The government hopes to eradicate child poverty over the next two decades. Getting parents into work and targeting tax cuts and spending increases at those who need them most have formed the backbone of government moves towards cutting poverty. In recognition of the fact that money won't solve everything, the government has launched three schemes, Sure Start, the Children's Fund and Connexions, which will provide health, education and emotional support to children most at risk.
Children are to be consulted about their needs.
More than 1.2m children have been lifted out of poverty as a result of government policies introduced since the last election, according to the Child Poverty Action Group.