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Poverty rates are expected to increase over the next two years, the JRF warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2022

Number of children in extreme poverty rises to 550,000

The course aims to reduce childhood obesity in under-fives. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 January 2022

LEYF launches external training course for early years chefs

Young people spent more time online during the pandemic, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 January 2022

Isolation and social media among factors behind surge in eating disorders during pandemic, charities warn

The government has launched a new campaign to encourage families to swap to healthy snacks. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 January 2022

New campaign targets record rise in childhood obesity amid pandemic

Children are facing waits of more than four months for treatment, MPs have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Children worst hit by NHS Covid backlog, say medical experts

Young children classed as at-risk may soon be offered the Covid-19 jab. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2022

Nadhim Zahawi: Covid-19 vaccine for vulnerable young children to be rolled-out within weeks

Clear face masks have been approved for use by NHS staff in the UK. Picture: NDCS

News 5 January 2022

‘Game-changer’ for deaf children as clear face masks approved for NHS use

Vulnerable young children will be offered a lower dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 December 2021

Families celebrate approval of Covid-19 vaccine for vulnerable five- to 11-year-olds

Families have been shielding for 21 months, charities have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 December 2021

Covid-19: Vaccinate clinically vulnerable children from age five, charities urge

Child health strategies must be 'family-focused', experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 December 2021

Child health strategies ‘too focused on weight management’, experts warn

Genette Laws, Southwark’s director of commissioning, with borough young leaders

Analysis 22 December 2021

Support hubs campaign gains impetus

Derren Hayes: “Safeguarding children needs the involvement of communities, universal services and social work teams to be successful”

Opinion 22 December 2021

Today’s big challenges need collective efforts

Illustration: Barnawi/Adobe Stock

Funding 22 December 2021

Your Best Friend Fund

Olivia Richards wanted to explore the mental health benefits of reading and writing

Best Practice 22 December 2021

Benefits of literacy, US and Canada

In-school support is part of a plan put forward by the Centre for Mental Health. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 December 2021

Call to reverse underfunding of mental health support for young people