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Analysis: Early years settings step up support for families as cost of living crisis hits

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

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Vitamin Angels UK extends partnership with NDNA as nurseries increase food donations and other support to struggling families and members of staff. Catherine Gaunt reports

One in five teachers has given food to hungry pupils, a survey suggests

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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Large numbers of pupils in London are starting the day without breakfast, a survey claims.

Hunger minister needed to address food insecurity, say MPs

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Thursday, January 10, 2019

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A group of cross-party MPs have accused the Government of failing to address the growing problem of food insecurity in the UK, which they say is particularly affecting children.

Concern young children missing out on Healthy Start scheme, as figures show a quarter of households with under-fours skip meals

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Monday, April 3, 2023

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The Food Foundation is calling on ministers to do more to raise awareness of the Healthy Start scheme and increase its value and eligibility, after it failed to meet the Government’s own target for take-up among low-income families.

Pressure mounts on Cameron over fizzy drinks tax

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Friday, January 8, 2016

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Speculation is growing that the child obesity strategy will include a tax on sugary soft drinks as health campaigners pile pressure on David Cameron.

Government austerity measures could increase child poverty, warn doctors

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Friday, May 17, 2013

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The UK is failing its most vulnerable children and any improvements in tackling child poverty are in danger of being eroded by Government welfare policies, doctors' leaders have warned.

DfE to pilot £2m scheme to fight 'holiday hunger'

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

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The Department for Education has launched a £2m pilot to look at ways to support disadvantaged children during the school holidays by providing meals and activities.

Nurseries left in the lurch by free milk supplier

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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Some nurseries have been left without their free milk entitlement after a leading supplier stopped milk deliveries, because health chiefs allegedly found apparent discrepancies in its claims.

Children in poverty suffer hunger and stigma, finds new research

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

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Children growing up in poverty are going hungry and experiencing feelings of shame and social exclusion due to lack of money and food, according to new research.

Food quality may be hit by 30 hours offer

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Monday, January 11, 2016

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The quality of food that children eat in their early years settings could suffer as an unintended consequence of introducing the 30-hour childcare entitlement, findings from a joint survey carried out by Nursery World and the Children’s Food Trust suggest.

Call for settings to take part in early years nutrition survey

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

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The Early Years Alliance and nursery group the London Early Years Foundation have joined forces to launch a survey about food provision and nutrition in early years settings.

Free breakfast scheme extended over summer holidays

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

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Disadvantaged children from more than 1,800 schools in England will be given vouchers for healthy breakfasts over the summer holidays.

Parents urged to cut fizzy drinks

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Friday, July 17, 2015

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Parents are being urged to cut sugar out of children’s diets, following a major Government review.

One in four mothers unsure about how to wean their baby

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

| Nursery World

A Government-backed campaign aims to help parents with weaning and tackle widespread myths about the signs a baby is ready to try their first solid foods.

Call to increase value of Healthy Start Vouchers

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

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More than 50 public health experts have signed a letter to the Chancellor and health secretary, calling for an increase in the value of the Healthy Start vouchers for low-income families.

Nursery group calls for funding to improve access to high-quality nursery food for vulnerable children

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

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The London Early Years Foundation is calling on the Government to invest in nursery food provision to support families living in poverty and improve young children's health.

Kellogg's loses high court battle over display of sugary cereals in supermarket

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

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Kellogg’s has lost a High Court battle over new Government rules stopping its products from being prominently displayed on supermarket shelves because they are deemed ‘unhealthy’.

Call for cabinet post to tackle child obesity

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

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A cabinet minister for children should be appointed to oversee policy and strategy for child health and fitness across all departments, a cross-party group of MPS and peers has said.

New scheme to help children learn about the benefits of milk

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

| Nursery World

The Children’s Food Trust (CFT) and school milk supplier Cool Milk have teamed up to launch a national health initiative promoting the benefits of milk consumption.

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.

Dairies call on Government to cap nursery milk claims

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

| Nursery World

Nearly 100 milk suppliers have written an open letter to health and agriculture ministers urging them to choose the most 'sensible' option outlined in the nursery milk review - to cap the price that can be claimed for milk.

London Assembly calls for expansion of free school meals

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Thursday, April 11, 2013

| Nursery World

More funding is required for free school meals and breakfast clubs to help tackle high levels of child food poverty, recommends a report by the London Assembly.

'UK in danger of failing a generation of children’, warn doctors

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Thursday, March 5, 2020

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According to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s (RCPCH) State of Child Health 2020 report, progress on children’s health outcomes across this country has mostly stalled or reversed – something rarely seen in high-income countries.

Government launches new obesity strategy

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Monday, July 27, 2020

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A ban on junk food ads before the 9pm watershed is one of the measures being brought in by the Government to tackle ‘the ticking time bomb’ of obesity.

Government performs u-turn over free school meals in holidays

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Monday, November 9, 2020

| Nursery World

Disadvantaged schoolchildren will receive free meals during the Christmas holidays, and under-fours will benefit from a top-up in vouchers for healthy food from April, the Government has announced.

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Analysis: Early years settings step up support for families as cost of living crisis hits

One in five teachers has given food to hungry pupils, a survey suggests

Hunger minister needed to address food insecurity, say MPs

Concern young children missing out on Healthy Start scheme, as figures show a quarter of households with under-fours skip meals

Pressure mounts on Cameron over fizzy drinks tax

Government austerity measures could increase child poverty, warn doctors

DfE to pilot £2m scheme to fight 'holiday hunger'

Nurseries left in the lurch by free milk supplier

Children in poverty suffer hunger and stigma, finds new research

Food quality may be hit by 30 hours offer

Call for settings to take part in early years nutrition survey

Free breakfast scheme extended over summer holidays

Parents urged to cut fizzy drinks

One in four mothers unsure about how to wean their baby

Call to increase value of Healthy Start Vouchers

Nursery group calls for funding to improve access to high-quality nursery food for vulnerable children

Kellogg's loses high court battle over display of sugary cereals in supermarket

Call for cabinet post to tackle child obesity

New scheme to help children learn about the benefits of milk

Good heart health begins in infancy

Dairies call on Government to cap nursery milk claims

London Assembly calls for expansion of free school meals

'UK in danger of failing a generation of children’, warn doctors

Government launches new obesity strategy

Government performs u-turn over free school meals in holidays

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