It's so hard when children get worried about things. All we want to do is help reassure them, but sometimes simple reassurance just doesn’t do the trick. When that anxiety is around going back to school, it’s even more tricky. We can’t just not let them go – and it's horrible to think of them feeling sad when we’re not there to support them.

The latest childcare report from IPPR (The Childcare Challenge: How can the government deliver a real childcare guarantee), commissioned by Save the Children UK, was published this week. It comes at a critical time as just last week the UK Government announced their aim for 75% of children to be ‘school ready’ by 2028, up from 68%.This target reflects a shift in focus for the UK Government from childcare to child development and has the potential to make a real difference to the lives of children in the UK. Good quality childcare is critical not just because it enables parents to access paid employment, but because it has the power to address inequalities children face before they enter school.Given the importance of childcare in families’ lives, it’s deeply concerning that the findings in this new report reveal that only one third of the poorest fifth of parents with young children use formal childcare, compared with two-thirds of those in the highest earning households. This is in part due to the lack of childcare places and the lower quality of childcare in more deprived areas as well as the exclusion of some families from the funded hours offer. The challenges facing the childcare sector could undermine the Government’s target around school-readiness and see the attainment gap between children experiencing financial disadvantage compared with those who aren’t increasing

Through the eyes of our colleagues in Sudan, we look at five things you need to know and explore what needs to happen to restore hope.

The health and wellbeing of women, girls, and the LGBTQI+ community is under threat from a globally coordinated and well-funded attack on their rights.

This World Teachers’ Day 2024 is an opportunity to spotlight a group of educators whose exceptional contributions to their communities often go unrecognised.

The launch of the Civil Society Commission by the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) in September 2023 was a historic moment.

Following the Government’s decision to suspend some arms licences to Israel, 18 UK charities and organisations have issued the following statement.

Israeli forces have rained bombs down on Gaza, killing more than 14,000 Palestinian children. These bombs are being dropped from planes made with British parts.

This year Shaun the Sheep has taken on a new fleece of life in the hope of encouraging schools and youth groups to sign up and take part in Christmas Jumper Day.

This year's Scottish high school exam results show many things, and depending on who is doing the looking there is both good and bad news to be seen.

Save the Children’s 2023 annual report is published today.

Global leaders must take advantage of this year's IDA21 replenishment to raise resources for education.

Sacha Myers, Save the Children's Media Manager, spent 2 weeks in Gaza at the end of April. This is what she witnessed.

2024 is a chance to shape the 21st replenishment of IDA and an opportunity for IDA recipient governments to articulate a strong demand for nutrition financing.

Around 15.6 million – children in Nigeria are facing hunger in the lead up to the lean season starting in June, according to a new analysis by Save the Children.

It has now been seven years since the introduction of two-child limit, or Sibling Tax. This policy is one of the main drivers of rising child poverty in the country.

Blog on the newest child poverty figures for Scotland detailing the fact that child poverty levels have not improved despite investment in the Scottish Child Payment.

This Single Parents' Day, Save the Children is highlighting the inequalities they face in Government funded childcare. Find out more.

Children in Gaza dying from starvation and disease cannot wait for the time it may take to build a temporary port off the Strip, or hope for aid dropped out of planes.

Women and children fleeing deadly violence in eastern DRC have reported surviving gruesome sexual attacks and genital mutilation by armed men.

Morgan Stanley and Save the Children UK have announced a new commitment to support families hardest hit by the cost-of-living crisis.

Hear from Diana how the UK can seize a pivotal opportunity to address global debt crises by enacting legislation to ensure private creditors offer comparable relief.

Lola- one of our Changemaker Leaders- explains why she volunteers, and the importance of a fossil-fuel phase out for both planetary and personal health.

For 24 months families across Northern Ireland have been dealing with one of the deepest cost-of-living crises in living memory without a functioning local government.

Changemaker Leader Michelle talks about why climate action is so important to her.

Meghan Meek - O'Connor, Senior Policy advisor, sets out why we need a Child Lock - a 'double lock' spending on children's social security entitlements.

Fiona King, Snr Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Save the Children looks at the latest attainment gap figures in Scotland.

A look back at some of the amazing achievements made possible for children every minute, every day, all around the world.

Jason Lee, Save the Children's Country Director in the occupied Palestinian territory, explains why children and families need a definitive ceasefire now.

At Save the Children, we are working with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to change the story about child poverty in Scotland.

Reflections from our work with our Margate partner, Beyond the Page, who support migrant mothers across Thanet.

The international community’s failure to agree on a ceasefire is costing thousands of lives, as the United Nations Security Council prepares to meet tomorrow.

Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day is on 7 December, here’s a round-up of amazing products and brands which are supporting the annual festive campaign.

Becoming a results focused organisation - reflections from the Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge

Save the Children responds to the launch of the Government’s White Paper on International Development.

The incredible history of our co-founder Eglantyne Jebb

Devastating flash floods have killed at least 111 people, including 16 children, across the Horn of Africa, with more than 770,000 people displaced.

As I stand in my kitchen and make my morning coffee, I am acutely aware of the privilege this is compared to the families in Gaza. Read more

How to celebrate Christmas Jumper Day at your school without forgetting the reason behind it

Our CEO, Gwen Hines, explains why the UK must call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.

Making Christmas Jumper Day 2023 at your secondary school the best ever

Sophie Ellis-Bextor takes inspiration from a tattoo dedicated to her children and husband to design her exclusive ‘Love’ jumper for Save the Children.

You don’t need to be in the office to join in!

Making sure that no-one is left out on Christmas Jumper Day.

The government's decision to support more oil and gas expansion will only exacerbate the climate crisis.

We share why meaningful adolescent engagement is vital to our work - with insights from our programmes in Bolivia, India and Tanzania.

In the last 11 days, more than 1,000 children have reportedly been killed in airstrikes on Gaza – that’s one child every 15 minutes.

The number of girls at extreme risk of facing the double blow of climate change and child marriage is estimated to increase 33% to nearly 40 million by 2050,.

As the escalation in Israel and Gaza intensifies, the number of children caught up in the violence is soaring.

All parties must show restraint and focus on keeping children and families safe and bringing an end to the fear and suffering they have endured for far too long.

Our CEO, Gwen Hines, discusses the speech by the UK Home Secretary

As the UN General Assembly closes its doors, children continue to pay the highest price for inadequate action by world leaders

Todays report finds that political leaders at times failed to consider how prolonged closures of nurseries and schools disproportionately affected children in poverty

Three reasons why poverty is especially harmful to babies under one and why the Scottish Government must do better for babies.

Arsenal’s Leah Williamson becomes the first England women’s footballer and first Arsenal player to take to the stage at the United Nations.

New findings from the Centre for Pediatric Blast Injury Studies, a Centre that Save the Children UK has launched in partnership with Imperial College London.

The news of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco this weekend is a tragedy.

Lebanon is facing multiple shocks and long-standing challenges. Our Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy explains why, and how you can help.

The children of Pakistan are bearing the brunt of the world’s in-action to face up to the climate crisis – and if we do not act, is a stain on our conscience.

The climate crisis is a child rights crisis with grave implications for current and future generations of children, who are already bearing the brunt of its impacts.

In celebration of the “Barbie” movie, Warner Bros. Discovery and Mattel partner with Save the Children to inspire and empower girls from around the world.

The lives of 93 babies have been saved in the last three months in the largest refugee camp in Rwanda following the launch of a revamped medical facility.

Save the Children is alarmed by the escalating situation in the West Bank. In the past day, nine Palestinians, including three children, have been killed.

In a year that saw multiple, overlapping crises, 2022 tested Save the Children teams like never before. Read more...

Launching Wonderpacks, a collaboration between Save the Children and Boromi.

Fiona King looks at the Scottish Government’s latest report on how they are delivering on a commitment to drive down child poverty.

For Great Big Green Week 2023 hear more about Portsmouth City Council's Youth Cabinet’s climate campaign.

Find out what inspired Ying to volunteer at Save the Children’s Nicolson Street shop in Edinburgh.

Hear about his role in the Ealing shop!

Hear about the impact volunteering can have.

Hear from Kaysey about the difference our parent campaigners make.

Find out how Pat keeps the till ringing In our Ballycastle shop

Find out how Alison started volunteering 28 years ago and why she still does it!

Bolder action is needed to drive down poverty and invest in all families being financially secure.

Extreme flooding across Somalia has left thousands of people homeless, killed 22 people and left scores more children vulnerable to malnutrition and disease outbreaks.

Bangladesh: Dangerous Cyclone Mocha expected to make landfall on Sunday putting 1.5 million children at risk

Food aid suspension due to Gaza escalation of violence could leave thousands of Palestinians hungry .

Children fleeing the violence in Sudan are arriving in South Sudan and Egypt showing signs of acute distress and shock with some withdrawn, others angry.

In 2022, 13-year-old Gabriel from Cumbria raised over £250,000 for Ukrainian children, after thousands entered a raffle to win his handmade wooden bowl.

Want to raise money for kids in the UK and around the world while you shop? There's a (free) app for that! Download it today.

Blog on the latest child poverty statistics in Scotland, 2019-22

Imperial College London and Save the Children have launched the world’s first centre for research dedicated to research into child blast injuries.

After last week's anniversary of the conflict in Yemen, our volunteers reflect on campaigning for the UK Government to better protect Yemen's children.

Save the Children is shocked and appalled at the distressing news that black children have been disproportionately targeted by Met police in strip-and-search operations

How the Scottish Government could use Barnett consequentials from the UK budget 2023

From Glasgow to Cardiff, women in the UK are doing all they can to ease the Cost of Living crisis in their communities.

Multiple crises are denying children their right to education and they are demanding world leaders do better.

Peter Peake of Aardman Animation explains the passion and process behind the short film Home

Inspired by the real-life stories of children, the short film from Aardman tells a story about how child refugees feel and what it’s like to be away from home

I sit in front of rolling news coverage about Monday’s massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria with mixed feelings.

"You cannot be at war and go to school." Children told us the profound effect crises like conflict and climate change are having on their education.

We have worked with child mental health experts and psychologists to develop a series of 'saveable, shareable' tips for anyone close to children.

I work in education, and I love my job more than anything in the world. They banned me as an Afghan woman, saying female aid workers in Afghanistan aren’t necessary.

We look at the recently published Scottish budget for the financial year 2023/24 and what it means for children in poverty.

The number of children killed by Israeli security forces and settlers in the occupied West Bank has doubled this year.

This conversations a big one... so we have put together 5 tips on how to make it easier and put your child at ease about the Climate Crisis.

Top tips for your school on Christmas Jumper Day

1 in 9 people around the world are supported by money that is sent to them by family or friends living in other countries.

Next month, the UK has two massive opportunities – COP 27 and the G20 summit – to show children worried about the climate emergency that it's prepared to step up.

We've been doing research to better understand how key swing audiences understand child poverty, and how to help foster more empathy for families on low incomes.

Find out more about Christmas Jumper Day 2022 and how everyone in your primary school can get involved. 

The reality for millions of children in Somalia, Sudan, and elsewhere, is a bleak one. But there is hope.

Our Head of Conflict and Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy updates on what progress is being made on addressing issues around children being killed and injured in war

This is my alternative version of the official theme for the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank Annual Meetings.

Challenge Poverty Week 2022: Listening to parents real life experience of poverty in the UK, and using these to take action.

Six tips on discussing this difficult subject with the children in your life.

Like everyone else, I have been deeply saddened by the passing of our Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Save the Children is devastated to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

How children living in the grip of poverty are suffering the most in Scotland's Cost of Living Crisis.

Suzi Murning, Save the Children’s Policy and Advocacy Adviser in Scotland, looks at the latest figures on child poverty and what needs to happen now.

Megan Lawrence, Kickstart Project Assistant for Save the Children in Wales, reflects on how important it is to listen to future generations' concern on climate change.

With a heatwave across the UK this week, here are 10 tips for keeping your children safe.

Malnutrition, caused by extreme hunger, is one of the biggest killers of young children around the world today. But where is the meaningful action to combat it?

All schools in Sri Lanka’s Colombo region and in other major cities across the country have closed for two weeks after a nationwide fuel shortage.

Fiona King, Snr Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Save the Children, outlines findings of a new report into child poverty in Scotland with partners JRF.

All you need to raise a child without unconscious bias.

We cannot and should not try to untie Save the Children’s 1919 birth to Britain’s not-so-historical colonial and racist history.

A decade ago, we said never again to famine. To the millions of people who are once again on the edge of starvation we have failed in that promise. We must act.

Let’s have a look back at the top five vaccines that have helped change the world for children.

Our course will set you up with everything you need to become a refugee sponsor. Read more.

As conflicts and crises have increased, teachers have not been supported in line with growing demand.

This period has been a reminder of the great work that our staff and partners do in the toughest circumstances, and that we are always stronger when we work together.

Muslims across the world are currently settling into the second week of a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

By sharing a flower, you can send a simple, powerful message of solidarity to the children living through war and crisis.

Children around the world have questions. Psychologist and child counsellor shares five tips on how to talk to children about war.

As tension grows on the border of Ukraine, we're ready to help children. Read more

If there was an award for best uncle and best reading club leader, Ildephonse would take the prize

The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that nearly two billion people lack access to essential, life-saving medicines – a basic human right.

Gwen Hines, CEO of Save the Children UK took part in RewirED Global Education Summit at Dubai Expo. Read more.

The Afghanistan crisis is a children's crisis. Read the story of how Hunoon is fighting for her six children.

The third Nutrition for Growth (N4G) summit took place this week and saw 156 stakeholders and 66 countries make 230 commitments to tackle malnutrition.

Today is one year to the day that the first person in the world, the UK’s own Margaret Keenan in Coventry, received an approved COVID-19 vaccine.

6 months ago the world was shocked by images of overburdened crematoriums and dead bodies floating up in the Ganges. But today India reached a covid-vaccine landmark

National Lottery Community Fund has been supporting children in Sheffield during the pandemic. Read more.

Our new evidence suggests that nearly half of all children worldwide live in countries at ‘extreme high’ risk of the impacts of climate change.

We gave children in Cox's Bazaar child friendly space a polaroid camera, so you can see what life is really like

Leolida does all he can to help his 18-month-old brother recover from malnutrition, even going hungry himself.

Stories of our favourite dads

Reflections on the Humanitarian Leadership Conference 2021 and the radical shifts required to address power imbalances in the aid sector

A letter to supporters

Celebrating our unstoppable nurses

Today, we celebrate Safia, a 59 year old midwife who works in a UK aid funded hospital in Eastern Somalia’s Puntland region.

If vaccines are the light at the end of a tunnel, oxygen is the critical essential medicine that keeps people alive on the journey through the tunnel.

Six pictures that remind us how beautiful the world is and the stories behind them.

Lockdown easing means different things for everyone. For kids, it means something very exciting - more time to play with their friends.

In line with government advice, some of our stores will reopen from April 12th. Learn more about which community and Mary's Living & Giving shops are reopening.

Muna is a Family Health Worker with Save the Children and tells the story of 16 years of service to children.

It was announced this week that the £20pw Universal Credit uplift will continue for just six months. Removing a lifeline for children at the point they'll need it most.

At this week's Budget, the Chancellor should commit to keeping the £20pw Universal Credit uplift for at least a year.

Save the Children UK have just introduced our first Trans Inclusion policy, putting clear provision in place to support trans and non-binary staff members.

Save the Children UK's leadership team provide their first update of 2021 on the anti-racism commitments they published in the Statement of Solidarity in June 2020.

Chair of Save the Children’s LGBT+ Allies Network, Bhanu Bhatnagar reflects on LGBT+ rights in the world place and what it means to him.

For years the UK has been at the forefront of international development. We must not turn our backs on the international community now.

A $25bn supplement would likely have a significant impact on funding in sectors critical to the fight against COVID-19, supporting livelihoods and basic services.

We have been working hard to make sure that people can take part in Christmas Jumper Day in a sustainable way, without buying a ‘new’ jumper.

As we approach the cold winter months many families with children are facing uncertain times. The Government must act now to keep the £20 increase to benefits.

‘As Shameful as it is Self-Destructive’: How the UK Government’s spending review broke promises to children at home and abroad.

Save the Children UK's leadership team provide an update on the anti-racism commitments they published in the Statement of Solidarity in June 2020.

We're saddened by the vote on free school meals. Now's the time to work together and demand a winter plan for children.

The time has come for a fundamental review of debt sustainability, followed by coordinated action covering all creditors to restructure and reduce debt.

Miski Abdi revisits her blog about what needs to be done to combat institutional racism to mark Black history month.

On International Day of the Girl, a number of our partners are highlighting the importance of gender equality and supporting our vital work to empower girls.

Preventing a great reversal for children – the case for a supplementary IDA budget and debt relief

In the new Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office, aligning the work of humanitarians, development specialists and peacebuilders will take vision and effort.

The government’s updated approach to the protection of civilians in conflict is an important win for children living in conflict.

Vaccines don’t just save lives - they give communities the chance to thrive.

With health as a human right, universal and equitable access to the vaccines and therapeutics that are essential to achieve good health are a fundamental human right.

The latest findings from our live tracker on the impact of COVID-19 on children.

The public expects more for children, and when made aware of the issues that the poorest children in the UK face, people want these issues to be addressed.

Today we received the very sad news that our staff member, Anne Moore, who was a Policy and Practice Advisor based in Northern Ireland, died after a short illness.

Children in the UK have had their lives uprooted in almost every aspect over the past few months. We want to share their experience.

This World Breastfeeding Week we celebrate breastfeeding’s often overlooked and undervalued environmental benefits.

We welcome the UK Government’s commitment to poverty reduction and leaving no child behind as per its manifesto.

Tackling malnutrition is central to achieving all other goals. It’s a hurdle right at the start of a child’s development.

People living in precarious conditions in the DRC cannot cope with the further threats of COVID-19. But children are showing their ingenuity at this time of crisis.

Collaboration with startups opens up new pathways to impact for the third sector.

The Rohingya refugee camps, which are home to more than 855,000 refugees, are the perfect environment for coronavirus to spread like wildfire.

The UK can play a significant role in bringing the world together to protect education during this time of crisis, by pushing for a coordinated and ambitious response.

In the space of a few short months the COVID-19 pandemic has spread to almost every country in the world, bringing grief, suffering, and economic chaos in its wake.

Racial discrimination is a violation of child rights. We have a duty & a responsibility to defend all children everywhere against discrimination based on race & gender.

Hold the tastiest fundraiser this year and raise money for children all over the world.

Seasonal Fundraising Ideas

Working in partnership to empower communities with access to clean water, creating lasting impact and laying the foundation for a brighter future.

Revolut - Corporate Partner | Save the Children UK

Celebrating the Women Behind our Most Transformational Partnerships this International Women’s Day

Supporting children to reach their full potential

Burberry has been supporting Save the Children since 2011, raising vital funds for emergency work for children all over the world.

We work with companies to create partnerships which help us create lasting change and ensure that every child has the chance to fulfil their potential. Find out more.