For The 128,000 Children In Temporary Accommodation, Christmas Will Be Far From Magical

The run-up to Christmas is an exciting time for school children. But for Britain’s 128,000 children who are currently homeless, spending the holidays in temporary accommodation will be far from magical.This year we have seen the highest numbers of homeless children in a decade. One in every 111 children in Britain is homeless, and in the worst affected areas there are more than 20 homeless children per school.At Shelter, we know all too well the wide-ranging struggles children experience w