📢 Latest statutory homelessness stats show: 117,450 households were living in temporary accommodation on 31 March 2024, an increase of 12.3% since last year. A total of 151,630 dependent children were living in temporary accommodation on 31 March 2024. (1/3)

Nothing to see here, just the guy who bought Twitter having free speech explained to him by a cat

For nearly 3 decades, we’ve been told that we need to strive to be happy each day. I get that happy is better than unhappy. I think we all get that. And I think it’s reasonable to want to have more “happy” days than unhappy ones. To be sure, the research is all over the place

Are you a care experienced young person aged 16-25? Would you like to shape the future of services for children in care and care leavers? We have a great new opportunity to join the Coram Voice Youth Advisory Board! Find out more and apply today! coramvoice.org.uk/latest/could-y…

A new piece of analysis from The #GoodChildhood research programme exploring children's wellbeing at different educational stages. childrenssociety.org.uk/information/pr…

We are extending our image-based measures research! We're looking for young people aged 12-18 who'd like to support the creation of some image-based #MentalHealth questionnaires. Find out more: orlo.uk/JPllV #research

I’ve been luck to meet many remarkable kinship carers- as the chair of the care review & now as an MP. Kinship’s report reveals how children raised by relatives & friends are missing out on the support they need. Recent progress but more needed. kinship.org.uk/forgotten-repo…

Ahead of #GCSEresults tomorrow, it's worth bearing in mind the disruption to their learning that this year's cohort have endured since the pandemic, writes Dan Worth #ResultsDay tes.com/magazine/analy…

Congratulations to all students getting results today, and a huge thank you to the incredible teachers & staff who’ve supported you along the way. You’ve shown amazing resilience, overcoming challenges and you should be proud of all you’ve achieved. Well done 🎉 #ResultsDay2024

📢 Today The Children's Society publish The #GoodChildhood Report 2024, revealing a deeply worrying picture around wellbeing and happiness amongst UK teens. Read it here: bit.ly/GCR24 ⚠ For over a decade, these reports have been a damning indictment of the low wellbeing

Today The Children's Society published the #GoodChildhoodReport 2024.📢 The report shares concerning findings regarding the wellbeing of children in the UK. 📢We see a continuing decline in young people’s wellbeing. This must end now📢 Read more here: childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood

We welcome news that the Household Support Fund has been extended until April 2025 to ensure families still have access to vital local crisis support. We hope that the Government will develop a plan for the long term future of local welfare that includes permanent funding.

🚨New analysis finds local authority spending on children’s services has risen further – up 5% in 2022-23 to a record £12.2bn. This now accounts for more than a quarter of local government spending power – unsustainable levels given the building pressure on council finances. 1/7

The Good Childhood Report from The Children's Society highlights the challenges faced by children - challenges that can be tackled through prevention and early intervention. Read their six steps to creating a better world for children and why this matters: orlo.uk/FquWW

Today is a day for all political parties to commit to a #GrenfellLaw - enshrining in UK law the basic right to a good, safe home. 💚 #ForeverInOurHearts #HousingFirst

We've gathered a coalition of charities to back the roadmap for universal children's wellbeing measurement. The UK government must prioritize wellbeing measurement to inform targeted interventions that protect young people’s wellbeing and mental health. probonoeconomics.com/charting-a-hap…

Two days ago, a lawfirm filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against 6 commercial publishers (incl Elsevier & Wiley) in the federal district court in New York. They allege a 3-part scheme on part of publishers. 🧵 lieffcabraser.com/antitrust/acad…

Many are heading off to University Open Days at the moment here's a few starters on costs , marketing and more (feel free to add yours)... 1) If a big name Professor is speaking - ask 'what are your contact hours with undergraduates' some only do research and are just wheeled

When they ask me what keeps me going in academia

Absolutely right to look at PISA data to compare 15 year olds experience at school…it will also show that 15 year olds in the UK have the lowest life satisfaction among European counterparts. Reforming & improving school must prioritise the wellbeing and happiness of pupils too.