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The government will underline its commitment to get children heathier and more active following new figures revealing the scale of the childhood obesity problem.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson writes to the Education Select Committee following their report on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system.
Settlement provides £26 million annually offering crucial financial certainty for services supporting seriously ill children and families.
Government kicks off a new national campaign to help parents cut through the bombardment of sometimes unreliable advice and false expectations online.
The government has published a call for evidence to seek expert views on introducing new rules for retailers selling tobacco, vapes and nicotine products.
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new national vaccination campaign, 'Stay Strong. Get Vaccinated', to protect newborn babies.
Hundreds of thousands of 3 to 5-year-olds in deprived areas of England have received over 2 million toothbrushes and toothpastes in major dental health drive.
Speech delivered by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at an event to launch the Children's Commissioner's Children's Plan in London.
The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.
A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS from January.
Parents and carers across England will be able to shop for healthier food for their children with new guidelines.
Parents urged to be aware of everyday items that pose serious risks when swallowed by young children.
Thousands of mothers and babies will benefit from extended support to breastfeeding services this year.
Better care for patients living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, with plans to invest in research and offer care closer to home.
New animated series for kids, known as Activate, will get more children across the country moving more and encouraging a healthier lifestyle.
New reforms to the dental contract will prioritise those with urgent and complex needs, with new measures for those with extreme tooth decay and gum disease.
New posters promoting button battery safety provide 5 top tips to keep children safe.
School mental health support rollout to reach up to 900,000 more pupils this year, covering six in ten children across the country.
Dr Camilla Kingdon has been appointed by the Secretary of State to chair an independent review of children's hearing services.
New entitlement will give thousands of eligible new parents each year with children in neonatal care a right to additional leave and pay.
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