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At the current rate of decline, it is predicted that only 1,000 childminders will be left in England by 2025. Latest data shows that only 3% of current childcare sector workers are men. We believe that children should be looked after, and educated by, a workforce that represents the community it serves - that they should grow up with lived experience of men and women working together as caregivers and educators. There is a clear need for action to increase the number of highly trained people, and men in particular, working in the early years sector. If you're interested in a career in childcare, or simply want to learn more, access our resource (developed in partnership with Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY)) as part of our Men in the Early Years Campaign here: https://lnkd.in/eB5BANGK This National Childminding Week, PACEY have launched their manifesto for childminders 👇 #childminders #earlyyears #childcare #uk #MITEY #meninearlyyears

AI should be leveraging our collective consciousness, and pragmatically basic human wellness guarantees. Should free up our time to take care of our and other "selves", raise the valuation of our life, today reduced into "work" (that nowadays serve mostly to concentrate money and increase inequality all over the world). Ok, some exceptions prosperate in the population, but they are exception and we should see them as exceptions, not the economically dominant's lie. We can shift mankind into a better place, to work for living and not living to work, to be paid to be happy, not to be exploited so a few can accumulate too much money at the same time most of Earth is in debt, without credit, without money, no place for living healthy, no healthy food. We can close our eyes to what shouts around us, but we shouldn't.

This week marks the four year anniversary of the first Covid-19 #lockdown in the UK. We look back as Save the Children UK, alongside Just for Kids Law and Children's Rights Alliance for England joined forces as Core Participants in Module 2 of the Covid-19 public inquiry. This module delved into the core decision-making processes and political governance during the pandemic. 💔 While the pandemic impacted everyone, its effects on babies, children, and young people will be enduring and era-defining. 📢 We actively engaged in the Covid-19 public inquiry to shed light on how the UK government's decisions affected children and families. Our report, "What about the children?" outlines these impacts. 👇 #CovidInquiry #ChildrensRights #WhatAboutTheChildren #SaveTheChildren

What is important for a new Labour government regarding Early Intervention and Children's Social Care? Read our new blog outlining the four key principles that we think will help the new Government turn their manifesto commitments into effective policy.   The four key principles outlined in the blog are: - A focus on prevention and early intervention - Increasing access to support that works - Answering urgent questions about what works to tackle some of the biggest current problems - Continuation of evidence-based policy approaches.

I was struck by a powerful post today highlighting the £45,000 per child per year profit made by private providers of children’s services. Let that sink in—it’s not the cost of care, it’s the profit. Katharine Sacks-Jones , CEO of Become, spoke about this on Radio 4’s Today Programme, and her words hit hard. Despite these staggering profits, the quality of care is often poor. Vulnerable children—the very people these services are meant to protect—are being failed because profit is being prioritised over people. This has been a concern of ours at P3 Charity (People Potential Possibilities) for years, and people like Kathy Evans and many others have been shouting about this for decades. The fact that these issues are still making headlines today speaks volumes about how little progress has been made. The government’s current challenge to the sector doesn’t seem to go far enough, but it’s a start. We need bold, decisive action to ensure that care is driven by the needs of children, not the pockets of shareholders. Care for people who need it most shouldn’t be viewed as a business opportunity first and foremost; it’s a responsibility. I hope that with the new government we can work towards a future where children in care receive the compassion, support, and opportunities they deserve—not subpar services built on vast corporate profits.

Are you relying on government programs to cover your disabled loved one’s future? Even the best state-funded programs may only provide $700 a month—barely enough to cover basic needs. A Special Needs Trust lets you privately fund their care while keeping vital benefits intact. Learn how to secure their future with a Special Needs Trust. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/ey9dqU6Y #SpecialNeedsTrust #FinancialPlanning #SecureTheFuture #DisabilitySupport

Economic well-being is a fundamental right rooted in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (1948). Article 22 emphasizes that everyone deserves access to social security and the economic, social, and cultural rights essential for dignity and personal development. To learn more, contact C4: www.c4housing.org. #HumanRights #EconomicWellBeing

As new MPs are sworn in, we share our key policy asks of the new government - attainable quick wins and longer term priorities to put third sector provision on a surer footing for disabled people of all ages. We invite members, other organisations and supporters to get involved by contributing to the detail and evidence that sits behind each of the eight asks. If you have a relevant campaign, case study or report we’d love to hear from you: https://lnkd.in/ezSAGx2H #StrongerTogether

In a new report, Independent Age highlight the need for a #VoiceForLaterLife. We support the campaign for an Older People’s Commissioner for Scotland, who will champion older people and improve policies to create a better later life for all: https://lnkd.in/gWviWr-K

EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY for North Carolina’s Primary Election! Find an early voting site in your county:  https://lnkd.in/gBtATGvC and be sure that your vote supports positive childhoods – from issues like Paid Family and Medical Leave, to tax credits for families with children, to expansion of family support programs. Learn more about PCANC's policy priorities: https://lnkd.in/gDgFuS2 Let’s vote for #PositiveChildhoodsNC! #CampaignforPositiveChildhoods #PreventionPolicy #FamilyFriendlyPolicy