Whole Education

'Backing the Future' seeks to provide the economic and social case for transforming the way Government invests in the future of society through its children. The report sets out the need for an investment programme in preventative services for children and young people that would both save spending on dealing with the impact of problems later, and deliver wider benefits to society.

To achieve lasting change, 'Backing the Future' argues it is essential to address the impact of the structural factors affecting the circumstances of children’s lives, such as poverty and inequality, together with psychological and social dimensions of their well-being.

The report ultimately argues that investing now to promote child well-being is in the public interest, not just because it ensures more effective use of public resources but because it delivers improved social outcomes and ultimately benefits society as a whole.

A copy of the report can be accessed here.

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