News and communications

The British government and We Protect Global Alliance invited the government of Honduras to participate in a summit to tackle online child sexual abuse and exploitation.

• Updated: 12 December 2019

Home education is often being chosen by parents of children with complex needs as a last resort.

• Updated: 15 October 2019

New government research into teenage mental health issues could unlock quicker diagnosis and better support from health facilities and schools.

• Updated: 7 October 2019

Older blinds with looped cords or chains may pose a threat to children but you can make them safer.

• Updated: 7 October 2019

The guidelines emphasise the importance of building strength and balance for adults, and include recommendations for pregnant women, new mothers and disabled people.

• Updated: 7 September 2019

UK charity Street Kids Direct has collaborated with other partners to help fund a new programme for vulnerable children in Honduras.

• Updated: 28 August 2019

£3.3 million is being spent to expand 23 local projects to help prevent mental illness in children and young people.

• Updated: 20 August 2019

Food banks helping families in crisis over the school holidays have been given more than a tonne of food and other items by teams working on Highways England schemes.

• Updated: 14 August 2019

Ofsted has published guidance for inspectors for new series of joint inspections focusing on children’s mental health.

• Updated: 17 July 2019

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care spoke at the Bright Blue and Barnado's conference 'Left to their own devices?'.

• Updated: 16 July 2019

Our donation will help pay for licencing of software which digitally connects hospital with home.

• Updated: 4 July 2019

Button batteries can badly injure or even kill a child, if swallowed.

• Updated: 27 June 2019

Public Health England (PHE) publishes an evidence review of commercially available baby foods and drinks aimed at children up to 36 months.

• Updated: 27 June 2019

Digital Secretary Jeremy Wright delivered a speech at the NSPCC's "How Safe are our Children?” conference on Wednesday 26 June 2019.

• Updated: 26 June 2019

Five local councils with forward-thinking ideas to address childhood obesity will receive funding.

• Updated: 25 June 2019

Package of support will overhaul approach to preventing mental illness, building on record investment in mental health services.

• Updated: 17 June 2019

Scarlet fever is a seasonal bacterial illness that is common at this time of year, mainly affects children, and is easily treated with antibiotics.

• Updated: 10 May 2019

How a service for young people in North Yorkshire works with other agencies to focus on all their emotional wellbeing, substance misuse and mental health needs.

• Updated: 3 May 2019

The government is consulting on proposals to introduce a 9pm watershed on TV and online adverts for food and drink that is high in fat, sugar or salt.

• Updated: 18 March 2019

PHE is encouraging parents to swap children's sugary foods and drinks for healthier alternatives and protect children’s teeth by using fluoride toothpaste.

• Updated: 6 March 2019