Health visitor numbers 'below safe level'
The number of health visitors in England has fallen below safe levels since responsibility for commissioning services switched from the NHS to local authorities, the Institute of Health Visiting (IHV)...
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In Depth
Early years food: Nourishing growing minds and bodies
Childhood obesity continues to be a major problem across the UK. Charlotte Goddard explores the role nurseries and childcare settings can play in establishing healthy eating habits from an early age.
Social media and mental health
Experts say review of children's social media use must include technical issues and access to education.
Special Report: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Amid increasing funding pressures and demand, councils are working to deliver comprehensive health, care and education support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Health visitors: five key changes
Blueprint for the future of health visiting sets out how practitioners can best support young families.
Implications of RSE reforms
New guidance sets out what should be taught in relationships and sex education, but questions remain.
Opinion
We must act to protect the brains...
I don't often do more than skim the sports pages, and rarely is there anything...
Research
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Academics analysed trends in mental health outcomes among children and...
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