News
Read our news updates below to find out about our latest developments, views and fundraising work.
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London Marathon: One Month On
A month ago 30 incredible individuals pounded the streets of London to complete the 26.2 miles of the 2018 London Marathon course for Coram. Our runners trained in freezing conditions, even braving snow and hailstones before experiencing one of the hottest London marathons on record come race day!
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New masterclasses for curious young minds inspired by the Rubik’s Cube
Tomorrow’s Achievers, part of Coram, has launched a series of new masterclasses for exceptionally able children to learn how to solve problems, based on the world’s bestselling puzzle, the Rubik’s Cube.
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Children today: Securing health that lasts a lifetime
Dr Jeff Mesie, Head of Impact and Evaluation at Coram, reflects on Coram's recent event on children's health and wellbeing, hosted with the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition.
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New research reveals that around 11 million people in the UK would consider fostering
New research undertaken by YouGov for Coram has revealed that most people (89%) in the UK recognise that children are most likely to come into care due to abuse or neglect, and that around 11 million adults (22%) would consider becoming a foster carer.
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Coram Life Education announces workshops to help teachers deliver new Relationships Education requirements
Primary school teachers are being invited to attend a one-day workshop to build their confidence and skills in the implementation and delivery of relationships education. The regional workshops, organised by Coram Life Education (CLE) and taking place throughout June and July, will help teachers prepare for statutory Relationships Education in schools from 2019.
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Feel inspired by the London Marathon?
The Virgin Money London Marathon has just been, with Coram's team of 30 runners raising an incredible £85,000 - a record-breaking amount which will have a huge impact on the lives of the vulnerable children and young people we support.
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Harold the Giraffe helps pupils learn life lessons as new programme rolls out
Pupils at Hempsted Primary School in Gloucester have been among the first to benefit from a new ‘Relationships Education’ programme aimed at improving children’s mental wellbeing, resilience and life chances.
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Coram crowdfunding to share Thomas Coram story with children across the UK
The UK’s first children’s charity Coram has launched a Crowdfunding campaign to create a book telling the incredible story of its founder Captain Thomas Coram, 350 years after his birth, and to send a free copy to every school in the UK. We want every child in the country to know the origin of children’s rights and the story of the visionary who made it possible.
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Coutts showcases winning writing by children and young people in care
Yesterday (9 April), Coutts unveiled a new window display at the bank’s Strand headquarters, showcasing the winning entries of a national writing competition for children in care and young care leavers.
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Effective practice in Early Permanence for children recognised with launch and award of new Quality Mark
A pioneering new Quality Mark which recognises excellence in Early Permanence adoption services in England is launched today, March 26 2018, with the announcement of the first agency, CCS Adoption, to receive the award.