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Children in poverty will miss out on free school meals under universal credit

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

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One million children living in poverty will miss out on free school meals under universal credit, according to an analysis by the Children’s Society.

Health visitor campaign highlights fall in numbers

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Tuesday, November 7, 2017

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A new campaign video aims to highlight the 10 per cent drop in health visitor numbers in England over the past two years, which the Institute of Health Visiting blames on government cuts.

A million children with serious medical conditions put at risk by schools

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Monday, October 23, 2017

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The lives of one million children with chronic medical conditions are being put in jeopardy because schools don’t know what to do in an emergency, warns a body of child health organisations.

DfE to extend school breakfast club scheme

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Monday, October 2, 2017

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The Department for Education has announced an expansion of its breakfast club programme to support disadvantaged children.

Children in Wales to receive early help with mental health

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Monday, September 25, 2017

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Primary school children will receive emotional and mental health support as part of a new initiative announced by the Welsh Government.

UNICEF urges Governments to invest in early childhood

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Friday, September 22, 2017

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A new report calls for Governments worldwide to prioritise early childhood development.

A quarter of children using food banks over summer are under five

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Wednesday, July 26, 2017

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Families with young children are increasingly relying on emergency food supplies during the summer holidays, analysis by the Trussell Trust reveals.

Obesity will continue to rise globally 'until at least 2030'

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Thursday, July 20, 2017

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Nearly one in six children is overweight or obese in the OECD area, according to a new update.

Government funding to expand work of FGM centre

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

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A £30m Government grant will allow the National FGM Centre to continue its work to stop female genital mutilation (FGM).

Cost of Tory free breakfast plans 'could treble'

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

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The Conservative manifesto pledge of free breakfasts for all primary school children could cost triple the £60m allocated for it, according to education researchers.

UK falls from 11th to 156th place in global children’s rights rankings

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Monday, May 15, 2017

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The UK is now ranked among the bottom ten countries across the world for its performance on children’s rights.

Labour proposes greater early years investment and 30 hours extension

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

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Labour’s leaked draft manifesto reveals the party’s plans to increase funding for the free entitlement and extend the 30 hours to all two-year-olds and some one-year-olds.

Scotland pushes outdoor activities in new guidelines

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

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Outdoor learning, exercise and play are highlighted in the Scottish government’s action plan for early learning and childcare.

Labour pledges free school meals for primary children

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

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Labour will fund free school meals for all primary school pupils by charging VAT on private school fees.

Level 2 and 3 job-starters must have first-aid training

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Monday, March 20, 2017

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All newly qualified Level 2 and 3 entrants to the early years workforce must have a paediatric first-aid (PFA) certificate within three months of starting work in order to be included in ratios.

Children's 'red books' start to go online from April

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Monday, February 13, 2017

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The ‘red book’, the paper-based personal child health record for under-fives, will be available online for London parents from April ahead of a national rollout.

Families missing out on health visitor checks

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Friday, January 6, 2017

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A survey of health visitors suggests that more than a quarter of families do not receive health visitor reviews, and highlights a large rise in health visitor caseloads.

Health campaign says young children should have three hours activity a day

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Friday, July 29, 2016

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‘Every movement counts’ is the motto of a new Department of Health campaign to encourage children aged under five to be physically active for at least three hours a day.

Gender gap crisis 'fails generation of boys', charity claims

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Monday, July 18, 2016

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A ‘gender gap crisis’ is seriously damaging prospects for boys in this country, according to a children’s charity.

Childhood obesity crisis: Paediatrics across Europe 'unable to cope'

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Wednesday, June 1, 2016

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The number of overweight young children is predicted to almost double within a decade – with associated disease set to cripple health services across Europe, researchers warn.

National Parks visits on school curriculum

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

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Visiting National Parks is to become part of the school curriculum under Government plans announced today.

Positive couple relationships 'crucial' for children

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

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Parental conflict is damaging to children’s future life-chances and relationships and investment is needed, researchers have warned.

Budget: Small nurseries taken out of business rates

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

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Measure in yesterday's Budget set to affect the early years sector include a cut to business rates, a sugar levy and an extension to childcare vouchers.

Good heart health begins in infancy

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

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Rapid weight gain in a child’s early years could increase their heart attack and stroke risk as adults, a study has found.

Carers of young children should get obesity support, experts say

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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A cross-party parliamentary group has called for carers of young children to get support on nutrition, food choices, physical activity and sleep to help combat the UK’s obesity crisis.

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Children in poverty will miss out on free school meals under universal credit

Health visitor campaign highlights fall in numbers

A million children with serious medical conditions put at risk by schools

DfE to extend school breakfast club scheme

Children in Wales to receive early help with mental health

UNICEF urges Governments to invest in early childhood

A quarter of children using food banks over summer are under five

Obesity will continue to rise globally 'until at least 2030'

Government funding to expand work of FGM centre

Cost of Tory free breakfast plans 'could treble'

UK falls from 11th to 156th place in global children’s rights rankings

Labour proposes greater early years investment and 30 hours extension

Scotland pushes outdoor activities in new guidelines

Labour pledges free school meals for primary children

Level 2 and 3 job-starters must have first-aid training

Children's 'red books' start to go online from April

Families missing out on health visitor checks

Health campaign says young children should have three hours activity a day

Gender gap crisis 'fails generation of boys', charity claims

Childhood obesity crisis: Paediatrics across Europe 'unable to cope'

National Parks visits on school curriculum

Positive couple relationships 'crucial' for children

Budget: Small nurseries taken out of business rates

Good heart health begins in infancy

Carers of young children should get obesity support, experts say

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