are at the ❤️ of the #GoodChildhoodReport2025. That’s why we create a Youth Summary — so they are apart of the conversation. 🗣️ 📖 Read it, share it, and help amplify children and young people's voices🔗 www.childrenssociety.org.uk/sites/defaul...

Amazing to see our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 being shared in the CYP Now news🎉 Sharing how we're calling for every young person to have access to at least one trusted adult to help tackle record levels of pressure and unhappiness. Read our report here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

Children’s wellbeing is still in decline, according to @childrenssociety.bsky.social’s #GoodChildhoodReport 2025. We back its recommendations to reclaim hope and call for the government to take decisive action to overturn this damaging decline: buff.ly/LO20zpO

💥 Rising prices is weighing heavily on young minds. 📊 Our Household Survey found that rising prices remained the societal issue children and young people were most commonly worried about: 2 in 5 (40%) children & young people were 'very' or 'quite' worried 😟💸

Too many children lack a trusted adult—someone who listens, believes in them, and helps them feel safe. These relationships are vital for wellbeing. We're urging the Government to act. Add your voice and help ensure every child has someone they can truly count on🔊📝

📢 Hot off the press! Our Good Childhood Report reveals that 😔 9% of 10–17 year olds who completed our Household Survey reported low wellbeing. We're fighting for a brighter future for young people. 🌈 ✨ Will you join us? 👉 Read the full report! 🔍📖

CYP Now - Calls for ‘trusted adult guarantee’ to support teen wellbeing www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news...

For this years #GoodChildhoodReport we had the privilege to work with the Young Advisors from @leadersunlocked.bsky.social "The youth are the future of our country" - is a powerful reminder that when we really listen to the voices of young people & what effects them, we can better support them.

Behind the @childrenssociety.bsky.social’s #GoodChildhoodReport2025 are the real voices of young people. By understanding what affects young people, we can better support them. youtu.be/uHFgcUJP8SE

Our annual #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 is here🎉 Making it clear Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. Teenagers being under pressure from all angles We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

The #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 is here and one thing is clear: teenagers are under pressure from all angles. Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change. Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

It's great to see Peers referencing our work during the Second Reading of the Crime and Policing Bill.🙌 As the Bill moves to Committee stage, we’ll keep advocating to ensure children who’ve been criminally exploited are always recognized as victims, not perpetrators.

5999 young people were identified as potential victims of modern slavery in 2024 in the UK. But many cases aren’t referred due to young people being seen as perpetrators, not victims of modern slavery. We're working to change this: #AntiSlaveryDay www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/o...

When young people turn 18 they must legally consent to remain in the NRM so it’s vital that services support them to understand the NRM to allow them to make informed decisions. Learn more in our NRM and Transition to Adulthood resource here: www.flipsnack.com/CA7CFEBBDC9/...

Police and Local Authority staff have a legal duty to refer all POTENTIAL victims of Modern Slavery into the NRM. Find out more here:

Modern Slavery myth busting: Submitting an NRM safeguards a child. This is false. An NRM does not safeguard a child. Once a child is safe, an NRM should be completed. Access our NRM guidance for professionals and parents here:

The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is the UK’s system for identifying and referring victims of modern slavery. Think NRM when responding to any form of child exploitation.

“Every child deserves to be heard before they reach crisis point…mental health emergency doesn’t begin in adulthood, for many it begins in childhood.” @markrusselluk.bsky.social www.educatemagazine.com/child-mental...

Last week, we welcomed the Baton of Hope, a national symbol of suicide prevention, to Time for young people in Torbay. We handed out wellbeing packs, offered advice, and wrote wellbeing wishes. Find access to early wellbeing support: batonofhopeuk.org

Powerful afternoon outside Parliament supporting @nspcc.bsky.social, @rcpch.bsky.social & @barnardos.org.uk campaign to end the “reasonable punishment” defence. There’s nothing reasonable about physically harming a child. Children deserve equal legal protection for their safety, dignity & wellbeing.

So good to see another school awarded the Young Carers in Schools Award - via @childrenssociety.bsky.social & @carerstrust.bsky.social collaboration. Well done Wootton Bassett Academy! www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/2553515...

Nearly two children in every classroom in England have asked for mental health support. For many, mental health issues begin in childhood. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, it's important to understand how vital early support is to tackle problems before they become overwhelming.