ChildrensLegalCentre

We are disappointed with news from @ukhomeoffice that from today children and families granted refugee status will be given only a short-term visa. This goes against all we know about how children recover, integrate and build a new life in a new country. bit.ly/4l9rBNC

Coram is supporting Amendment 221 to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill tabled by Baroness Lister today in the @UKHouseofLords which would place Child Rights Impact Assessments (CRIAs) on a statutory footing: Read the briefing - bit.ly/4akFft8 #ChildRights #UNCRC

We welcome the #Budget announcement that the 2-child benefit cap is being scrapped. This will lift thousands of children out of poverty and help achieve better life chances all for those who have been penalised through being raised in a larger family. coram.org.uk/charter/

Welcome news that the 2-child benefit cap is to be scrapped, but we are concerned by the number of children in poverty whose families have no recourse to public funds. The @IPPR estimates more than a third of of children in poverty are children with migrant parents. #Budget

We oppose immigration proposals set out by the @ukhomeoffice that will delay children and young people from reaching permanent status and put more children at risk of harm and deep poverty. We also urge government to exercise caution in use of language. bit.ly/4psMX9E

We oppose expected @ukhomeoffice proposals to keep refugees in uncertainty, going against refugee children's fundamental need for recovery, stability and integration. Proposals would go against children’s need for stability as they rebuild their lives. bit.ly/482jNqD

One in 12 secondary pupils report being put into school isolation rooms at least once a week – today’s @guardian report echoes the experience of many of the young people we work with, who have reported the detrimental impact of internal exclusion. bit.ly/47i4BoP

We have joined the organisations supporting today's call led by @prisonadvice to scrap plans that we believe would be detrimental to children and young people of families impacted. #scrapclause35

The @CCLCUK team were out in the sunshine today to raise funds for free legal advice services with @londonlegal at the #londonlegalwalk

NEW POST: Solicitor, Sabrina Simpson of @CCLCUK explains why legal aid may now be available for SEND families challenging school exclusions—and how to go about applying for it. specialneedsjungle.com/legal-aid-avai…

As the @ukhomeoffice publishes its immigration white paper, we have joined with children’s charities to say the reforms do not take account of children whose lives are determined by the immigration system, often leaving them in limbo. Full statement here - bit.ly/3F3rG4F

"What keeps me motivated is the resilience demonstrated by the young people and parents we work with" - Mital Raithatha, our head of education law, is profiled in the @lawsocgazette - bit.ly/4jzjnwm

Disabled Children’s Social Care: How Should the Law Be Reformed? Free webinar with @CCLCUK & @gardencourtlaw discussing different perspectives on the potential changes to law regarding disabled children's social care. 🗓️ 22/04/25 ⏰ 5-6.30pm Register: gardencourtchambers.co.uk/event/free-web…

We're hosting a free webinar with @gardencourtlaw: Disabled Children’s Social Care: How Should the Law Be Reformed? Discussing different perspectives on the potential changes to the law regarding disabled children's social care. 🗓️ 22/04/25 ⏰ 5-6.30pm 🔗gardencourtchambers.co.uk/event/free-web…

Today is #NationalOfferDay for secondary schools. If you have concerns or want to know more about making an appeal, visit our School Admissions FAQs: childlawadvice.org.uk/information-pa… You can also purchase our How-to Guide on School Admissions Appeals for £2: childlawadvice.org.uk/purchase-optio…

National Offer Day for secondary schools in England is on 3 March. For any questions and concerns around admissions, visit our School Admissions FAQs: childlawadvice.org.uk/information-pa… For more info, purchase our How-to Guide on School Admissions Appeals for £2: childlawadvice.org.uk/purchase-optio…

We are currently recruiting for two Legal Advisors to join our team on a fixed term basis (until 31 March 2026). Hours: 35 p/w Location: CCLC Colchester Office Closing date: 17 March 2025 To find out more and apply, visit: childlawadvice.org.uk/clas/work-for-… #jobs #lawjobs #charityjobs

We are delighted by today's decision from the High Court that school exclusion hearings are covered by the European Convention of Human Rights, opening the possibility of legal aid being granted in appeals against exclusion. @gardencourtlaw bit.ly/4hPbFxa

'Parallel to care system' for unaccompanied children to be scrapped in asylum reforms - Community Care #Echobox=1739242762" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">communitycare.co.uk/2025/02/10/leg…

Our response in @SocialWorkToday to @ukhomeoffice powers to detain unaccompanied children being scrapped-we welcome repeal of a proposal that would have deemed asylum claims inadmissible if they had not come through one of the very limited ‘safe routes. bit.ly/4hGbXGn