Topic: England

Early years funding crisis in England affecting the poorest children

In England, new research reveals how the poorest children are being negatively affected by an early years funding shortfall. The study found almost one in five childcare providers (17%) in the most deprived areas of...Read more

24-06-2019|Comment|author: Julia Zvobgo

CITC Weekly Roundup: Friday April 20

Here is our weekly round-up of global stories concerning children, their rights and their wellbeing. This week we take a look at a funeral fund for English children, free digital literacy workshops in Canadian cities and a report that claims...Read more

20-04-2018|Comment|author: Julia Zvobgo

The UN is clear that towns and cities need leadership from national government on play

The role of local governments – and their many departments, functions and responsibilities – in creating and promoting child-friendly towns and cities, is the main focus of the Child in the City movement. Making space...Read more

17-06-2016|Comment|author: Adrian Voce