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Robin White: 'Refusing to accommodate a child who identifies as trans is undoubtedly a breach of the Equality Act'. Picture: Old Square Chambers

News 20 December 2023

New trans guidance for schools is ‘unlawful’, barrister says

Manchester City star Jack Grealish meets patients at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital as part of the club's Christmas campaign. Picture: Manchester City

News 19 December 2023

Projects to support children and young people this Christmas

News 19 December 2023

Consultation launches on new trans guidance for schools

Members of St George's Auditory Implant Service (right) receive their award. Picture: AVUK

News 18 December 2023

Teenager and hospital team win charity’s awards championing deaf children

KidsOut support children to have a joyful Christmas. Picture: KidsOut

News 18 December 2023

Businesses support children’s happiness campaign in run up to Christmas

Children have been found to be more vulnerable to the negative health effects of racism than adults, according to the report. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 14 December 2023

Racism eroding children’s wellbeing, report warns

Sadiq Khan joined primary school pupils for lunch made by chefs from BOSH! Picture: Hannah Rashbass

News 13 December 2023

Free school meals scheme may not be extended without government funding, Sadiq Khan says

The partnership is designed to increase Place2Be's reach of children. Picture: DC Thompson & Co Ltd

News 11 December 2023

Beano and Place2Be launch children’s mental health partnership

News 11 December 2023

Poorest families at greatest risk of breakdowns and declining mental health, research warns

The UK is bottom out of all 39 countries in terms of worsening child poverty rates. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 December 2023

UK child poverty worsening more than in other affluent nations

Uncertainty around families' financial situations is causing a decline in young people's mental health, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 December 2023

Cost-of-living crisis could have long-term impact on children’s mental health, therapists warn

Girls reported greater benefits from participation in sports, researchers say. Picture: Rido/Adobe Stock

News 30 November 2023

Sports participation boosts wellbeing in young teenagers, research finds

Funding should cover support for babies up to people aged 25, the coalition says. Picture: eeeu/Adobe Stock

News 29 November 2023

Coalition calls for £1.7bn a year funding boost to improve children’s mental health

Gay Palmer, NHS England social prescribing link worker

Analysis 28 November 2023

The case for social prescribing

Schools play a key role in promoting healthy attitudes to eating and exercise and can spot the early warning signs of disordered eating before specialist help is needed. Picture: Bonsales/Adobe Stock

Features 28 November 2023

Halting the rise in eating disorders