Fair Play for Children News — Health Wellbeing and Education

includes Early Years and Child-Care, Disability issues and Child Protection

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Previous Edition to 23rd January 2024

18th March 2024

Children fasting during Ramadan sent home from school for lunch break

Global Report Unveils Health Crisis Among Detained Children: Urgent Action Needed

New parental rights legislation poses a threat to youth health

Tied to a bed. Told to 'stop being hysterical'. The horror of childbirth in Serbia.

Summary Report: Regional Strategic Dialogue on Refugee and Stateless Children Education - World

Children pay the price for our silence, again

The soundtrack of success: Music's positive impact on learning

Is it inhumane? Or illegal? - The Battle for Children with Disabilities in Texas

With Texas births rising post-Roe, disability advocates say child services need bolstering

Mother continues fight for Kyra's law, aiming at child protection amid tragic loss

Senator Hassan Calls On Social Media CEOs to Stop ... | U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire

"Let's Keep Our Eyes Open! Let's Protect Children on the Internet"

Taking the Treaty out of child protection law risks making NZ a global outlier

Doris Duke Foundation Launches New Opt-in for Families Initiative to Refocus the Child Welfare…

As adoptive and foster parents, we believe our child welfare system needs repair

Call to revive play at UK schools to tackle 'escalating crisis' in child health

Children Will No Longer Be Able to Access Puberty Blockers at England Clinics

TV star's Altrincham children's home banned from taking new placements

Children with SEND could be forced to study at home after Birmingham council cuts

Cumberland Council at fault after child misses months of school

One in three local authorities "failing" on kinship care obligations: Family Rights Group

Helping children in care build lifelong links - Coventry City Council

Fewer under-5s dying worldwide - but 'a long road' until the end of preventable early deaths

'Millions of EU children face increasing risks of poverty and poor mental health

Kaylea Titford: 'No coordination of care' for neglected teen

How a head teacher saved his pupils from a knifeman

BMI outdated for measuring childhood obesity, Bristol study says

'It's an absolute mess': building work seriously delayed on 33 new special schools in England

'You Can Hear a Pin Drop': The Rise of Super Strict Schools in England

Nearly half of UK award nominees in last decade were privately educated

The Royal Marsden Hospital: 'Children's cancer unit move will make it safer'

School meals: Southampton head disgusted by food given to pupils

Ukraine war: Russian schoolbook urges teenagers to join the army

A rise in Texas teen pregnancies could foreshadow national trends, experts warn

Can Montana mend its racial gap in foster care?

Childhood 'lazy eye' linked to increased health risks in adulthood

Infant feeding practices, health and quality of life outcomes during the 2022 infant formula…

Study urges caution and guidelines as more kids go green with diets

AI smartphone app shows promise in diagnosing ear infections in children

Rise in pupils self-harming since Covid

West Sussex: Council invests £20m to help SEND children

Covid inquiry: Jeremy Miles says Welsh schools were shut without legal power - BBC News

30 years of inclusive education - HI participates in the UNESCO event | HI

Environmental education to continue with new funding

World Health Organization: Child Malnutrition 'Particularly Extreme' in North Gaza

Children starving to death in northern Gaza - WHO

WHO reports largest drop in child vaccination in around three decades

Latoya Allison: Improving Early Years Education Provided to Young Children

Transforming early learning through curiosity and interest

Gilchrist talks about taking the 'worry' out of early childhood education costs * Michigan Advance

Far-right activists push changes to Louisiana's early childhood education * Louisiana Illuminator

A Two-Generation, Early Childhood Advanced Primary Care Model

University of Cambridge to scrap its state school targets

Child benefit: Jeremy Hunt raises income threshold for tax penalty

Free childcare expansion comes at a cost, Leicester nursery warns

Temporary housing 'a factor in 55 child deaths in England since 2019'

CAMHS Are Responsible For Suicidal Autistic Adults.

MUNII’S STORY: MOVING MY LIFE FORWARD

Chancellor’s pledges not enough to fix UK’s childcare system, warn providers

Budget reaction: Education Committee Chair on childcare and social care announcements

Jeremy Hunt’s free childcare pledge leave parents to ‘pick up tab’ as nurseries hike fees

UK’s Hunt Extends Child Benefit, Vows to Reform ‘Unfair’ System — Bloomberg Law News

World Health Organization (WHO) — Drowning is preventable. Teach basic swimming … — Facebook

Improving the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents:guidance on scheduled ..

Inclusive social protection essential for child rights, says Deputy High Commissioner

Budget reaction: Education Committee Chair on childcare and social care announcements

LGA responds to whooping cough case spike — Local Government Association

Why We’re Opting In to Invest in Supporting Families — The Imprint

10th March 2024

The devastating impact Covid and austerity had on children in England

Tibet boarding schools: China accused of trying to silence language

Princess Diana's brother Earl Spencer says he was sexually abused at boarding school

Uvalde school shooting: Victims' families condemn new report

Doncaster school checking on absent pupils' bins, cars and post

Number of whooping cough cases soar in UK - raising concerns about vaccine uptake

Years after pandemic closures, we're seeing their effects inside our schools

Alabama enacts fast-tracked law to protect IVF services

Doncaster school checking on absent pupils' bins, cars and post

GENEVA: UN Rapporteur to launch mandate's first-ever report on child and youth human rights…

Pilot projects will help stop the overreporting of children of color to child welfare

Pope meets with child protection board as events outside Vatican show abuse scandal isn't going…

I investigated child abuse in Iowa for decades. Drag queens, trans people aren't the culprits.

Unlock Financial Support For Your Child With Disabilities With ABLE

States offer services for disabled kids, then make their families wait 10 years for them

Parents caring for disabled children left waiting for pay, as bill fails in WA Legislature - My…

Critical gaps in care for developmentally disabled must be addressed | Opinion

'This is transformative': Nebraska DHHS offers new waiver for developmental disabled children

When an ear infection needed surgery, Kentucky Children's Hospital physicians stepped up

South East concerns over low child vaccine uptake

Safety fears over asthma drug after young children suffer severe side effects

School funding: Everything you need to know

Number of children home schooled in England rises by more than 10,000

Government undermined financial education for children in England, Martin Lewis says

Paediatric neurotic disorders often misdiagnosed: Dr Kumar

Lucknow docs craft comprehensive guide for paediatric trauma care

Adolescent nephrology clinic plugs 'critical gap' between paediatric and adult care

If you're looking for a pediatrician in Manitoba right now, chances may be 'slim to none,' doctor…

More than 90000 children estimated to be in home education in autumn term

Decline in child health in the UK is a national scandal | The BMJ

Almost 70,000 children missing out on mental health treatment | The Independent

Sexual abuse and exploitation of children in the entertainment industry must stop immediately — ohchr

Advancing a prevention-oriented support system for the health and safety of children

Report: NY Accepts Child Maltreatment Allegations at Higher Rates — The Imprint

Civil Rights Complaint Alleges Minnesota’s Child Welfare System Discriminates|

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6th March 2024

Michaela School made being Muslim seem toxic, former pupil says

Q&A: Why the U.S. Is an Outlier on COVID Vaccines for Kids

US Measles Outbreak Coincides With Lowest Child Immunisation Rate In 10 Years - Health Policy Watch

Giving children the best start in Education

UNICEF video tips help calm and entertain preschool children in Ukraine

Early childhood education bill wins support from state Senate panel

EARLY YEARS: National Children's Dental Health Month

Education Through Play at the Adele and Dale Young Child Development Lab

Respiratory Viruses and Young Children

Toddlers spend three hours a day on screens, miss language learning

During Ramadan, Make a Difference for Children in Need

UNICEF works to build a world where children with disabilities reach their full potential

How young people stepped up to shape Thailand's educational future in 2023

UNESCO is providing mental health and psychosocial support to children in the Gaza Strip

UNESCO: Long commute to school exposes children to security risks

UNESCO works with UNICEF to deliver 11,000 laptops to Ukrainian children | Education

UNESCO-IACIU trains Abeokuta children in traditional African fabrics production

UNESCO helps Vietnam strengthen vocational education for out-of-school children | Society |…

'Pandemic babies' show altered gut microbiome development and lower allergy rates, study finds

Better cognition and academic performance are associated with Mediterranean diet adherence

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South East concerns over low child vaccine uptake

West Sussex: Parents pressure council over lack of school places

East Sussex protest as council agrees to close two schools

Here's how to fix the UK's broken childcare system

'Profiteering off children': care firms in England accused of squeezing cash from councils

UK childcare costs and financial support for parents - Times Money Mentor

New childcare rules for UK parents with government told 'urgent action' needed

Boy born with one hand gets Spider-Man bionic arm

Patchy sex and relationship education risks 'warped and misogynistic attitudes' in pupils

Middlesbrough Council to buy more homes for children in care

School meals: Welsh government admits failing to follow law

London schools: Around 70% Year 6 pupils get first choice - report

West Sussex: SEND pupils have inconsistent experiences - report

Bristol: School for deaf children celebrates relocation

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50 years after the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, it's time to redefine child protection…

Commissioners hear of child welfare program needs

UNICEF and WFP Demand Action to Protect Children and Unfettered Humanitarian Access in Eastern DRC

Child's cry for help at our studios exposes failures in Child Protective Services

Mother takes on the state to regain custody of son after disagreeing with doctors over antibiotic…

New documentary film examines child protection issues in Massachusetts

Timeline of Child Protection Compact Partnerships, 2015 to 2027, as of January 2023

States Offer Services for Disabled Kids, Then Make Their Families Wait 10 Years for Them

Families of disabled children across the US face lengthy waiting lists for critical services

Why can't my disabled children have a Blue Badge just because they're under three? Please help me…

Arizona Expands KidsCare Eligibility and Makes Parental Care for Disabled Children Program…

Their disabled loved ones languished in state institutions. Now, they want the records.

Disabled Bristol girl left without school place for almost a year

Black children in UK have four times the risk of complications after emergency appendicitis surgery…

Scotland's health visitor investment is improving child health and easing pressure on services

School absence fines for parents to rise by £20 in England

'Forest bathing' is the route to better mental health for urban youth - study

Measles campaign features children pleading for jabs in England

Parents face prosecution if they fail to pay fines for taking children out of school, minister says

More than 10,000 children left school in one year - and councils 'don't know where they are'

Hundreds of children with special needs wait a year for support in England

Lack of support for children in England leading to 'literacy crisis'

Children's needs not prioritised, service leaders warn

Children 'suffering needlessly': Push to get kids vaccinated as measles cases spike

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Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors in Children

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Sexual abuse focused child protection plans fall despite increasing cases

Home educating rising sharply, councils in the south report

Labour VAT raid on private schools 'will displace vulnerable pupils'

Identifying the "best interests of the child" in relation to the digital environment

World First: 13-Year-Old Child Cured of a Deadly Brain Cancer

Being Bullied in Childhood More Than Triples Risk of Mental Health Struggles Later

Changes are coming to Ontario's kindergarten program | Queen's Gazette

Paediatric same day emergency care - guidance for system leaders, commissioners and providers for…

Review of Guernsey paediatric services will not be made public

Better quality health care needed for children in detention, says report

Earbuds, Headphones a Rising Threat to Kids Hearing

UNICEF Says Ukraine War Wreaks Havoc on Children's Mental Health

The Guardian view on the special needs crisis: children don't deserve this chaos | Editorial

Children's health and social care

Multilingual Education: A Key to Quality and Inclusive Learning

Threats among elementary school children require intervention ‘to break the cycle’ of behavior

Thousands of children left state education to destinations ‘unknown’ to councils

Can the 2024 UK election change the child health trajectory? — The Lancet

SNAICC calls for a new early years service model to help Close the Gap

29th February 2024

Parliament Visit!

SEN school strikes: Boy asks 'Why am I not going to school?'

Hollie Gazzard murder: School workshops 'saving lives'

Northern Ireland schools 'cannot provide first aid kits and soap'

Disabled Bristol girl left without school place for almost a year

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Engaging with Parents of Children at Risk of Violence Conference

US teen punished for hairstyle at school speaks out

Texas Judge Rules School Code Doesn't Violate Hair Legislation

Alabama IVF ruling: What does it mean for fertility patients?

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'Underfunded' government free nursery place scheme driving providers out of business

Sign our open letter - Speech and Language UK: Changing young lives

Home schooling numbers rise across the West

Take the pledge now: I'll demand action to protect trans children in schools

The devastating impact Covid and austerity had on children in England

Decreasing sedentary time in class found to reduce obesity in children

Hundreds of children have teeth extracted in hospital

New report urges UK policymakers to take urgent action on declining child health - PharmaTimes

UK authorities urge parents to vaccinate children against measles

Better quality health care needed for children in detention, says report

Exploring UK teenagers' concerns about future parenthood and their reproductive health education

Indiana parents of disabled children worried about changing caregivers' law

Volunteers offer lifeline to Ukraine's disabled children

For disabled boy in Ukraine's war-ravaged east, volunteers are a lifeline

Paediatric Neuroimaging Group launches animation series to support

Ensuring country readiness for access to a new paediatric treatment option for schistosomiasis

Staff experiences of wearing the Rainbow Badge in a paediatric hospital setting: a mixed-methods…

Children in Wales left 'worried and waiting' as paediatric waiting lists soar by 62% since 2016

Assessment of advanced paediatric dentistry education programmes in Egypt: a survey of programme…

Most schools in England facing real-terms cuts since 2010 thanks to Tories, analysis shows

Stormont education minister accuses UK Government of 'letting down' schools

The 25 best UK senior schools in 2024

School summer holidays in England should be cut to four weeks, report says

Reality check: the hidden price of UK education

One in four school-starters in England and Wales not toilet-trained, say teachers

Young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), UK - Office for National Statistics

Children's lives threatened by rising malnutrition in the Gaza Strip

Recommendations for young children's screen time do more harm than good, says researcher

Rethinking Screen Time: Swedish Study Challenges WHO Guidelines for Children

Progress Toward Measles Elimination - World ...

Advisory: Rise in H1N1 infections in children | - Times of India

Climate Change and Children's Health: Building a Healthy Future for Every Child

One million vaccine doses administered to children living in humanitarian settings in the Horn of…

To build better mental health, experts say children need to start during earliest years

Biden-Harris Administration Releases Resources to Support Preschool Expansion and Early School…

Including young learners in the push for reading reform - The Hechinger Report

What Do Toddlers Learn in Church?

UNICEF Says Ukraine War Wreaks Havoc on Children's Mental Health

UNESCO welcomes AU's decision to promote education in 2024

Ministries of Education of Latin America and the Caribbean commit to increase efforts to…

'Underfunded' government free nursery place scheme driving providers out of business

Expanded childcare offer underfunded by £5bn, researchers warn

Employers Still Want Diplomas, Networking Don'ts And The Child Care Crisis

Chancellor must take action on childcare : Forsythe

'Looked after' children need us to care more

Lawmakers propose Maryland Online Child Protection Act to shield minors from obscene content

EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection

Child Abuse Investigators Traumatize Families, Lawsuit Charges

Domestic Violence Expert Unveils Transformative Book on Child Protection

Idaho Attorney General Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Reinforce Child Protection Law

Montana judge dismisses high-profile child protection case and contempt hearing for Glasgow couple

PA Child Abuse History Certification

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Arizona moms of children with disability can now get paid as full-time caretakers

DNA analysis shows that prehistoric people treated disabled children with respect - BioEdge

Education committee now working with state officials on overhaul of Child Development Services

'They are struggling in every way': The orphaned and disabled children forced to flee fighting in…

Helping my non-Dravet child to navigate his own health struggles

Hundreds of children with special needs wait a year for support in England

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'Moral obligation to take action': Iceland to cut Little Steps baby formula price

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HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CHILD PROTECTION: AN ETHICAL ROADMAP?

Early years charity warns many childcare providers will struggle to meet demand for places

Multilingual Education: A Key to Quality and Inclusive Learning

More UK Child Care Places to Close Due to Rising Wages, Lack of Funding — Bloomberg

UNESCO Applauds African Union’s Ambitious Education Aims — Mirage News

UNH to Establish Hub for Early Childhood Education Research

28 February 2024 — Integrated Education — Oral evidence — Committees

Thousands of children left state education to destinations ‘unknown’ to councils

Eat Them To Defeat Them returns to screens and UK schools

Early education and childcare resource pack

Controversial Plans to relocate Chichester school look set to go ahead

Food firms ‘harming children with unhealthy products and misleading advertising’ | The Independent

22nd February 2024

Bristol children being 'failed' as exclusions rise, say council

Church of England: Report urges sweeping changes to help abuse survivors

Rochdale grooming: 'I was raped more than 100 times from age 12'

More women investigated for illegal terminations, says abortion provider

Public may have to wait years to benefit from Online Safety Act, MPs warn

Safeguarding 'weaponised' in Church of England as report claims standards 'fall below secular…

Teachers speak out over rising pupil violence

Meals provided in early education and childcare centers do not meet national dietary…

Parenting strategies may mitigate ADHD development in exuberant kids

Children's Health - Feb 20, 2024 - Meals provided in early education and childcare centers do not…

Baby formula milk prices to be investigated over cost concerns

As schools issued with mobile phone guidance - many worry the law is not keeping up with modern…

Tories accused of failing parents as cost of childcare rises faster than inflation

Do half of schools ban mobile phones?

Sussex man who helped run global child abuse site jailed

Conjoined twins given days to live are proving world wrong

Having a kid feels 'like financial suicide' as more parents take on debt to pay for childcare …

Hungary: Orban promises new laws after child abuse scandal after protests

Chun Ki-won: Hero pastor jailed for sexually abusing North Korea teenage escapees

Call to double maternity pay - as quarter of new mums say they have skipped meals

Brighton: Six primary schools could have been closed to limit surplus spots

Slough sixth former describes life taking 28 A-Levels

Announcement: WHO meeting report released on mental health content that supports young people

Measles is spreading - and the anti-vaccine movement is downplaying the danger

Autism spectrum disorder at the intersection of pediatrics and primary care

What determines a healthy weight for a child?

Safer Internet Day: Supporting teen mental health and wellbeing on YouTube

Early drawing and building skills linked to enhanced education and behavior in children

Children with a disability are 'invisible' in early years policy, new report finds

Evaluation of physical fitness and health of young children aged between 3 and 6 based on cluster…

Quality early years services: building the future Europe

'It needs to be talked about earlier': some children get periods at 8, years before menstruation is…

Young children are going hungry in daycare, leading to behaviour problems, research finds

Administrator's Corner: Celebrate 50 years of early childhood education - Albert Lea Tribune

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Schools in England given new guidance on stopping phone use

New initiative to improve patient retention in paediatric clinical trials - PharmaTimes

Review of Guernsey paediatric services will not be made public

Nearly 10 000 children vaccinated as malaria vaccine rollout in Africa expands

IARC researchers work to reduce childhood cancer on International Childhood Cancer Day and every…

Lifesaving diarrhea cure for kids is underprescribed, researchers say

Study highlights the need for urgent action on child hunger and malnutrition

It's no surprise there's a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are 'staggering'

Climate change impacting kids' time outside - and more

Caring for child survivors of sexual abuse guidelines - Second edition - World

This common medication could save half a million children's lives each year. So why is it…

Executive Board: Continuous improvement to accelerate results for every child

Middle East crisis: WHO accuses Israel of hindering medical rescue missions to Nasser hospital - as…

What UNICEF Is Doing About the Cholera Crisis in Africa

How a measles outbreak triggered investment in health systems strengthening and demand generation

How to prioritise children's activities in early years for overall development

4 things to know about the state of child care and early education in Texas

Fine Motor Skills In Early Years Linked To Academic Success - Zenger News

Children's positive attitude toward mathematics fades during the early school years, finds study

Researchers say more help is needed for early childhood educators

Cultivating futures: The holistic impact of early childhood education in Jackson

Over 7.4m boys disengaged from education in Nigeria - UNICEF - Businessday NG

Covid Shots for Children

Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul calls on FDA to protect children from lead and other toxic metals in baby…

Thousands of children with SEND unable to access formal education

Children's emergency mental health referrals in England soar by 53%

Labour considers ban on sale of energy drinks to children

The problems of mass access to higher education

THIS Is The Eye-Watering Number Of UK Parents Going Into Debt Over Child Care Costs

Children's services leaders in England call for national 'plan for childhood'

Tories accused of failing parents as cost of childcare rises faster than inflation

I Fought For Paid Parental Leave In My Town. Then Came The Child Care Costs.

Parents resort to credit cards as childcare costs swallow up to half of incomes

'Having a child is becoming a luxury': Childcare costs plunge parents into debt

Parents using tax-cutting childcare schemes face crackdown

Casey, Luján Introduce Legislation to Invest in Preventing and Treating Child Abuse and Neglect |…

Best fix for child protection system? A Minnesota where kids never need it in the first place. …

Opinion | Child Protective Services Is Being Weaponized Against Our Black Patients

Protecting children against predators

Murdered child's guardians face life without parole as lawmakers consider child welfare reforms

Almanac | Child Protection Task Force | Season 2024 | Episode 22 | PBS

1.4 billion children globally missing out on basic social protection, according to latest data

Native advocate hopes to change transform state's child welfare record

How long must the Child Welfare Agency (CWA) or tribal organization maintain the education records…

Live Online Course: Child Protection Refresher Course

UN calls for mental health support for children impacted by Gaza war

Nearly 119 operations a day to remove rotten teeth in children

I’m a Paediatric nurse and here are 5 things I’d never pack in a child’s lunch box

BMJ — Child health: Experts condemn “appalling decline” in UK

15th February 2024

Inside 'mental health bank' helping children in 'crisis'

Offenders confused about ethics of AI child sex abuse

New 'guiding principles' from WHO for online mental health content for young people

Councils' 'crisis funds' for children's bedding are overwhelmed

No more BMI, diets or 'bad' foods: why changing how we teach kids about weight and nutrition is…

Rashad Jamal: Mothers appeal to daughters who 'took three-year-old children to cult run by…

Nathan Bake: Mechanic from Cheshire jailed for 16 years for role in child sex abuse website

Thousands of children are being forced to learn outside of the recognised school system

08 - February - 2024 - The Education Hub

More than half of British girls lack confidence learning maths, poll finds

What we're doing to permanently remove RAAC from schools and colleges

Teachers facing redundancy as record number of English schools fall into deficit

EDUCATION: Fiction for 11+: Books: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)

Swansea: New mums worry as Welsh language schools fill up

Paediatric same day emergency care - guidance for system leaders, commissioners and providers for…

WRH Paediatric ED Diversion Program Expanding To 7 Days A Week - Kingsville Times

Paediatric Peril: 74 Child Deaths.

'Raise awareness about childhood cancer and its diagnosis', says expert

QC enhances paediatric services in northern Syria

Parents hold protest in Warwickshire councillors' special needs row

Met Police dissuaded children from reporting sexual abuse - report

Cancer charity's toolkit aims to help the 'forgotten' siblings

Nature Nursery in Colchester announces it is closing

Safer Internet Day: Creating safer learning environments together with young people

How UNESCO is trying to plug the data gap in global education

Better gender and education data to inform action

World News in Brief: Artificial intelligence pledge, child abuse online, Sudan crisis deepens

We need good education data to be able to achieve good education progress

AI companies pledge to integrate UNESCO's Recommendation on the Ethics of AI Lenovo Group, LG AI…

Children learning together is key goal

UNICEF says 700,000 children in Sudan at risk of worst form of malnutrition

Child Malnutrition in Sudan: One Mother's Story

The UK's Childcare Crisis: Balancing Work and Parenting Responsibilities

Have Conservative UK councils started placing more children in care each year than Labour councils…

Care homes in England reject vulnerable children to protect Ofsted ratings

Trainee nurses in England forced to quit over spiralling childcare costs

UK experiencing 'a crisis in child health' and urgent action needed

The Childcare Crisis: A Struggle for Working Families in the UK and US

Calls grow for childcare workers to earn £15 an hour minimum wage and to end zero-hour contracts

Children's emergency mental health referrals in England soar by 53%

NEWS: UK child health in decline | Practice Business

Childcare provision: NI strategy could cost up to £400m

PFI contract makes school pay thousands to cut grass

PFI contract makes school pay thousands to cut grass

NI childcare: Birdies Day Nursery to close amid cost and staff pressures

TikTok: Teens educating themselves on skincare trends

CAMHS In The Words of Its Own Staff

Child's Play or Constitutional Clash? Unpacking New York's Bold Move to Restrict Food Advertising…

Education Minister says resolving industrial action by teachers ‘is a priority’

Mental health, wellbeing and personal development in schools — House of Lords Library

10th February 2024

Rethinking the ideal family: Global study finds one child may be the new norm

UK is 'failing' children as death rates rise, poverty surges and health declines at 'alarming' rate…

Experts lament ‘appalling decline’ in health of under-fives in UK

Child mortality rates surge in South Darfur camp - Sudan

UNICEF says 17,000 children in Gaza Strip are without close family

Soaring childhood obesity from pandemic could cost UK billions | Imperial News | Imperial College…

Social workers identifying "more complex" types of demand within children's social care services

We are investing in childcare like never before - but the system could be simpler

'Second age of eugenics': Would you select an embryo for its chances of higher intelligence?

Children's emergency mental health referrals in England soar by 53%

5 Classroom Activities for Nonverbal Autistic Children

Splintering of existing crisis, emergence of new armed actors. The critical need for collaborative…

Children's Health - Feb 9, 2024 - Rethinking the ideal family: Global study finds one child may be…

NI childcare: Birdies Day Nursery to close amid cost and staff pressures

Thousands of children are being forced to learn outside of the recognised school system

'There's no school for my child': Parents of pupils with additional needs turn to unregulated…

Every school needs a mental health professional

Labour considering ban on sale of energy drinks to under-16s

Promoting more equitable access to the U.S. safety net

What Should Be Done to Protect Children Online?

Safeguarding Minors: A Comprehensive Guide for Child Protection

Britain plans to ban disposable vapes, curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes aimed at kids

Claimant wins appeal over lawfulness of housing needs assessment while care proceedings ongoing

Councillors issue apology over SEND comments as local authority launches investigation

Local family justice pilot launched in Dorset as part of 'reimagining pre-proceedings' project

Consultation launched on agency rules for local authority children's social care

Advocates Say a Practice Harms Disabled Children, Yet Congressional Action Is Stalled - KFF Health…

Many can get paid while caring for a child with a disability in Washington, except their parents. A…

Proposed FSSA cuts impact families with disabled children

Their View: Don't cut pay for families with disabled children

I have a child with a disability and NIH has made a scary proposal that could impact millions like…

Editorial: Medicaid cuts shouldn't hurt families with disabled children

Raac: More than 100 school buildings will be rebuilt or refurbished

'Urgent action' needed on failing child health

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Plans for children's home in Hendon

Born and Bred in Hull child study aims to 'improve lives'

MP backs Brianna Ghey mum's call for social media safeguarding

Patcham: Parents say children wading through sewage

West Sussex child abuse victim speaks out to encourage others

Assessing the UK's education and skills: What's Behind the NEET Numbers?

Education in England: A closer look at 2023 | Edexec

Nearly a third of UK secondary pupils avoid school due to anxiety, survey finds

Government's £6.5m early years plan for England a 'drop in the ocean'

Role of paediatricians in children's mental health subject of new position statement

Supply teacher: How schools became the last outpost of the welfare state

Why paediatricians are opening dermatology clinics in South Korea

Antibiotics use in paediatric cases alarmingly high in state: Report | Hyderabad News - Times of…

Abu Dhabi: New initiative to enhance critical and complex paediatric care

Childcare putting Welsh parents in debt, Senedd told

Kidlington preschool warns waiting lists at 20-year high

Childminder decline sends families 'back to the 1950s'

Childcare before breakfast clubs to cost £1 a day in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Welsh Labour: Vaughan Gething pledges to expand free childcare

Corby children's centre rated 'outstanding' after Ofsted challenge

We need a strategy to end youth homelessness! Email your MP now

Explicit comments on Billingham school app after alleged hack

Global measles threat continues to grow as another year passes with millions of children…

Measles: Urgent Wales call on MMR vaccine for children

What Research Tells Us: 'Children's voices: Inclusive early childhood placemaking with children'

Faces of Early Childhood Education

Strategies for addressing the needs of children with or at risk of developmental disabilities in…

Preparing Kids For The Jobs Of Tomorrow: Investing In STEAM Education

Why is there a rise in early births across the U.S.?

Collecting Data on Early Childhood Development in Household Surveys - World

Early Life Adversity Linked To Accelerated Brain Development In Children, Study Finds - Zenger News

Polio Eradication and the Strengthening of Public Health Systems

Rebuilding hope

UNICEF and UNESCO call for respecting children's right to education in Haiti amidst escalating…

UNESCO joins hands with the PoRALG to champion safe learning environment in schools

UNESCO: Long commute to school exposes children to security risks

The Integral Role of Education in a Child's Development: Recognizing the International Day of…

Childcare recruitment campaign launched

New childcare staff offered £1,000 amid concerns about free hours rollout

Government cannot 'guarantee' all parents access to extended childcare in England

Gillian Keegan: I'm confident of 15 hours of free childcare by April

AI trained on a baby's experiences yields clues to how we learn language

Inside the Beef Industry's Campaign to Influence Kids

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