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Representation Matters: Are LGBTQ+ young people seeing themselves represented in the media?

As Action for Children celebrates pride month, we want to shine a light on the importance of positive representation in the media for young people exploring their identities

24 June 2022
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Levelling up for 0-5s: the potential of baby and toddler groups

As the government develops its family hubs policy, we consider how it could achieve its levelling up objective of improving learning outcomes for 5-year-olds

09 June 2022
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My life as a young carer

Ever wondered what life is like for a young carer? Kirsty ,17, lets us take a peek into a week in her life as a young carer

08 June 2022
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How can we make the Care Review's Family Help teams work?

The Independent Review of Children's Social Care promises a radical reset of the system back towards early intervention. Senior Policy Advisor Sam Atwell explores how we can make these changes stick

31 May 2022
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Volunteering with children and young people: Your questions answered

Interested in volunteering with children? Want to make a difference in the lives of young people? Find out what you need to do to get started

26 May 2022
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The Blues Programme is making a difference in youth mental health

As we see mental health become a bigger worry for more and more children and young people, find out what Action for Children is doing to help

11 May 2022
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Want to help vulnerable children? Boycott your Bed!

On Friday 7 October, we’re challenging you to raise money by giving up your bed for one night

02 May 2022
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From short breaks to Britain's Got Talent: Helping Carmela shine

Growing up, Carmela loved her time attending an Action for Children short breaks service in Northampton. Now, this inspiring young woman is volunteering at the service that helped her so much and shining on the Britain's Got Talent stage

22 April 2022
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Early years, family hubs and levelling up

Action for Children's reaction to the government's recent announcements on family hubs and early years

19 April 2022
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Supporting child refugees: Helping Sheraf shine

Imagine being forced to leave home and everything familiar while just a child. For unaccompanied child migrants like Sheraf, an Action for Children Independent Visitor like Mark can be a lifeline

12 April 2022
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Your chance to help children’s stars shine

Find out how can help Action for Children unlock the potential in every child by joining our new campaign: Star in Every Child

25 March 2022
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What is the cost of living crisis?

The UK is facing a perfect storm of increasing prices, soaring bills and tax rises. We explain the likely impact and what can be done to protect the most vulnerable families

22 March 2022
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Young carers: who are they and why do they need support?

One in three young carers say their caring role makes them feel stressed. We make sure no one has to cope alone

03 March 2022
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These volunteers are making a difference in the lives of homeless youth

Heather and Kelvin volunteer as part of Action for Children’s work tackling youth homelessness. In a few short days, they make a huge difference to the lives of homeless young people

01 March 2022
A Muslim mother, father, son and daughter are indoors in a living room. The parents are sitting on the sofa, and the daughter is laughing while being tickled.

Early help is the best option for children and families. We need to protect it

Our new research finds that local authorities need more support to expand vital early help services and turn the tide against late intervention

28 February 2022
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How to support children and young people with their gender identity

At Action for Children, we want to make sure that young people of all identities feel supported. Find out how you can too

16 February 2022
Natalia and Chloe sit at a kitchen table with Action for Children worker Kirsty

“We’d be lost without this help and support”: Natalia & Chloe’s story

Mum Natalia is one of the 30% of working parents on Universal Credit who told us they’ll be likely to skip meals this winter to make ends meet. Find out what we're doing to support

14 February 2022
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What is sensory play and why is it important?

Through sensory play, children use their senses to explore the world. Find out how we use sensory play to aid child development - and how to try it yourself

10 February 2022
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Supporting LGBT+ young people: Charlie’s story

As Action for Children marks LGBT+ History Month, celebrating how far we’ve come, we must also shine a light on young people of all identities today

09 February 2022
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How we’re helping disabled children access social fun and play

Disabled children tend to have fewer opportunities to play and express themselves. But it doesn’t have to be this way, as Action for Children services have proved

27 January 2022