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16 May 2023

UN: 1M Premature Babies Die Yearly

Babies dying needlessly due to overstretched services, sub-standard care and inequalities, report…

Tuberculosis in Children: How to ensure that paediatric patients get timely screening, diagnosis…

'I worked in paediatrics, there's some unfortunate baby names I'll never forget'

Mothers' education has a powerful role shaping their children's futures

Therapy sessions benefit mothers, children in homeless shelter

The Decline of Independence and Its Toll on Kids' Mental Health

Moms Play Major Role in Children's Decision for Christ, Survey Reports

Autistic teenager was stuck on general hospital ward for months

Education: Parents face fight over support for children

How school systems can improve health and well-being: topic brief: mental health

Official end to the COVID-19 public health emergency does not cure the crisis for children - World

Thinking big about child health and vaccines

Malnourished children live in poorer African households whilst overweight children are in rich…

Obesity in children is rising dramatically, and it comes with major - and sometimes lifelong …

5 ways UNICEF is supporting Haiti's children - Haiti

What Africa can teach the world about the role of data in education transformation - The Sun…

As Bezos Academy Preschools Spread Nationally, Early Childhood Experts Weigh In - EdSurge News

New York Is Forcing Schools to Change How They Teach Children to Read

The state of electric school bus adoption in the US

13 May 2023

Tell us: have you been affected by primary school closures in England?

Trans pupils put school policies to test amid heated debate in England

Letter to schools and colleges May 2023

'Every day is a battle': Disabled child denied nursing support in school

Lauren Rivera: Are principals steering disabled children away from their schools?

'Medical moms' share their kids' illnesses with millions. At what cost?

'Children with disabilities left confined'

Jersey Airport: Disabled children left stranded on aircraft

Mother's Day Reflections on the Diverse Experiences of Motherhood - Child Trends

Rise in UK measles cases causing concern

Seriously ill children put at risk by firm's failure to deliver NHS medication

Measles Warning Issued As Cases Of Infectious Illness Climbing In Kids

Children as young as 12 can have puberty blockers, Scots watchdog says

A Baby With Three People's DNA Has Been Born In The UK

Protection Commission announces new strategies to safeguard against abuse - Vatican News

Pope Francis invites child protection group to have 'a spirituality of reparation'

Racism is contributing to unsubstantiated child protection reports, Victorian commission hears

Young people in child protection are critical of digital therapy

17th annual science family fun day at Hartnell College inspires next generation of scientist

Poverty hurts young brains but social safety net may help

UK health regulator authorizes Moderna COVID vaccine for infants as young as 6 months

Fentanyl deaths have spiked among U.S. children and teens

Should You Give Your Kid Melatonin?

9th May 2023

Headteachers face 'sleepless nights' and 'panic' waiting for Ofsted, says union

Childcare provision expanded to include two-year-olds in Pembrokeshire

Parents urged to check children's MMR vaccine records following rise in measles cases

New mums missing out on mental health services, report finds

8th May 2023

The traditional education system is creating a skills gap in Britain

London schools close as housing costs push families further out

Calls for 11,000 more school nurses in UK as children's needs grow

Childcare provision expanded to include two-year-olds in Pembrokeshire

Glasgow nursery children told they CAN attend primary where siblings go, after initial refusal

UK Gov Statement on Deportation of Ukrainian Children

New UK School Rules to Bar Transgenders from Competing Against Girls, Promote Safety

Parents urged to check children's MMR vaccine records following rise in measles cases

What are academy schools and what is 'forced academisation?'

Let us have a proper discussion about child sexual abuse

Oxford MP appeals to UK Gov to help children trapped in Sudan

Language is key for Ukrainian pupils at island primary school

Child Protection Month: All Children Should Be Protected

Nigeria Child Protection Area of Responsibility Response Monitoring Dashboard Jan - Mar (Q1) 2023 …

Guidance Note: Qualitative Assessment Approaches for the Protection of Children with Disabilities…

New FREE Special Report Shows Parents of Disabled Children How to Provide Lifetime Financial…

This Los Angeles-Based Foundation Is Giving Children With Disabilities a Welcome Boost | Inside…

Be 'eyes and ears' to prevent abuse of disabled children, Ras Adiba urges public

Disabled children locked out of £210m in savings as senior Tories demand trust fund rule change

Can drugs fix the UK's adolescent obesity crisis?

'It all hinges on wellbeing': UK school nurses' crucial, underfunded role

This Symptom Might Flag Your Child Has The New Arcturus Covid Strain

How Congress can protect kids online

4th May 2023

Half of Yorkshire's youth struggling with mental health amid cost of living crisis

Cost of living crisis has negatively impacted half of young people's mental health in London

The year ahead for Education | Children's Commissioner for England

WHO issues alert over 'contaminated' cough syrup made in India

Great Ormond Street Hospital declares 'business continuity incident' over staffing ahead of nurses'…

Children could be prescribed weight-loss jabs on the NHS

Children read almost 25% more books last year, UK and Ireland study finds

INTERVIEW: 'Extremely difficult conversations': Seeking justice for sexual abuse victims

European Paediatricians Sound Alarm Over Medicine Shortage

US reports 145 paediatric flu deaths this season

WHO Prioritizes Antibiotics for Pediatrics

Elite UK schools' financial links to slavery revealed

Exams in 2023 - everything you need to know

The associations between screen time and mental health in adolescents: a systematic review - BMC…

The air in London: new review shows children suffer the most harmful health effects

The outsize benefits of school health and nutrition programmes

United Nations Global Road Safety Week 2023

3rd May 2023

WHO, Gates Foundation seek to reverse falling childhood vaccination rates

World Immunization Week: 1 in 5 children still aren't vaccinated against life-threatening diseases

The disease that kills the most children is preventable and curable, but only in rich countries

Measles-Indonesia

World Immunization Week sees 'big catch-up' to get vaccines back on track

The Global Digital Library ignites children's dream of reading in more than 100 languages

Education in Ukraine: over $51 million in grants and in-kind support announced from UNESCO, GPE…

On Mann ki Baat, UNESCO chief asks 'Indian way' to impart education globally

Cuba and the Chernobyl children, 37 years later

Keeping Girls in the Picture Campaign: Stories and lessons from Kwale County, Kenya - Kenya

This Preschool Handbook is Essential to Early Learning - So Why Do Some States Want to Ban It? …

NIH STUDY EXAMINES EARLY LIFE FACTORS AFFECTING BEHAVIOR AND WELL-BEING OF YOUNG CHILDREN

Why Early Childhood Literacy is Worth Investing In

Study finds early childhood reinforcement may contribute to women's underrepresentation in STEM…

Recurring ear, nose and throat problems in young children could be sign of autism, study says

Budget cuts are 'punishing children' as early years pre-school funding to end

Allergy information for nurseries

TAC Bulletin Special - Issue Number 318 - May 2023

UK Government Makes Reforms to Child Care Sector

'Heartbreaking': private care homes accused of failing UK children due to closures

Free childcare: More nursery staff needed for Wales expansion

Family members taking on vulnerable children to receive better legal support

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Child Protection Center 2022 report reflects continual rise in child abuse in Kansas City area

Aboriginal child protection systems prioritise keeping kids safe. Claims to the contrary are…

One in five child abuse images found online last year were category A - report

Better social protection for the world's children is urgently needed, says UN report

12 Ways The Church Can Prevent Child Neglect

Holy See: Curial departments sign new agreement on child protection - Vatican News

The way we care for disabled children is a betrayal

The distressing reality of 'care' for disabled young people | Letters

'Outdated' law on social care for disabled children will be reviewed

Tiny schools, big money: Microschools are increasingly popular among some families of children with…

'They didn't give up' - UK child neurologists help teen navigate rare headache disorder

An exploration of the nutritional quality of meals at UK government-funded holiday clubs

Nursery children 'didn't always have access to drinking water' says Ofsted

These Are The Key Signs Your Baby Or Toddler Has A Cow's Milk Allergy

JUST RELEASED: New child welfare state data

Children's Health - Apr 30, 2023 - Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to childhood…

WHO: A new guide on developing national programmes for age-friendly cities & communities

How an ICS learned to listen to children and young people

Stronger Practice Hubs recruitment

Revealed: Scandal of mentally ill children dumped on wrong wards

TAC Bulletin Special - Issue Number 318 - May 2023

27th April 2023

Council demands free school meals for all children in letter to Prime Minister

Government accused of 'inhabiting alternate reality' over school funding

Parents of children with life-limiting illnesses say lack of support is 'unsustainable'

WHO: A new guide on developing national programmes for age-friendly cities & communities

Understanding Reproductive Health among Survivors of Paediatric and Young adults (URHSPY) cancers…

Staff competence in caring for LGBTQ+ patients in the paediatric emergency department

UTSW and Children's Health to lead paediatric cancer combo therapy trial

School funding: Everything you need to know

Cuts in school trips in England hitting children in poorer areas hardest, shows poll

Education reforms don't add up, but Fox's lawsuit does

Children With Autism Across U.S. Lend Voices to Transit Announcements

Kids' Science and Engineering Day ignites STEM interest - WSU Insider

Why more U.S. schools are embracing a new 'science of reading'

An end to the reading wars? More US schools embrace phonics

Is shyness something kids feel, or something kids are?

Child's play: Dr. Sarah Gerson '06 investigates the science behind children's social and emotional…

FDA Approves Trikafta for Children Ages 2 Through 5 Years With Certain CF Mutations

26th April 2023

UNICEF: 12.7 million children in Africa missed vaccinations

UNICEF Warns Many Children in Danger of Dying From Preventable Diseases

Youth committed to the education of children with disabilities

Building strong foundations for young learners' health and education in Malawi

School feeding investment in Africa remains low despite high returns

Ministry of Education announces UAE's Green Education Partnership Roadmap in preparation for COP28

Act for Early Years: A call for a global movement to support the world's youngest children - World

Why should we invest in early childhood education and care? - Economics Observatory

New resource to support mental health in the early years

Psychologists highlight early years numeracy skills for children to be trialled in 150 schools

'The school that parents built': Hoosier Courts celebrates 75 years

NM Lawmaker Wants to Bar Most Early Childhood School Suspensions and Expulsions

Kids under 6 were increasingly treated for illicit substance ingestion after Covid-19's start…

Global partners announce a new effort - "The Big Catch-up" - to vaccinate millions of children and…

World Health Organisation says 33 million children in Africa need to be vaccinated within two years…

The State of the World's Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination - Regional Brief: Middle East…

Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year, EU agency says

The Collapse of Childcare Is Putting Pressure on UK Employers

A 'childcare revolution' means public nurseries, not private providers

Children & Young People Bulletin: April 2023

24th April 2023

Science Update: Children born to women with COVID-19 could be at risk for heart disease, diabetes…

Teachers warn new gender guidance for English schools could put children at risk - The Guardian

Nursery treats newborn babies in opioid, fentanyl withdrawal - New York Post

Using AI in electronic medical records to save the lives of children

Forthcoming Department of Education guidance for schools goes beyond targeting trans kids

Fact check: Babies can start eating solid food at 6 months old, but breastfeeding still encouraged…

5 years on from the introduction of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy: what do we have to show for it?

Italy shies away from sex education - DW - 04/23/2023

Rise in school absences since Covid driven by anxiety and lack of support, say English councils

HMCI commentary: improving how we work

NI Education: Pupil spending 'similar to England and Wales'

NI Education: Pupil spending 'similar to England and Wales'

Spanish PM pledges more education, healthcare to help rural areas

Nearly 2.5 mln unable to receive education in quake-hit region - Türkiye News

ChatGPT: opportunities and challenges for education

Education expert fears for failing school's students

UNESCO's new regional studies reveal the impact of climate change on the right to education

Accrington school slammed with kids' education 'blighted by relentless turmoil'

Why should we invest in early childhood education and care? - Economics Observatory

Child health checks failed to recover after covid, figures show

https://www.hsj.co.uk/community-services/child-health-checks-failed-to-recover-after-covid-figures-show/7034662.article

Experts demand major overhaul of safeguarding system to protect children with disabilities from…

'Outdated' law on social care for disabled children will be reviewed

Suicide attempts among under-18s spiked 30 PERCENT during Covid

Publication of 'Healthy Child, Healthy Future - Health Review Statistics for Northern Ireland…

Beyond the numbers: the real-world impact of the malaria vaccine in Kenya

The State of the World's Children 2023

How the cost of living crisis is damaging children's health

A new National Adolescent Health Strategy in Mauritius

OTHER OPINION: A measurement of child health - The Vicksburg Post

Plan to revamp child-welfare law approved

Norway Child Welfare Controversy Becomes Bollywood Movie

Review of Guernsey boy's case prompts child welfare recommendations

App supporting child protection work wins Scotland-wide award | University of Strathclyde

States Want to Protect Tribal Rights in Child Welfare System

3 years after Thomas Valva's murder, investigations into Suffolk child-welfare system yet to…

Child welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutiny

21st April 2023

UNICEF: Drop in Childhood Vaccinations Amid COVID Disruption

National review into safeguarding children with disabilities and complex health needs - LGA…

Disabled children to benefit from funding for short breaks

Funding cuts for disadvantaged pupils in Northern Ireland branded 'shameful' - Belfast Live

Northern Ireland childminders open up on the crippling impact of cost-of-living crisis - Belfast…

Ofsted facing backlash over keeping one-word ratings in reports after headteacher's death - inews

Children's Health - Apr 19, 2023 - Environmental exposures during pregnancy can affect obesity risk…

UK prime minister seeks to reverse 'anti-math' culture

Single-sex schools can reject transgender pupils

Child Trafficking and Child Protection Compacts

Strengthening the child protection national system in the State of Palestine: MOSD, UNICEF & TdH…

Reeves signs child protection bills

Another American state in a fight against child protection laws - I24NEWS

Inside the move that will change child welfare investigations in Florida

Jacinta Price calls for federal takeover of child protection, claims Indigenous kids being sent…

Council's failures left disabled child in chronic pain for three years, watchdog finds

Youth committed to the education of children with disabilities

Mum gets £21k after carrying disabled child around flat for three years

Thousands of children with rare diseases diagnosed by genetic tests after leaving NHS baffled

Call for phones to have health warning and be banned for under 16s

Church of England leads child safety revolt over online age checks

Global leadership is needed to optimize early childhood development for children with disabilities…

Night Terrors & Sleep Terrors In Children

Dutch government to expand euthanasia law to include children aged one to 12 - an ethicist's view

Staff stood down at Queensland hospital amid review of audiology outcomes for hundreds of babies

https://www.lgo.org.uk/

19th April 2023

The primary cause of Britain's childhood obesity emergency is clear: poverty | Camilla Kingdon

'Buckling' NHS fails to treat 250,000 children with mental health problems

Trans pupils could be denied admission to single-sex schools under new guidance being considered

Ukraine war: Revealed - the hundreds of schools and nurseries bombed in the first year of the…

Ukraine war: Revealed - the hundreds of schools and nurseries bombed in the first year of the…

'No funding': Ivory Coast's autistic children lack treatment

Nigeria regulator grants approval to Oxford's malaria vaccine

Childhood vaccination in Latin America and the Caribbean registers the largest global decline in…

Hope Rises For Nigerian Children As Federal Govt Okays Oxford Malaria Vaccine

Act For Early Years: Theirworld calls for a global movement to support the youngest children

EARLY YEARS: Children's Trust marking Child Abuse Prevention Month

New NIEER Study Shows Preschool Participation Has Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels - First Five…

If You Stay Ready, You Don't Have to Get Ready

Teach young children skills to support their mental health

Setting Reasonable Expectations for Young Children

New UNESCO report reveals $97 billion barrier to reaching education targets

Participation in early education fosters child development, but progress has stagnated- UNESCO…

A Comprehensive Cyberbullying Guide for Parents

18th April 2023

Schools to be forced to 'out' trans and non-binary children to parents under 'dangerous' new Tory…

Concern over 'anti gay' book being used in Catholic school - STV News

TAC Bulletin - Issue Number 317 - April 2023

More than 200 children being home-schooled in one Teesside area - Teesside Live

Washington State bill allowing medical interventions on minors without parental permission clears…

Demand for London primary schools falls again, as more children offered their first choice - The…

Latino Households With Children Continued to Experience Pandemic-Related Disruptions to Their Child…

Identifying the Effectiveness of Policies That May Prevent Child Maltreatment Among Infants and…

Childcare costs force one in four UK parents to quit work or education

Nurseries in the UK cautious about increased government support for childcare amid manpower, cost…

Are Toy Cosmetics Making Children Sick?

17th April 2023

Only 1 in 3 girls makes it to secondary school in Senegal: here's why and how to fix it - The…

Child And Adolescent Mental Health Care Is In Crisis - The House

Face masks' lasting impact on children: a Hong Kong mother and son reveal his struggles, and…

'If she had been able to talk, she would be here now': the dads calling on UK schools to teach…

15th April 2023

The battle of the forgotten disabled children who just want access to their cash in locked Child…

Netherlands to broaden euthanasia rules to cover children of all ages - The Guardian

Ghana Approves Oxford Malaria Vaccine

Florida Students Plan Walkout to Protest Education Restrictions Next Friday - Advocate

Child Protection Caseworker - United States of America

YMCAs promoting child protection during National Child Abuse Prevention Month - The Virginian…

A&E staff in England struggling to spot abuse cases in infants, says watchdog

What are short breaks for disabled children and how are we improving the service

What Happened To You? - New Kid's Book Challenges Intrusive Questions On Disability

6 Best Exercises For Children With Disabilities

UK to offer COVID-19 vaccines for young children with medical conditions

My Health plans for the year ahead | Children's Commissioner for England

13th April 2023

The historical significance of Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day

International Day for Street Children is raising much needed awareness

Why children don't talk to adults about the problems they encounter online - The Conversation UK

Ofsted slams school for forcing badly behaved kids to work from home - Wales Online

How the war in Ukraine has forever changed the children in one kindergarten class

Literature and Democracy: Children's Rights to Read

Institute of Education sold to UK schools group for undisclosed sum

'Your voice matters.' UK junior creating change through education, advocacy

The CISI welcomes UK Government's strategy to raise the importance of education and training in…

Good physical fitness does not reduce obesity-related low-grade inflammation in children

Parents' help with schoolwork does little for children's progress - study - The Independent

Posts misrepresent WHO guidance on COVID vaccines for youth

World Health Organization at odds with CDC over COVID vaccine for kids

Emergency and perioperative management of adrenal insufficiency in children and young people…

Spotlight: Unlocking a child's potential: The power of paediatric physiotherapy

Apremilast provides skin clearance in paediatric psoriasis | Latest news for Doctors, Nurses and…

Babies not smiling while breastfeeding may be sign of cerebral palsy - Paediatrician

Management of paediatric burns

New urban design guide shows city leaders how to prioritise children's needs

GDCI's Streets for Kids selects the 10 cities to get 'next level' support

Can we do more to support children and teenagers living in poverty?

'Bleak future' for children living in poverty in New Zealand - report

'America's children are hungry' - and things are getting worse

More than 3.7 million migrant children at risk of missing out on school

UNESCO continues promoting education for ethnic minority girls | Society | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Perspective | Early childhood development through reading aloud

Early Childhood Education in Santa Monica: Early Childhood Directions

Backdoor expulsion: Some preschools pressure or force children to transfer as punishment

1.5m children set to benefit from updated early childhood education framework

How indoor air quality in schools affects student learning and health

https://www.lgo.org.uk/

11th April 2023

Florida school yanks Anne Frank book for being sexually explicit - New York Post

Thousands of children in England facing 'unacceptable' NHS delays

Britain's care homes crisis: children sent to live hundreds of miles away

England's Hospitals Cancel Nearly 15,000 Children's Operations Amid Bed Crisis

1 in 5 childcare providers do not offer 30 hours free scheme in England — as Chancellor extends offer

https://www.nationalworld.com/education/childcare-providers-do-not-offer-free-scheme-england-chancellor-extends-under-twos-4090651

Cost of living: Mums say careers hurt by high nursery fees

Health and Social Care Secretary statement on vaccination of at-risk children aged 6 months to 4…

Covid vaccine to be offered to vulnerable babies and children in UK

Disabled children to lose out due to funding cuts, Co Derry special school principal warns …

Muslim girls at Stuyvesant High School protest 'immodest' co-ed swim classes - New York Post

Afghan Religious Scholars Criticize Ban On Girls' Education - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

Transgender and nonbinary youths are coming out at younger ages, survey says. Risks remain. - USA…

North Texas hospital saw 30 infant deaths from unsafe sleeping in last 15 months - The Dallas…

New Taliban school uniform includes face coverings for all female students and teachers - The…

Indiana school wins appeal against teacher who refused to use transgender students' chosen names …

New Orleans teens' Pythagorean proof gains compelling evidence - The Guardian

New school resources on the Good Friday Agreement will give pupils valuable understanding - if they…

Breastfed children 'less likely to experience learning disabilities' - STV News

Blackburn parents of SEN children 'in complete limbo' in row over free bus places and council…

As the Number of Home-Based Child Care Providers Declines Sharply, Parents Are Leaving More…

Maryland Law Offers Lessons on Restricting Early Childhood Suspension and Expulsion - Child Trends

7th April 2023

Outcomes for children in need, including children looked after by local authorities, in England…

Diminishing benefits of urban living for children and adolescents' growth and development - Nature

Promising treatment for rare cancer in children gives hope to experts - The Independent

Health benefits for children and teenagers in cities are 'shrinking' worldwide

Free school meals plan for low income family Dutch schools

Idaho AG at odds with Health and Welfare again. This time it's over child protection. - Idaho…

Governor Little Signs Vulnerable Child Protection Act

The Urgent Need to Strengthen Child Protection Measures

Child protection and MHPSS - Ukraine - TenderCP-6423 - Ukraine

Online Course: Child Protection Systems Strengthening: Approach, Benchmarks, and Interventions

Thousands of children in England facing 'unacceptable' NHS delays

We investigated the cause of an unexplained outbreak of hepatitis in children in the UK - here's…

More than a third of children worry at least once a week - and here's why

What is RSHE and why are we reviewing the curriculum to protect children?

Identifying opportunities for upstream evaluations relevant to child and maternal health: a UK…

A change of education policy for disabled children

The challenge facing disabled children in Uganda

Dis Life: We are seen as troublemakers for wanting support for disabled children

Brown, Brownley Introduce Bill to Give Children of Disabled Vets Same Access to Health Care as…

South Korea wants school bullies outed when they apply for college or jobs - The Washington Post

Kanye West's School Banned Black History Books, Only Fed Kids Sushi: Lawsuit - The Daily Beast

Children's swim instructor issues warning about blue bathing suits - The Independent

India's School Textbooks Are the Latest Battleground for Hindu Nationalism - TIME

Kansas lawmakers advance bill allowing parents to bar their kids from LGBTQ lessons - The Hill

Documentary film asks: Do all children have 'The Right to Read?'

6th April 2023

Sunak promises guidelines for schools on issues of gender identity

Review of relationships, sex and health education to protect children to conclude by end of year

How 10,000s of 'ghost children' have gone missing from schools - The Sun

A brief history of school meals in the UK: from free milk to Jamie Oliver's campaign against Turkey…

West London school slammed by Ofsted for how it punishes 'naughty' children - My London

Police leaving vulnerable children at risk of sexual abuse online, report finds - The Independent

Severe hepatitis outbreak in children linked to AAV2 virus

Paediatrics 'crisis' as childhood immunisation rates plummet

Advocating for refugee care: the consultant paediatrician

Fears children with ADHD could lose access to meds amid paediatrician shortage, parents say

5th April 2023

UNICEF and Child Helpline International expand services to provide mental health support to…

Unlawful exclusion of girls, women in Afghanistan marks 'global education nadir': UN experts

Hidden expulsions? Schools kick students out but call it a 'transfer' - The Hechinger Report

Call to promote critical thinking among children in early years

ADHD symptoms linked to early childhood exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances

Rolling back SNAP benefits puts millions of children at risk of hunger and long-term health…

Early-Life Antibiotics and Childhood Obesity: Yeast Probiotics as a Strategy to Modulate Gut…

Humanists UK launches new education resources for young children

Over 700 early years settings, including childminders, to take part...

Two-thirds of parents plan on returning to work after free childcare pledge - HR News

Funded childcare expansion 'unsustainable' for childminders amid rising costs

Rishi Sunak grilled on small boats, childcare and HS2 at Commons liaison committee - as it happened

Febrile seizures: Health bodies called to take action to prevent child deaths

SEND families fear respite care in Birmingham is to be cut

Subsidy-driven childcare sector at crucial turning point

Coram today - Coram Group

The outsize benefits of school health and nutrition programmes

How Christelle is promoting STEM education for girls in Côte d'Ivoire

Western Azerbaijani Community Calls For UNESCO Fact-Finding ...

SAGE updates COVID-19 vaccination guidance

WHO releases priorities for research and development of age-appropriate antibiotics

TB in children isn't being controlled - it's key to fighting the disease for everyone else

How can we put rights at the core of global family planning?

4th April 2023

BBC launches TV show for Afghan children barred from school: 'Our lessons will keep girls' hopes…

Scientists find 'potential breakthrough' to stop bullying in schools - The Independent

Pupils protest over toilet rules: why school responses should consider children's rights

Nebraska school district hit with lawsuit after shutting down school paper over LGBTQ+ content: 'I…

School angers parents after banning summer dress to make uniform 'gender-neutral' - Wales Online

Academy school bosses call for Ofsted rethink - BBC News

Reporting signs of child sex abuse to be mandatory for people working with youngsters, says home…

Mental health: Minister ordered school counselling despite budget advice - BBC News

Poles march to defend Pope John Paul II against abuse cover-up accusations - Reuters UK

Children's Health - Apr 2, 2023 - Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

1st April 2023

Recovering from malnutrition in Gaza: Three-year-old Aya's story

Council failed to provide education for numerous children with SEND, Ombudsman finds

https://www.lgo.org.uk/

Time for change

Common viruses may be reason for hepatitis cases in children, researchers find

Iran: The fight for 'Women, Life, Freedom' carries on underground

The Changing Trend of Paediatric Emergency Department Visits in Malaysia Following the COVID-19…

Norway's guidance on paediatric gender treatment is unsafe, says review

Potential health and economic impact of paediatric vaccination using next-generation influenza…

Women, minorities remain underrepresented in paediatric cardiology | Latest news for Doctors…

WHO releases priorities for research and development of age-appropriate antibiotics

Tips for bolstering India's paediatric diagnostic infrastructure - ET HealthWorld

Paediatric autism communication therapy improved long-term child outcomes

Raising an autistic child for 12 years has shown me all the ways neurotypical people are flawed …

Hostile parenting found to increase risk of lasting mental health problems in children - The…

Opinion: The climate future is bleak. How scientists give their children hope without lying

Falk College Nutrition Science Students Examining Impact of Father's Obesity on Children | Syracuse…

Fueling Kids' Imaginations May Help Address the STEM Gender Gap | PBS North Carolina

Opinion: Safety science reduces critical incidents in child welfare

Polio cases in Africa linked to new oral vaccine

UNICEF and the Polish Ministry of Education and Science promote inclusive education - Poland

31st March 2023

Founding member of pope’s child protection board resigns

Capacity Statement — Child Protection and Education — Sudan

Continuing Oklahoma’s improvement in child protection — what comes next?

How did a disabled Everman child slip through the cracks? Pray he’s found, demand answers | Opinion

Supreme Court hands victory to public school students with disabilities

In Oregon, some students with disabilities are fighting ‘an uphill battle’ to go to school

The poorest UK children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new study finds

Poorest children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new report highlights

Self-harm hospital admissions up 22% for children aged eight to 17

London children offered polio vaccine catch-up

Hundreds of children made to wear GPS tags by UK’s Ministry of Justice

Providing free school meals to all secondary pupils is feasible and acceptable, finds study

Study finds majority of toddler food in Australia doesn’t meet nutritional standards — 9Honey

Experts reveal mental health impacts of mass shootings on young survivors — ABC News

Childhood Dementia: What Causes It And What Does The Science Say? — IFLScience

Scotland’s schools must be able to exclude any child, including those with additional support needs…

Many schools ‘routinely disregard’ safeguarding principles on gender identity — Evening Standard

US parents’ dilemma: how to discuss school shootings without scaring kids — AFP News

Holiday Hunger and school counselling scheme scrapped amid budget cuts — Belfast Live

Rural Children Now Grow Slightly Taller than City Children in Wealthy Countries — Scientific…

North East schools to tackle ‘mental and physical health crisis’ with £3m charity funding …

Fact check: Child Protective Services has authority from statute to intercede in families — USA…

Children living with pet cats or dogs ‘less likely to develop food allergies’ — The Independent

Boston Spa Academy: Leeds school where pupils display a ‘thirst for knowledge’ given ‘outstanding’…

Japan school stirs debate over hairstyle rules after boy with cornrows separated from class — The…

Inadequate high school where pupils ‘don’t feel safe’ and discriminatory language is rife slammed …

And the European Urban Mobility award goes to…Braga

London school pupils build filters for their own classrooms

Why data is key to protecting kids online and ensuring the digital future we deserve

Parents of devastated kids considering legal action after school announces sudden closure …

30th March 2023

What are the latest rules around COVID-19 in schools, colleges, nurseries and other education…

Ofsted boss rejects calls to pause school inspections

Ofsted: Head teacher's family blames death on school inspection pressure

Teacher vacancies in England 93% higher than pre-pandemic, study finds

Secretary of State launches Good Friday Agreement education resources

'It broke the link': how the pandemic disrupted children's relationship with school

Norway's guidance on paediatric gender treatment is unsafe, says review

Paediatric autism communication therapy improved long-term child outcomes

Women, minorities remain underrepresented in paediatric cardiology | Latest news for Doctors…

Tips for bolstering India's paediatric diagnostic infrastructure - ET HealthWorld

29th March 2023

Department for Education hit with pre-action protocol letter over placing of unaccompanied asylum…

UNICEF USA BrandVoice: UNICEF: Afghanistan's Girls Need To Be In School

Taliban arrest prominent activist for Afghan girls' education - The Independent

Using artificial intelligence and archival news articles, this teen found that Black homicide…

Couples could become legal parents of surrogate babies at birth under new proposals

Which countries are producing the most STEM graduates?

4 Innovative Local Approaches to Early Childhood Education - Milwaukee Magazine

Why cultivating emotional intelligence among toddlers has become more urgent | KQED

To grow the economy more equitably, invest in early childhood

Commentary: State program is a leap forward for early childhood facilities and those they serve …

New UIC early learning website focuses on kindergarten readiness

4 schools in Asia providing an enriching Early Years experience

28th March 2023

Expanding childcare without driving up quality leaves disadvantaged children behind

Energy bills to hit schools at rate of £80 for every pupil - Evening Standard

Schools and colleges in England set for £2.5bn windfall to upgrade buildings and create places …

One In Four High School Seniors Rule Out Colleges Based On State Politics And Policies - Forbes

Biden's Education secretary is done sitting 'idly' amid schools fight - POLITICO

The award-winning nursery group offering all-inclusive childcare across all settings to ensure…

Crack your Easter childcare costs with tax-free top ups

Is the UK's childcare system too broken for Jeremy Hunt's £4bn plan to fix?

Lack of data makes government claims about English childcare 'meaningless'

Drakeford accused of refusing to extend free childcare in Wales

What are the latest rules around COVID-19 in schools, colleges, nurseries and other education…

Can the self-employed get tax-free childcare?

Against daycare ideology | Ellen Pasternack | The Critic Magazine

27th March 2023

Taliban official says schools for girls will reopen after curriculum is finalised, report claims …

Taliban official says schools for girls will reopen after curriculum is finalised, report claims …

Afghan girls struggle with poor internet as they turn to online classes - Reuters UK

Afghan boys miss start of school year after Taliban fails to announce reopening - Euronews

How Black children in England's schools are made to feel like the way they speak is wrong - The…

German bishop quits after storm over abuse case errors - DW

'Inadequate' Huddersfield primary school where pupils 'cannot read books' - Yorkshire Live

Brooke Shields: I posed naked at ten, now I'm telling my story - The Times and The Sunday Times

How ChatGPT Is Fast Becoming The Teacher's Pet - Forbes

Families face childcare cliff-edge as parents set to foot bill for wraparound care - The Mirror

Two Harvard Grads Saw Big Profits in African Education. Children Paid the Price.

Florida principal let go after failing to notify parents about lesson on Michelangelo's David - CNN

Voices: Would you show this 'pornographic' statue to your kids? - The Independent

The Man Who Could Be Chicago's Next Mayor Has Destroyed Public Schools Everywhere He's Gone for 30…

Dad found out his son bullied a kid at school and came up with a brilliant teaching moment …

26th March 2023

Afghan girls banned from high school once again: 'It takes away the meaning of life' - inews

Five New York schools evacuated after bomb threat - all because of LGBTQ+ library books - PinkNews

Voices: Ofsted is not only failing headteachers, but parents and children too - The Independent

Punishing Ofsted regime is driving us out of education, say school leaders - The Guardian

'Some change needs to come of this': Call for new school inspection system after headteacher's…

Analysis | This educator turned lawmaker wants to end misuse of standardized testing - The…

Why young girls in Florida could get banned from talking about their periods - National Post

'The system has failed us' - Parents speak out as children left without education - Cheshire Live

Why wealthy California couldn't stop the Los Angeles schools from going on strike - USA TODAY

Spanish cathedral holds mass for victims of clerical sex abuse - Reuters UK

Suicide can be contagious for teens, research shows. Here's how parents can help - ABC News

Why Kids Aren't Falling in Love With Reading - The Atlantic

25th March 2023

Department for Education hit with pre-action protocol letter over placing of unaccompanied asylum…

Time for change

Paid leave for parents with babies in neonatal care one step closer to law - The Independent

'We're teaching boys too late to tackle misogyny', former headteacher claims - The Mirror

Planning for Adult Life with Blind Children's Discovery and Development Program's (BCP) DeafBlind…

Children With Sickle Cell Disease at Increased Risk for Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Pediatric hospital beds are in high demand for ailing children. Here's why | CNN

24th March 2023

Should Ofsted behave like swooping hawks? How can schools thrive in a climate of fear? - The…

UK health expert raises alarm at vaping 'epidemic' among teenagers

100,000 newborn babies will have their genomes sequenced in the UK. It could have big implications…

Detection of vaping among children 'may be more difficult' than parents realise

Solitary seclusion a no-no for children, says new health policy

UN HRC52: Statement on violence against children

Ministry of health, UK charity in drive to construct children theatres

Sight Loss Charity Laments Damaging Specialist Education Funding Cuts Across U.K.

Parents could be banned from driving on roads near four Coventry schools during drop off and pick…

HMRC issues childcare message to all parents as Easter approaches - Manchester Evening News

School principal fired for showing Michelangelo's David in class - The Independent

What should the new legal minimum number of school hours be? - STV News

World Down's Syndrome Day: 'London's care and education system is a cruel lottery' - Evening…

Companies are helping kids who grew up in care get a start on career ladder - The Sun

'It broke the link': how the pandemic disrupted children's relationship with school - The Guardian

Schools' Stem diversity problem needs systemic solution, say MPs - The Guardian

Gillian Keegan urged to not let culture wars weaken sex education - The Guardian

Our child protection system is clearly broken. Is it time to abolish it for a better model?

Why data is key to protecting children online

USCIS Guidance Permits Use of Dates for Filing Chart in Calculating Child Status Protection Act Age

Bill banning corporal punishment on disabled students fails

Lawmakers 'thought they were voting against the Bible,' author of anti-spanking bill says

Creating a better post-pandemic future for adolescents with disabilities

Parents want more services for children with disabilities

WEBINAR RECORDING: Will the SEND Improvement Plan fix provision for disabled children and young…

Special education clash: Supreme Court sides unanimously for student with disability - USA TODAY

States Can Address Medicaid's Unwinding Challenge for Early Intervention for Kids With Disabilities…

Parents of LI suicide teen break down at TikTok hearing on Capitol Hill - New York Post

Debate Over Parents' Rights in Education Shifts to Capitol Hill From State Houses - The New York…

The fight over parental rights in schools comes to the House floor - The Washington Post

23rd March 2023

Our kids forced their school to close when it banned skirts - we're so proud - The Sun

Afghanistan's school year starts with calls for all girls to be allowed back - Reuters UK

After Lionesses roar, the government's pledge on school physical education is a whimper | Cath…

HMC Team - HMC (The Heads' Conference)

Better 'city-wide urban planning' key to tackling childhood obesity in Latin American cities

Mapping birth rates through surveying family-friendly municipalities

'Bleak future' for children living in poverty in New Zealand - report

Protecting children from exploitation means rethinking how we approach online behaviour

Spring budget 2023: free early years places extended - but needs of children and staff must not be…

Early childhood education is a golden window for opportunities

The State of Early Childhood Education in Illinois

A half-baked early years funding policy risks negatively impacting children

Over half the world's population could be overweight by 2035, plus other health stories you need to…

Why is Polio Making A "Comeback" And What Can We Do About It?

Italian surgeon conducts open-heart paediatric surgery

Babies should be given peanut products between 4 and 6 months to reduce allergy, say researchers

'Breaking point': Parents' ADHD agony as WA docs close books

Italian surgeon conducts open-heart paediatric surgery

Dr Maggie Ajiko becomes first female PhD paediatric surgeon in Uganda

Illnesses plague Hong Kong schools after mask mandate dropped: paediatrician

Federal regulations that restrict unhealthy food and beverage advertising to children are needed

Labour outlines plans to reform Ofsted

Reimaging early years through a childcare guarantee

"Therapy prescribed by officials ignores children's rights!" - Baltic News Network

Ombudsman demands council make improvements to provision of alternative education

States Can Address Medicaid's Unwinding Challenge for Early Intervention for Kids With Disabilities…

A National Agenda for Children's Mental Health - Child Trends

22nd March 2023

Outstanding nursery striving to 'make the world a better place' say Ofsted - Teesside Live

Free childcare: Is Jeremy Hunt's Budget promise feasible? - BBC News

How Britain's Childcare Crisis Became The First Big General Election Battle - HuffPost UK

'This will be the end of nurseries': preschools in England warn of closures amid free childcare…

Nursery boss says 30 hours free childcare scheme will never work unless 'workforce crisis' is…

Child Care Deserts: The Struggle of a Provider to Survive in the Business - NBC 7 San Diego

Britain Issues a Call to Work, With More Child Care an Incentive

Hunt to Extend Free Child Care in UK Budget to Boost Labor Force — Bloomberg

Jeremy Hunt’s Child Care Reforms May Put Sector at Risk, Say Experts

The UK will spend £4 billion more on childcare to boost the economy. Is it enough?

UK budget 2023: Know who is eligible for 30 Hours of Free Childcare and when will it Start

Calls for nursery to reopen and 'end children's distress' - Liverpool Echo

Is the UK's childcare system too broken for Jeremy Hunt's £4 billion plan to fix? - Evening…

Lack of data makes government claims about English childcare 'meaningless' - The Guardian

BUDGET 2023: GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS CONTROVERSIAL RELAXATION OF CHILDCARE RATIOS

https://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/spring-budget-2023-government-confirms-controversial-relaxation-of-childcare-ratios

Seven in ten nurseries would not change staff: child ratios for two-year-olds, Government consultation finds | Nursery World

Budget 2023: Sector disappointed over lack of support for existing childminders as new entrants to receive start-up grant | Nursery World

Budget 2023: Nurseries warn they ‘need to see the sums’ as Government plans major expansion in childcare for one- and two-year-olds | Nursery World

Budget 2023: Ratio changes branded ‘shameful’ by early years sector | Nursery World

Labour analysis shows growing cost of childcare for parents | Nursery World

21st March 2023

Census shows 'huge' variation in housing and education among ethnic groups - The Independent

The Tories keep bottling their push for more grammar schools. Is it because they know they don't…

Parents' fury after vital school bus service from Blackburn to Walton-le-Dale is cancelled - Lancs…

Union raises concern over funds for school building repairs in England - The Guardian

Few legal challenges to laws limiting lessons on race, gender - The Washington Post

US school pilots bulletproof safe room to protect kids from shootings - Manchester Evening News

More Black men are needed in the classroom, diversity advocates say - CNN

Florida considers ban on discussion of menstruation before sixth grade - The Guardian

'We need to protect our children by facing up to the reality of bullying in schools' - The Mirror

Yorkshire school once ranked one of England's worst smashes new Ofsted with outstanding rating …

Interactive map reveals England's best schools - check if yours is on the list - The Mirror

Persistent absence from school is a growing threat to children's education - The Conversation UK

'Academic misconduct' and poor student performance in UK universities linked to Duolingo entry…

Teen girls dealing with mental health crisis need 'connection' most, doctors say - Fox News

Mental health: Is Denmark's youth living up to the country's happiness claims? - Euronews

Schools sue social media companies over youth mental health crisis - The Washington Post

18th March 2023

Putin ICC Arrest Warrant — Child abductions as a major cause

ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over war crimes in Ukraine - The Washington Post

Ukraine war - latest: Arrest warrant issued for Putin over war crimes; move 'could hasten his…

Ukraine war: Mother tricked into sending daughter to Russian 'indoctrination' camp reveals rescue…

Ofsted report findings revealed after family blame inspection for headteacher's death - The…

Private school in Trafford to close due to 'unprecedented financial challenges' and declining pupil…

Alabama school introduces whiteboards that can act as mass shooting shelters - The Independent

Jeremy Hunt's childcare plan risks letting down mums who want to work - and mums who don't - inews

School wraparound childcare funding should include provision for free breakfasts, charity warns …

17th March 2023

A sick child means a £700 hole in our budget: that's the reality of life as a working parent

US: Maternal Mortality Hits Highest Level Since 1965

Undernourished and Overlooked

Authorities urged to consult children about COVID-19 and public health measures that affect them

Residential school survivors, advocates say UN special rapporteur must push for further reparations…

Oxfordshire children with special needs and disabilities wait on school places

Childcare costs put parents off having more children

Children's Commissioner's report reinforces need for urgent changes in children's mental health…

Jeremy Hunt’s Child Care Reforms May Put Sector at Risk, Say Experts

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-15/uk-s-full-child-care-reforms-won-t-be-introduced-until-late-2025

Priced out of work by childcare, could UK parents hold key to growth?

Childcare will be available during school holidays, children's minister Claire Coutinho says …

Childminders warn of closures after Chancellor's 'free' childcare promise - Evening Standard

https://apple.news/A8kvK4VgRQ9mjhgXTkho4cw

Spring budget 2023: free early years places extended - but needs of children and staff must not be…

Three-quarters of children detained under mental health act are girls, new report warns

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/mental-health-act-girls-children-b2295986.html

After 10 years of struggle, Codex puts child health before trade at last

Children's mental health services 2021-2022 | Children's Commissioner for England

What do children and young people learn in relationship, sex and health education

Give babies peanut butter to cut allergy by 77%, study says - BBC News

Children at risk in schools where concrete could collapse 'with no warning' - ITV News

Five million school days are lost due to holidays during term-time - The Independent

Amendment to child protection bill could have major implications for Mississippi libraries

AI tool used by child welfare agencies may flag parents with disabilities

Child Protection in Emergencies - Humanitarian Leadership Academy

Smartphones and social media are destroying children's mental health

Mortality rate for children and teens in the US surged in 2020 and 2021, study shows | CNN

Sustaining Prevention and Response Through Crises to Protect Conflict-Affected Children: Lessons…

Legacy for Children™

UK private schools rush to expand overseas as profits soar

Return to school unexpectedly boosts UK economy in January

Childcare: Full-time nursery for under-twos nearly £15k a year, says report

Doctors stunned to find the real reason behind boy's three-month cough - The Sun

Funding for apprenticeship training via Natwest Levy scheme

Youth unemployment no longer at historic low - Full Fact

Think tank figure does not show 100,000 children 'never went back to school' due to lockdown - Full…

Cheryl Spraetz, Marty Fisher, Sarah Sharp: What does quality early childhood education look like…

Opioids Most Common Substance in Young Children's Fatal Poisonings

High early years costs are "costing the economy billions in lost earnings" report claims

Support available for families of young children with developmental disabilities | The Daily World

Education in a post-COVID world

WHO and UNICEF launch cholera vaccination campaign in northwest Syria amidst earthquake response

The mystery of the deadly poisoned cough syrup

Gambian child deaths fuel alarm over rules in 'world's biggest pharmacy' India

Janie Slaven: Their children's mental health is parents' top concern

US reports 125 paediatric flu deaths this season | News Room Odisha

Children at risk for autism struggle to notice mismatched audio and video, researchers find: Study…

We Need Prevention Science to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

Can children map read at the age of four?

Child in the City Newsletter — 16 March 2023

• Family money worries from COVID policies hit mental health of US children in cities
  Children’s mental health across US cities was significantly affected by the financial effects of pandemic containment polices.
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• The climate crisis disrupts 40 million children’s education every year. Here’s how we could fix it
  The future of the planet’s young people is tied to the future of the planet, according to a new UK government report.
  read more…
• Global coalition recognises Mexico City’s work on streets around schools
  Mexico City’s efforts to improve the design and management of routes to and from school for children have been recognised at the inaugural Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit.
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• Forget the conspiracies, 15-minute cities will free us to improve our mental health and wellbeing
  The idea of the 15-minute city, according to its originator Carlos Moreno, is that people are no more than a 15-minute walk or bike ride away from all the services they need to live, learn and thrive.
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• Children have their online say on design of Belgian city playground
  A digital platform popular with children for creating ‘virtual’ worlds’ is being employed by a Belgian city to redesign a playground.
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