This mapping study aims to provide an understanding of the current major initiatives supporting children and young people in adversity in the UK nations and the Republic of Ireland. The study focuses on six policy areas: Education, Health, Immigration, Social Care, Welfare and Youth Justice.
Major initiatives are defined by this study as those of sufficient scale and scope to meaningfully improve the life-chances of children and young people. Such an initiative is likely to involve a substantial commitment of resources, be aimed at system-level change and be funded by governments, large philanthropic and/or corporate organisations.
Targeted web searching took place from May to October 2022. The mapping also involved consultation with a panel of sector experts at various stages throughout the project.
