Learn how small, actionable changes can ensure every child gets a school place faster.

“I waited six months, watching my future slip away while others went to school.” – Atiq, 16, a refugee girl in London.

Every year, thousands of girls like Atiq arrive in the UK, seeking safety or joining family members who are working here already. Often, they face an overwhelming battle to get a place in school. For them, school is not just a classroom—it’s a lifeline to stability, friendships, and realising their potential.

Every girl has a right to an education, and we need your help to tackle this urgent issue. We are advocating for a fairer, more accessible school admissions process, and petitioning the government to take action because:

1. Teenage girls can wait up to a year for a school place—an isolating delay that holds back their futures.
2. 81,000 families struggle with the inaccessible admissions system each year.
3. 7,590 children missed out on school last term alone.
4. Our 2023 research on out-of-school migrant girls launched in parliament showed that the issue is affecting girls all over the country.

These aren’t numbers—they’re children’s lives on hold.

Here’s how you can help:

1. Sign our petition here: [ Ссылка ]

Each signature brings us closer to a system where every girl counts

2. Share this video – Amplify the voices of girls and mothers like Atiq and Disha to raise awareness and help others to take action.

3. Read our policy briefing here: [ Ссылка ]

Learn about our solutions to streamline school admissions and ensure no girl is left behind.

Together, we can ensure that every girl has a place to learn, grow, and find a sense of belonging.

Every Girl Counts—Will You Join Us?

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