We had lots of updates in this week's newsletter!
We shared a chance for young people to become Young Advisors for the #GoodChildhoodReport. Also a new report from Centre for Mental Health
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This is fascinating and really chimes with what young people told us as part of the latest #GoodChildhoodReport
Many of the findings & recommendations ring true to our own work here at TCS, including in the #GoodChildhoodReport 2025.
Regarding the provision of support & opportunities for creative & non-academic routes, & the extent to which our education system is inclusive.
Improving outcomes means tackling child poverty & wellbeing. Recommendations need funding & support for schools. This Review is a start, but real change needs bold, joined-up action putting children’s happiness & voice first.📢🫵
#GoodChildhoodReport #ChildWellbeing #Curriculum&AssessmentReview
Snap shot taken from our 2025 Good Childhood Report summary, showing the extent of CYP worries about their futures. Link: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/sites/default/files/2025-10/GCR2025%20Summary%20Report.pdf
However, curriculum reform alone, isn’t enough. The Review must drive a cultural shift prioritising wellbeing, long-term investment, & holistic support.
Our #GoodChildhoodReport shows school is where children feel most unhappy, with 2 in 5 worried about grades. The system needs change.📢✏️
In light of the recent Curriculum & Assessment Review publication, we welcome the step forward's in recognising the broader needs of children & young people.
We welcome the focus on life skills, digital literacy & PSHE. Key area's championed in our #GoodChildhoodReport ,to help young people thrive.
Thank you to @munirawilson.bsky.social MP, for sharing about our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 and supporting our call for the national wellbeing measurement too!
It's time we all take children and young peoples mental health seriously!
Watch the great video below from our #GoodChildhoodReport '25 launch, where we & the amazing young people at @leadersunlocked.bsky.social visited Parliament to call for urgent action to tackle the growing crisis in children’s wellbeing.
📢It doesn't have to be this way. Take action now: 📢
We went to Parliament to call for urgent action to tackle the growing crisis in children’s wellbeing.
The #GoodChildhoodReport found that children’s overall happiness has been in decline for over a decade.
It doesn't have to be this way. Take action now: act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/179704/...
Very good to hear Rachael Wardell speak @researchip.bsky.social leaders forum: “prevention is synonymous with a great childhood” …”the first 18 years MATTER”
#LeadersF25
Young people tell us what needs to change in this years #GoodChildhoodReport
Wellbeing for the next generation” from @pbe.co.uk is a timely reflection on what it takes to build a good childhood - echoing many of the concerns raised in our 2025 #GoodChildhoodReport
Read the @pbe.co.uk article here:
Top 5 policy changes to create better childhoods: Whole-school approaches to wellbeing. A trusted adult guarantee, providing chosen trusted adults. A focus on holistic wellbeing in early support hubs rollout. Ambitious implementation and monitoring of the Child Poverty Strategy. Introduce a national wellbeing measurement programme.
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline, according to the #GoodChildhoodReport 2025
How can we overturn this to create a society for all our children to thrive?
We’ve outlined our 5 key steps 📣
Our key 5 steps to create better childhoods
It's been a week since we launched our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 📢
Revealing that young people across the UK are feeling the strain from every angle & their wellbeing is still in decline.
How can we overturn this to create a society for all our children to thrive? We’ve outlined our 5 key steps:
Alt text; Top 5 policy changes to create better childhoods: • Whole-school approaches to wellbeing • A trusted adult guarantee, providing chosen trusted adults • A focus on holistic wellbeing in early support hubs rollout • Ambitious implementation and monitoring of the Child Poverty Strategy • Introduce a national wellbeing measurement programme
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline, according to @childrenssociety.bsky.social's #GoodChildhoodReport 2025.
We back their recommendations to reclaim hope and call for the government to take decisive action to overturn this damaging decline: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
“Young people describe the workload they have to deal with at school as overwhelming. They also described a school system in which it feels like academic achievement is placed above other types of achievement." #GoodChildhoodReport
Great to see our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 being shared in the @churchtimes.bsky.social 🙌🔊
Amplifying how children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Top 5 policy changes to create better childhoods: Whole-school approaches to wellbeing A trusted adult guarantee, providing chosen trusted adults A focus on holistic wellbeing in early support hubs rollout Ambitious implementation and monitoring of the Child Poverty Strategy Introduce a national wellbeing measurement programme
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline, according to childrenssociety.bsky.social’s #GoodChildhoodReport 2025.
We back their recommendations to reclaim hope and call for the government to take decisive action to overturn this damaging decline: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
![“[These things] sound like something that adults should worry about, not necessarily kids.” – Young person. Decorative; White text on a black background with orange emphasis. Illustration of a pound coins in the bottom right corner.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ibudnyls4iydwkee2tlt5xyf/bafkreieus5gbiws3kjfr6jou5t7crmkabcmge5vewhguapwz5g5qdangqa)
“[These things] sound like something that adults should worry about, not necessarily kids.” – Young person. Decorative; White text on a black background with orange emphasis. Illustration of a pound coins in the bottom right corner.
2 in 5 children and young people were ‘very’ or ‘quite’ worried about rising prices. * *The Children’s Society’s annual household survey, completed in April to June 2025 by 2,007 children and young people aged 10 to 17 from across the UK, and their parent or carer. Decorative; White text on a black background with orange emphasis. Illustration of a pound coins in the bottom left corner.
All children should have a chance at childhood – not held back by worrying about rising prices.
We’re calling on the Government to implement and monitor an ambitious #ChildPovertyStrategy.
Read more in the full #GoodChildhoodReport: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
One in ten young people are unhappy with their lives, @childrenssociety.bsky.social #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 has concluded
A snapshot taken from The Children's Society's Good Childhood Report Youth Summary 2025. Image shows how trends in wellbeing have declined compared to scores in 2009/10.
The #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 highlights a decline in happiness across six areas. Of this family relationships are rated the lowest they've been since records began in 2009.
Amazing to see our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 being shared in the CYP Now news🎉
Sharing how we're calling for every young person to have access to at least one trusted adult to help tackle record levels of pressure and unhappiness.
Read our report here: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Our #GoodChildhoodReport shows children need more adult support to feel safe, thrive in school, and navigate life.
Professionals agree, too many lack trusted adults and safe spaces.
Sign our letter today and join thousands calling for urgent action to protect children’s wellbeing.🔊📝
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline, according to @childrenssociety.bsky.social’s #GoodChildhoodReport 2025.
We back its recommendations to reclaim hope and call for the government to take decisive action to overturn this damaging decline: buff.ly/LO20zpO
For this years #GoodChildhoodReport we had the privilege to work with the Young Advisors from @leadersunlocked.bsky.social
"The youth are the future of our country" - is a powerful reminder that when we really listen to the voices of young people & what effects them, we can better support them.
Very proud today to launch the #GoodChildhoodReport today
Children’s wellbeing remains in decline.
This year we have a richer report with deeper insight directly from young people and those who support them.
Together we want to reclaim hope for their futures
Our annual #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 is here🎉
Making it clear Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. Teenagers being under pressure from all angles
We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change
Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
The #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 is here and one thing is clear: teenagers are under pressure from all angles.
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report on our website now: childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
The #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 is here and one thing is clear: teenagers are under pressure from all angles.
Children’s wellbeing is still in decline. We cannot allow this to be our normal, it is time for change.
Read the full report on our website now: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood
Picture of the panel
Really good to join our pals ProBono Economics #LDConf for a fringe event on wellbeing. Great to have my local MP Alex Brewer and Winchester MP @dannychambers.bsky.social on the panel. I was glad to bring @childrenssociety.bsky.social #GoodChildhoodReport into the debate
