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World Children's Day 2024
20 November 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the government's commitment to improving the lives of children in Britain by breaking down barriers to opportunity and ensuring that every child has equal life chances.
Action Requested
The government is proposing a new policy statement called 'Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive' which includes ambitious plans to improve Children’s Social Care. The Child Poverty Taskforce will also drive action on child poverty, with the aim of legislating when Parliamentary time allows.
Key Facts
- World Children's Day marks the 35th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- One of the government's five Missions is to break down barriers to opportunity for children.
- A new policy statement 'Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive' aims to improve Children’s Social Care.
- The Child Poverty Taskforce was established within weeks of the new government taking power.
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