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Campaigners deliver the petition to Downing Street. Picture: Sense

News 22 February 2022

Put disabled children and families at heart of Covid-19 inquiry, campaigners urge

Urgent GP referrals for children's hospital care have passed pre-pandemic levels, according to researchers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 February 2022

Pandemic sparks decline in children’s health, research finds

Experts advise asking children open questions about their mental health. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

Guide to mental health support for teenagers and children

Just 15 per cent of women and girls feel safe on social media, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 February 2022

More than one in five girls experience ‘cyberflashing’

A third of young people on waiting lists for mental health services are still waiting for support. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 February 2022

Pandemic pressures behind children's mental health crisis, experts warn

Early years providers are urging parents to vaccinate their children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2022

Early years leaders back MMR campaign

A raft of measures have been introduced to support young people in disadvantaged areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Levelling Up White Paper: Key points for the children's sector

The pilot aimed to encourage looked-after children to discuss mental wellbeing. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 February 2022

Lessons from mental health pilots

Campaigners are calling for the roll-out of counselling across primary and secondary schools and colleges. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 January 2022

Teaching union joins forces with charity in call for school counselling boost

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