Sir Al Aynsley-Green has written a hard-hitting book that he hopes will shame politicians and spark a national debate. Childhood is being ruined in the UK, and the education system under Theresa May’s government is largely to blame. That is the central message of a new book, The British Betrayal of Childhood, published this week … Continue reading Britain has created a crisis in childhood, says former children’s commissioner
In partnership with Thrive LDN and the #iWill Fund, Team London are offering grants of between £5,000 - £10,000 to community groups, small charities and voluntary sector organisations to run projects which encourage young Londoners to volunteer or take part in social action. The projects can focus on any area of volunteering or social action such … Continue reading Team London and Thrive LDN Small Grants
This article is nearly two years old now, but probably more relevant today. In any case, it has struck a note with followers of Alliance for Childhood's Facebook Page with over 1,300 views in less than 24 hours. "When I read Kim John Payne’s book, Simplicity Parenting one message leapt off the page. Normal personality … Continue reading Simplifying Childhood May Protect Against Mental Health Issues
The next London Forum meeting is on Tuesday 9th October at City Hall. The focus will be on ways of supporting young people and avoiding youth violence and knife crime. We’ll have an update on the Mayor’s £45m Young Londoners Fund and an outline of City Hall’s wider work to tackle youth violence from Katie Myhill, Greater … Continue reading Alliance for Childhood London Forum 6
