A Children First Government
Please sign our online petition if you share our vision for building a better UK that invests in its future (the next generation of children and young people): https://chng.it/JXbjSDXVgH
Over recent years, the experience of childhood for many children has been a difficult one, and the root causes that diminish their wellbeing and life chances, although often glaringly obvious, have been put Into a box marked ‘too difficult’. Too many aspects of some children’s lives are being overlooked by those in power. These are young citizens who do not have a vote, and so lack the power to challenge government to act in their best Interests.
As a Result
Problems are piling up, with little sign they will be solved any time soon. There are record numbers of children in care, millions of children experiencing poverty and hardship, there is an exams attainment gap that remains stubbornly high, and an education system where one in five young people are leaving education without basic qualifications. Thousands of children are starting school already way behind in their social development and there is a children’s mental health and wellbeing crisis.
Support the Campaign
Child of the North and the Centre for Young Lives believes it doesn’t need to be this way. We want the next government to rethink how it organises and prioritises its work to focus on improving every aspect of childhood.
Joining forces at this unique moment in the political cycle, we believe we have an opportunity to bring about a dramatic change in how the government views children and families, the way it invests, and the aspirations it has for every child.
We are proposing a ‘Children First Government’ programme to make this happen.
Please sign our online petition if you share our vision for building a better UK that invest in its future (the next generation of children and young people): https://chng.it/JXbjSDXVgH