It has been 20 years since the Spending Review committed more than £450 million for the first Sure Start Centres.
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Does what you spend make a difference to what you get?
Tuesday 26 June 2018 /
Government spending
New research from the Local Government Association answers the $64,000 question facing children's services.
The NHS isn’t the only area in need of a funding boost
Posted by Dan Breslin /
Thursday 21 June 2018 / Government spending
With the NHS receiving additional investment is it time for government to turn their attention to children's services.
Damian Hinds, you've had 100 days of introductions and meetings, now time for action
Parents take to parliament to demand action on government cuts to children's services
How many more missed chances before the Government acts on the funding gap?
Posted by Dan Breslin /
Tuesday 13 February 2018 / Government spending
The Government has missed another chance to address the funding crisis facing children's social care.
Investing in the future?
Posted by AfC Policy and campaigns /
Thursday 23 November 2017 / Government spending
Rumours were rife that the Chancellor was planning a shift in focus around younger generations and the future.
OUR REACTION TO THE BUDGET NOVEMBER 2017
Posted by AfC Policy and campaigns /
Wednesday 22 November 2017 / Government spending
"...we have heard nothing in today’s Budget that indicates help may be on the way."
We have to turn the tide when it comes to cutting early intervention services
Wednesday 15 November 2017 /
Early intervention, Government spending
Early intervention spending is falling as central government funding is cut. A change of direction is urgently needed.
Children are left out in the cold with the current benefits freeze
The impact of wider spending freezes affecting the lives of children and families remains off the agenda.
Action for Children response to Social Mobility Commission report
Posted by AfC Policy and campaigns /
Wednesday 28 June 2017 / Government spending, Early intervention
Head of policy and research at Action for Children, Eleanor Briggs responds.
