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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

Workshops offer a variety of creative activities, including printmaking, sculpture, sewing, filmmaking and creative writing

Best Practice 28 November 2023

Arts projects bring young people wellbeing boost

Youth Voice Network members create articles, videos and podcasts while campaigning for epilepsy services

Best Practice 28 November 2023

Youth ambassadors make case for better epilepsy healthcare and education services

There’s a myth that eating disorders only affect young women or that you must be underweight in order to be unwell. Picture: Carballo/Adobe Stock

Features 28 November 2023

8 top tips to support young people with eating disorders

One in five health visitors say children are missing out on support. Picture: HighwayStarz/Adobe Stock

News 22 November 2023

Health visiting ‘career pathway’ launches to tackle staff shortages

Councils have reported an increase in the use of private taxis. Picture: GAYSORN/Adobe Stock

News 20 November 2023

Local authority SEND transport costs could top £1bn by 2028, council leaders warn

Children as young as 10 report being impacted by the cost of living. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 November 2023

Children as young as 10 have low wellbeing over living costs, charity warns

Plymouth Council has been ordered to improve services for children with SEND. Picture: Mickblakey/Adobe Stock

News 9 November 2023

DfE issues council with improvement notice amid SEND concerns

King Charles delivers his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch. Picture: Gov.uk

News 9 November 2023

Kings Speech 2023: Mental health leaders 'disappointed' over failure to reform services

An action plan in place that will be discussed by the council’s Cabinet in December. Picture posed by models: Adobe Stock

News 8 November 2023

Ombudsman criticises council for respite care failures

Involving parents in support for children is thought to produce more positive impacts. Picture: Adobe Stock/ ChasingMagic/peopleimages.com

News 7 November 2023

Waiting lists for parental support services impacting children's mental health programmes

King Charles delivers his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch. Picture: Gov.uk

News 7 November 2023

King’s Speech 2023: Key points for children and young people and what was missed