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Knife Crime and the Impact of Systemic Failure
Tackling knife crime requires more than reaction, it demands long-term investment in prevention. Sophie Hearn from the Lessons4Life campaign strategy
“The time for change is now”: Lessons4Life white paper launches in Westminster, and is delivered to Downing Street
Lessons4Life, a UK-wide collaboration of organisations led by Stevenage-based 1decision dedicated to improving children’s futures by advocating for stronger personal
We’re Building More Prisons – But Still Not Building Better Futures
Let me say it plainly: £7 billion. That’s how much the government is spending to build 14,000 new prison places.
Over a Million Signed to Protect Animals – Will We Do the Same for Our Children
Incredible things happen when the public comes together. Over one million people signed a petition to protect animals from fireworks
Bridging Practice and Policy: Reflections on an Inspiring Event in Westminster
Lessons4Life Heads to the House of Lords We speak to Hayley Sherwood, Lessons4Life Campaign Lead, to find out more about
Advocating for Safer Streets and Communities
Sophie Hearn, Education Advisor and Lessons4Life Ambassador, examines the current state of our streets and how the Lessons4Life campaign is
Teachers and parents urged to support petition to fund primary schools’ life skills education and fix broken Britain
A petition urging the government to fund primary schools’ life skills education and fix broken Britain has been launched by
Call to “re-prioritise personal development in primary schools to safeguard children’s futures”, as Lessons4Life campaign is launched
A standard assessment to gather children’s personal development knowledge towards the end of primary school should be introduced in response
Prioritising personal development is essential for breaking negative cycles in society
Personal development must be given much greater prioritisation than it currently receives, and there is a strong case that progress