Family Fund Digitally Excluded research report

Date: 10th July 2026
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A new report from Family Fund reveals that 93% of families raising disabled or seriously ill children are digitally excluded or at risk of exclusion.

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Five years of the European Child Guarantee

Date: 10th July 2026
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Eurochild’s new mid‑term reflection on the European Child Guarantee shows that while it has driven important reforms, expanded access to essential services, and strengthened children’s participation, progress remains uneven.

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Joint Statement on Proposed New Measures for Child Online Safety in the EU

Date: 10th July 2026
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5rights Foundation coordinated a joint letter addressed to President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission, cautioning against an age-based blanket ban on social media and measures that could compromise the rights of children and young people.

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Joint Statement: A Roadmap for Every Child

Date: 10th July 2026
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In conjunction with other members of the EU Alliance for Investing in Children, Eurochild has expressed support for the European Commission’s 2026 Social Package, regarding it as an important step in reiterating the EU’s commitment to children’s rights, social inclusion, and equal opportunities for all children.

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Scotland’s Play Park Survey 2026

Date: 10th July 2026
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The Scottish Government want to know about your local play park! As part of Scotland's Play Park Renewal Programme, Scottish Government wants to hear from families across Scotland about their local play spaces.

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Life in Scotland for LGBTQ+ young people 2026

Date: 10th July 2026
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LGBT Youth Scotland is doing this research to improve lives for Scottish LGBTQ+ communities. The survey aims to provide a snapshot across many areas of life, including education, the NHS, mental health, coming out, safety, work, home life, representation and the media.

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Call for member inputs: children’s right to education

Date: 7th July 2026
Category: Education, including vocational education, Childcare, UNCRC Optional Protocols and General Comments

We are looking for members to help shape our response about a proposed new UN agreement on children’s right to education.

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UK Government announces social media ban for under-16s

Date: 15th June 2026
Category: Violence against children, Civil Rights and Freedoms, General principles

A statement by the Prime Minister and accompanying press release revealed the UK Government’s intention to introduce a blanket ban on social media for under-16s. The announcement on 15th June 2026 came less than three weeks after the conclusion of a national consultation seeking views on various measures to keep children and young people safe online.

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UK Government consults on a potential social media ban for under-16s as part of online safety crackdown

Date: 26th May 2026
Category: Access to appropriate information, Freedom of thought, conscience and religion, Protection of privacy, Recreation, play and cultural activities

In March 2026, UK Government began consulting on a potential social media ban for under-16s across the UK. In addition to a ban, ‘Growing up in the online world: a national consultation’ sought views on other potential measures aimed at keeping children and young people safe online, such as restrictions on ‘infinite scrolling’, limitations on VPN usage, and changes to the age of digital consent. The consultation closed on 26 May 2026.

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UK Government says reforms will save families up to £1,000

Date: 26th May 2026
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Child poverty

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, passed on 29 April 2026, introduces a package of cost ‑ of ‑ living measures designed to ease pressure on parents and boost support for children in England and Wales.

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