Nerys Anthony

We measure so much about childhood, but without a consistent annual national measure of their wellbeing, it’s harder to spot what’s stuck and act early.

And 4,328 supporters agree ✅

It’s time for the government to #MeasureWhatMatters

Read more: https://ow.ly/jVAW50YhZsx

Ask your MP to write to the Minister of Education I've emailed my MP urging them to contact the Minister for Education to introduce a National Wellbeing Measure for children. With the right insight, we can make better decisions for children and young...

I've emailed my MP urging them to contact the Minister for Education to introduce a National Wellbeing Measure for children. With the right insight, we can make better decisions for children and young people.

Will you do the same?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/185876/...

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Me and my dog smiling at the camera. The sea is behind us. He is a black small dog with white belly and is wearing a red collar bandana

Lobster pots stacked, filling the whole photo frame

Change is as good as a rest

Well done champ

Me, smiling at the camera with a bobble hat on. Holding my medal. It’s round wooden and says Harrow hill 10km on it

Me just after the race. Wet through. Smiling. Holding my medal 🥇

Photo of a cup of coffee. Medal by the coffee

Brutal weather & unforgiving hills.

Made it through my first #HarrowHill10km

#SundayRunday
@metros

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Badge / red circle - white words Love in motion event Relational activism

Empty hall. A blue chair and a red balloon

Feeling the love on Friday at the annual #RelationalActivism Love in Motion event

Always an impactful, inspirational & thought provoking space - expertly curated & held with such care

‘They loved me back to life”… ❤️

@relactionlactivism.bsky.social
@mg852to44.bsky.social

Yesterday we look a group of young people from @oasisuk.bsky.social to Parliament & Number 10 to call the Government to #MeasureWhatMatters 📢

Youth work ‘black holes’ in half of all council areas in England, study finds First mapping of youth centres in decades shows poorer areas in north worst affected by cuts since 2010

First national mapping of youth centres in decades is not a pretty picture. Since 2010, cuts hit the poorest communities hardest, esp. in the North.

Young people don't have access to trusted adults, safe spaces & early support.

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Children's wellbeing is the missing national measure. It's time for the government to #MeasureWhatMatters

@oasisuk.bsky.social

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Today was an important moment in @childrenssociety.bsky.social call for a brighter future for young people. Alongside brilliant young people from @oasisuk.bsky.social we took our message to Downing St. We urgently need National Wellbeing Measurement for children & young people #MeasureWhatMatters

Very proud to be part of this important call to action with young people today

Amazing to see our hard work on girl's well being being featured on ITV This Morning 🎉

Every child deserves to feel happy, safe and hopeful about their future.

But our new report show that far too many don’t.

Our 21 years of research into children’s wellbeing reveal that school and appearance are the most problematic aspects of life for children.

Read: https://ow.ly/NvNI50Yc8v3

Fantastic to see our research on girls' wellbeing featured on ITV's This Morning. Ashley James did an amazing job highlighting the challenges girls face and advocating for change.

Source: This Morning (ITV), broadcast on 10/02/2026

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Enjoyed the celebration today of @childrenssociety.bsky.social learners marking the completion of apprenticeships & leadership programmes. Great to take time out & recognise what they have achieved (& fab to have Jack from @tcspolicypractice.bsky.social in the cohort!)

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There are approximately 1.5 million children in the UK with a probable mental health condition.

We run services to help young people access support when they need it. Before their problems spiral.

By donating, you can help them too: https://ow.ly/xRr150YbyiW

This is a historic day for children and families across the UK as legislation to remove the two-child limit from our social security system starts to make its way through Parliament. The two-child limit was an awful experiment that hurt children. More than any other policy, the two-child limit is responsible for driving child poverty to its current record high. Poverty has a devastating impact on young lives. Children going without things they need to learn and grow, living in damp homes, struggling at school, facing isolation and stress. Today marks the moment when we start to turn things around for the next generation. We commend the government for making the choice to scrap the two-child limit and ask all MPs to stand with children and support this Bill. Every child deserves the best start in life, with a decent childhood that lays the foundations for a strong future. Ending the two-child limit sets our country on the right path to meet that ambition.

Yesterday the Bill to end the two-child limit begins making its way through Parliament.

The policy drove child poverty to a record high, hurting young people.

We commend the government's choice to scrap the two-child limit and join 65 other organisations in asking all MPs to support this Bill.

Yes

Last week, the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill report stage continued in the House of Lords.

The Minister highlighted our survey, demonstrating strong support to bring down uniform costs for families.

We hope the final version helps reduce how much families need to spend on school uniform.

Statement on Bill to end the two-child limit 65 organisations have come together to commend the government for making the choice to scrap the two-child limit and ask all MPs to stand with children and support this Bill.

Today the Bill to end the 2-child benefit limit starts to move through Parliament: remove the benefit limit & we lift thousands of children out of poverty
@childrenssociety.bsky.social @markrusselluk.bsky.social proud signatories calling MPs to support the Bill

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Children's wellbeing matters. Agree? Sign now. Call on the Government to introduce a national wellbeing measure, so that young people's voices are heard and we have the insight to make a real change. Reverse the decline. Add your name.

Over 4,000 people have already signed our petition urging the Government to introduce a National Wellbeing Measure, giving them the insight & data they need to make better decisions for young people.

We’re nearing the finish line, add your name today and help give this campaign a final push!✏️

Please sign!

When we talk about growth, opportunity and national renewal, we must think about the mental health of the next generation.

#FutureMinds report sets out many of the policy solutions to the mental health crisis. Worth reading – and acting on.

www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Important insights from Future Minds, this reflects what we see every day: too many children are struggling without the help they need.

We must invest in early, accessible mental health support so every young person has the chance to thrive.

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Yesterday we attend the APPG on Healthy Places today chaired by @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social & talk all things wellbeing measurement! Insightful contributions from @benwealthy.bsky.social & Ben Franklin

National wellbeing measure for young people would transform how local & national policy is made

Navy blue background with a teal line on the right hand side, and lighter blue swirl. Text in bold reads: 'A closer look:' beside a yellow magnifying glass. Body text under the heading reads: 'Government strategy on violence against women and girls.' The Children's Society logo at the bottom centre.

Last month, the government published a strategy to reduce violence against women and girls.

We welcome the ambitions plans to prevent harm. But genuine, system-wide change is crucial to ensure prevention begins early and victims get justice.

Policy experts break it down👇
https://ow.ly/AV8I50Y4fCC

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Great to welcome partners from @equimundo.bsky.social to @childrenssociety.bsky.social national office yesterday - talking about our Lifting Limits programme and centring wellbeing across our work

Make a difference in your community!🛍️

Donate items you no longer want and you'll be helping young people.

All you have to do is drop them off directly to The Children’s Society shops during opening hours, and we’ll do the rest.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/htBW50Y1cIz

Garden due to be showcased at RHS Chelsea Flower Show Brighton-based landscape architect Patrick Clarke has unveiled an update on the resilient planting scheme for ‘The Children’s Society Garden.'

Sneak peak at how @childrenssociety.bsky.social garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show is shaping up

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The Minister with Mark and the TCS team

Great to welcome Home Office Minister Lord Hanson to @childrenssociety.bsky.social to meet colleagues working to disrupt young people being financially exploited, and share our youth voice report. A good conversation on how government can do more to safeguard young people from this type of harm.