Coram policy influence
We use the insight gained through our service delivery for children and young people to deliver research through the Coram Institute for Children, engaging with government, MPs, local authorities, social workers, teachers, carers and families – all those in a position to make a difference – to deliver better practice, systems and laws.
Latest policy news from Coram
CCLC gives evidence in parliament on equalities impact of immigration reforms
Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) has responded to the Home Office’s publication this week of its plans to reform immigration policy, notably through the introduction of a new framework for earned settlement.
Coram publishes 2nd policy bulletin
Coram has published its 2nd policy bulletin, setting out some of the key areas where our delivery experience enables us to engage with policy makers to bring about change for children and young people.
Coram Group responds to government’s SEND consultation
The Coram Group has responded to the government’s consultation on its proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, addressing issues including changes to the SEND Tribunal, how to ensure children are best supported by the Universal offer, and the needs of children in and on the edges of care.
Coram publishes first policy bulletin
Coram has published its very first Policy Bulletin, setting out some of the key areas where our work is relevant to policy makers, and distributed to MPs, peers, journalists and civil society organisations with an interest in children and young people.
Coram in Parliament
We are frequently invited to give evidence or respond to government or parliamentary consultations on issues affecting children and young people.
- Response to Home Office immigration reform plans, November 2026 – CCLC response
- Education Committee early years sector inquiry, December 2025 – Coram PACEY evidence
- Education Committee early years sector inquiry, November 2025 – CFC evidence
- Immigration White Paper, May 2025 – CCLC response
- Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, May 2025 – Lords 2nd Reading Briefing, May 2025
- Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, February 2025 – written response to DfE, February 2025
- Spending Review Phase 2, February 2025 – written response to HM Treasury, February 2025
See earlier parliamentary engagement here
- Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill – Coram response, January 2025
- Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill – Coram CEO Dr Carol Homden oral evidence to Public Bill Committee January 2025
- Children’s social care – CoramBAAF head of policy James Bury oral evidence to Education Committee December 2024
Our research
We regularly publish reports based on our work setting out how life can be made better for children and young people, while the Coram Institute for Children produces more in-depth research. You can find a library of all our key research and other publications below.
Coram Charter for Children
On a range of metrics, life is no longer getting better for all our children and young people, with the Institute of Fiscal Studies reporting substantial reduction in real value in the areas of public expenditure on which children depend over the last 20 years. In response, Coram presents the Charter for Children as a route map for the coming decade and beyond, setting out how we can realign the social contract between society and children, backed by three key principles – a fair share, a secure future and an equal chance.
Working with us
We are always keen to work with all those in the policy area with a remit for improving the life chances of children and young people. If you would like to see our work in action, require briefing or any other information, please get in touch.
For more details on what we do, please read our Working with us leaflet.
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