Almost two thirds of children in some areas do not receive crucial mandatory health visitor checks
Almost two thirds of children in some areas do not receive crucial mandatory health visitor checks
We are calling on the government to urgently respond to the crisis, and prioritise support that helps children early.
Posted by Sarah Hynes /
Monday 18 May 2020 / Children's centres, Children in care, Domestic Abuse, Government spending, Inequality, Public Affairs
Our analysis highlights how available funding for children’s services has fallen £2.2bn since 2010/11.
Posted by Dan Breslin /
Monday 17 June 2019 / Children's centres
Our new analysis shows cuts and closures have led to falling numbers getting help from children's centres
Posted by Dan Breslin /
Wednesday 16 January 2019 / Children's centres
Last year Action for Children ran a survey of our children's centres. Here is what we found.
Posted by Dan Breslin /
Wednesday 14 November 2018 / Early intervention, Children's centres, Inequality
A new Committee report lays down some tough, but important, questions for Ministers.
Posted by Dan Breslin /
Thursday 27 September 2018 / Children's centres, Government spending, Public Affairs
Read all about Action for Children's week at the Labour Party Conference.
Posted by Dan Breslin /
Monday 10 September 2018 / Children's centres
Getting an accurate number of children's centres in England is not as straightforward as you might think.
With new analysis showing the impact of early education it's vital parenting support isn't overlooked in closing the gap
It has been 20 years since the Spending Review committed more than £450 million for the first Sure Start Centres.
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