We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Paragon Skills Childcare Large Employer of the Year for the second year running! The awards recognise and reward organisations for their commitment to the training and development of learners. Debbie and Angharad from our Apprenticeship Programme accepted the award from Paragon Skills, who are one of our apprenticeships providers. "I'm just so honoured that we've won for the second year in a row. The partnership we have is excellent and they are one of our biggest suppliers for apprenticeships. This accolade has just proven the quality of care we deliver and the quality of support that Paragon Skills deliver to us as well." - Debbie, Apprenticeships and Qualifications Officer A big congratulations to Debbie, Angharad and the Learning and Development Team on this amazing win! #Apprenticeships #ParagonSkills
Action for Children
Non-profit Organization Management
We're working to improve life for children in the UK, so every child and young person has a safe and happy childhood.
About us
Our vision is that every child and young person has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. We put children at the heart of everything we do. That includes our mission and values. They’re our blueprint for the way we work.
- Website
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https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
External link for Action for Children
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Watford
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1869
- Specialties
- Speaking out for the UK’s most vulnerable and neglected children and young people, Delivering services that respond to local needs, Working in local communities, and Helping children and young people as early as possible
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3, The Boulevard
Ascot Road
Watford, WD18 8AG, GB
Employees at Action for Children
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Thank you Richard Branson for shining a light on such an important topic! As the research by Virgin Media O2 and Internet Matters Ltd reveals, almost half (48%) of parents surveyed said they wanted more support. For parents and carers looking for resources to help keep children safe online, visit: https://bit.ly/3WolpFw #FindTheRightWords
Great to see Virgin Media O2 create free resources that help adults have conversations with children and young people about ways to stay safe online. You can access the support (created in collaboration with Internet Matters Ltd, Action for Children and Good Things Foundation right here: https://lnkd.in/gwn3a76R #FindtheRightWords
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Action for Children is proud to be partnering with Virgin Media O2 and Internet Matters Ltd as part of their #FindTheRightWords campaign. An initiative that empowers parents and carers to feel confident having conversations with their children about staying safe online. ❗ New research reveals less than half of parents (42%) surveyed* speak to their children about how to stay safe online, and almost half (48%) of those surveyed said they want more support. To help parents and carers of children and young people, we’ve partnered with Virgin Media O2 and Internet Matters to create a series of free guides to help families stay safe online. The articles will be available on Parent Talk, our free online advice hub, starting with “How can I help my teenager stay safe online?”: https://bit.ly/3zTdDM8 * New Research from Virgin Media O2 and Internet Matters.
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📣 Are you interested in joining the governance of Action for Children? We are looking for an exceptional volunteer to be a member of our Finance Committee. 👇 View the role description below, and get in touch to find out more by emailing: AfCGovernance@actionforchildren.org.uk
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We're pleased to have been invited to a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) roundtable to discuss the government's forthcoming #ChildPoverty strategy. Action for Children CEO, Paul Carberry, met with Liz Kendall, alongside other leading organisations including Barnardo's and Save the Children UK.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Child Poverty Roundtable hosted by the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions, Liz Kendall MP, along with sector colleagues from Barnardo's Save the Children UK and others. We had a refreshingly open and honest conversation about our priorities for action and what we wanted to see in the government’s forthcoming child poverty strategy. At Action for Children, we want to see three things: 1. Help for families in poverty to break down work barriers. We know that work does not offer a reliable route out of poverty, and many of the families and young people we support face complex barriers to employment. 2. Investment in social security. This means scrapping the two-child limit policy immediately and increasing the child element of Universal Credit by at least £15 a week. 3. A commitment to introduce a legal duty on local authorities to provide early help for families before they reach crisis, which must be backed by significant funding. I hope we can continue to work with the government on its child poverty strategy and give every child in the UK the best start in life. https://lnkd.in/ebQePe7u #childpoverty #CharityCEOs #twochildlimit
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Keir Starmer, over 28,000 people are asking you to be a champion for children. Will you listen? Last week, we went to #DowningStreet to hand our petition in, along with five young ambassadors representing each of the charities. Now the government must listen and give children a seat at the table. #ChildrenAtTheTable
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📣 Opportunity alert! Are you a care-experienced adult with a creative side? Our corporate partners, John Lewis Partnership, are looking to collaborate with you and design a new range of products to launch in their shops next year. Interested in taking part? Email careexperience@johnlewis.co.uk and include your name, your age (must be over 18) and a short bio, as well as your creative work. Closing date is 5th August 2024. More information in the document below 👇
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Celebrate World Youth Skills Day with us! 🌟 Meet Angharad (right), one of the amazing young people who has thrived through Action for Children's Skills for Living programme in North Wales. Thanks to her Personal Advisor, Angharad got involved with us and her journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Here's what she shared about her experience: "Action for Children helped me with multiple things in my life – mental health, finances and my confidence. They also supported me in applying to be a Young Person on the Wales Committee which I am still doing and also to become a Young Ambassador, which I did for 7 years." Now, Angharad is an Apprentice Learning and Development Administrator. She says she's gained new skills and her confidence has grown in the role, thanks to her manager Debbie (left). "We get along well which always helps, we are able to lean on each other and she has given me so much confidence to do certain tasks alone. She's always there when I need her, whether that’s for work or personal reasons. I'm lucky to have someone like Debbie as my manager." "The advice I would give to other people thinking about doing an apprenticeship is to just go for it! It’s an amazing opportunity to learn whilst working. It’s the best thing I have done, and I will always recommend it to anyone who asks." Angharad’s story highlights the power of support, mentorship, and the opportunities that apprenticeships offer. On this World Youth Skills Day, let's celebrate the achievements of young people like Angharad ❤️ #WorldYouthSkillsDay #YouthEmpowerment
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We are so thankful to our Patron The Princess of Wales and The Prince of Wales for choosing us as one of the beneficiaries of the recent Royal Charity Polo Cup. The money raised will make a real difference, helping us to support hundreds and thousands of children, young people and families across the UK. Thank you to everyone who took part in this brilliant event. To find out more about our work visit actionforchildren.org.uk
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We’re proud to highlight the incredible work of Amanda and the team at Haydock Short Breaks in Ealing, West London. They provide overnight stays for young people aged 8 to 18 with physical and learning disabilities, helping them build independence while giving their families a much-needed break. “Parents are always telling us how much their kids love coming to Haydock. One boy who ran straight over to give me a big hug, saying ‘I love you. I missed you,’ and his mum said that he’d gone to school that morning with his suitcase, so looking forward to his stay-over.” - Amanda Haydock, a purpose-built home in Ealing, West London, is a safe haven where the young people can learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy time away from home. Thank you Amanda and the whole team at Haydock for your dedication and for making a difference to so many lives! ❤️ #SupportForFamilies #DisabilitySupport