Population Matters’ Post

The general election comes at a time when services for disabled children have been systematically and deliberately decimated for over a decade and families have been left to pick up the pieces in whatever way they can. Even though disabled children never appear to be a priority for the main parties, they would be wise to acknowledge that improving education, health and social care services for the most vulnerable members of society means that you are improving services for the whole of society. “A new government should not be looking to continue the status quo, which is short-term planning leading to short-term budgets. That’s as effective as putting a sticking plaster over a gapping chasm. Children who have to fail in order to access support are children who require far more services in the long term to undo the damage that this approach causes. My hope is that a new government will truly listen to, and work with, grassroots campaign groups who have been clear about what improvements are needed. And they don’t involve massive Change Programmes, Safety Valve agreements or any other costly processes that further degrade children’s rights.” https://lnkd.in/eBk3miEF

Today, on the #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour, let us remember that children’s hands are too small to work, while their minds are eager to learn. Let’s unite to promote #financialliteracy over #childlabour and pave the way for a brighter future for our children and society. #IEPFA #EndChildLabour #FinancialSecurity #ministryofcorporateaffairs #ministryoffinance

I am thrilled to share that my paper has been accepted for presentation at this year's European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA) 2024 conference in Brighton! The paper, titled "Bridging the Digital Divide in Peru: How Collaboration was Key for Early Childhood Educators and Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic," delves into the significant challenges and innovative solutions that emerged during this critical period. Highlights include: - Challenges: Economic difficulties, limited access to technology, and emotional well-being. - Solutions: Collaboration, parent involvement, and teacher adaptability were key to overcoming these barriers. - Impact: Findings have profound implications for parenting programs, teacher training, and education policy. I look forward to engaging with fellow researchers and educators on this important topic. #EECERA #EECERA2024 #EarlyChildhood #EarlyChildhoodEducation #DigitalDivide #COVID19Research #EducationInnovation

Some vital dates to save in your diary if you are presenting at, or attending, EECERA2024: More information here: https://buff.ly/4aBww3a #EECERA #EECERA2024 #EarlyChildhood

The #LetGrow community has been growing, so we wanted to reintroduce ourselves. We believe in normalizing a sense of independence that comes from children playing and doing things by themselves. By letting go, we let them grow. Learn More 👉 https://ow.ly/mKwL50Rwwlr #ChildDevelopment #ChildIndependence #AnxiousGeneration

Some vital dates to save in your diary if you are presenting at, or attending, EECERA2024: More information here: https://buff.ly/4aBww3a #EECERA #EECERA2024 #EarlyChildhood

Some vital dates to save in your diary if you are presenting at, or attending, EECERA2024: More information here: https://buff.ly/4aBww3a #EECERA #EECERA2024 #EarlyChildhood

Some vital dates to save in your diary if you are presenting at, or attending, EECERA2024: More information here: https://buff.ly/4aBww3a #EECERA #EECERA2024 #EarlyChildhood

Recent report by Disabled Children's Partnership; This is My Life: Hear Me, Help Me found that just 1 in 5 disabled young people feel that they get the right amount of formal support to achieve the things they want in life. Read the full report here: https://loom.ly/wUgcx1g

🪁 On 21 May, #JoiningForces will bring together children and decision makers to discuss the importance of child participation. 🪑Policymakers and advocates are invited to join the launch to learn how to support children to get a seat at the table, and hear directly from children what they want to see in child participation mechanisms. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g5pWPHHM #SDG #ChildParticipation