Blogs Does the UK Government respect children’s right to education? 16 May 23 The following blog was written by our Policy and Public Affairs Officer Ayomide Sotubo for Special Needs Jungle. Under the UN Convention on the Rights
news JfKL speak to Newsnight about the thousands of homeless 16-and-17-year-old children who are being denied their right to be taken into care 23 Mar 23 “It’s a national scandal that thousands of vulnerable homeless 16- and 17-year-olds are being placed in harms way by being housed with adults in
Press releases COVID-19 Inquiry Must Set Urgent Time to Hear From Children Before Memories Fade 01 Mar 23 LONDON, 1 March 2023 – Children’s rights organisations are urging the Covid-19 Inquiry to take evidence from children as soon as possible over
Press releases 97 children’s charities warn the UN that children’s rights have worsened in England 28 Feb 23 In a new report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, as part of its examination of the UK, 97 children’s charities from across England
News Government accepts our recommendations to create a stronger safety net for care leavers at risk of homelessness 22 Feb 23 The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care presented a once in a generation much needed opportunity to transform the care system including,
Blogs JfKL Campaigner's Speech at the Ministerial Board for Care Leavers 20 Feb 23 Below is a speech by JfKL campaigner Kerrie Portman given at the Inter-Ministerial board for care leavers, which is made up of Ministers from 10
Blogs Finding Light at the End of the Tunnel 16 Feb 23 The following is a personal blog from Shaz Poour, a Housing Campaigner who worked with Just for Kids Law: It was the Summer of 2011 when I moved to
News Statement on Louisa McGeehan Stepping Down as CEO 13 Feb 23 Louisa McGeehan, the CEO of Just for Kids Law, has recently stepped down from her role after two years in post, in order to recover from some health
Blogs Halfway to qualifying! 01 Feb 23 This is a personal blog from one of our Trainee Solicitors, Aisha Rahal, reflecting on her experience working at JfKL.