The blog post “Whatever happened to Labour’s agenda for children?” by Pat Petrie and Peter Moss revisits the transformative child-focused policies of the early 2000s, like Every Child Matters and the creation of Children’s Centres and Extended Schools. It explores how these groundbreaking initiatives faded over time and questions what’s left of the vision for integrated services that once prioritized every child’s potential in England.

Why Read This?
Curious about how bold child welfare policies lost their way? Discover the rise and fall of initiatives that promised to transform children’s lives—and what it means for future generations. This thought-provoking analysis is a must-read for anyone passionate about creating a better future for young people.

Read the full blog post here.