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Cmon #employers in #Fife! There is so much more you can do to try and help turn this around. If you're #recruiting or struggling to retain your staff maybe you need to think about being a bit more flexible in what you're offering? You don't have to create a 'one size fits all' model. Offerings can be tailored to suit and don't think that everyone will want to to work school time hours or condense their hours to get a long weekend because that's a myth! Give us a shout at Fife Gingerbread and speak to the Lone Parents, Poverty and Work team about how we can help you to - Create Lone Parent Positive Workplaces Be more creative in recruitment Provide access to job seekers with a wealth of #transferableskills Help you #retain valuable, loyal staff Louise Park

Did you know that over 30% of children in the UK are living in poverty? That's nine kids in every classroom. A new study by Loughborough University for the End Child Poverty Coalition reveals that a staggering two-thirds of new constituencies have at least a quarter of children living in poverty. #VulnerableChildren #ChildPoverty https://lnkd.in/eXtRjVcs A staggering two-thirds (66%) of new constituencies for the General Election have at least a quarter of children living in poverty, reveals a new study by Loughborough University for the End Child Poverty Coalition.

One in six Australian children live below the poverty line. That’s almost one million children living in poverty or extreme poverty. Children make a significant contribution to our society, and they deserve caring, safe and supported childhoods. Key Assets Australia has joined the pledge to call on the Federal Government to end child poverty in Australia once and for all. We are calling on the Federal Government to legislate an end to child poverty and include children as a priority in the Measuring What Matters national wellbeing framework. We have joined many others who are committed to doing better. #LegislatetoEndChildPoverty #ValuingChildrenInitiative #Nochildinpoverty You can show your support too by signing the petition – Take action: https://lnkd.in/gZiiYCnF

"Research shows poverty is linked to other systemic inequalities such as racism, affecting marginalised groups disproportionately. It can also have life-long consequences, such as poorer health outcomes for adults who experienced poverty as children." Great article by Joseph Howes of End Child Poverty Coalition and Buttle UK for the Big Issue, explaining why the views of people with first-hand experience of living in poverty must be central to the development and implementation of the government's child poverty strategy 👇 https://lnkd.in/eTJRTv-6

Important report in today's Journal on the urgency of meaningful action on child poverty for the North East - and the growing impact of hardship on public services, like our GPs and schools ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gHeHxpz4

Tackling #ChildPoverty. The UK Government have today set out how they will work with Devolved Governments, partner organisations and individuals to develop their Child Poverty Strategy, before its publication in Spring 2025. It’s a must read. This is a vitally important strand of work for our new Government and for the children and families affected by poverty. The Government have got to make progress on this issue. We’re right behind the goal. Keir Starmer Rt Hon Rachel Reeves Child Poverty Action Group UK Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) IncomeMax Citizens Advice Turn2us - Tackling Financial Insecurity Together https://lnkd.in/gR2vBbyb

Ending child poverty is urgent, and it is possible. There are 4.3 million children in the UK living in poor households – almost one in three children. Poverty blights their childhood – their health, their education, their present and future options. It costs the country over £39 billion a year in lost tax revenues and the costs of social provision. This article is part of a blog series published in partnership with Academics Stand Against Poverty UK, as they develop their third manifesto audit in the build up to the 2024 election. They will analyse the policies in the manifestos in relation to poverty to assess how confident they are that they will enable British society to flourish. #ChildPoverty #UKPolitics #UKElection Child Poverty Action Group UK, University of Bath, Centre for The Analysis Of Social Exclusion Read the full article on Transforming Society: https://lnkd.in/eukvp737

Poverty is most commonly defined by income. However, for most children, it encompasses much more than just financial constraints. Child poverty is a global phenomenon and not only a problem in low and middle-income countries. More than 69 million children live in poverty in 39 of the world’s richest countries, showing that national wealth does not guarantee that a country will prioritize the fight against child poverty. Join the upcoming webinar on Child Poverty in High-Income Countries, organized by the Global Coalition to End Child Poverty, Today, September 4th, 1PM (GMT+1). This webinar will discuss the latest figures and explore effective policies, such as cash transfers and access to basic services, to combat child poverty. Don't miss this important conversation. Registration: Please register here. #ChildPoverty #GlobalChildPoverty #EndChildPoverty #SocialPolicy #ChildRights #GlobalCoalition

New research highlights child poverty as critical election issue 💬 A staggering two-thirds (66%) of new constituencies for the General Election have at least a quarter of children living in poverty, reveals a new study by Loughborough University for the End Child Poverty Coalition. Across the UK over 30% of children are in poverty – this equates to nine children in every classroom, highlighting a severe, widespread issue. The data also shows a strong correlation between constituencies with a high child poverty rate and the prevalence of the two-child limit. Read here ➡️ https://lboro.uk/3x4QNA8

📢 Today, 4.3 million children in the UK, or 30%, are living in relative poverty. This marks a 3 percentage point increase since 2010, equivalent to 730,000 more children living in relative poverty. Addressing this pressing issue is high on the government’s agenda, with a promise of a comprehensive child poverty strategy in the coming year. In a new article, Anna Henry, Research Economist at the Institute For Fiscal Studies, shares findings from a new report on child poverty trends and policy options. 👉 Take a read: https://lnkd.in/eXPPptGu