Children's Mental Health Statistics - The Children's Society
WEBIn the last three years, the likelihood of young people having a mental health problem has increased by 50%. Our Good Childhood Report 2022 shows that children's happiness continues to decline. Now, five children in a classroom of 30 are likely to have a mental health problem. Given the prevalence of mental health problems in children and young ...
Child Protection & Safeguarding | The Children's Society
WEBChild protection and safeguarding means protecting children from abuse, and identifying and stopping abuse that might already be happening. Abuse of a child or young person under the age of 18 is defined as follows. Abuse is a deliberate act of ill-treatment that can harm or is likely to harm a child or young person’s safety, well-being and ...
The Children's Society | UK children's charity
WEBThis year’s Good Childhood Report reveals that too many young people are unhappy with their lives. 11% of the children and young people who completed our survey in 2024 had low wellbeing. And shockingly, in 2022 the UK’s 15-year-olds had the lowest average life satisfaction in Europe. The Government must act now and set a path to a good ...
Defining child criminal exploitation - The Children's Society
WEBApr 27, 2021 · A statutory definition of CCE would send out a strong message that children who are forced to commit crime are victims rather than criminals. It would: Enable a shared understanding and a better multi-agency response to this form of exploitation. Lead to professionals spotting the signs of this exploitation earlier on in the grooming cycle.
Children’s social care explained | The Children's Society
WEBAug 4, 2022 · Simply put, children’s social care refers to all forms of personal care for children and young people who need extra support. Good social care opens up opportunities and improves mental health. It has the power to change young people’s lives. Local authorities have a responsibility to ensure that children living in …
Child sexual abuse and exploitation | The Children's Society
WEBSexual exploitation can happen online or in person. Regardless of where it takes place, the abuser has the same goal — to deceive the child or young person into trusting them. Once they have managed this, they can sexually abuse them. This can happen quicker than you might think. Abusers will try to get children and young people to send them ...
Preventing child sexual exploitation - The Children's Society
WEBWorking with children at risk. Children at Risk of Exploitation (C.A.R.E.) works with young people aged 8-24 years who are at medium or high risk of exploitation. We provide one-to-one therapy sessions, group sessions and parental support. It’s for young people who can’t or don't feel able access any other exploitation service.
Children's Gender Roles & Stereotypes | The Children's Society
WEBOur Good Childhood Report showed what young people across the UK think about traditional gender roles and stereotypes, and how it can affect their happiness. We asked children what features they thought their friends would say are the most important in boys and girls. For both boys and girls, ‘being good-looking’ was the clear standout ...
Stress - The Children's Society
WEBStress is a common feeling we get when we feel under pressure. A small amount can be good and motivate as to meet our goals. But too much stress, when it feels out of control, can impact our mood, our wellbeing, our relationships with people around us. Some people, when they go through long periods of stress, experience 'burnout' - a feeling of ...
The Good Childhood Report - The Children's Society
WEBThis year’s Good Childhood Report reveals that too many young people are unhappy with their lives. 11% of the children and young people who completed our survey in 2024 had low wellbeing. And shockingly, in 2022 the UK’s 15-year-olds had the lowest average life satisfaction in Europe. The Government must act now and set a path to a good ...