For every child at risk of being excluded from school, there's a parent fighting to keep their dreams alive.
Exclusion can have a devastating impact on a child's future, often leading to lifelong consequences.
One child is excluded every 8 minutes, and 42% of excluded children end up in prison.
With school exclusions up by 44% - the highest ever recorded - the need for intervention has never been greater.
At CEN UK, we believe no child should face exclusion alone. Our charity is a lifeline for families in crisis.
Through our programmes, we train advocates and empower parents with the skills, resources, and guidance they need to advocate for their child's rights to an education. We work side by side with parents to understand their child's needs, navigate complex school systems, and fight against the devastating impacts of exclusion.
Our impact:
- We teach parents how to advocate effectively
- We help them understand their rights
- We guide them to make informed choices for their child's future
- We provide a support system that keeps children in school where they belong
But we're at a critical crossroads and urgently need your support to keep this vital service running. Without immediate funding, we face the possibility of closure in the new year, leaving countless families without the support they desperately need.
Your donation can help prevent this. Every contribution empowers parents and saves children's futures:
£50 helps one family prevent exclusion
£100 funds a parent forum to build community support
£500 keeps our helpline open for a week, giving families a place to turn in times of crisis.
Join us. Stand by them. Together, let's save a future.
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