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Anne Longfield is coming to the end of her time as children's commissioner for England. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 21 January 2021

Children’s commissioner: Politicians must take child poverty 'out of the too difficult box'

Some services for babies stopped completely during the first lockdown, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2021

Babies ‘overlooked’ during Covid-19 response, First 1,001 Days Movement says

Almost half of NEET young people 'can't see an end' to unemployment, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 January 2021

NEET young people ‘unable to cope with life’ amid pandemic, Prince’s Trust warns

Gavin Williamson was quizzed over the impact of a third lockdown on children. Picture: Parliament TV

News 13 January 2021

Five key things Gavin Williamson told the education select committee

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Research 7 January 2021

Screen Use, Lifestyle Behaviours and Psychosocial Health in Adolescent Females

Obesity levels for poorer children start at an early age, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 December 2020

Obesity rates among poorest teenagers double that of richer peers, research shows

Rachel de Souza deemed too many searches 'unnecessary, unsafe and under-reported'

News 17 December 2020

Concern over next children’s commissioner's failure to back smacking ban

The centre is run by Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust. Picture: Google Maps

News 14 December 2020

Tavistock publishes nine-year study on puberty blockers

The ruling was made by three judges at London's High Court. Picture: Mermaids

News 2 December 2020

Trans rights charities question High Court ruling on puberty blockers for under-16s

NDNA chief Purnima Tanuku said childcare providers need more funding to tackle the impact of Covid-19. Image: NDNA

News 1 December 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 1 December

Rishi Sunak will focus solely on the UK's recovery from Covid-19. Picture: Parliament UK

News 25 November 2020

Spending Review: Sector bodies set out key asks

Rishi Sunak was previously urged to put children 'at the heart of the Spending Review'. Picture: HM Treasury

News 25 November 2020

Spending Review: What has Rishi Sunak pledged for children and young people?

The pay freeze will 'deepen the chasm' between NHS and social care workers, critics have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 November 2020

Public sector pay freeze ‘a body blow’ to frontline workers, unions say

Phase one of the research found that digital communication can be used to complement face-to-face services for children and families. Picture: Adobe Stock

Analysis 24 November 2020

Early child development review: emerging issues and solutions

The government has been urged to help feed families this winter. Picture: Trussell Trust

Analysis 24 November 2020

Holiday hunger funding plans