Coram Children’s Legal Centre, part of the Coram group of charities, specialises in law and policy affecting children and young people.
UK with projects worldwide
Joined August 2010
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. @Coram @barnardos and @childrensociety write to @ukhomeoffice on impact of proposed immigration reforms - the @IPPR estimates earned settlement proposals would impact 300,000 children already in UK and keep upto 90,000 in poverty. Full story here - bit.ly/4sjDySN
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
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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/
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
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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
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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
Today we have called on @DavidLammy and @bphillipsonMP to protect families and children by scrapping plans to name and shame people on community payback schemes.
@MoJGovUK @HMPPS @educationgovuk
#ScrapClause35 #NotMyCrime #CriminalJustice
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The @CCLCUK team were out in the sunshine today to raise funds for free legal advice services with @londonlegal at the #londonlegalwalk
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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…
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
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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/ev…
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/ev…
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/inform…
You can also purchase our How-to Guide on School Admissions Appeals for £2: childlawadvice.org.uk/purcha…
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/inform…
For more info, purchase our How-to Guide on School Admissions Appeals for £2: childlawadvice.org.uk/purcha…
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/w…
#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
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'Parallel to care system' for unaccompanied children to be scrapped in asylum reforms - Community Care communitycare.co.uk/2025/02/…