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🚀 Youth@CLC has launched! Our new youth panel met for the first time at the Children’s Law Centre, diving into children’s rights, future priorities, and (of course) pizza & Haribo! 🍕🍬 Young voices matter—this is just the beginning. Watch this space! 👀 Read more at buff.ly/3XnCqAH

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Training: Protecting the Rights of Refugee and Asylum Seeker Children Date: Thurs 10th April Time: 9:45am - 11:45am CPD hours: 2 hours (group study) Format: Hybrid Find out more at buff.ly/4b4VHg0

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Join us for a session on safeguarding the rights of refugee and asylum seeker children. Gain valuable insights from experts Eamonn McNally and Liam Mackle, benefiting legal advisors, educators, and health professionals More info at https://buff.ly/4b4VHg0

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Training: Protecting Children's Education Rights Date: Wed 19th March Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm CPD Hours: 3 hours (group study) Format: Hybrid Find out more at https://buff.ly/4b4VHg0

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Join our course on Protecting Children's Education Rights, led by CLC specialists. Explore legal duties in education, including exclusions, governance and SEND. Ideal for legal advisors, educators, and advocates. Earn CPD points #EducationRights #CPD More info at https://buff.ly/4b4VHg0

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Protecting the Rights of Refugee and Asylum Seeker Children This training, led by Eamonn McNally and Liam Mackle, offers legal insights and CPD points for solicitors and barristers. Ideal for legal advisors, educators, and health providers Find out more at https://buff.ly/4b4VHg0

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Every child deserves equal access to education and a quality learning experience that respects their rights. This interactive course by CLC experts covers legal obligations in education, including suspensions, exclusions, and SEND #EducationRights #InclusiveLearning More at https://buff.ly/4b4VHg0

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New training opportunities announced by CLC: - Protecting Children's Education Rights - Protecting the Rights of Refugee and Asylum Seeking Children Find out more at https://buff.ly/4b60SMF

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Final reminder to read our latest newsletter. Make sure you don't miss out on anything by subscribing - https://buff.ly/42QN1YA

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Child Rights Matters Issue 10 is now out. Packed full of latest news, a special blog and new training opportunities. Read and subscribe at https://buff.ly/42QN1YA

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🗣️ This morning on BBC Radio Ulster’s Good Morning Ulster programme, Sophie’s mum and CLC’s Senior Solicitor Eamonn McNally spoke out about how the system is failing young people with complex needs. 🎧 Listen back from 1:37 at

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A teenager with complex needs is repeatedly imprisoned because Northern Ireland lacks alternatives. CLC states, "A healthcare issue shouldn't receive a justice response." This highlights a systemic failure. Read more via BBC News: [https://buff.ly/4i1GwX8]

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Our February newsletter includes newly launched training opportunities. See what's new and don't miss out by subscribing at https://buff.ly/42QN1YA

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Have you read out latest blog? This time written with @includeyouth.bsky.social, NIACRO and @voypic.bsky.social, in conjunction with @childrensrightsqub.bsky.social Don't miss a thing by subscribing to our newsletter at https://buff.ly/42QN1YA

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Make sure you get all the latest child rights news from CLC by subscribing to our newsletter 'Child Rights Matters' - https://buff.ly/42QN1YA

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What's in our latest newsletter? It's packed full of latest news, a new blog and newly announced training opportunities. Read and subscribe at https://buff.ly/42QN1YA

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Plenty packed into our February newsletter. - Latest: SEN Reform | Youth Justice | Anti-poverty - Blog: Raising Expectations in Order to Raise the Age - Training: New Training Available Read it at https://buff.ly/42QN1YA Don't forget to subscribe

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The latest edition of our 'Child Rights Matters' newsletter is now out - https://buff.ly/42QN1YA Don't miss all the latest child rights news and updates from CLC. Subscribe today.

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CLC welcomes the Department of Education’s recently published SEN Reform Agenda and Five-Year Delivery Plan, but has concerns about how the Department can ensure the plan meets the needs of children with disabilities and special educational needs. Read more at https://buff.ly/3EtXSxD

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We call on the NI Executive to ensure the Anti-Poverty Strategy is fully resourced to deliver on its objectives. Every department must play a key role in the development, resourcing, delivery and outcomes of the Anti-Poverty Strategy #AntiPovertyStrategyGroup

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Workers deserve protection, not exploitation. We need strong laws against precarious work, unfair contracts, and low wages. Let’s make employment fair for everyone #AntiPovertyStrategyGroup

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CLC calls for robust outcomes monitoring and data collection to track the new SEN reform plan’s impact. This includes: - Schools capacity to provide early intervention - Whether EA pupil support services can meet demand - Outcomes for children with SEND Read more at https://buff.ly/3EtXSxD

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A secure home is the foundation of a stable life. Addressing poverty means investing in affordable housing, employment inclusion, and accessible services. Housing is a right, not a privilege #HousingForAll #AntiPovertyStrategyGroup

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“She essentially sat in Woodlands for over three months, while a whole argument was going on with (social services) about their responsibility to her.” - Eamonn McNally, Mental Health Solicitor at CLC

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Stronger social security means stronger communities. Reforming Universal Credit, removing the 2 child limit, and ending the bedroom tax will provide the support people need to escape poverty. It’s time for a fairer system #SocialSecurityForAll #AntiPovertyStrategyGroup

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Special educational provision must be available, accessible, and transparent, ensuring that children receive timely support without facing administrative bottlenecks. Read more at https://buff.ly/3EtXSxD

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We’re speaking out today at the launch of the Anti-Poverty Strategy Group. Where is the much promised strategy & will it bring real action on the poverty that 1 in 4 of our children live with?

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Work should pay, not trap people in poverty! A Real Living Wage, collective bargaining, and ending zero-hour contracts can ensure workers earn enough to live with dignity. Lets stand up for fair pay and secure work. Share if you agree #FairPay #LivingWage #AntiPovertyStrategyGroup

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No child should grow up in poverty. A new Child Payment and a cost-free school participation strategy can give every child an equal chance in life. Investing in children today means a stronger future for all. Support the change #ChildPoverty #AntiPovertyStrategyGroup

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Eamonn McNally, a solicitor at the Children's Law Centre who previously represented Sophie, said the teenager has been “dragged into the criminal justice system for what is essentially a health and social care situation”.

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CLC is also concerned about whether the Department of Education has fully met its statutory equality duties when publishing the new SEN reform agenda and five year delivery plan. Read more at https://buff.ly/3EtXSxD

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We’re calling for an Anti-Poverty Act & Commission to ensure long-term solutions that work for everyone. It’s time for policies that protect and empower. Join the movement for change! #EndPoverty #AntiPovertyStrategyGroup

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The new graduated response framework announced by the Department of Education must align with the existing SEND legal framework and statutory Code of Practice to ensure children’s rights remain protected. It should not introduce unnecessary delay. Read more at https://buff.ly/3EtXSxD

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Without the necessary financial and human resources – and meaningful collaboration across services – the new SEND reform plans will struggle to bring about real change. Read CLC's assessment of the new plans at https://buff.ly/3EtXSxD

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Join us for the launch of the Anti-Poverty Strategy Group. We're hosting an event at the Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings on Wednesday 12th February, 3:30-5:30pm. Be part of the conversation on tackling poverty and shaping a fairer future for all. Register - https://buff.ly/4aTbbn4

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Given the fact that inclusion of children with SEND in mainstream is a key driver for the SEN reform plans, it is crucial that disability rights and equality are at the forefront, reinforcing clear legal obligations to protect disabled children’s rights Read more at https://buff.ly/3EtXSxD

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The Department of Education's SEN Reform Agenda and 5 Year Delivery Plan provides an opportunity for progress on SEND issues but it must give effect to existing legal rights and obligations. Read CLC's early analysis of the proposed way forward - https://buff.ly/3EtXSxD

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There has been an international obligation to raise the age of criminal responsibility for over thirty years. In that time the evidence and support has only grown. Read about why children and young people need to see action from decision makers to finally raise the age - https://buff.ly/4hEB64g

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Today is the day! The deadline for applications to the three job positions at CLC is here. - Chief Executive Officer (at Noon) - Policy and Public Affairs Officer (at 5pm) - Solicitor (at 5pm) Application packs at https://buff.ly/40O4RZg

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For 30 years, experts have been calling for a change to the minimum age of criminal responsibility, to bring it in line with evidence, best practice and international obligations. But still it, at ten years old, it remains one of the world's lowest. Read more at https://buff.ly/4hEB64g

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Don't miss your chance to apply for our Solicitor post. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 10th February. Find out more at https://buff.ly/40O4RZg

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The deadline to apply for our Policy and Public Affairs Officer post is this Monday 10th February at 5pm. Don't miss out! Find out more at https://buff.ly/40O4RZg

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Apply to become our CEO. The deadline for applications is this Monday 10th February at Noon. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to lead an organisation that changes children's lives. Find out more at https://buff.ly/4hyISwu

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The calls to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility have been growing for over 30 years. We now have an opportunity for change. Read why we should be grasping that opportunity - https://buff.ly/4hEB64g

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The deadline for applications to our three exciting positions is fast approaching. - Chief Executive Officer - Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Solicitor Applications close on Monday 10th February. Find out more at https://buff.ly/40O4RZg

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For over 30 years, key children’s rights and youth justice organisations, experts and academics have consistently argued a compelling, evidence-based case for raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility. Read our latest blog on why we should expect action - https://buff.ly/4hEB64g

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Do you want to work in our Policy and Public Affairs team, affecting policy and legislative change for children and young people? The deadline for applications is at 5pm on Monday 10th February. Find out more at https://buff.ly/40O4RZg

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Do we need to raise expectations in order to raise the age of criminal responsibility? Read our special joint blog from CLC, Include Youth, NIACRO and VOYPIC, in conjunction with the Centre for Children's Rights at QUB - https://buff.ly/4hEB64g

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Do we need to raise expectations in order to raise the age of criminal responsibility? Read our blog on the Queen's Policy Engagement site on why the time is right to finally raise the age - https://buff.ly/4hEB64g

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There has been an international obligation to raise the age of criminal responsibility for over thirty years. In that time the evidence and support has only grown. Read our blog about why now is the time to raise the age at https://buff.ly/4hEB64g

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