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The DfE says it has 'no plans' to reassess eligibility criteria for free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 September 2022

Tolhurst rules out review of free school meal eligibility

Barnardo's led a panel discussion on the importance of keeping children safe online. Picture: Barnardo's/Twitter

News 28 September 2022

Labour Conference 2022: Five key youth sector conversations

Bridget Phillipson has announced Labour's pledge to provide free breakfast clubs in primary schools. Picture: Labour Party

News 28 September 2022

Sector cautiously welcomes Labour pledge to provide free breakfast clubs

Wandsworth Council are working with charity Magic Breakfast to provide free, nutritious meals. Picture: Magic Breakfast

News 27 September 2022

Wandsworth Council proposes school food strategy

Multiple tools will be required to help children and families live healthier lives. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

Tackling the growth in childhood obesity

Specialised support, together with targeted group work and a whole-school approach can lead to lasting improvements in children and young people’s mental health. Pictures by Kerry Harrison

Features 27 September 2022

Supporting children’s mental health in school

Girlguiding is urging DfE to evaluate the free period products scheme. Picture: AdobeStock/New Africa

News 26 September 2022

DfE must ‘raise awareness’ of free period product scheme, Girlguiding warns

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News 26 September 2022

Children’s happiness continues to decline, annual wellbeing survey reveals

The budget 'does nothing' to support families facing homelessness, charities warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 September 2022

Mini budget: Sector questions ‘glaring absence’ of support for vulnerable families

The pilot was carried out at Bruce Grove Youth Club in north London. Picture: Rise Projects/Twitter

News 21 September 2022

Youth club psychologist pilot prompts call for more mental health partnerships

Poverty campaigners have warned the cost-of-living crisis has pushed many families to the 'brink'. Photo: Jeanette Teare/AdobeStock

News 15 September 2022

‘Reconsider’ position on benefits deductions, child poverty campaigners urge ministers

YoungMinds says the NHS needs more resources so that young people can access help quickly. Picture: Ilike/Adobe Stock

News 14 September 2022

Campaigners warn of 'alarming' rise in teenage suicides

Queen Elizabeth II was the patron of the Scouts among other organisations supporting children and young people. Picture: Scouts

News 14 September 2022

Children’s sector offers support to bereaved young people amid national mourning

Under the plans, inspection teams will include inspectors from education, health and care. Picture: Fizkes/AdobeStock

News 12 September 2022

Delay launch of new SEND inspection framework say children's services leaders

The bill is not expected to be passed in its current form, according to reports. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 September 2022

Truss reportedly scraps Bill of Rights