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Government austerity measures could increase child poverty, warn doctors

Friday, May 17, 2013

| Nursery World

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.

Welfare cuts force more than a million people in the UK to turn to food aid

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

| Nursery World

A new report from Oxfam and Church Action on Poverty warns that Britain faces a hidden scandal where thousands of people cannot feed themselves or their families.

'Healthy eating is for everyone’ – British Nutrition Foundation launches Healthy Eating Week

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

| Nursery World

The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has launched its flagship annual event, ‘Healthy Eating Week’ which will run from 12-16 June and focus on promoting access to healthy food for all.

Big business 'triumphs' over children in obesity strategy

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

| Nursery World

The long-awaited strategy to tackle childhood obesity fails to acknowledge the critical early years, causing widespread disappointment among child health and early years experts.

Study shows young children looked after in daycare are more likely to be obese

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Friday, November 23, 2012

| Nursery World

Young children who go to nursery on a regular basis are 65 per cent more likely to be overweight or obese compared to those cared for by their parents, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Montreal.

More Scottish families to benefit from 'holiday hunger clubs'

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Thursday, June 1, 2017

| Nursery World

A programme in which schools provide food and support to families in need during the summer holidays has been expanded, following a pilot of the scheme.

Nursery World Awards 2022 open for entries

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

| Nursery World

The leading accolades for the early years sector, the Nursery World Awards 2022, are up and running, with several new categories among the 26 on offer.

Chicken and cheese count as five a day, say children in healthy eating confusion

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Monday, June 13, 2022

| Nursery World

Around a quarter of primary school children think that chicken counts towards your five a day, according to a survey by the British Nutrition Foundation released to coincide with the start of Healthy Eating Week.

Research highlights severity of childhood obesity in Europe

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Friday, May 8, 2015

| Nursery World

Ireland and the UK have the highest rates of childhood obesity in Europe, according to a new data analysis.

Baby food blamed for children eating too many calories

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Friday, March 15, 2013

| Nursery World

Government research reveals that children are consuming too many calories and more salt than is recommended, with the biggest contributors being infant formula and commercial baby foods.

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

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

| Nursery World

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

| Nursery World

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.

Local Government Association calls for food standards for academies and free schools

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Monday, January 14, 2013

| Nursery World

Academies and free schools are failing in their 'moral duty' to ensure children are getting healthy school meals, local government leaders have warned.

Children in poverty suffer hunger and stigma, finds new research

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

| Nursery World

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.

Marcus Rashford launches website to support children in food poverty this Christmas

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Monday, December 21, 2020

| Nursery World

Families who face food insecurity over the Christmas holidays can access local help from a new website launched by footballer Marcus Rashford, ahead of his documentary on Feeding Britain’s Children, to be aired on BBC1 tonight (21 December).

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Government austerity measures could increase child poverty, warn doctors

Welfare cuts force more than a million people in the UK to turn to food aid

'Healthy eating is for everyone’ – British Nutrition Foundation launches Healthy Eating Week

Big business 'triumphs' over children in obesity strategy

Study shows young children looked after in daycare are more likely to be obese

More Scottish families to benefit from 'holiday hunger clubs'

Nursery World Awards 2022 open for entries

Chicken and cheese count as five a day, say children in healthy eating confusion

Research highlights severity of childhood obesity in Europe

Baby food blamed for children eating too many calories

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

Nurseries left in the lurch by free milk supplier

Local Government Association calls for food standards for academies and free schools

Children in poverty suffer hunger and stigma, finds new research

Marcus Rashford launches website to support children in food poverty this Christmas

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