From today the Department for Education's 'Working together to improve school attendance' guidance has become statutory. Read the guidance here👇 assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bf300d…

In the recent Kings Speech, the Government committed to reforming the new Mental Health Act. In this blog we re-cap on the progress made reforming the Act to date, and what the Bill should include for children and young people⬇️🧑‍⚖️ cypmhc.org.uk/what-does-a-ne…

An important reminder for anyone picking up GCSE results today 👇

Analysis of NHS data shows that more than 500 children a day in England are referred to NHS mental health services for anxiety - more than double the rate before the pandemic. It is clear that urgent action is needed to address children's mental health⬇️ theguardian.com/society/articl…

For the first time, anyone in a mental health crisis can now call 111 and receive support from trained mental health professionals. The 24/7 service is available for all ages, including children, providing vital help through a single phone line. england.nhs.uk/2024/08/nhs-11…

The The Children's Society's #GoodChildhoodReport2024 highlights worrying trends in children's wellbeing. It shows a decline in wellbeing and that 15 year olds in the UK have the lowest life satisfaction in Europe. We support calls to put wellbeing at the heart of the govs agenda ⬇️

Do you work with children or young people who have experienced trauma? Join our webinar with the UK Trauma Council to explore contextuality and systemic factors relating to complex trauma. 🗓️ 26 September 🕰️ 5:00 – 6:30PM 📍 Zoom orlo.uk/Qr8GZ

New Pro Bono Economics report for the Children's Charities Coalition shows children's social care services have reached tipping point. As supporters of #ChildrenAtTheTable, we’re calling for more funding and investment to turn the tide: buff.ly/3Xp1Dv3

📣 New report! Our latest analysis of local authority spending on children’s services shows spend on provision for vulnerable children is at a record high. probonoeconomics.com/struggling-aga… Barnardo’s NSPCC The Children's Society National Children's Bureau Action for Children

The next ATTUNE conference is taking place on Friday 4th October 2024 in Oxford! For more information and to register your attendance, please sign up through Eventbrite⤵️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/attunes-2nd-…

The cost-of-living crisis has cast a long shadow over people with mental health problems, according to new research from Centre for Mental Health centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications/j… #JustLivingAndCoping

This week marks the return to school for many pupils, we're wishing all pupils a positive start to the school year and thinking of those who may be struggling with the school return💜✏️ You can find support resources on our website: cypmhc.org.uk/resources/

Far too often and for far too long, the needs of our children and young people have been overlooked by national policymakers. Today we publish our blueprint for transforming child health services in England. 🧵#RCPCHBlueprint

Children face poor health outcomes, worsening access to services, and a growing inequality between adults and children’s healthcare. We support the #RCPCHBlueprint seven essential actions to improve child health services in England. Find out more: buff.ly/3TcadL1

Children face poor health outcomes, worsening access to services, and a growing inequality between adults and children’s healthcare. We support the #RCPCHBlueprint seven essential actions to improve child health services in England. Find out more: rcpch.ac.uk/child-health-b…

Pleased to see this from IPPR on lost learning, which chimes with our work w/ Children & Young People's Mental Health Coalition on behaviour and school attendance. It provides yet more evidence for the need to tackle inequalities in schools and embed a whole school approach 👉cypmhc.org.uk/publications/b…