Nerys Anthony
@nerys-a.bsky.social
Executive Director at The Children’s Society - all things young people & impact, creating waves of change.
Mum to 3 humans & a dog. Slow runner. Love to laugh … all my own words & pictures here
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Mum to 3 humans & a dog. Slow runner. Love to laugh … all my own words & pictures here
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Continuity of care is vital. Young people must not lose access to early support and learning from existing hubs must strengthen the new programme. #FundTheHubs
Youngsters risk being ‘pushed back into long waits’ for mental health support
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www.independent.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Continuity of care is vital. Young people must not lose access to early support and learning from existing hubs must strengthen the new programme. #FundTheHubs
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Today we wrote to Secretary of State Wes Streeting MP urging the Government to set out a clear plan for transitional funding to keep early support hubs open and deliver on the Young Futures Hubs programme.
November 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Today we wrote to Secretary of State Wes Streeting MP urging the Government to set out a clear plan for transitional funding to keep early support hubs open and deliver on the Young Futures Hubs programme.
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Teens said adults often don’t understand what children do online — or reflect on their own digital habits.
They wanted trusted adults to talk with them about the pressures they face online, including constant comparison, unrealistic beauty standards, & cyberbullying.
#DRAGON #C2CHAT
Teens said adults often don’t understand what children do online — or reflect on their own digital habits.
They wanted trusted adults to talk with them about the pressures they face online, including constant comparison, unrealistic beauty standards, & cyberbullying.
#DRAGON #C2CHAT
November 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
This is fascinating and really chimes with what young people told us as part of the latest #GoodChildhoodReport
A new study has investigated what teenagers really want adults to know about their digital lives.
It offers some striking answers & challenges a lot of assumptions.
🔗 tinyurl.com/52kvx9k7
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#DRAGON #C2CHAT #digitallives #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childprotection #childsafeguarding #cocreation
It offers some striking answers & challenges a lot of assumptions.
🔗 tinyurl.com/52kvx9k7
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#DRAGON #C2CHAT #digitallives #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childprotection #childsafeguarding #cocreation
What teenagers want adults to know about their digital lives
Young people repeatedly mentioned that adults are not sufficiently involved or do not understand what children and teenagers do online.
tinyurl.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This is fascinating and really chimes with what young people told us as part of the latest #GoodChildhoodReport
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Every child should feel free to choose their future without barriers.
After our Lifting Limits programme, more girls believed they could be footballers, and more boys believed they could be teachers.
To tackle gender bias at your school, email [email protected]
After our Lifting Limits programme, more girls believed they could be footballers, and more boys believed they could be teachers.
To tackle gender bias at your school, email [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Every child should feel free to choose their future without barriers.
After our Lifting Limits programme, more girls believed they could be footballers, and more boys believed they could be teachers.
To tackle gender bias at your school, email [email protected]
After our Lifting Limits programme, more girls believed they could be footballers, and more boys believed they could be teachers.
To tackle gender bias at your school, email [email protected]
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Every day, 109 children are pushed into poverty because of the two-child limit.
Children deserve a fair start in life. We are calling on the chancellor to scrap this unfair policy in the upcoming budget as part of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social coalition 📣
Children deserve a fair start in life. We are calling on the chancellor to scrap this unfair policy in the upcoming budget as part of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social coalition 📣
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Every day, 109 children are pushed into poverty because of the two-child limit.
Children deserve a fair start in life. We are calling on the chancellor to scrap this unfair policy in the upcoming budget as part of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social coalition 📣
Children deserve a fair start in life. We are calling on the chancellor to scrap this unfair policy in the upcoming budget as part of the @endchildpoverty.bsky.social coalition 📣
Never tire of hearing @childrenssociety.bsky.social colleagues share the stories of their work supporting young people’s wellbeing and mental health in Newham. @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social & I visited this morning. I’m so proud of the Time for young people service that we have co-created
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Never tire of hearing @childrenssociety.bsky.social colleagues share the stories of their work supporting young people’s wellbeing and mental health in Newham. @mrjoejenkins.bsky.social & I visited this morning. I’m so proud of the Time for young people service that we have co-created
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A year ago, we opened Time for young people Newham.
It’s a space for young people in Newham to pause and find support as soon as they need it.
To celebrate, we spoke to staff to find out the difference it’s made to the local community: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...
It’s a space for young people in Newham to pause and find support as soon as they need it.
To celebrate, we spoke to staff to find out the difference it’s made to the local community: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...
November 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
A year ago, we opened Time for young people Newham.
It’s a space for young people in Newham to pause and find support as soon as they need it.
To celebrate, we spoke to staff to find out the difference it’s made to the local community: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...
It’s a space for young people in Newham to pause and find support as soon as they need it.
To celebrate, we spoke to staff to find out the difference it’s made to the local community: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...
Inspiring visit with @markrusselluk.bsky.social to the WHU Foundation community hub in Beckton (The Foundry) - excellent to hear their vision, bringing variety, opportunity & aspiration to the local community. Thrilled @childrenssociety.bsky.social Time service in Newham is collaborating with WHU!
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Inspiring visit with @markrusselluk.bsky.social to the WHU Foundation community hub in Beckton (The Foundry) - excellent to hear their vision, bringing variety, opportunity & aspiration to the local community. Thrilled @childrenssociety.bsky.social Time service in Newham is collaborating with WHU!
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It’s great to be at the CYPMHC’s 15th birthday celebrations today!🎉
An energising morning of hearing from different speakers, including young people & Baroness Merron - Minister for Mental Health. Looking at what has changed for children &young people and what the next 15 years could look like!
An energising morning of hearing from different speakers, including young people & Baroness Merron - Minister for Mental Health. Looking at what has changed for children &young people and what the next 15 years could look like!
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It’s great to be at the CYPMHC’s 15th birthday celebrations today!🎉
An energising morning of hearing from different speakers, including young people & Baroness Merron - Minister for Mental Health. Looking at what has changed for children &young people and what the next 15 years could look like!
An energising morning of hearing from different speakers, including young people & Baroness Merron - Minister for Mental Health. Looking at what has changed for children &young people and what the next 15 years could look like!
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On this special evening I’m so so grateful for our friends for their amazing support for our work @childrenssociety.bsky.social
Dr Alex George turned up at our office with Pudsey Bear and £1m which has helped us reach over 6000 children to support them with their mental health and wellbeing.
Dr Alex George turned up at our office with Pudsey Bear and £1m which has helped us reach over 6000 children to support them with their mental health and wellbeing.
November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
On this special evening I’m so so grateful for our friends for their amazing support for our work @childrenssociety.bsky.social
Dr Alex George turned up at our office with Pudsey Bear and £1m which has helped us reach over 6000 children to support them with their mental health and wellbeing.
Dr Alex George turned up at our office with Pudsey Bear and £1m which has helped us reach over 6000 children to support them with their mental health and wellbeing.
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One year of Space to Grow!
Thanks to #BBCChildrenInNeed, we’ve reached 6,000+ children across 13 UK locations, helping children feel safer, happier & more supported.
Thank you to everyone @childrenfirst.bsky.social @macsni.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social
Thanks to #BBCChildrenInNeed, we’ve reached 6,000+ children across 13 UK locations, helping children feel safer, happier & more supported.
Thank you to everyone @childrenfirst.bsky.social @macsni.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
One year of Space to Grow!
Thanks to #BBCChildrenInNeed, we’ve reached 6,000+ children across 13 UK locations, helping children feel safer, happier & more supported.
Thank you to everyone @childrenfirst.bsky.social @macsni.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social
Thanks to #BBCChildrenInNeed, we’ve reached 6,000+ children across 13 UK locations, helping children feel safer, happier & more supported.
Thank you to everyone @childrenfirst.bsky.social @macsni.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social
Great thread from @childrenssociety.bsky.social Policy Team on the recent Curriculum & Assessment Review ⬇️⬇️⬇️
In light of the recent Curriculum & Assessment Review publication, we welcome the step forward's in recognising the broader needs of children & young people.
We welcome the focus on life skills, digital literacy & PSHE. Key area's championed in our #GoodChildhoodReport ,to help young people thrive.
We welcome the focus on life skills, digital literacy & PSHE. Key area's championed in our #GoodChildhoodReport ,to help young people thrive.
November 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Great thread from @childrenssociety.bsky.social Policy Team on the recent Curriculum & Assessment Review ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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I’m proud to sign this letter on behalf of @childrenssociety.bsky.social
Scrapping the two child limit is the quickest way for government to lift half a million children out of poverty
Every child deserves the best possible start in life
Scrapping the two child limit is the quickest way for government to lift half a million children out of poverty
Every child deserves the best possible start in life
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
November 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I’m proud to sign this letter on behalf of @childrenssociety.bsky.social
Scrapping the two child limit is the quickest way for government to lift half a million children out of poverty
Every child deserves the best possible start in life
Scrapping the two child limit is the quickest way for government to lift half a million children out of poverty
Every child deserves the best possible start in life
“Removing the two-child limit entirely would immediately benefit hundreds of thousands of children and be a huge step forward in tackling the shameful levels of child poverty in this country.”
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2561169...
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2561169...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at lifting two child benefit cap in budget
There is fresh speculation Rachel Reeves could change the two-child benefit cap in her November’s Budget, saying "we will take action on…
www.yorkpress.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
“Removing the two-child limit entirely would immediately benefit hundreds of thousands of children and be a huge step forward in tackling the shameful levels of child poverty in this country.”
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2561169...
www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2561169...
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Every child deserves the best start in life.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential.
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Every child deserves the best start in life.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit to turn the tide on child poverty.
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Today, we remember & honour those who served in the armed forces.
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life.
Learn more about support for young carers:
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life.
Learn more about support for young carers:
Supporting young carers within armed forces families | The Children's Society
This page has been funded by the Armed Forces Covenant trust to provide advice and guidance to professionals working with both young carers and armed forces families.
www.childrenssociety.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Today, we remember & honour those who served in the armed forces.
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life.
Learn more about support for young carers:
Many children growing up in armed force families are young carers. These young carers manage caring responsibilities in the armed forces community, while navigating school & social life.
Learn more about support for young carers:
All @childrenssociety.bsky.social hoping these “hints” become a reality and the two-child benefit cap is eradicated
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Keir Starmer hints he could scrap two-child benefit cap in Budget
The prime minister said his government will be ‘taking a number of measures’ to tackle child poverty
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
All @childrenssociety.bsky.social hoping these “hints” become a reality and the two-child benefit cap is eradicated
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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We must become advocates of hope.
Ambassadors of hope.
Agents of hope.
We must get the message across that it is possible to end child poverty.
We are determined to eradicate it.
We will work harder and harder to do so, and we will not give up.
- Rt Hon Gordon Brown speaking at our 60th
Ambassadors of hope.
Agents of hope.
We must get the message across that it is possible to end child poverty.
We are determined to eradicate it.
We will work harder and harder to do so, and we will not give up.
- Rt Hon Gordon Brown speaking at our 60th
November 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
We must become advocates of hope.
Ambassadors of hope.
Agents of hope.
We must get the message across that it is possible to end child poverty.
We are determined to eradicate it.
We will work harder and harder to do so, and we will not give up.
- Rt Hon Gordon Brown speaking at our 60th
Ambassadors of hope.
Agents of hope.
We must get the message across that it is possible to end child poverty.
We are determined to eradicate it.
We will work harder and harder to do so, and we will not give up.
- Rt Hon Gordon Brown speaking at our 60th
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Thank you to @munirawilson.bsky.social MP, for sharing about our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 and supporting our call for the national wellbeing measurement too!
It's time we all take children and young peoples mental health seriously!
It's time we all take children and young peoples mental health seriously!
It was great to meet with @childrenssociety.bsky.social Young Advisors for the annual Good Childhood Report. This year's report focuses on reclaiming hope in a changing world. We must take our young people's wellbeing seriously, and I'm glad to see their call for a national wellbeing measurement!
November 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Thank you to @munirawilson.bsky.social MP, for sharing about our #GoodChildhoodReport 2025 and supporting our call for the national wellbeing measurement too!
It's time we all take children and young peoples mental health seriously!
It's time we all take children and young peoples mental health seriously!
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North East teenagers are under growing pressure during the festive season.
Thank you Cllr Stephen Lewis Elms for unveiling our installation.
Read more: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2559923...
Thank you Cllr Stephen Lewis Elms for unveiling our installation.
Read more: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2559923...
North East teenagers facing 'Christmas pressure' behind festive 'smiles and sparkle'
North East teenagers are under growing pressure during the festive season, according to new research from The Children’s Society.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
North East teenagers are under growing pressure during the festive season.
Thank you Cllr Stephen Lewis Elms for unveiling our installation.
Read more: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2559923...
Thank you Cllr Stephen Lewis Elms for unveiling our installation.
Read more: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2559923...
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Every young person deserves an adult they can trust. Too many are left to face life’s challenges alone
That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person has a trusted adult they can turn to. Agree?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/179704/...
That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person has a trusted adult they can turn to. Agree?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/179704/...
Every child deserves to have an adult they can trust.
Too many young people are left to face life’s challenges alone, without the support they need. That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person h...
act.childrenssociety.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Every young person deserves an adult they can trust. Too many are left to face life’s challenges alone
That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person has a trusted adult they can turn to. Agree?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/179704/...
That’s why we’re calling for a Chosen Trusted Adult Promise - a commitment to ensure every young person has a trusted adult they can turn to. Agree?
act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/179704/...
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109 kids are falling into poverty every day because of the two-child limit.
The government must scrap it for all children.
Please share.
The government must scrap it for all children.
Please share.
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
109 kids are falling into poverty every day because of the two-child limit.
The government must scrap it for all children.
Please share.
The government must scrap it for all children.
Please share.
Fantastic morning marking 60 mighty years of @cpaguk.bsky.social - hearing Gordon Brown speak & make calls to action to eradicate child poverty and connecting all the words said with the reality of children’s lives - we listened to a joyous children’s choir. Not a dry eye in the house 1/2
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Fantastic morning marking 60 mighty years of @cpaguk.bsky.social - hearing Gordon Brown speak & make calls to action to eradicate child poverty and connecting all the words said with the reality of children’s lives - we listened to a joyous children’s choir. Not a dry eye in the house 1/2