Children’s wellbeing and life satisfaction remain central to the mission and purpose of trusts, shaping how we. as leaders, respond to the evolving needs of young people in our care. In this exclusive Members’ Breakfast Briefing, we are delighted to be joined by Mark Russell, CEO of The Children’s Society, to explore the latest insights from the newly published Good Childhood Report 2025.

Drawing directly on the voices of children across the UK, the Good Childhood Report provides vital intelligence on the state of children’s wellbeing, exploring how national trends and experiences are shifting year-on-year. This session will unpack the key findings and emerging themes from the 2025 report, highlighting what they mean for school and trust leaders seeking to strengthen wellbeing, resilience, and outcomes for children and young people.

Together, we will explore:

• The latest national indicators and trends in children’s wellbeing and life satisfaction
• The issues that children and young people themselves identify as shaping their happiness and sense of belonging
• The implications of these findings for trust leadership, strategic planning, and practice
• What more can be done, collectively and locally, to respond to the challenges and opportunities highlighted in the report

This timely briefing offers members a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Mark Russell, engage with peers across the network, and reflect on how these insights can inform strategic priorities for 2025 and beyond.

All members have been sent a meeting invitation for this event – if you would like to attend, please accept the invite and the details will be added to your calendar. If you have not received an invitation, please contact us at admin@forumstrategy.org and we will re-send the details.