November 20th is an important date as it is the date in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. It is also the date in 1989 when the UN General assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Since 1990, Universal Children's Day also marks … Continue reading Today is Universal Children’s Day
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
