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State of the Nation report provides an in-depth picture of the experiences of children and young people during the pandemic and how it affected their wellbeing
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Department for Education has launched new online resources to inspire children to get active to mark National Fitness Day 2020.
The review will consider the barriers that impact on early years development, including social and emotional factors, and early childhood experiences.
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will start carrying out visits to local areas from October.
A major new review into improving health outcomes in babies and young children has launched today.
The British Embassy organised an all-female panel of leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by women in the workplace.
MenB vaccination programme has reduced cases of meningitis and septicaemia in young children by almost two-thirds.
The British government and WePROTECT Global Alliance invited the government of Guatemala to participate in a summit to tackle online child sexual abuse and exploitation.
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.
Home education is often being chosen by parents of children with complex needs as a last resort.
New government research into teenage mental health issues could unlock quicker diagnosis and better support from health facilities and schools.
Older blinds with looped cords or chains may pose a threat to children but you can make them safer.
The guidelines emphasise the importance of building strength and balance for adults, and include recommendations for pregnant women, new mothers and disabled people.
UK charity Street Kids Direct has collaborated with other partners to help fund a new programme for vulnerable children in Honduras.
£3.3 million is being spent to expand 23 local projects to help prevent mental illness in children and young people.
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.
Ofsted has published guidance for inspectors for new series of joint inspections focusing on children’s mental health.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care spoke at the Bright Blue and Barnado's conference 'Left to their own devices?'.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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Button batteries can badly injure or even kill a child, if swallowed.
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